SAMSUNG GT-S7250 User Manual

GT-S7250

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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.

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Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully before using your device to ensure safe and proper use.

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mode, select Settings

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followed by Wi-Fi)

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(represents the End key)

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Using this manual

Contents

Assembling ................................................................ 9

Unpack ...................................................................................... 9

Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ........................ 10

Charge the battery ............................................................... 11

Insert a memory card (optional) ....................................... 14

Attach a hand strap (optional) .......................................... 16

Getting started ....................................................... 17

Turn your device on and off ............................................... 17

Get to know your device ..................................................... 18

Use the touch screen ........................................................... 22

Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys ..................... 23

Access menus ........................................................................ 23

Launch and manage applications .................................... 26

Use widgets ............................................................................ 26

Customise your device ........................................................ 28

Enter text ................................................................................ 32

Communication ..................................................... 37

Calling ..................................................................................... 37

Logs .......................................................................................... 43

Messages ................................................................................ 43

Email ........................................................................................ 48

ChatON .................................................................................... 51

IM .............................................................................................. 52

Social Hub .............................................................................. 52

Contents

Entertainment ........................................................ 53

Camera .................................................................................... 53

Videos ...................................................................................... 61

Gallery ..................................................................................... 63

Music ....................................................................................... 65

Music Hub .............................................................................. 68

FM radio .................................................................................. 69

Java .......................................................................................... 72

Personal information ............................................ 73

Contacts .................................................................................. 73

Calendar ................................................................................. 76

Task .......................................................................................... 78

Memo ...................................................................................... 79

Voice recorder ....................................................................... 79

Web .......................................................................... 82

Internet ................................................................................... 82

Samsung Apps ...................................................................... 85

Synchronise ........................................................................... 86

YouTube .................................................................................. 87

Google ..................................................................................... 87

Connectivity ........................................................... 88

Bluetooth ................................................................................ 88

Wi-Fi ......................................................................................... 90

AllShare ................................................................................... 93

Mobile network sharing ..................................................... 95

GPS ........................................................................................... 96

PC connections ..................................................................... 98

Contents

VPN connections ................................................................ 100

Tools ....................................................................... 102

Calculator ............................................................................. 102

Clock ...................................................................................... 102

My files .................................................................................. 104

NFC ......................................................................................... 106

Voice commands ................................................................ 108

Settings .................................................................. 109

Access the Settings menu ................................................ 109

Flight mode .......................................................................... 109

Wi-Fi ....................................................................................... 109

Network ................................................................................ 109

Bluetooth .............................................................................. 110

Location ................................................................................ 110

Connectivity ........................................................................ 110

Sound .................................................................................... 111

Display .................................................................................. 111

General .................................................................................. 112

Accounts ............................................................................... 117

Notification .......................................................................... 118

Call .......................................................................................... 118

Messages .............................................................................. 119

Email ...................................................................................... 120

Contacts ................................................................................ 121

Calendar ............................................................................... 122

Memo .................................................................................... 122

Internet ................................................................................. 122

Music player ......................................................................... 123

Gallery ................................................................................... 123

Samsung Apps .................................................................... 124

AllShare ................................................................................. 124

Communities’ upload ........................................................ 124

Search .................................................................................... 124

NFC ......................................................................................... 124

SIM applications ................................................................. 124

Troubleshooting .................................................. 125

Safety precautions ............................................... 131

Index ...................................................................... 142

Contents

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 dealer.

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The supplied accessories perform best for your device.

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Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be compatible with your device.

Assembling

Install the SIM or USIM card and battery

When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.

To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,

If the device is on, press and hold [

turn it off.

Remove the back cover.

Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.

Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured

contacts facing down.

] and select Ye s to

If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can only use your device’s non-network services and some menus.

Assembling

Insert the battery.

Replace the back cover.

Charge the battery

Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery.

You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.

Assembling

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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 If the battery level 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

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Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the

multifunction jack.

will also be empty and blinking.

Connecting the travel adapter improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

Assembling

Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power

outlet.

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You can use the phone while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.

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While the device is charging, the touch screen may not function due to an unstable power supply. If this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the device.

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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, bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.

When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel

adapter from the device and then from the power outlet.

Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the device.

To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use. The travel adapter does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the travel adapter from the outlet to interrupt the power supply. The travel adapter should remain close to the socket when in use.

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Charge with a USB cable

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Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.

Plug one end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the

multifunction jack.

Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on a

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

cable from the device and then from the PC.

Insert a memory card (optional)

To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your device accepts microSD microSDHC 32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).

Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.

memory cards with maximum capacities of

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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 memory cards.

Assembling

Remove the back cover and battery.

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts

facing down.

Lock the memory card in place.

Replace the battery and back cover.

Remove the memory card

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Press and hold [1 ] and select Ye s to turn it off.

Remove the back cover and battery.

Remove the memory card.

Replace the battery and back cover.

Format the memory card

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Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device.

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In Menu mode, select Settings

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Format memory card

Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on your device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions.

Ye s .

General → Memory →

Attach a hand strap (optional)

Remove the back cover.

Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the

small projection.

Replace the back cover.

Assembling

Getting started

Turn your device on and off

To turn on your device, press and hold [ ]. If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.

To turn off your device, press and hold [

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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 your device's non-network services only, switch to Flight mode. In Menu mode, select Settings and drag the slider next to Flight mode.

] and select Ye s .

Getting started

Get to know your device

Device layout

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Proximity sensor

Earpiece

Volume key

Dial key

Multifunction jack

Power/Reset/Lock

key

Front camera lens

Touch screen

Home key

End key

Mouthpiece

Headset jack

Flashbulb

Speaker

Rear camera lens

Back cover

Internal antenna

Getting started

Keys

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Key Function

Power/

Reset Lock

Dial

Home

End

Volume Adjust the device’s volume.

Turn the device on or off (press and hold); Reset the device (press and hold

for 8-10 seconds and release); Lock the touch screen.

Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve logs of your calls.

In Idle mode, switch between the widget panel and the idle screen; Return to the idle screen; Launch the task manager to view all active applications (press and hold); Launch the voice command application (press twice).

End a call; While using an application, return to the idle screen or the main menu.

1. If your device has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality.

Idle screen

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When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view your device’s status and access applications.

The idle screen has multiple panels, and you can add new panels to the idle screen.

Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen. You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to move directly to the corresponding screen.

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Getting started

Indicator icons

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Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider.

Icon Definition

Signal strength

Flight mode activated

Network searching

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

HSDPA network connected

Wi-Fi connected

Call missed

Synchronised with a web server

Bluetooth activated

Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected

Near Field Communication (NFC) feature activated

Virtual Private Network (VPN) connected

Voice call in progress

Video call in progress

Getting started

Icon Definition

SOS message feature activated

Call diverting activated

Synchronising with PC

Memory card inserted

New text or multimedia message

New email message

New voice mail message

Alarm activated

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

Silent & vibration mode activated

Silent mode activated

Vibration mode activated

Current time

Battery power level

Notifications panel ›

In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area at the top of the screen and drag your finger down to open the notifications panel.

Select icons to activate or deactivate the WLAN and Bluetooth features. You can also turn on or off the device’s volume and check new messages and alerts.

Getting started

Use the touch screen

Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen.

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To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools.

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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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For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your device.

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Your touch screen has a layer that detects small electrical charges emitted by the human body. For best performance, tap the touch screen with your fingertip. The touch screen will not react to touches of sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen.

Control your touch screen with the following actions:

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Tap: Tap once with your finger 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 pop-up option list.

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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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Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in or out while viewing photos or web pages.

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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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Flick: Flick the screen quickly to activate an application.

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Area zoom: Place two fingers on the screen and pull them apart to zoom in or squeeze them together to zoom out.

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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 [

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You can also adjust the backlight time. In Menu mode,

] or the Home key.

select Settings → Display → Backlight time.

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Some lists have an index along the right side. Tap a letter to jump to items starting with that letter. Drag your finger along the index to quickly scroll through the list.

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 [ then flick the window with your finger.

]. To unlock, press [ ] or the Home key and

You can activate the device lock feature to prevent others from using or accessing your personal data and information saved in your device.

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Access menus

To access your device’s menus,

In Idle mode, select

When the help screen for adding shortcuts to the idle

screen appears, select OK. If you do not want to see the screen again, select the

check box next to Do not show again.

Menu to access Menu mode.

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Scroll left or right to a screen.

You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to move directly to the corresponding screen.

Select a menu or application.

Select 5 to return to the previous screen; press the Home key to return to Idle screen.

When you return to the first idle screen, the help screen for editing the idle screen panels appears. If you do not want to see the screen again, select the check box next to Do not show again.

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Your device has a built-in motion sensor that detects its orientation. If you rotate the device while using some features, the interface will automatically switch to landscape view. To set the interface to keep the orientation when you rotate the device, open the notifications panel and select Auto rotation.

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While using the device, you can capture an image of a screen by pressing the Home key and [ ] simultaneously. The image will be saved in My files Images → Screen capture.

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Organise applications

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You can reorganise the applications by changing their order or grouping them into categories to suit your preferences and needs.

To add a shortcut to the idle screen,

In Menu mode, tap and hold an application.

Drag an application icon to the an idle screen panel at the

bottom of the screen.

Getting started

To change the order of applications,

In Menu mode, tap and hold an application.

Drag an application icon to the location you want.

You can move an application icon to another screen.

To add a folder to the screen,

In Menu mode, tap and hold an application.

Select 2 at the top left of the screen.

Drag an application icon to the folder.

Repeat this step to add more applications.

Select the new folder.

Tap and hold the name field, enter a name for the folder,

and select Save.

To change the order of the screens,

In Menu mode, place your two fingers on the screen and

pinch.

Tap and hold the thumbnail of a screen and drag it to the

location you want.

Add new screens

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In Menu mode, tap and hold an application.

Tap and hold an application icon.

Drag the application icon to an empty screen.

The new screen is added.

Getting started

Launch and manage applications

Launch multiple applications

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Your device allows you to multi-task by running multiple applications at the same time.

To launch multiple applications, press the Home key while using an application to return to Idle mode, and then select an application to launch.

Use the task manager

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You can manage multiple applications with the task manager. To launch the task manager,

Press and hold the Home key. The icons of active

applications appear.

Control active applications as follows:

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To switch between applications, select one from the icons of active applications.

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To close an application, select

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To close all active applications, select

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applications

Ye s .

End all

Use widgets

Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information.

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Some of your widgets connect to web services. Using a web-based widget may incur additional charges.

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Available widgets may vary depending on your region or service provider.

Getting started

Open the widget panel

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To open the widget toolbar and access widgets,

In Idle mode, press the Home key to open the widget

toolbar.

When the help screen for editing widgets appears, select

OK. If you do not want to see the screen again, select the

check box next to Do not show again.

Scroll up or down on the widget panel to find the widget

you want to use.

Select the widget to launch.

Organise the widget panel

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You can reorganise the widgets by changing their order and activating or deactivating them.

In Idle mode, press the Home key to open the widget

panel and tap and hold the screen.

To activate or deactivate a widget, drag the slider next to

the widget. To change the order of the widgets, tap and hold a widget

and drag it the location you want.

Getting started

Customise your device

Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences.

Add new panels to the idle screen

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You can add new panels to the idle screen to organise widgets according to your preferences and needs.

In Idle mode, place your two fingers on the screen and

pinch.

Select

Select to remove a panel from the idle screen.

Set the current time and date

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In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → General → Date and time.

Drag the slider next to

auto time updates.

Select

Enter the current time and date, and set the time and date

format.

Adjust the volume of the ringtones

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Press the Volume key to adjust the ringtone volume.

Change your ringtone

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In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Sound → Ringtone.

to add new panels to the idle screen.

Automatic update to deactivate

Time zone → your time zone.

Select a ringtone from the list.

Getting started

Switch to Silent mode

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To mute or unmute your device, do one of the following:

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In Menu mode, select

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Open the notifications panel from the top of the screen and select Sound & vibration.

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In Menu mode, select slider next to Sound.

Select a wallpaper for the idle screen

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In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Display → Wallpaper.

Select an image folder

Keypad, and then tap and hold .

Settings → Sound and drag the

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an image.

Select

Adjust the brightness of the display

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In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Display.

Drag the slider under

brightness.

Lock your device

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You can lock your device by activating the device password.

In Menu mode, select

Drag the slider next to

Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and select

Enter the new password again and select

Set.

Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device.

Brightness to adjust the level of

The brightness level of the display will affect how quickly the device consumes battery power.

Settings → General → Security.

Phone lock.

OK.

Getting started

The first time you access a menu that requires a password, you will be prompted to create and confirm a password.

Once the device lock is enabled, you must enter the password each time you turn on the device or unlock the touch screen and keys.

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If you forget your password, bring your device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.

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Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.

Lock your SIM or USIM card

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You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card.

In Menu mode, select

Drag the slider next to

Enter the PIN of your SIM or USIM card and select

Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device.

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If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your SIM or USIM card will be blocked. You must enter a PIN unlock key (PUK) to unblock the SIM or USIM card.

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If you block your SIM or USIM card by entering an incorrect PUK, bring the card to your service provider to unblock it.

Settings → General → Security.

PIN lock.

OK.

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