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PORTABLE Quad-BAND
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
BMC_I9000M_UG_EN_07272010_D4
GT-I9000M
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
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Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its
respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or
software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal
laws, provincial laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to,
inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs,
and related documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the
rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to)
modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to
create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to
you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
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Copyright
© 2010 Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. SAMSUNG is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics
Co., Ltd. and its related entities.
Licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: U.S. Patent No. 4, 901,
307; 5, 056, 109; 5, 099, 204; 5, 101, 501; 5, 103, 459; 5, 107, 225; 5, 109, 390.
Openwave® is a registered Trademark of Openwave, Inc.
RSA® is a registered Trademark of RSA Security, Inc.
Post-it® is a registered Trademark of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company aka 3M
CORPORATION DELAWARE.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
This product has an Android platform based on Linux, which can be expanded by a variety of JavaScriptbased software.
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GoogleTM, Android MarketTM, Google TalkTM, Google MailTM, Google MapsTM, and YouTubeTM are
trademarks of Google, Inc.
JavaTM is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Windows Media Player® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
and are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS Headphone and WOW HD technologies are
incorporated under licence from SRS Labs, Inc.
Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
DivX is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc. and is used under licence.
Pat. 7,295,673;7,460,688;7,519,274
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About DivX Video
DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX certified phone that plays DivX
video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video.
About DivX Video-On-Demand
This DivX Certified® phone must be registered in order to play DivX Video-On-Demand (VOD) content. To
generate the registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in the phone’s setup menu. Go to http://
vod.divx.com with this code to complete the registration process and learn more about DivX VOD.
To get your phone’s registration code, go to Settings → About phone → Legal information → Licence
settings → DivX® VOD → Register.
“DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p, including premium content.” (LCD resolution: 800x480.)
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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability
Except as set forth in the express warranty contained on the warranty page enclosed with the product, the
purchaser takes the product "as is", and Samsung makes no express or implied warranty of any kind
whatsoever with respect to the product, including but not limited to the merchantability of the product or its
fitness for any particular purpose or use; the design, condition or quality of the product; the performance of
the product; the workmanship of the product or the components contained therein; or compliance of the
product with the requirements of any law, rule, specification or contract pertaining thereto. Nothing
contained in the instruction manual shall be construed to create an express or implied warranty of any kind
whatsoever with respect to the product. In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any damages of any
kind resulting from the purchase or use of the product or arising from the breach of the express warranty,
including incidental, special or consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits or benefits.
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Privacy
The privacy and copyright laws of Canada govern the disclosure, reproduction and distribution of data,
media and other content, including music and video content. Certain activities, including downloads or
transfer by any means (including, via cable, Bluetooth® or otherwise) of such content may be an
infringement of privacy or copyright law. Neither Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. nor any of its affiliates
shall be liable or responsible for any data or content disclosed, reproduced, downloaded or distributed by
the user of this equipment.
Warning
Depending on the user interface used in the handset, you may experience slow keypad response when
performing tasks in the background. This can impact making phone calls. When there is no activity or
change in the icons at the top of the main LCD display, the handset will resume normal operations.
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introducing your phone ..........................................3
Unpack ...................................................................... 3
contents
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Phone Layout ............................................................4
Keys ..........................................................................5
Indicator Icons ........................................................... 5
Install the SIM Card and Battery ............................... 6
Charge the Battery ....................................................8
Insert a Memory Card (optional) ..............................10
Attach a Hand Strap (optional) ................................ 12
getting started with your phone ..........................13
Turn Your Phone On and Off ..................................13
Use the Touch Screen .............................................14
Get to Know the Idle Screen ...................................15
Access Applications ................................................ 17
Customize Your Phone ........................................... 18
Enter Text ................................................................ 22
Android Market ........................................................ 25
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Download Files from the Web ................................. 26
Synchronize Data .................................................... 26
communication .....................................................28
Calls ........................................................................ 28
Text and Multimedia Messages .............................. 34
Google Mail™ ......................................................... 36
Email ....................................................................... 38
Google Talk™ ......................................................... 39
Social Hub ............................................................... 40
entertainment ........................................................41
Camera ................................................................... 41
Video Player ............................................................ 51
Gallery ..................................................................... 52
Music Player ........................................................... 54
FM Radio ................................................................ 57
Remote PVR ........................................................... 60
Tunes & Apps .......................................................... 60
TV & Radio .............................................................. 60
personal information ............................................61
Contacts .................................................................. 61
Calendar .................................................................. 64
Memo ...................................................................... 65
Voice Recorder ....................................................... 66
web .........................................................................67
Internet .................................................................... 67
Google Search ........................................................ 70
Layar ....................................................................... 70
Google Maps™ .......................................................70
YouTube™ .............................................................. 72
Daily Briefing ........................................................... 74
Market ..................................................................... 74
connectivity ...........................................................75
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Bluetooth ................................................................. 75
Wi-Fi ........................................................................ 77
AllShare .................................................................. 79
Mobile AP ................................................................ 81
TV Connections (TV Out Mode) .............................. 81
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PC Connections ...................................................... 82
tools .......................................................................85
Clock ....................................................................... 85
Calculator ................................................................ 87
Mini Diary ................................................................ 87
My Files ................................................................... 88
ThinkFree Office ..................................................... 88
Write and Go ........................................................... 89
Voice Dialer ............................................................. 90
GPS Navigator ........................................................ 90
Samsung Apps ........................................................ 91
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settings ..................................................................92
Settings ................................................................... 92
Wireless and Network .............................................92
Call Settings ............................................................ 93
Sound & Display ...................................................... 95
Location and Security .............................................. 96
Applications ............................................................. 98
Accounts and Sync ................................................. 99
Privacy .................................................................... 99
SD Card & Phone Storage ...................................... 99
Search ..................................................................... 99
Locale and Text ..................................................... 100
Accessibility ........................................................... 102
Text-To-Speech .................................................... 102
Date and Time ....................................................... 103
About Phone ......................................................... 103
troubleshooting ..................................................104
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health and safety information ............................109
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception ............... 109
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone 111
Caring for the Battery ............................................ 114
Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada
Notice .................................................................... 115
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones
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Owner’s Record .................................................... 117
warranty information ..........................................118
Standard Limited Warranty ................................... 118
index .....................................................................124
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Instructional Icons
using this
manual
This user manual has been designed
to guide you through the functions
and features of your mobile phone.
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Before you start, familiarize yourself with the icons that are
used in this manual:
Warni ng:
Situations that could cause injury to
yourself or others.
Caution:
Situations that could cause damage to
your phone or to other equipment.
Note:
Notes, usage tips, or additional information.
Refer to:
Pages with related information. For
example:p. 12 (represents “see page 12”).
Followed by:
→
menus must be selected to perform a step. For
example: Select
represents: select
message
The order in which options or
Messaging → New message
Messaging
.
followed by
New
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[ ]
Square brackets:
[ ] (represents the Power key).
Device keys. For example:
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phone
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Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
• Mobile phone
•Battery
• Travel adapter (charger)
• Stereo Headset
• Quick Start Guide and Safety and Warranty Guide
Only use Samsung-approved software. Pirated or
illegal software might cause damage or malfunctions
that are not covered by your manufacturer’s warranty.
The items supplied with your phone might vary
depending on the software and accessories available
in your region or offered by your service provider. You
can obtain additional accessories from your local
Samsung dealer. The supplied accessories provide
the best performance with your phone.
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Phone Layout
Touch Screen
Earpiece
Volume Key
Home Key
Mouthpiece
Menu Key
Proximity Sensor
Back Key
Light Sensor
Front Camera Lens
(for video calls)
Back Cover
Rear Camera
Lens
Speaker
Headset Jack
Multifunction Jack
Internal Antenna
Power Key
Front of phone
Back of phone
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Keys
Key Function
Power Turn on the phone (press and hold),
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Menu Open a list of options available on the
Home Open the Home screen or open the list
Back Return to the previous screen.
Volu me Adjust the phone’s volume.
end a call, or access the quick menus
(press and hold).
current screen.
of recent programs (press and hold).
Indicator Icons
Icons shown on the display might vary depending on your
region or service provider.
Icon Definition
No signal
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
WLAN activated
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth phone connected
GPS activated
Voice call in progress
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Icon Definition
Call on hold
Speakerphone activated
Missed call
Synchronized with the web
Uploading data
Downloading data
Call diverting activated
Connected to PC
No SIM card
New text or multimedia message
New email message
New voicemail message
Alarm activated
Event notification
Icon Definition
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Silent mode activated
Flight mode activated
Vibration activated
Music playback in progress
FM radio turned on in background
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level
Current time
Install the SIM Card and Battery
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card with subscription
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details, such as your personal identification number (PIN)
and optional services.
To install the SIM card and battery:
1. If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] and select
Power Off to turn it off.
2. Remove the back cover.
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Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you
remove the back cover.
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3. Insert the SIM card.
• Place the SIM card in the phone with the goldcoloured contacts facing down.
• If you do not insert a SIM card, you can only use
your phone’s non-network services and some
menus.
• Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot.
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4. Insert the battery.
5. Replace the back cover.
Charge the Battery
Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge
the battery. You can charge the phone with the provided
travel adapter or by connecting the phone to a PC with a PC
data cable.
Only use Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
Unauthorized chargers or cables can cause batteries
to explode or damage your phone.
When your battery is low, the phone will emit a
warning tone and display a low battery message. The
battery icon will also be empty and turn red. If the
battery level becomes too low, the phone will
automatically power off. Recharge the battery to
continue using the phone.
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To charge the battery using the travel adapter:
1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of
the phone.
2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
multifunction jack.
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Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause
serious damage to the phone. Any damage caused by
misuse is not covered by the warranty.
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3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power
outlet.
• You can use the phone while it is charging, but it
might take longer to fully charge the battery.
• While charging, the battery might heat up. This is
normal and should not affect the phone’s lifespan or
performance.
• If your phone is not charging properly, bring the
phone and the charger to a Samsung Service
Centre.
4. When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the
power outlet and then from the phone.
Do not remove the battery before removing the travel
adapter. Doing so might cause damage to the phone.
5. Close the cover to the multifunction jack.
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To charge the battery using the PC data cable:
1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of
the phone.
2. Plug the micro USB end of the PC data cable into the
multifunction jack.
3. Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port
on a PC.
Depending on the type of PC data cable you are
using, it might take some time before charging begins.
4. When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon
is no longer moving), unplug the PC data cable from the
phone and then from the PC.
Insert a Memory Card (optional)
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a
memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ or
microSDHC™ memory cards up to 32 GB (depending on
the memory card manufacturer and type).
Samsung uses approved memory standards for
memory cards but some brands might not be fully
compatible with your phone. Using an incompatible
memory card might damage your phone or the
memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.
• Your phone only supports the FAT file structure for
memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a
different file structure, your phone will prompt you to
reformat the memory card.
• Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the
lifespan of memory cards.
• When you insert a memory card into your phone,
the file directory of the memory card will appear in
the /sdcard/sd folder under the internal memory
(moviNAND
™).
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To insert a memo r y ca r d :
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts
facing down.
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3. Push the memory card into the memory card slot until it
locks into place.
4. Replace the back cover.
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To remove a memory card:
Before removing the memory card, unmount it for safe
removal.
Do not remove the memory card while the phone is
transferring or accessing information, as this might
result in the loss of data or damage to the memory
card or phone.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → SD
card and phone storage → Unmount SD card.
2. Remove the back cover.
3. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from
the phone.
4. Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
5. Remove the memory card.
6. Replace the back cover.
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To format a memory card:
Formatting your memory card on a PC might cause
incompatibilities with your phone. Only format the memory
card on the phone.
• In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → SD
card and phone storage → Format SD card → Format
SD card.
Before formatting the memory card, remember to
make backup copies of all important data stored on
your phone. The manufacturer’s warranty does not
cover the loss of data resulting from user actions.
Attach a Hand Strap (optional)
To attach a hand strap to your phone:
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Slide the hand strap through the slot and hook it over
the small projection.
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3. Replace the back cover.
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Turn Your Phone On and Off
To turn your phone on, press and hold [ ]. Your phone will
automatically connect to the network. When you turn on
your phone for the first time, tap the Android image on the
screen and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your
phone for its first use.
You might be charged for the data connection
because the connection to the Google web server is
always active by default.
To turn your phone off:
1. Press and hold [ ].
2. Select Power off.
• Follow all posted warnings and directions when in
area where the use of wireless devices is restricted,
such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
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• To only use your phone’s non-network services,
switch to Flight mode. Press and hold
select Flight mode.
[ ] and
Use the Touch Screen
Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select items or
perform functions.
• To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use
sharp tools.
• Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact
with other electrical devices. Electrostatic
discharges can cause it to malfunction.
• Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact
with water. The touch screen might malfunction in
humid conditions or when exposed to water.
• For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the
screen protection film before using your phone.
• Your touch screen has a layer that detects small
electrical charges emitted by the human body. For
best performance, tap the touch screen with your
fingertip.
To control the touch screen:
• Tap : Tap once with your finger to select or launch a
menu, option, or application.
• Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than 2
seconds to open a pop-up option list.
• Scroll: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to
move to items on the list.
• Drag and drop: Tap and hold your finger on an item and
then drag your finger to move the item.
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• Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in
or out while viewing photos or web pages.
• Your phone turns off the touch screen when you do
not use the phone for a specified amount of time. To
turn on the touch screen, press [ ] or [ ].
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• You can also adjust the backlight time. In Idle mode,
select
Applications → Settings → Sound and
display → Screen timeout
To lock or unlock the touch screen and keys:
You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any
unwanted phone operations.
• To lock, press [ ].
• To unlock, turn on the touch screen by pressing [ ] or
[ ]
, and then flick the grey window with your finger.
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Get to Know the Idle Screen
When your phone turns on or is in Idle mode, the Idle screen
is displayed. From this screen, you can access various
features and status information.
The Idle screen has 7 panels. Scroll left or right to a panel
on the Idle screen. You can also select a dot on the top of
the screen to move to the corresponding panel of the Idle
screen.
Add items to the Idle screen:
You can customize the Idle screen by adding shortcuts to
applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders.
To add items to the Idle screen:
1. Press
[ ]
→ Add.
2. Select the item category and then select an item:
• Samsung Widgets: Add Samsung widgets to the
Idle screen.
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• Android Widgets: Add Android widgets to the Idle
screen.
• Shortcuts: Add shortcuts to items, such as
applications, bookmark, and contacts.
• Folders: Create a new folder or add folders for your
contacts.
• Wallpapers: Set a background image.
Available items vary depending on the current Idle
screen mode.
To move items on the Idle screen:
1. Touch and hold the item that you want to move.
2. Drag the item to a new location.
To remove items from the Idle screen:
1. Touch and hold the item that you want to remove.
The item is magnified and the icon appears,
indicating that the application tab has switched to the
trash tab.
2. Drag the item to the trash tab.
3. When the item and the trash tab turn red, release the
item.
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Use the shortcuts panel
In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator
icons area and drag your finger down to open the shortcuts
panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless connection
features and access a list of a notifications, such as
messages, calls, events, or processing status.
• To hide the shortcuts panel, drag the bottom of the list
up.
• To clear the notification list, select Clear.
In the shortcuts panel, you can access the following options:
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• Wi-Fi: Activate or deactivate the WLAN connection
feature. ► p. 77
• Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless
connection feature. ► p. 75
• GPS: Activate or deactivate GPS mode.
• Vibration: Activate or deactivate Vibration mode.
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Add or remove panels from the Idle screen
You can add or remove panels from the Idle screen to
organise widgets according to your preferences and needs.
1. In Idle mode, press [ ] → Edit.
2. Select to remove a panel or to add new panels.
3. Press [ ] → Save.
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Access Applications
To access your phone’s applications:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications to access the
application list.
2. Scroll left or right to display the application screens.
You can also select a dot at the top of the screen to
move to the corresponding main menu screen.
3. Select an application.
• When you use applications provided by Google,
you must have a Google account. If you do not
have a Google account, you will need to create one.
• You can add a shortcut to an application by tapping
and holding an application icon in the application
list. You can then move the icon on the Idle screen
as needed.
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4. Press [ ] to return to the previous screen or press
[] to return to the Idle screen.
Your phone has a built-in motion sensor that detects
its orientation. While using some features, if you
rotate the phone the interface automatically switches
to landscape view. To set the interface to retain the
portrait orientation when the phon is rotated, select
Settings → Sound and display → Orientation .
screen. You can also move commonly used applications
next to Home.
4. Press [ ] → Save.
To access recent applications:
1. Press and hold
you have recently accessed.
2. Select the application that you want to access.
[ ]
to open a list of applications that
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To organize applications:
You can reorganise the applications in the application list by
changing their order or by grouping them into categories to
suit your needs.
1. In the application list, press [ ] → Edit.
2. Tap and hold an application.
3. Drag the application icon to a new location.
You can move an application icon to another main menu
Customize Your Phone
Get more from your phone by customizing it to suit your
needs.
To set the current date and time:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → Date
and time.
2. Set the date and time and change other options as
needed.
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To turn the touch tone on or off:
• In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → Sound
& display → Audible selection.
To adjust the volume of the ringtones:
• In the Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down to
adjust the ringtone volume.
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To switch to or from Silent mode:
To mute or unmute your phone, do one of the following:
• In the Idle mode, select Phone → Keypad and tap and
hold #.
• In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] and select Silent
mode.
To change your ringtone:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
Sound & display → Voice call ringtone or Video call
ringtone.
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2. Select a ringtone in the list and select OK.
To activate animation for switching windows:
• In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → Sound
& display → Animation → Some Animations or All
Animations.
To select wallpaper for the Idle screen:
1. In the Idle mode, press [ ] → Wallpaper and select
an option.
2. Select an image.
3. Select Save or Set wallpaper.
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Samsung is not responsible for any use of default
images or wallpapers provided on your phone.
To adjust the brightness of the display:
You can quickly adjust the brightness of the display by
dragging the slider bar left or right.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
Sound & display → Brightness.
2. Clear the checkbox next to Automatic brightness
adjustment.
3. Drag the slider to adjust the level of brightness.
4. Select OK.
The brightness level of the display will affect how
quickly the phone uses battery power.
To set an unlock pattern:
You can set an unlock pattern to prevent unauthorized
people from using your phone without your permission.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
Location & security → Set unlock pattern.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions and example patterns
and select Next (if needed).
3. Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at
least 4 dots.
4. Select Continue.
5. Draw the pattern again to confirm.
6. Select Confirm.
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• When you have set an unlock pattern, your have to
use the pattern each time you turn on the phone. If
you do not want the phone to require a pattern,
clear the checkbox next to
Location and security
Require pattern
.
• If you forget the unlock pattern, take your phone to
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a Samsung Service Centre to be unlocked.
• Samsung is not responsible for the loss of
passwords or private information or other damages
caused by illegal software.
To lock your SIM card:
You can lock your phone by activating the PIN supplied with
your SIM card.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
Location and security → Set up SIM card lock →
Lock SIM card.
2. Enter your PIN and select OK.
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Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each
time you turn on the phone.
•
If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your
SIM card will be blocked. You must enter a PIN
unlock key (PUK) to unblock the SIM card
.
• If you block your SIM card by entering an incorrect
PUK, bring the card to your service provider to be
unblocked.
To activate the mobile tracker:
When someone inserts a new SIM card into your phone, the
mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact
number to specified recipients to help you locate and
recover your phone.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
Location and security → Set mobile tracker.
2. Enter your password and select OK.
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3. Enter a phone number, including a country code (with
+).
4. Enter the sender’s name.
5. Enter the text message to be sent to the recipients.
6. Select Save → Accept.
You can also control the lost phone via the web. Visit
http://www.samsungdive.com to see detailed
information for this feature
.
Enter Text
You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual
keypad or by inputting handwriting on the touch screen. You
can enter text and create messages or contacts.
You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter
text, you should change the writing language to one
of the supported languages. ► p. 100
To change the keyboard type:
You can change the type of keyboard that is used to enter
text. Tap and hold on the text input field, select Input
method, and select a keyboard type (Swype or Samsung
keypad).
Using the Swype keyboard
To enter text using the Swype keyboard:
1. Select the first character of a word and drag your finger
to the second character without releasing the finger
from the screen. A line joins the selected characters.
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2. Pause on the second character for a moment and then
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2
drag your finger to the next character.
3. Continue until you have finished the word.
4. Release the finger on the last character. The word is
inserted into the text input field.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text.
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Tap and hold each key to enter additional characters.
6. You can also use the following keys:
Number Function
1 Change case.
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Number Function
2 Switch between Symbol mode and ABC/Number
mode.
3 Delete characters.
4 Insert a space.
• To hide the Swype keyboard, press [ ].
• To view the Help information about using the Swype
keyboard, tap and hold .
Using the Samsung keypad
To enter text using the Samsung keypad:
1. Select and select a text input method.
You can select one of key input methods (QWERTY or
traditional keypad) or the handwriting input methods.
2. Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or by writing
on the touch screen.
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You can also use the following keys:
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Number Function
1 Change case.
2 Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC
mode.
3 Change the text input method or access the keypad
settings (tap and hold).
4 Clear your input.
5 Start a new line.
Number Function
6 Insert a space.
Copy and paste text
While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste
feature to use the same text in other applications.
To copy and paste text:
1. Tap and hold the text input field.
2. Select Select text in the option list.
3. Drag your finger across the text you want to highlight.
4. Tap and hold the highlighted text.
5. Select Copy to copy, or Cut to cut the text onto the
clipboard.
6. In another application, tap and hold the text input field.
7. Select Paste to insert the text from the clipboard into the
text field.
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Android Market
Android Market provides you with an easy way to shop for
games and mobile applications. Based on the Android
platform, your phone’s functionality can be extended by
installing additional applications.
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• This feature might not be available in your region.
• Your phone will save user files from downloaded
applications to the internal moviNANDTM memory.
To save the files in the memory card, connect your
phone to a PC and copy them from moviNAND to
the memory card.
To install applications:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Market.
2. Select Accept in the terms and conditions page.
3. Select an item category and then select an item.
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4. Select Install (for free items) or Buy.
• If you select Install, select OK to download the item
immediately.
• If you select Buy, you need to enter your credit card
information. Follow the on-screen instructions.
To uninstall applications:
1. In the Android Market home screen, press [ ] →
Downloads.
2. Select the item that you want to delete.
3. Select Uninstall → OK.
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Download Files from the Web
When you download files or web applications from the web,
your phone stores them in a memory card.
Files that you download from the web can include
viruses that will damage your phone. To lessen your
risk, only download from sources that you trust.
Some media files include Digital Rights Management
to protect copyrights. This protection might prevent
you from downloading, copying, modifying, or
transferring some files.
To download files from the web:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Internet.
2. Search for a file or application and download it.
To install applications downloaded from websites other than
Android Market, you must select Settings → Applications
→ Unknown sources.
To view the download history:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Internet.
2. Press
[ ]
→ More → Downloads.
3. To clear the download history list, press
list.
To cancel downloading, press
downloads.
[ ]
→ Cancel all
[ ]
→ Clear
Synchronize Data
You can synchronize data (Google messages, calendar, and
contacts) with the Google web server and back up or restore
your data.
When the synchronization is complete, your phone stays
connected to the web. If any change is made on the web,
the updated information will appear on your phone and
automatically will begin synchronization, and vice-versa.
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• This feature might not be available in your region.
• To synchronize with the Google web server, you
must have a Google account. If you do not have a
Google account, sign up for a Google account by
selecting
Create
on the first setup screen.
To set up a server account:
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1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
Accounts and sync.
2. Select Add account and select an account type.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
account setup.
For online community services, such as Facebook or
MySpace, enter your user name and password and
select Log in.
To activate automatic sync:
If you add or edit data in any of the applications on the web
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(Google Mail, Calendar, and Contacts), the updated
information will appear on your phone, and vice-versa.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
Accounts and sync.
2. Select Auto-sync.
3. Select the applications that you want to synchronise.
To exclude applications from automatic synchronisation,
clear the checkbox next to the application that you do not
want to synchronise.
To synchronise data manually:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
Accounts and sync.
2. Select an account.
3. Press
[ ]
→ Sync now. Your phone will start
synchronising the data you have selected for
synchronisation.
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Calls
You can use your phone to make and answer calls, use
options during calls, and customize and use call-related
features.
Make and answer calls
To make a call:
1. In Idle mode, select Phone → Keypad.
2. Enter an area code and phone number.
3. Select to make a voice call.
For a video call, select .
When you hold the phone close to your ear during a
call, it automatically locks the touch screen to prevent
accidental inputs.
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4. To end the call, select End call.
• Use the phonebook to save the numbers that you
dial frequently.
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• To quickly access the call log to redial numbers that
you have dialed recently, select
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• Use the voice command feature to dial by voice.
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Phone → Call log
To answer a call:
1. When a call comes in, slide the Accept icon.
When the phone is ringing, press the Volume key to
mute the ringtone.
2. To end the call, select End call.
To reject a call:
When a call comes in, slide the Reject icon. The caller will
hear a busy tone.
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To send a message when you reject incoming calls, slide the
Reject with msg icon.
First set a text message that will be sent to callers. In
Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → Call
.
►
settings → All calls → Reject call with message.
Then select Create and create a text message.
To call an international number:
1. In Idle mode, select Phone → Keypad, and tap and
hold 0 to insert the + character.
2. Enter the complete number that you want to dial
(country code, area code and phone number), and then
select to dial the number.
To call a contact from Contacts:
You can call numbers directly from Contacts using stored
contacts. X
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1. In Idle mode, select Phone → Contacts.
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2. Select a contact’s name.
3. Select the number that you want to dial.
To use the headset:
By plugging the supplied headset into the phone, you can
make and answer calls:
• Answer a call: Press the headset button.
• Reject a call: Press and hold the headset button.
• Place a call on hold or retrieve a held call during a
call: Press and hold the headset button.
• End a call: Press the headset button.
The supplied headset is only designed to be used with
for your
phone and might not be compatible with
other phones and MP3 players.
Use options during a voice call
You can use the following options while a voice call is in
progress:
• Adjust voice volume: Press the Volume key up or
down.
• Place a call on hold: Select .
• Retrieve a held call: Select .
• Dial a second number: Select Add call and then dial
the new number.
• Answer a second call: Slide the Accept icon when the
call waiting tone sounds. The phone prompts you to end
or hold the first call. You must subscribe to a call waiting
service to use this feature.
• Open the dialling screen: Select Dialpad.
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• Activate the speakerphone: Select Speaker.
In noisy environments, you might have difficulty
hearing some calls while using the speakerphone. For
better audio performance, use the normal phone
mode.
• Turn off the microphone: Select Mute so that the caller
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cannot hear you.
• Use a Bluetooth headset: Select Headset to use a
Bluetooth headset to listen and talk to the caller.
• Open the phonebook: Press [ ] → Contacts.
• Add a memo: Press [ ] → Memo.
• Switch between two calls: Select Swap.
• Make a multiparty call (conference call): Make or
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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• Connect the current caller to the caller placed on
hold: Press [ ] → Transfer. You will be disconnected
from the call.
Use options during a video call
You can use the following options while a video call is in
progress:
• Activate the speakerphone: Select Speaker.
• Turn off the microphone: Select Mute so that the caller
cannot hear you.
• Hide your image from the caller, press [ ] → Hide
me.
• Select an alternate image: Press [ ] → Outgoing
image.
• Open the dialling screen: Press [ ] → Dialpad.
• Use a Bluetooth headset: Press [ ] → Switch to
headset to listen and talk to the other party using a
Bluetooth headset.
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• Switch between the front and rear camera lens: Press
[ ] → Switch camera.
• Customise video call settings: Press [ ] →
Settings and then select an option (Preset image,
Show me, and Use call fail options).
• 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.
• Use your image: Tap and hold your image. You can
adjust the brightness, zoom in or out on the image using
the rear camera lens, or apply the blur effect to your
image using the front camera lens.
View and dial missed calls
Your phone will display calls you have missed.
To dial the number of a missed call:
1. Open the shortcut panel.
2. Select the missed call.
Use additional features
You can use various other call-related features, such as
auto rejection, call diverting, or call barring.
To set auto rejection and set up the reject list:
You can use auto rejection to automatically reject calls from
specific numbers.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → Call
settings → All calls → Auto reject.
2. Select Enable auto reject to activate auto rejection.
3. Select Auto reject list.
4. Press [ ] → Create.
5. Enter a number to reject and select Save.
6. To add more numbers, repeat steps 4-5.
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To set call forwarding for voice calls:
Call diverting is a network feature that allows you 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.
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1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → Call
settings → Voice call → Call forwarding.
2. Select a condition.
3. Enter a number to which calls will be forwarded and
select Update.
Your setting will be sent to the network.
To set call forwarding for video calls:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → Call
settings → Video call → Video Call forwarding.
2. Select a condition.
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3. Enter a number to which calls will be forwarded and
select Enable.
Your setting will be sent to the network.
To set call barring:
Call barring is a network feature that restricts specific types
of calling or prevents others from making calls with your
phone.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → Call
settings → Voice call → Call barring.
2. Select a call type to restrict.
3. Enter a call barring password and select OK.
Your setting will be sent to the network.
To set call waiting:
Call waiting is a network feature that alerts you of an
incoming call when you are on a call.
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1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → Call
settings → Voice call → Call waiting.
2. Your setting will be sent to the network.
This feature is only available for voice calls.
3. Select a log to view its details.
From the detail view, you can dial the number, send a
message to the number or add the number to the
phonebook or reject list.
To view call logs:
You can view logs of your calls and filter them by their types.
1. In Idle mode, select Phone → Call log.
2. Press [ ] → View by and select an option for sorting
the call logs.
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
Text and Multimedia Messages
You can create an send text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), or
email messages, and view or manage messages that you
have sent or received. For instructions on entering text, see
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p. 22.
You might incur additional charges for sending and
receiving messages while outside your home service
area. For details, contact your service provider.
To send a text message:
1. In Idle mode, select Messaging → New message.
2. Select Contacts.
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You can enter a number manually or select one from a
recent recipient or contact group by selecting another
button.
3. Select the checkboxes next to the contacts and select
Add.
4. Select Type to compose and enter your message text.
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To insert emoticons, press [ ] → Insert smiley.
5. Select Send to send the message.
To send a multimedia message:
1. In Idle mode, select Messaging → New message.
2. Select Contacts.
You can enter a number manually or select one from a
recent recipient or contact group by selecting another
button.
3. Select the checkboxes next to the required contacts and
select Add.
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When you enter an email address, the phone will
convert the message into a multimedia message.
4. Select Type to compose and enter your message text.
To insert emoticons, press [ ] → Insert smiley.
5. Press [ ] → Attach, select an option, and then add
an item.
6. Press [ ] → Add subject and add a subject for the
message.
7. Select Send to send the message.
To view text or multimedia messages:
1. In Idle mode, select Messaging.
Your messages are grouped into message threads by
contact.
2. Select a contact.
3. Select a text or multimedia message in the message
thread.
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4. For a multimedia message, select to view the
attachment.
Listen to voicemail messages
If you have set missed calls to be diverted to voicemail,
callers can leave a voice message when you do not answer
incoming calls.
To access your voicemail inbox and listen to voicemail
messages:
1. In Idle mode, select Phone → Keypad, and tap and
hold 1.
2. Follow the instructions on the voicemail server.
You must save the voicemail server number before
accessing the server. Your service provider can give
you the number.
Google Mail™
You can retrieve new email messages from Google MailTM
to your Inbox. When you access this application, the Inbox
screen appears. The total number of unread messages
displays in the title bar and the unread messages display in
bold. If you have labelled a message, its label appears in a
coloured rectangle on the message.
This feature might not be available in your region.
To send an email message:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Google Mail.
2. Press [ ] → Compose.
3. Enter a name or address in the recipient field.
4. Enter a subject and message.
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5. To attach an image file, press [ ] → Attach an select
a file.
6. Select Send to send the message.
To view email messages:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Google Mail.
2. Select an email message.
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In the message view, use the following options:
• Reply: Reply to the message.
• Reply to all: Reply to the message including all
recipients.
• Forward: Forward the message to other recipients.
• Preview: Select Preview next to the attachment item to
view the attachment.
• Download: Save the attachment on your phone.
• Archive: Archive the message.
• Delete: Delete the message.
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• Older: View an older message.
Organize email by labels
You can organize your email by labelling your messages or
adding stars to mark important messages. You can then sort
messages by label filter.
To add a label to a message:
1. In the Inbox screen, touch and hold a message.
2. Select Change labels.
3. Select a label to add and select OK.
To add a star to a message:
1. In the Inbox screen, touch and hold a message.
2. Select Add star. The star icon next to the message is
activated.
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To filter messages:
1. In the Inbox screen, press [ ] → View labels.
2. Select the label of the messages that you want to view.
You can send or view email messages using your personal
or company email account.
To set up an email account:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Email.
2. Enter your email address and password.
3. Select Next (for general email accounts, such as
Google Mail and Yahoo) or Manual setup (for other
company email accounts).
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
When you have finished setting up the email account, the
email messages are downloaded to your phone. If you have
created more than two accounts, you can switch between
email accounts. Press [ ] → Accounts and select the
one from which you want to retrieve the messages.
To send an email message:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Email and then
select an email account.
2. Press [ ] → Compose.
3. Select Contacts.
You can enter an email address manually or select one
from the recent recipients or groups by selecting
another button.
4. Select the Cc/Bcc field to add more recipients.
5. Select the subject field to enter a subject.
6. Select the text input field to enter your email text.
7. Select Attach and attach a file.
You can select an image, video, or sound clip.
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8. Select Send to send the message.
If you are offline or outside your service area, the
message will be held in the message thread list until
you are online and in your service area.
To view email messages:
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When you open an email account, you can view previously
retrieved emails offline or connect to the email server to
view new messages. After you retrieve email messages,
you can view them offline.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Email and then
select an email account.
2. Press [ ] → Refresh to update the message list.
3. Select an email message.
In the message view, use the following options:
• Reply: Reply to the message.
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• Delete: Delete the message.
• Reply all: Reply to the message including all recipients.
• Open: View an attachment.
• Save: Save the attachment on your phone.
•[ ] → Forward: Forward the message to other
recipients.
Google Talk™
You can send instant messages to your friends or family
using Google TalkTM.
To add friends to your Friends list:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Tal k
The friend list shows all of your Google Talk contacts at
a glance.
2. Press [ ] → Add friend.
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3. Enter the email address of the friend and select Send
invitation.
When your friend accepts the invitation, they are added to
your friend list.
To start a chat:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Ta lk
2. Select a friend from the Friends list. The chat screen
opens.
3. Enter your message and select Send.
To insert emoticons, press [ ] → More → Insert
smiley.
4. To switch between active chats, press [ ] → Switch
chats.
5. To end the chat, press [ ] → End chat.
Social Hub
You can access Social HubTM, the integrated
communication application for email, messages, instant
messages, contacts, or calendar information. Visit http://
socialhub.samsungmobile.com for more details.
To access Social Hub:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Social Hub.
2. Check and use the contents delivered from the Social
Hub.
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Camera
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You can capture and view photos and videos. You can take
photos at resolutions of up to 2560 x 1920 pixels (5 mega
pixels) and videos at resolutions of up to 1280 x 720 pixels.
Capturing photos
To capture a photo:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Camera.
2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the
landscape view.
• The camera interface only appears in the landscape
orientation.
• The camera automatically turns off if you do not use
it for a specific amount of time.
• The memory capacity might differ depending on the
shooting scene or shooting conditions.
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3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary
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Number Function
1 Check the camera status and settings.
• : Resolution
• : Exposure metre type
• : Number of photos you can take
(according to available memory)
• : Default storage location
Number Function
2 Change the shooting mode.
3 Change the scene mode.
4 Adjust the exposure value or select + to increase or
- to decrease.
5 Change the camera settings.
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6 Hide or display icons in the viewfinder.
7 Switch to the camcorder.
8 Capture a photo.
9 View the photo or video that you captured last.
4. Press the Volume key to zoom in or out.
5. In the preview screen, tap where you want to focus.
The focus frame moves to the location that was tapped
and changes to green when the subject is in focus.
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6. Select to take a photo. The photo is saved
automatically.
After taking photos, select to view the taken photos.
• View more photos: scroll left or right.
• Zoom in or out: Select or . You can also double
tap on the screen to zoom in or out.
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• Share: Send a photo to others.
• Set as: Set a photo as wallpaper or a caller ID image for
a contact.
• Delete: Delete a photo.
To capture a photo using preset options for various scenes:
Your camera provides you with predefined settings for
various scenes. You can select the proper mode for your
shooting condition and subjects. For example, when you
take photos at night, select the night mode that uses an
extended exposure.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Camera.
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2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the
landscape view.
3. Select , select a scene, and then select .
4. Make any necessary adjustments.
5. Select to take a photo.
To capture a series of photos:
You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects.
This is useful when you are photographing a sporting event
or children at play.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Camera.
2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the
landscape view.
3. Select → Continuous.
4. Make any necessary adjustments.
5. Tap and hold . The camera will continue to take
photos until you release the camera shutter.
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To capture a panoramic photo:
You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama
shooting mode. This mode is convenient for photographing
landscapes.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Camera.
2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the
landscape view.
3. Select → Panorama.
4. Make any necessary adjustments.
5. Select to take the first photo.
6. Slowly move the phone in any direction and align the
green frame with the viewfinder.
When you have aligned the green frame and viewfinder,
the camera will automatically take the next photo.
7. Repeat step 6 to complete the panoramic photo
To capture a photo in Smile shot mode:
Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you to
take photos of their smiling faces.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Camera.
2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the
landscape view.
3. Select → Smile shot.
4. Make any necessary adjustments.
5. Select .
6. Aim the camera lens at your subject.
Your phone recognizes people in an image and detects
their smiles. When the subject smiles, the phone
automatically takes a photo.
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To capture a photo in Self shot mode:
You can take photos of yourself using the front camera lens.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Camera.
2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the
landscape view.
3. Select → Self shot.
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4. Make any necessary adjustments.
5. Select to take a photo.
To capture a beauty photo:
You can hide facial imperfections using Beauty mode.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Camera.
2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the
landscape view.
3. Select → Beauty.
4. Make any necessary adjustments.
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5. Select to take a photo.
To capture a vintage photo:
You can take photos with a vintage look and feel by applying
colour filters.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Camera.
2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the
landscape view.
3. Select → Vintage.
4. Select to select a colour filter.
5. Make any necessary adjustments.
6. Select to take a photo.
To capture a photo using the frame guide:
You can take two photos with the same background and
then combine the left and right halves of each photo into one
photo. This feature is useful if you want to take a photo with
a friend but no one is available to take the photo for you.
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The preview image appears to be enlarged in this
mode, but the files are saved at the normal image
quality.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Camera.
2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the
landscape view.
3. Select → Add me.
4. Make any necessary adjustments.
5. Select to take the first photo.
The left half of the first photo appears as a transparent
guide for the next photo.
6. Make any necessary adjustments with the aid of the
guide.
7. Select to take the second photo.
The phone automatically combines the left side of the
first photo and the right side of the second photo into
one photo.
To capture a photo of action:
You can capture shots of a moving subject and then
combine them into a single photo that shows the action.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Camera.
2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the
landscape view.
3. Select → Action shot.
4. Make any necessary adjustments.
5. Select to take the first photo.
6. Move the phone to follow the moving subject.
The phone automatically captures the next photos.
7. Continue to follow the subject until the phone has
captured all of the shots required for the action photo.
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To capture a photo in Cartoon mode:
You can take photos with cartoon effects.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Camera.
2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the
landscape view.
3. Select → Cartoon.
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4. Make any necessary adjustments with the aid of the
guide.
5. Select to take a photo.
Customise the camera settings
Before taking a photo, select → to access the
following options:
Option Function
Outdoor visibility Activate to select an appropriate
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lighting condition.
Option Function
Focus mode Take close-up photos or set the
camera to automatically focus on the
subject or on human faces.
Timer Select the length of the delay before
the camera takes a photo.
Resolution Change the camera’s resolution.
White balance Adjust the colour balance according to
the lighting conditions.
Effects Apply a special effect, such as sepia
or black and white tones.
ISO Adjust the sensitivity of the camera
imaging sensor.
Metering Select a type of exposure metre.
Anti-Shake Reduce the blur caused by the
phone's vibration or movement.
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Option Function Setting Function
Auto contrast Automatically adjust the contrast
between the subject and background.
Blink detection Set the camera to alert you when
people close their eyes.
Image quality Set the quality level for your photos.
Adjust Adjust the contrast, saturation, and
sharpness.
Before taking a photo, select → to access the
following settings:
Setting Function
Guidelines Display guidelines on the preview
screen.
Review Set the camera to display the taken
photo.
GPS Set the camera to include location
information for your photos.
To improve GPS signals, avoid
shooting in locations where the signal
might be obstructed. For example,
between buildings or in low-lying
areas, or in poor weather conditions.
Shutter sound Set the camera shutter to make a
sound when capturing a photo.
Storage Select a memory location for storing
captured photos.
Reset Reset menus and shooting options.
Capturing video
To capture a video:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Camera.
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2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the
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landscape view.
3. Select to switch to the camcorder.
4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary
adjustments.
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Number Function
1 Check the camcorder status and settings.
• : Resolution
• : Length of video that can be
captured (according to available memory).
• : Default storage location
2 Change the recording mode (for attaching to a
multimedia message or for saving normally).
3 Adjust the exposure value or select + to
increase or – to decrease.
4 Change the camcorder settings.
5 Hide or display icons in the viewfinder.
6 Switch to the camera.
7 Capture a video.
8 View the last photo or video that you captured.
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5. Press the Volume key to zoom in or out.
6. Select to start recording.
7. Select to stop recording.
The video is saved automatically.
The camera might not be able to properly record
videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed.
After capturing videos, select to view the captured
videos.
• Scroll left or right: View more videos.
• Play: Play a video.
• Delete: Delete a video.
• Share: Send a video to others.
Customise the camcorder settings
Before capturing a video, select → to access the
following options:
Option Function
Outdoor visibility Select the appropriate lighting
condition.
Timer Select the length of delay before the
camera starts recording a video.
Resolution Change the resolution option.
White balance Adjust the colour balance to suit the
lighting conditions.
Effects Apply a special effect, such as sepia
or black and white tones.
Video quality Set the quality level for your videos.
Adjust Adjust contrast, saturation, and
sharpness.
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Before capturing a video, select → to access the
following settings:
Setting Function
Guidelines Display the guidelines on the preview
Audio recording Turn the audio on or off.
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Review Set the camera to display the
Storage Select a memory location for storing
Reset Reset menus and shooting options.
screen.
recorded video.
captured videos.
Video Player
You can use the video player to play various kinds of videos.
The video player supports the following file formats: .3gp,
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.mp4, .avi, .wmv, .flv, .mkv (Codec: MPEG4, H.263,
Sorenson H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX/XviD).
• Some file formats are not supported depending on
the software of the phone.
• If the file size exceeds the available memory, an
error can occur when you open files.
To play a video:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Video Player.
2. Select the video that you want to play.
3. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the
landscape view.
4. Control the playback with the following icons:
Icon Function
Change a ratio of the video screen.
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Icon Function
Scan backward in a file (tap and hold).
Pause playback or select to resume
playback.
Scan forward in a file (tap and hold).
Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system
when a headset is connected.
Gallery
You can view photos and play videos saved in your phone’s
memory or on a memory card.
If your phone indicates that the memory is full when
you access Gallery, delete some of the files using
My Files or other file management applications and
try again.
Supported File Formats
Your phone supports the following file formats:
Type Format
Image Extension: .bmp, .gif, .jpg, and .png
Video
• Extension: .3gp, .mp4, .avi, .wmv, .flv, .mkv,
and .mp4
• Codec: MPEG4, H.263, Sorenson H.263, VC1, and DivX/XviD
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• Avoid locking the phone’s screen while playing a
DivX Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the
screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand,
one of your available rental counts will be
decremented.
• Some file formats are not supported depending on
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the software of the phone.
• If the file size exceeds the available memory, an
error can occur when you open files.
To view a photo in Gallery:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Gallery.
2. Select a folder.
3. To change the view mode, select or at the
top right of the screen.
4. Select a photo (without an icon) to view.
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While viewing a photo, use the following options:
• Scroll left or right: View more photos.
• Zoom in or out: Select or . You can also tap the
screen with two fingers and then spread them apart to
zoom in (move your fingers closer together to zoom out).
• Slideshow: Start a slideshow images in the selected
folder. Tap the screen to stop the slideshow.
To play a video in Gallery:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Gallery.
2. Select a video (with the icon) to play.
3. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the
landscape view.
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To share images or videos in Gallery:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Gallery.
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2. Select a folder.
3. Select image or video files.
4. Select Menu → Share and select a sharing option.
Music Player
You can listen to music using the music player. The music
player supports the following file formats: .mp3, .m4a, .mp4,
.3gp, .3ga, .wma, .ogg, .oga, .aac, and .flac.
• You can also play music files in the following
formats if you open them from
messages, or on the web browser: .mid, .midi, .xmf,
.rtttl, .smf, .imy, .rtx, .ota, .amr, .awb, and .wav.
• Some file formats are not supported depending on
the software of the phone.
•
If the file size exceeds the available memory, an
error can occur when you open files.
My Files
, multimedia
To add music files to your phone:
Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card:
• Download from the web. X p. 26
• Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. X
p. 82
• Receive using Bluetooth. X p. 75
• Copy to your memory card. X p. 54
• Synchronize with Windows Media Player 11. X p. 82
To copy music files to a memory card:
1. Insert a memory card.
2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.
3. Open the status bar and select USB connected →
Mount.
4. Open the folder to view files.
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5. Copy files from the PC to the memory card.
To play music files:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Music Player.
2. Scroll to the left or right to select a music category.
3. Select a music file.
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4. Control playback with the following icons:
Icon Function
Adjust the volume.
Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system
when a headset is connected.
Activate Shuffle mode. (Displays when you tap
the player screen.)
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Icon Function
Change the repeat mode (off, repeating a file, or
repeating all files). (Displays when you tap the
player screen.)
Skip backward or scan backward in a file (tap
and hold).
Pause playback or select to resume
playback.
Skip forward or scan forward in a file (tap and
hold).
• SRS CS Headphone™ delivers a 5.1 surround
sound experience over standard headphones or
earbuds when listening to multichannel content,
such as DVD movies.
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• 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.
To access the album list:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Music Player.
2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the
landscape view. The display switches to the album view.
3. Scroll left or right to an album.
4. Select the album image to begin playback.
5. Select or to pause or resume the current
playback.
6. Select to switch to circle view.
7. Drag around the circle to select a track.
To switch to another category, select All and then select
a category.
8. Select to switch back to album view.
To create a playlist:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Music Player.
2. Select Playlists.
3. Press [ ] → Create.
4. Enter a title for the new playlist and select Save.
5. Select Add music.
6. Select the files that you want to include and select Add.
During playback, you can add files to a playlist by pressing
[ ] → Add to playlist.
To add songs to the quick list:
You can add songs to the quick list and save them as a
playlist. During playback, press [ ] → Add to quick list
to add the current song to the quick list.
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To go to the quick list, from the music player main screen,
select Playlists → Quick list. To save the quick list as a
playlist, press [ ] → Save as playlist.
To customise music player settings:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Music Player.
2. Press [ ] → More → Settings, or press [ ] →
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Settings.
3. Adjust the following settings to customise your music
player:
Option Function
Equalizer Select a default equaliser type.
Effect Select a sound effect.
Music menu Select music categories to display on the
Visualization Display an animated visualization during
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music library screen.
playback.
FM Radio
You can listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen
to the FM radio, you must connect the supplied headset,
which serves as the radio antenna.
To listen to the FM radio:
1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone.
2. In Idle mode, select Applications → FM Radio.
3. Select to turn on the FM radio.
The FM radio automatically scans for and saves the
available stations.
The first time you turn on the FM radio, you are
prompted to start automatic tuning.
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4. Control the FM radio with the following keys:
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
8
4
3
5.
Number Function
1 Adjust the volume.
2 Turn off the FM radio or select to turn on the
FM radio.
Number Function
3 Change the frequency by 0.1 MHz.
4 Search for an available radio station.
5 Add the current radio station to the favourites
list.
6 Change the sound output (headset or phone's
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speaker).
7 Change the frequency by scrolling left or right
on the scale bar.
8 Set the FM radio to automatically retune
frequencies for stations when the current signal
is weak.
To automatically save a radio station:
1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone.
2. In Idle mode, select Applications → FM Radio.
3. Select Scan and select a scanning option.
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The FM radio automatically scans and saves available
stations.
4. Select a radio station in the station list and press [ ]
to return to the FM radio screen.
To add a radio station to the favourites list:
1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone.
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2. In Idle mode, select Applications → FM Radio.
3. Select to turn on the FM radio.
4. Scroll to a radio station.
5. Select + to add to the favourites list.
To customise the FM radio settings:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → FM Radio.
2. Press [ ] → Settings.
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3. Adjust the following settings to customise your FM
radio:
Option Function
Region Select your region.
Background
playing
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 shortcuts
panel.
Show
Station ID
Set whether or not to show the station ID
on the FM radio screen. Station IDs are
available only from radio stations that
provide this information.
Alternative
frequency
Set whether or not the FM radio attempts
to retune a radio station when the signal is
weak.
FM auto off Set the FM radio to automatically turn off
after a specified amount of time.
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Remote PVR
You can schedule and manage recordings on your HD PVR
Plus TV system using your phone, wherever you are
located.
• This feature might not be available in your region.
• You must subscribe to the Bell HD PVR Plus
service to use this feature.
To set up Remote PVR:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Remote PVR.
The phone connects to the website.
2. Enter your user name and password.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Tunes & Apps
You can download music and applications to your phone
from the Tools & Apps website.
To access the Tools & Apps website:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Tunes & Apps.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions.
TV & Radio
You can watch tv and listen to the radio using your phone.
To watch tv or listen to the radio:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → TV & Radio.
The phone connects to the website.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions.
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Contacts
personal
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You can use contact cards and groups to store personal
information in the phone’s memory or on a SIM card. You
can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone
numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your
contacts.
To create a contact from the contact list:
1. In Idle mode, select Contacts.
2. Select Create contact.
3. Select a memory location.
4. Enter contact information.
5. Select Save to add the contact card to memory.
To create a contact from the dialer screen:
1. In Idle mode, select Phone → Keypad.
2. Enter a phone number.
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3. Select Add to Contacts → Create contact.
4. Select a memory location.
5. Enter contact information.
6. Select Save to add the contact to memory.
To import or export contacts:
1. In Idle mode, select Contacts.
2. Press [] → More → Import/Export.
3. Select an option to import or export.
4. For importing contacts, select an importing option.
To find a contact:
1. In Idle mode, select Contacts.
2. Scroll up or down in the contact list.
3. Select a contact’s name.
Once you have found a contact, you can:
• Call the contact by selecting
• Send a message by selecting
Call
or
Video call
Send Message
• Edit the contact information by pressing []
Edit
.
To set a speed dial number:
1. In Idle mode, select Contacts.
2. Press [] → Speed dial.
3. Select a location number and then select a contact.
You can quickly dial this number by touching and
holding the location number in the dialing screen.
To create your namecard:
1. In Idle mode, select Contacts.
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.
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2. Press [] → My profile.
3. Enter your details.
4. Select Save.
You can send your namecard by attaching it to a
message or email or by transferring it using
Bluetooth
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To 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.
1. In Idle mode, select Contacts.
2. Press [] → Get friends.
3. Select an account.
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To 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.
1. In Idle mode, select Contacts → Groups.
2. Press [] → Create.
3. Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group.
4. Select Save.
To copy contacts:
1. In Idle mode, select Contacts.
2. Select a contact.
3. Press [ ] and select a copy option (from the phone to
the SIM card or vice-versa).
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To view the communication log:
You can view the communication log of calls, messages,
email or SNS threads.
1. In Idle mode, select Contacts → History.
2. Select the item that you want to view.
To view social network activities:
You can view the recent activities of contacts in social
network services, such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.
1. In Idle mode, select Contacts → Activities.
2. Select the item that you want to view.
Calendar
You can create and manage daily, weekly, or monthly
events, and set alarms to remind yourself of important
events.
To create an event:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Calendar.
2. Press [ ] → Create.
3. Enter the details of the event as required.
4. Select Save.
To change the calendar view:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Calendar.
2. Select a view mode at the top of the calendar.
To view events of a specific date:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Calendar.
2. Select a date on the calendar. In the month view, days
with scheduled events are indicated by a small triangle.
To move to a specific day by entering a date manually,
press [ ] → Go to, enter the date by selecting +
or -, and select Set.
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To select today's date, press [ ] → Tod ay.
3. Select an event to view its details.
You can send the event to others by pressing [ ]
→ Send via and select an option.
To stop an event alarm:
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If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the event alarm
icon will appear at the specified time.
1. Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen.
2. Select a reminder to view more details about the event.
3. To snooze or dismiss the reminder, select Snooze all or
Dismiss all.
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Memo
You can record important information to save and view later.
To create a memo:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Memo.
2. Select Create memo or press [ ] → Create.
3. Enter your memo text.
4. Select a colour to change the background colour.
5. Select Save.
To view memos:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Memo.
2. Select a memo to view its details.
You can send the memo to others by tapping and
holding the memo and selecting an option.
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Voice Recorder
You can record memos with your phone’s voice recorder
and then set the voice memos as call or alarm ringtones.
To record a voice memo:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Voice Recorder.
2. Select to start recording.
3. Speak into the microphone.
4. When you are finished, select .
5. To record more voice memos, select at the bottom
of the screen.
To play a voice memo:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Voice Recorder.
2. Select .
3. In a playlist, select the voice memo that you want to
play.
You can send the voice memo to others by tapping
and holding a voice memo and selecting Share.
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Internet
web
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You can access and bookmark your favourite web pages.
• You might incur additional charges for accessing
the web and downloading media. For details,
contact your service provider.
• Available icons can vary depending on your region.
To browse web pages:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Internet. The
preset homepage opens.
To access a specific web page, select the URL input
field, enter the web address (URL) of the web page and
select Go.
2. Navigate web pages by entering the web address of the
web page that you want to access.
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You can also select to open a list of saved
bookmarks, frequently visited pages, and recent internet
history.
While browsing web pages, you can use the following
options:
• Zoom in or out: Double-tap the screen. You can also
use the two finger zoom. Place two fingers on the screen
and slowly pinch or spread them apart to zoom in or out.
• [ ] → New window: Open a new window.
• [ ] → Brightness Setting: Adjust the brightness of
the screen. This feature might be unavailable in your
region.
• [ ] → Windows: View the currently active windows.
You can open multiple pages and switch back and forth
between them.
• [ ] → Refresh: Reload the current web page.
• [ ] → Forward: Go to the next page in history.
• [ ] → More → Add bookmark: Bookmark the
current web page.
• [ ] → More → Find on page: Search for text on the
web page.
• [ ] → More → Select text: Select text on the web
page. Highlight the text with your finger. The highlighted
text is copied to the clipboard and you can paste it
anywhere.
• [ ] → More → Page info: View the web page
details.
• [ ] → More → Share page: Send the web address
(URL) of the web page to others.
• [ ] → More → Downloads: View the download
history.
• [ ] → More → Settings: Customise the browser
settings.
• [ ] → Add RSS feeds: Add an RSS feed. You can
read RSS feeds using Google Reader.
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To bookmark your favourite web pages:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Internet.
2. Select → Bookmarks.
3. Select Add. To bookmark the web page you were
viewing, press [ ] → Bookmark last-viewed page.
4. Enter a page title and a web address (URL).
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5. Select OK.
In the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark and use the
following options:
• Open: Opens the web page.
• Open in new window: Open the web page in a new
window.
• Edit bookmark: Edit the bookmark details.
• Add shortcut to Home: Add the bookmark shortcut to
the Idle screen.
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• Share link: Send the web address (URL) of the web
page to others.
• Copy link URL: Copy the web address (URL) of the web
page.
• Delete bookmark: Delete the bookmark.
• Set as homepage: Use the web page as the homepage
in the browser.
To add an RSS feed address:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Internet.
2. Move to a web page that has an RSS feed.
3. Press [ ] → More → Add RSS feeds.
4. Select the RSS feed that you want to add.
5. Select OK to open Google Reader and view the RSS
feed.
To access frequently visited pages or the recent history:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Internet.
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2. Select and then select Most visited or History.
3. Select the web page that you want to access.
You can add a web page to the bookmark list by
selecting the star icon on the right side of the screen.
Google Search
You can search for information from websites using the
Google Search service. The Google Search bar is added to
your Idle screen by default.
1. In Idle mode, select the Google Search bar.
2. Enter a keyword and select .
You are then connected to the Google website.
Layar
Layar allows you to browse locations for real-time local
information or maps using the camera in your phone and to
share the information with others.
In Idle mode, select Applications → Layar. This feature
might not be available in your region.
Google Maps™
You can use Google Maps to find your location, search the
online map for streets, cities, or countries, and get
directions.
• This feature might not be available in your region.
• To use Google Maps, you must select
Location and security → Use wireless
networks
or
Use GPS satellites
Settings →
.
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To change the map view:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Maps.
To search the map:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Maps.
2. Drag your finger to scroll through the map.
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3. To zoom in or out, tap the screen and then select or
.
To find your location:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Maps.
2. Press [ ] → My Location.
To search for a specific location:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Maps.
2. Press [ ] → Search.
3. Use one of the following methods:
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• Enter the address.
• Enter the category of the business.
• Select an address you have visited from the list.
4. Select .
To get directions to a specific destination:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Maps.
2. Press [ ] → Directions.
3. Enter the addresses of the starting location and the
ending location.
To enter an address from your contact list or to point to a
location on the map, select → My Location,
Contacts, or Point on map.
4. Select a travel method (car, bus, or walk) and select Go.
5. Select a travel route to view the details of your trip (if
necessary).
6. Select Show on map.
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7. When you are finished, press [ ] → More → Clear
Map.
To share your location using Google LatitudeTM:
You can share your location with your friends and view your
friend’s locations using Google LatitudeTM.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Maps.
2. Press [ ] → Join Latitude.
3. Press [ ] → Add friends and select an option.
4. Select the friends that you want to add or enter an email
address and select Add friends → Yes.
When your friend accepts your invitation, you can share
locations.
You can view the marks that indicate the locations of your
friends by pressing [ ] → See map.
YouTube™
YouTube is a free online video streaming service. You can
view and share videos using YouTube.
This feature might not be available in your region.
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To watch videos on YouTube:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → YouTube.
2. Select a video from the list.
3. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the
landscape view.
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4. Control playback using the following keys:
1
2 4
3
web
Number Function
1 Scan backward in file.
2 Move to a point in the file by dragging the bar.
3 Scan forward in a file.
4 Pause playback or select to resume
playback.
To share videos on YouTube:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → YouTube.
2. Touch and hold a video.
3. Select Share and select an option.
To upload videos to YouTube:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → YouTube.
2. Press [ ] → Upload and select a video. Skip to step
8.
If you want to upload new videos, select to turn on
the camera.
3. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the
landscape view.
4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.
5. Select to start recording.
6. Select to stop recording.
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7. Select Save to upload the video that you have recorded.
8. Enter your user name and password and select Sign in.
Daily Briefing
You can get current weather, finance information, news, and
schedule information from the web.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Daily Briefing.
2. Select to update information.
3. Scroll left or right to get information.
To select the information displayed on the screen,
select .
Market
You can download games, ringtones, or other applications
from the Android Market.
This feature might not be available in your region.
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1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Market.
2. Search for a file and download it to the phone. ► p. 25
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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications
technology capable of exchanging information over a
distance of about 10 metres without requiring a physical
connection.
You do not need to line up the phones to beam information
with Bluetooth. If the phones 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
using the Bluetooth wireless feature.
• Always ensure that you share and receive data with
phones that are trusted and properly secured. If
there are obstacles between the phones, the
operating distance may be reduced.
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• Some phones, especially those that are not tested
or approved by Bluetooth SIG, might not be
compatible with your phone.
To turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
Wireless and network → Bluetooth settings. The
preset homepage opens.
2. Select Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth wireless
feature.
To find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled phones:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
Wireless and network → Bluetooth settings → Scan
devices.
2. Select a device.
3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the
other phone’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select
OK. Alternatively, select Accept to match the PIN
between your phone and the phone.
When the owner of the other phone enters the same
PIN or accepts the connection, pairing is complete. If
the pairing is successful, the phone will automatically
search for available services.
Some phones, especially headsets or hands-free car
kits, might have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000.
If the other phone has a PIN, you must enter it.
To send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature:
1. Select a file or item, such as a contact, calendar event,
memo, or media file, from an appropriate application or
from My Files.
2. Press [ ] → Share, Send via, or Send namecard
via → Bluetooth.
3. Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled phone.
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To receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
Wireless and network → Bluetooth settings →
Visible.
Your phone is visible to other Bluetooth phones for 120
seconds.
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2. When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth
wireless feature and select OK (if necessary).
3. Select Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive
data from the phone (if necessary).
Received data is saved to the appropriate application or to a
folder according to its type. For example, a music or sound
clip is saved to the sound folder and a contact to the
phonebook.
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Wi-Fi
You can use your phone’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 phones
anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available.
Your phone uses non-harmonised frequency and
therefore some countries might restrict the use of a
WLAN.
To activate the WLAN feature:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi.
An active WLAN running in the background will
consume battery power. To preserve battery power,
only activate the WLAN when needed.
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To find and connect to a WLAN:
• In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings.
The phone will automatically search for available
WLANs.
2. Select a network under Wi-Fi networks.
3. Enter a password for the network (if necessary).
4. Select Connect.
To add a WLAN manually:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings → Add Wi-Fi
network.
2. Enter the SSID for the network and select the security
type.
3. Set the security settings depending on the selected
security type.
4. Select Save.
To connect to a WLAN using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS):
Using WPS, you can connect to a secured network.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings.
2. Select WPS button connection.
3. Press a WPS button on the access point within 2
minutes.
To connect to a WLAN with a WPS PIN:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings.
2. Select a network indicated by the WPS icon and select
WPS PIN.
3. On the access point, enter the PIN and press the start
button.
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AllShare
You can use the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)
service to share media files between DLNA-enabled phones
in your home over a WLAN.
You must first activate the WLAN feature and add a WLAN
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To customise DLNA settings for sharing media files:
To allow other DLNA-enabled phones to access media files
on your phone, you must activate media sharing.
Some files may not play on the DLNA-enabled
phones depending on the phones.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → AllShare.
2. Select Settings.
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3. Adjust the following settings to customise the DLNA
feature:
Option Function
Media server
name
Share media Turn on video sharing, image sharing or
Access point
network
Upload from
other phones
Default
memory
To play your files on another DLNA-enabled phone:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → AllShare.
Enter a name for your phone as a media
server.
music sharing with other DLNA-enabled
phones.
Select a connection profile to use for
DLNA connections.
Set whether or not to accept the upload
from other phones.
Select the default memory location for
saving downloaded media files.
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2. Select Play file from my phone on another player.
3. Select a media category and then select a file.
4. Select Add to playlist.
5. Select a player (the one that will play the media file).
Playback begins on the selected player.
6. Control playback using the icons on your phone.
Playback might be buffered, depending on the
network connection and the connected server.
To play others' files on your phone:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → AllShare.
2. Select Play file from server on my phone.
Your phone automatically searches for DLNA-enabled
phones.
3. Select a phone as the media server (the one that
contains media files).
4. Select a media category and a file.
5. Control playback using the icons on your phone.
To play files from one phone on the other phone:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → AllShare.
2. Select Play file from server on another player via my
phone.
Your phone automatically searches for DLNA-enabled
phones.
3. Select a phone to be the media server (the one that
contains the media files).
4. Select a media category and a file.
5. Select a player (the one that will play the media file).
Playback begins at the selected player.
6. Control playback using the icons on your phone.
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Mobile AP
The Mobile AP feature sets your phone to be a wireless AP
(Access Point) to connect to the internet on other network
phones.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
Wireless and network → Mobile AP settings.
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2. Select Mobile AP to activate the Mobile AP feature.
3. Select OK to confirm.
4. From another phone, locate your phone's name in the
available connection list and connect to the network by
entering the appropriate password in the WPA field.
TV Connections (TV Out Mode)
You can connect your phone to a TV and view the phone’s
interface on the TV screen.
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1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
Sound and display → TV out.
2. Select TV out to activate TV out mode.
3. Select TV system.
4. Select a video encoding system according to your
region.
Option Function
PAL Australia, Austria, Belgium, China,
Denmark, England, Finland, Germany,
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Netherlands, New
Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand
NTSC Canada, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan,
USA
5. Ensure that the TV is on and connect your phone to the
TV with a TV out cable.
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Match the colours at the ends of the TV out cable with
those on the TV's A/V ports.
6. Switch the TV to External input mode.
The phone interface appears on the TV screen.
• Your files might not display correctly due to
differences in video systems or quality or the TV
display.
• The Bluetooth stereo headset and zoom features
will not work in TV out mode.
PC Connections
You can connect your phone to a PC with an optional PC
data cable in various USB connection modes. By connecting
the phone to a PC, you can synchronise files with Windows
Media Player, transfer data to and from your phone directly,
use the Samsung Kies program, and use your phone as a
wireless modem for a PC.
To connect with Samsung Kies:
Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can
download the program from the Samsung website
(www.samsungmobile.com).
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
About phone → USB settings → Samsung Kies.
2. Press to return to Idle mode.
3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.
4. Run Samsung Kies and use wireless connections or
copy data and files.
Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.
To synchronise with Windows Media Player:
Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
About phone → USB settings → Media player.
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2. Press to return to Idle mode.
3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
multifunction jack on your phone to a PC on which
Windows Media Player is installed.
When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the
PC.
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4. Open Windows Media Player to synchronise the music
files.
5. Edit or enter your phone’s name in the pop-up window
(if necessary).
6. Select and drag music files to the sync list.
7. Start synchronisation.
To connect as a mass storage phone:
You can connect your phone to a PC as a removable disk
and access its file directory. If you insert a memory card into
the phone, you can also access the file directory of the
memory card by using the phone as a memory card reader.
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The file directory of the memory card will appear as a
removable disk, separate from the internal memory.
1. If you want to transfer files to or from a memory card,
insert a memory card into the phone.
2. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
About phone → USB settings → Mass storage.
3. Press to return to Idle mode.
4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.
When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the
PC.
5. Open the folder to view the files.
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6. Copy files from the PC to the memory card.
To disconnect the phone from the PC, click the USB
phone icon in the Windows task bar and select the
option to safely remove the mass storage phone.
Then remove the PC data cable from the PC.
Otherwise, you might lose data stored on the
memory card or damage the memory card.
To use your phone as a wireless modem:
You can use your phone as a modem to enable a PC to
access the internet using your mobile network service.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
About phone → USB settings → PC internet.
2. Press to return to Idle mode.
3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.
4. When the installation manager appears, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation of the
software.
Once the installation is complete, the window to activate
an internet connection will appear.
5. Create a modem connection on your PC.
How you create a modem connection might differ
depending on the operating system of the PC.
6. Select the created modem connection and enter the
User ID and password provided by your service
provider.
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Clock
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You can set and control alarms for important events and set
various world clocks. You can also use the stopwatch and
count-down timer.
To set a new alarm:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Clock → Alarm.
2. Select Create Alarm or press [ ] → Create.
3. Set the alarm details.
Select Set as daily briefing to activate the Daily
briefing immediately after you stop an alarm.
4. When you are finished, select Save.
If you set Smart alarm, your phone will play a
natural sound and display the alarm screen until the
set alarm goes off.
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To stop an alarm:
When an alarm sounds:
• Tap and hold Stop to stop the alarm.
• Tap and hold Snooze to repeat the alarm after a
specified length of time.
To delete an alarm:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Clock → Alarm.
2. Press [ ] → Delete.
3. Select the alarms that you want to delete.
4. Select Delete.
To create a world clock:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Clock → World
clock.
2. Select Add city or press [ ] → Add.
3. Enter a city name or select one from the city list.
To select a city in the world map view, select .
4. To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2 and 3.
To apply the summer time to the clocks, press [ ]
→
DST settings
. When you tap on a clock, the
current time of the clock is adjusted forward 1 or 2
hours.
To use the stopwatch:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Clock →
Stopwatch.
2. Select Start to begin the stopwatch.
3. Select Lap to record lap times.
4. When you are finished, select Stop.
5. Select Reset to clear the recorded times.
To use the count-down timer:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Clock → Timer.
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2. Set the length of time to count down.
3. Select Start to begin the countdown.
You can now use other functions with the timer counting
down in the background. Press or [ ] and access
another application.
4. When the timer expires, tap and hold Stop to stop the
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alert.
Calculator
You can perform mathematical operations directly on your
phone, similar to using a hand-held or desktop calculator.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Calculator.
2. Perform the calculation.
3. Select to close the calculator keypad.
The calculation history appears.
4. To clear the history, press [ ] → Clear history.
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Mini Diary
You can keep a photo diary on your phone.
To create a Mini Diary:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Mini Diary.
2. Select Create diary to create a new entry.
3. Tap on the date to change the current date.
4. Select Tap to add photo and add an existing image or
use the camera to capture a photo.
5. Select Tap to create memo, enter the text, and then
select Save.
6. Select Save.
To view a Mini diary:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Mini Diary.
2. Select a diary.
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To upload a mini diary to your community website,
press [ ] →
Publish
.
My Files
You can quickly and easily access all of your images,
videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored in
your phone and on a memory card.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → My Files.
2. Select a folder and then select a file.
In a folder, press [ ] to use the following options:
• Share: Send a file to others via multimedia message,
email, or the Bluetooth wireless feature.
• Create folder: Create a new folder.
• Delete: Delete files or folders.
• View by: Change the view mode.
• List by: Sort files or folders.
• More: Use additional features when using a file, such as
Move, Copy, Rename, Print via Bluetooth, Bluetooth
visibility, and Settings.
ThinkFree Office
You can view and edit document files on a memory card
inserted in your phone. If you have an account with the
ThinkFree and Google Docs™ web services, you can
manage documents online. This application supports the
following file formats: .txt, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx,
and .pdf.
To create a new document:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → ThinkFree Office.
2. Select Accept to confirm, if you are launching this
application for the first time.
3. Select My Docs.
4. Press [ ] → New and select a document type.
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5. Enter a name for the document and select OK.
6. Enter contents in the document using the tools at the
bottom of the screen.
7. When you have finished editing, select on the toolbar or
press [ ] → File → Save.
To view and edit a document on your phone:
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1. In Idle mode, select Applications → ThinkFree Office.
2. Select My Docs and then select a document.
3. Select a text encoding type (if necessary).
4. View and edit the document.
• To move between pages or pan through the
document, scroll in the corresponding direction.
• To open the toolbar to edit the document (word, text,
or excel file), press [ ] → Edit.
5. When you have finished editing, save the document.
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To manage documents online:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → ThinkFree Office.
2. Select Online.
3. Enter your user name and password to access your
account and then select Sign in.
4. View and manage your documents on the server.
Write and Go
You can enter text and send it as a message, upload it to a
community website, or save it as a memo or calendar event.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Write and Go.
2. Enter text using the text input panel.
3. When you are finished, select one of the options:
• Send message: Send a text message with the text.
• Update status: Upload the text to a community
website.
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