Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device.
This device will provide you with high quality mobile
communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s
exceptional technology and high standards.
This user manual has been specially designed to guide you
through the functions and features of your device.
Read me first
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before using your device to ensure safe and proper use.
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incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or
modified operating system software. Attempting to
customise the operating system may cause your device or
applications to work improperly.
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see in this manual:
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yourself or others
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your device or other equipment
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must select to perform a step; for example: In Idle
mode, open the application list and select Settings
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Assembling
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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
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Mobile device
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Battery
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Quick start guide
Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal
software may cause damage or malfunctions that are
not covered by your manufacturer's warranty.
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The items supplied with your device and available
accessories may vary depending on your region or
service provider.
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You can purchase additional accessories from your
local Samsung retailer.
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The supplied accessories perform best for your device.
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Accessories other than the ones supplied may not be
compatible with your device.
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive
a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription
details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and
optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can
purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
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To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,
If the device is on, press and hold the Power key and select
1
Power off→ OK to turn it off.
Remove the back cover.
2
Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you
remove the back cover.
Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured
3
contacts facing downwards.
The antenna is located in the upper area on the back of
the device. Do not remove the protective tape covering
the antenna, as this can damage the antenna.
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Insert the battery.
4
Replace the back cover.
5
Charge the battery
Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the
battery.
You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by
connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
Unapproved chargers or cables can cause batteries to
explode or damage your device.
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When your battery is low, the device will emit a
warning tone and display a low battery message. The
battery icon
becomes too low, the device will automatically power
off. Recharge your battery to continue using your
device.
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If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot
turn on the device, even with the travel adapter
connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a
few minutes before you try to turn on the device.
Charge with a travel adapter
›
Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
1
multifunction jack.
will also be empty. If the battery level
Connecting the travel adapter improperly may cause
serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by
misuse is not covered by the warranty.
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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into an electrical
2
socket.
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You can use the device while it is charging, but it may
take longer to fully charge the battery.
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If the device receives an unstable power supply while
charging, the touch screen may not function. If this
happens, unplug the travel adapter from the device.
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While charging, the device may heat up. This is
normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or
performance.
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If your device is not charging properly, take your
device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.
When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel
3
adapter from the device and then from the electrical
socket.
Do not remove the battery before removing the travel
adapter. Doing so may cause damage to the device.
To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in
use. The travel adapter does not have a power switch, so
you must unplug the travel adapter from the electrical
socket to interrupt the power supply. The travel adapter
should remain close to the socket when in use.
Charge with a USB cable
›
Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.
Plug one end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the
1
multifunction jack.
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Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on a
2
PC.
Depending on the type of USB cable you are using, it
may take some time before charging begins.
When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB
3
cable from the device and then unplug it from the PC.
Insert a memory card (optional)
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert
a memory card. Your device accepts microSD
microSDHC
32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).
Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory
cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible
with your device. Using an incompatible memory card
may damage your device or the memory card and can
corrupt data stored on the card.
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Your device supports only the FAT file structure for
memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with
a different file structure, your device will ask you to
reformat the memory card.
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Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the
lifespan of your memory cards.
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When you insert a memory card into your device,
the memory card’s file directory will appear in the
external_sd folder under the internal memory.
memory cards with maximum capacities of
™
™
or
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Remove the back cover and battery.
1
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts
2
facing downwards.
Push the memory card into the memory card slot until it
3
locks in place.
Replace the battery and back cover.
4
Remove the memory card
›
Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe
removal.
In Idle mode, select
1
→
Unmount SD card → OK.
Remove the back cover and battery.
2
Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the
3
device.
Remove the memory card.
4
Replace the battery and back cover.
5
Applications → Settings → Storage
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Format the memory card
›
Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause
incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card
only on the device.
→
In Idle mode, select Applications
→
Unmount SD card
→
card
Erase everything.
Before formatting the memory card, remember to make
backup copies of all important data stored on your
device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss
of data resulting from user actions.
OK → Format SD card → Format SD
Settings → Storage →
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Getting started
Getting started
Turn your device on and off
To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. If you
are turning on your device for the first time, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your device.
To turn off your device, press and hold the Power key, and
→
then select Power off
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Follow all posted warnings and directions from
authorised personnel in areas where the use of
wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and
hospitals.
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To use only your devices’ non-network services, switch
to Flight mode. Press and hold the Power key and
select Flight mode.
OK.
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Get to know your device
Device layout
›
Mouthpiece
Earpiece
Home key
Menu key
Multifunction jack
1
Light sensor
Proximity sensor
Front camera lens
Power/Reset/Lock
key
Touch screen
Back key
Mouthpiece
1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record
videos.
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Headset jack
GPS antenna
Rear camera lens
Speaker
S Pen slot
Keys
›
1
KeyFunction
Turn on the device (press and hold);
Power/
Reset
Lock
Access the quick menus (press and
2
/
hold); Reset the device (press and hold
for 10-15 seconds); Lock the touch
screen.
Flash
Volume key
Back cover
Main antenna
Open a list of options available on the
current screen; In Idle mode, open the
Menu
Google search application (press and
hold); Open the search input window
while using some applications (press
and hold).
1. Do not touch the antenna area or cover this area with your
hands or other objects while using wireless functions.
2. If your device experiences fatal errors, hanging, or freezing, you
may need to reset the device to regain functionality.
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KeyFunction
Return to the idle screen; Open the list
Home
BackReturn to the previous screen.
VolumeAdjust the device volume.
Indicator icons
›
Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
your region or service provider.
IconDefinition
No signal
Signal strength
of recent applications (press and hold);
Launch the voice talk application (press
twice).
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
HSDPA network connected
AllShare in progress
Open WLANs available
WLAN connected
WLAN Direct connected
Bluetooth feature activated
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IconDefinition
Bluetooth headset connected
GPS activated
Call in progress
Call on hold
Speakerphone activated
Missed call
Synchronised with the web
Uploading data
Downloading data
Call diverting activated
Connected to PC
USB tethering activated
WLAN hotspot activated
No SIM or USIM card
New text or multimedia message
New email message
New voice mail message
Alarm activated
Event notification
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Silent mode activated
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IconDefinition
Vibration mode activated
Flight mode activated
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
FM radio playing in the background
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level
Current time
Use the S Pen and the touch screen
Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or
perform functions. Learn basic actions for using the touch
screen.
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To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not tap it
with anything sharp.
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Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact
with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges
can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
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Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact
with water. The touch screen may malfunction in
humid conditions or when exposed to water.
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Do not bend the S Pen.
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The tip of the S Pen is not replaceable.
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For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the
screen protection film before using your device.
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You can purchase a replacement S Pen from your local
Samsung retailer.
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If your S Pen is not working properly, take it to a
Samsung Service Centre.
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For best results, keep the S Pen mostly perpendicular
to the touch screen and avoid using it at sharp angles.
Control your touch screen with the following actions:
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Tap: Touch once with your finger or the supplied S Pen to
select or launch a menu, option, or application.
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Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than
2 seconds to open a list of options.
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Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to
move to items on lists.
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Drag and drop: Tap and hold your finger on an item, and
then drag your finger to move the item.
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Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in
or out while viewing photos or webpages.
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You can perform additional actions with the
enhanced S Pen that is supplied with your device.
► p. 42
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Your device turns off the touch screen when you do
not use the device for a specified period. To turn on
the screen, press the Power key or the Home key.
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You can also adjust the backlight time. In Idle mode,
open the application list and select Settings →
→
Display
Screen timeout.
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Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys
You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any
unwanted device operations.
To lock, press the Power key. To unlock, turn on the screen by
pressing the Power key or the Home key, tap anywhere on
the screen, and then drag
You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent
others from using or accessing your personal data and
information saved in your device.
outside of the large circle.
► p. 32
Get to know the idle screen
When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen.
From the idle screen, you can view indicator icons, widgets,
shortcuts to applications, and other items.
The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to the
panels on the idle screen. You can also select a dot at the
bottom of the screen to move directly to the corresponding
panel.
Add items to the idle screen
›
You can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to
applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To
add items to the idle screen,
Press [
1
idle screen.
Select the item category
2
●
Widgets
●
Shortcuts
bookmarks, and contacts.
●
Folders
contacts.
●
Wallpapers
] → Add or tap and hold the empty area on the
→
an item:
: Add widgets to the idle screen.
: Add shortcuts to items, such as applications,
: Create a new folder or add folders for your
: Set a background image.
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Move items on the idle screen
›
Tap and hold an item.
1
Drag the item to a new location.
2
Remove items from the idle screen
›
Tap and hold an item.
1
The rubbish bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen.
Drag the item to the rubbish bin.
2
When the item turns red, release it.
3
Use the notifications panel
›
In Idle mode, or while using an application, tap the indicator
icons area and drag your finger downwards to open the
notifications panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless
connection features and access a list of notifications for
messages, calls, events, or processing status. To hide the
panel, drag the bottom of the list upwards.
From the notifications panel, you can use the following
options:
●
●
●
●
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: Activate or deactivate the WLAN connection feature.
Wi-Fi
► p. 129
Bluetooth
connection feature.
GPS
: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.
Silent mode
Auto rotation
feature.
: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless
► p. 126
: Activate or deactivate Vibration mode.
: Activate or deactivate the auto rotation
Available options may vary depending on your region
or service provider.
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Add or remove panels to the idle screen
›
You can add or remove idle screen panels to organise
widgets.
In Idle mode, press [
1
You can also place two fingers on the screen and pinch
them together to switch to Edit mode.
Add, remove, or reorganise panels:
2
●
To remove a panel, tap and hold the thumbnail image
of the panel, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the
bottom of the screen.
●
To add a new panel, select
●
To change the order of the panels, tap and hold a
thumbnail image of a panel, and then drag it to a new
location.
When you are finished, press [
3
] → Edit.
.
].
Access applications
To access your device’s applications,
In Idle mode, select
1
list.
Scroll left or right to another screen.
2
You can also select a dot at the bottom of the screen to
move directly to the corresponding screen.
Applications to access the application
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Select an application.
3
●
When you use applications provided by Google, you
must have a Google account.
●
You can add an application shortcut by tapping and
holding the appropriate icon from the application list.
You can move shortcut icons to any location on the
idle screen.
Press [
4
Home key to return to the idle screen.
If you rotate the device while using some features, the
interface will automatically rotate as well. To prevent
the interface from rotating, open the notifications panel
and select Auto rotation.
Organise applications
›
You can reorganise the applications in the application list by
changing their order or grouping them into categories.
From the application list, press [
1
Tap and hold an application icon.
2
Drag the application icon to a new location.
3
You can move an application icon to another screen.
You can also move frequently-used applications next to
Home.
Press [
4
] to return to the previous screen or press the
] → Edit → OK.
] → Save.
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Getting started
To add a folder or panel to the idle screen,
In the application list, press [
1
Tap and hold an application icon.
2
Drag the application icon to 3 Add Folder or Add Page at
the bottom of the screen.
Add Folder or Add Page to the idle screen.
Drag
4
A new folder or panel containing the applications is added
to the idle screen.
If you added a folder, enter a name and select
5
Press [
6
To change the order of the panels,
In the application list, place two fingers on the screen and
1
pinch them together.
Tap and hold a panel’s thumbnail image, and then drag it
2
to a new location.
Access recent applications
›
Press and hold the Home key to view the applications you
1
have accessed recently.
] → Save.
] → Edit.
OK.
Select an application.
2
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Use the task manager
›
Your device is a multitasking device, so can run more
than one application at the same time. However, heavy
multitasking may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory
problems, or additional power consumption. To avoid these
problems, end unnecessary programs with the task manager.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
→
manager
A list of all the active applications on your device appears.
To close an application, select
2
To close all active applications, select Exit all.
Active applications.
Exit.
Task
Customise your device
Get more from your device by customising it to match your
preferences.
Set the current time and date
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings
→
Date and time.
Set the time and date and change other options.
2
Turn on or off the touch tone
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings →
→
Sound
Audible selection.
Adjust the ringtone volume
›
Press the Volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone
volume.
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