Samsung S2 User Manual
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.
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videos.
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Settings > About phone > Legal information > License settings > DivX® VOD > Register
Go to
vod.divx.com
for more information on how to complete your registration.
device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-
Applications >
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any modifications to the Equipment or programming to enable the Equipment to operate on any other system. A voice plan is
required on all voice-capable devices, unless specifically noted otherwise in the terms governing your agreement. Some devices
or plans may require you to subscribe to a data plan.
Your phone is designed to make it easy for you to access a wide variety of content. For your protection, AT&T wants you to be
aware that some applications that you enable may involve the location of your phone being shared. For applications available
through AT&T, AT&T offers privacy controls that let you decide how an application may use the location of your phone and other
phones on your account. However, AT&T's privacy tools do not apply to applications available outside of AT&T. Please review the
terms and conditions and the associated privacy policy for each location-based service to learn how location information will be
used and protected.
Your phone may be used to access the Internet and to download, and/or purchase goods, applications, and services from AT&T or
elsewhere from third parties. AT&T provides tools for you to control access to the Internet and certain Internet content. These
controls may not be available for certain devices which bypass AT&T controls.
AT&T may collect certain types of information from your device when you use AT&T services to provide customer support and to
improve its services. For more information on AT&T's Privacy Policy, visit
http://www.att.com/privacy
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Your phone features earSmart™, an intelligent voice processor that delivers a clear voice experience, allowing you to
heard
™ in nearly any environment. earSmart technology uses the science of human hearing to distinguish sounds, identify your
voice and suppress surrounding noise, for clear conversations just about anywhere.
hear and be
How Does It Work?
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The earSmart voice processor in your phone captures your voice and all the sounds around you.
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Working like the human ear, it processes and distinguishes these sounds, isolates your voice conversation, and removes background noise from both ends of a call.
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It also automatically equalizes and adjusts voice volume so you can hear and talk naturally, even in the noisiest places.
•
With earSmart technology, you can talk where you want, and have clear conversations for mobile calls, video chats, even speakerphone calls,
without worrying about surrounding noise.
Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started .............................6
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Charging a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Switching the Phone On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen . . . . . .12
Configuring your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Creating a New Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Retrieving your Google Account Password . . . . .14
Setting Up Your Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Android System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Safe Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ........17
Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Front View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Side Views of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Rear View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Display Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Customizing Your Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Notification Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Section 3: Call Functions ............................44
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Making a Call Using Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Making a Call from the Address Book . . . . . . . . 46
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Call Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Options During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Section 4: Entering Text ..............................55
Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard . . . . 55
Changing the Text Input Mode - Keypad . . . . . . 56
Using ABC Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using Symbol/Numeric Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Show Correction Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Entering Text Using the Samsung Keypad . . . . 58
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Entering Text Using Swype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Google Voice Typing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Section 5: Contacts and Your Address
Book ......................................................... 61
AT&T Address Book Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Adding a New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Editing an Existing Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Joining Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Synchronizing Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Address Book Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Address Book Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Managing Address Book Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Section 6: Multimedia ................................. 73
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Using Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Google Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Live TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Qik Lite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
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Play Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Video Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Camcorder Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Section 7: Messaging .................................95
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Viewing New Received Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Using Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Using Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Section 8: Changing Your Settings ...........107
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Wi-Fi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Bluetooth settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
More... Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Accounts and Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Location Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Language and Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Backup and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Dock Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Developer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
About Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Section 9: Connections .............................140
Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
NFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Section 10: Applications ...........................156
AllShare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Amazon Kindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
AT&T Code Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
AT&T FamilyMap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
AT&T Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
AT&T Smart Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
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Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Kies air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Live TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Mini Diary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
myAT&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
News & Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Play Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
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Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Qik Lite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Quickoffice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Social Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Video Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Voice Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Words Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
YP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Section 11: Health and Safety
Information ............................................185
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . . . 185
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) . .191
FCC Part 15 Information to User: . . . . . . . . . . .191
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . . .195
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . .204
Restricting Children's Access to Your
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . .206
Section 12: Warranty Information ............208
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
End User License Agreement for Software . . . 213
Social Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Social Hub Privacy Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
INFORMATION THAT WE COLLECT . . . . . . . . . 226
USE OF INFORMATION WE COLLECT . . . . . . . 227
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO
THIRD PARTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
SECURITY OF THE INFORMATION
WE COLLECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
CHAT ROOMS AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS . . . 229
CONTESTS AND SWEEPSTAKES . . . . . . . . . . . 230
ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION
WE COLLECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
CHANGES TO PRIVACY POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Social Hub End User License Agreement . . . . 231
Section 13: Samsung Product
Registration ............................................236
Index ...........................................................237
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Section 1: Getting Started
This section explains how to start using your phone by first
configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then
setting up your voice mail.
Setting Up Your Phone
Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM
into their corresponding internal compartments. The
microSD™ card slot is also located in this same internal
area.
1. Remove the back cover by inserting a fingernail into
the slot on the bottom side of your phone (1).
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2. Lift the cover up (2) and away from the phone (3).
Installing the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided
with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details,
such as your PIN, available optional services, and many
others features.
Correct
Incorrect
Important!
The plug-in SIM card information and its contacts
can be easily damaged by scratching or bending,
so be careful when handling, inserting, or
removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach
of small children.
Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket
(as shown) until the card locks into place.
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Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone
and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned
as shown.
Note:
If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone will not
detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card back into the slot
if the SIM is not detected.
Removing and Installing the Memory Card
You can use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card to
expand available memory space if you desire. This secure
digital card enables you to exchange images, music, and
data between SD-compatible devices. This type of memory
card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other
devices.
Note:
Your phone has been tested to support up to a 32GB
memory card.
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Installing the Memory Card
1. Remove the battery. Use your thumbnail or a sharp
object to lift the battery up (1) and then away from the
device (2).
2. Push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks (as
shown).
•
Make sure the microSD’s gold contact pins face downward and
the card is securely inserted.
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Correct
Incorrect
For more information on Memory Cards, see “Memory Card”
on page 42.
Removing the Memory Card
1. Remove the battery.
2. Push on the memory card until it clicks and is released.
3. Grasp the memory card and remove it from the phone.
Installing the Battery
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the
phone, making sure the connectors align (1).
2. Gently press down to secure the battery (2).
Installing the Back Cover
1. Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone (1)
and press down (2).
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2. Press along the edge of the back cover (3) until you
have a secure seal.
Note:
Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate
mode, web browser use, and other variables may
reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.
Although you can use the phone while the battery is
charging, doing so will require additional charging time.
Note:
You must fully charge the battery before using your
phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges
fully in approximately 4 hours.
Using the Travel Charger
Note:
Make sure the battery is properly installed before
switching on the phone.
Charging a Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The
Travel Charger that is used to charge the battery, is included
with your device. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
chargers.
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Important!
Verify that the handset battery is installed prior to
connection. If the battery is not properly installed
and the wall charger is connected, the handset
may power off and on continuously, preventing
proper operation.
1. Plug the flat end of the Travel Charger into the Power/
Incorrect
Correct
Accessory Interface connector and the other end into a
standard AC wall outlet.
2. When charging is finished, remove the flat end from
the interface connector jack on the phone.
Warning!
If your handset has a touch screen display, please
note that a touch screen responds best to a light
touch from the pad of your finger. Using excessive
force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch
screen may damage the tempered glass surface and
void the warranty. For more information, refer to
“Standard Limited Warranty” on page 208.
Note:
Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the
battery, can cause damage to the phone.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time
remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a
warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your
phone conserves its remaining battery power, not by turning
off the backlight, but by entering the dimming mode. For a
quick check of your battery level, glance at the battery
charge indicator located in the upper-right corner of your
device’s display. Solid color ( ) indicates a full charge.
When the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off.
Switching the Phone On or Off
1. Press and hold (on the upper right side of the
phone) until the phone switches on.
2. Sweep your finger across the screen to unlock the
phone.
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Note:
The display language is preset to English at the factory.
To change the language, use the Language menu. For
more information, refer to “Changing Your Settings” on
page 107.
3. To switch off the phone, press and hold , until
the
4. Tap
5. At the
Device options
Power off
Power off
screen displays.
to switch off the phone.
prompt, tap OK.
Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen
1. Press to lock the touch screen.
2. Press again to display the main screen then
sweep your finger across the glass to unlock the touch
screen.
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Configuring your Phone
When you first turn on your phone, you will need to set up a
few things.
1. The Welcome screen displays. The default language for
your phone is English. If you would like to select
another language, tap
listed languages.
Start
2. Tap
3. If you already have a Google account, tap
Note:
In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you
will need to create a Google™ Account when you first
use your device. With a Google Account, you will have
access to more Google applications and applications will
always be in sync between your phone and computer.
to begin.
Make it Google
The
otherwise, tap
instructions to create a Google account. You can also
Not now
tap
if you want to create an account later.
English
screen is displayed.
Get an account
and select one of the
Sign in
,
and follow the on-screen
4. At the
5. A blue checkmark also appears next to the text that
6. In the provided fields, enter your
7. Read the information on the
8. At the
Use Google location
appears next to the text that explains that you allow
Google’s location service to collect anonymous location
data from your phone. If you disagree, tap the
checkmark to remove it.
explains that you allow your location to be used for
Google search results and other Google services. If you
disagree, tap the checkmark to remove it. Tap
that your phone can personalize some applications.
Ta p
Next
.
Next
then tap
your setup.
The main Home screen is displayed.
.
Setup complete
screen, a blue checkmark
First
and
Last
Google services
screen, tap
Finish
to complete
Next
name so
screen,
Creating a New Google Account
In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will
need to create a Google™ Account when you first use your
device. With a Google Account, Google applications will
always be in sync between your phone and computer.
If you did not create a new account during the setup
procedure when you first turned your phone on, follow these
steps:
.
1. From the Home screen, tap ➔
The
Add a Google Account
2. If you already have a Google account, tap
sign in and add the account to your phone.
– or –
Ta p
New
to create a new Google account.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to add a Google
Account.
Note:
If you already have a Google account, you only need to
sign in.
Gmail
screen displays.
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.
Existing
to
Retrieving your Google Account Password
A Google account password is required for Google
applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account
password, follow these instructions to retrieve it:
1. From your computer, use an Internet browser to
navigate to
2. Once the URL loads, click on the
account?
3. From the
my password
4. Select
password recovery procedure.
http://google.com/accounts
link.
Please select your issue
.
Reset your password here
.
Can’t access your
section, select
, then follow the
I forgot
Setting Up Your Voice Mail
1. From the Home screen, tap , then tap the
icon.
2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a
greeting, and record your name.
Accessing Your Voice Mail
1. From the Home screen, tap , then tap the
icon.
You may be prompted to enter a password.
2. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the
voice mail center.
Accessing Your Voice Mail From Another Phone
1. Dial your wireless phone number.
2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press the
asterisk key on the phone you are using.
3. Enter your passcode.
Android System Recover y
Android System Recovery is used for Google updates but the
average user will never need to perform a system recovery.
Note:
If you entered this menu by mistake, use the Volume
Up/Down keys to select
the Power key. Your phone will then continue to boot up.
reboot system now
, then press
Note:
These steps may be different depending on your
network.
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To enter the Android System Recovery mode, follow these
steps:
1. With the phone turned off, press the Power key and
Volume Up/Down keys at the same time until the phone
switches on.
2. Once the Samsung Galaxy S II logo appears, release
the Power key while continuing to press the Volume
Up/Down keys.
3. Continue to press the Volume Up/Down keys for at
least 8 seconds, until Recovery mode is launched and
the Android System Recovery screen is displayed.
4. Release the Volume Up/Down keys.
5. The following options are available:
• reboot system now
• apply update from external storage
apply updates from your memory card to your phone.
• wipe data/factory reset
except pictures and videos. For more information, refer to
“Factory Data Reset”
• wipe cache partition
as log files.
: this option turns on your phone.
: this option allows you to
: deletes all data from the phone
on page 134.
: allows you to delete all cache data such
• apply update from cache
software once it has been placed in the cache after you have
performed a Software update from the Settings menu.
• test redbend fota[FS]
6. Use the Volume Up/Down keys to scroll up or down,
then use the Power key to make a selection.
: allows you to update your phone’s
: for development purposes only.
Safe Mode
You can boot your phone into Safe Mode if you wish to
troubleshoot whether or not added applications are causing
problems with the device. Safe mode will only load basic
system software.
1. Make sure your phone is turned off.
2. Press and hold the power key ( ) to boot up your
device.
3. After the animation starts to display, continually tap the
key until the backlight turns on behind the four
bottom keys.
4. Press and hold the key.
When the Home screen is displayed,
displayed in the lower left corner of the screen.
Safe mode
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is
Troubleshooting
If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or freezes, you may
need to reset the device to regain functionality.
If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and
hold the Power/Lock Key for 8 to 10 seconds.
For more information, refer to “Android System Recovery”
on page 14.
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
This section outlines some key features of your phone and
describes the screen and the icons that appear when the phone
is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the phone and
provides information on using a memory card.
Features of Your Phone
Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many
useful features. The following list outlines a few of the
features included in your phone.
•
Touch screen provides quick response to a variety of in-phone
menus and options including applications and seven home
screens
•
Android v 4.0.3, Ice Cream Sandwich Platform
•
Virtual (on-screen) QWERTY keyboard
•
Ready access to the Internet
•
Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi® technology
•
Brilliant wide-screen AMOLED display
•
8 Megapixel camera and camcorder with 2 Megapixel Front
Facing camera
•
USB Tethering-capable
•
Mobile Hotspot Capability
•
AT&T GPS Navigation functionality provides real-time navigation
•
microSD card compatibility for use in data storage and access
•
HSDPA 21 mbps high speed download capability
•
Up to 32 GB expandable memory slot
•
Sync and update social network applications
•
Corporate and Personal Email
•
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 1080p, including
premium content
•
AllShare™ to share your media content across DLNA certified
devices
•
Multiple Messaging Options: Text/Picture/Video Messaging, and
Instant Messaging with Google Talk™
•
Over 250,000 Apps available to download from the Play Store™
•
Access to Movies and TV Shows with Samsung Media Hub
•
Full Integration of Google Mobile™ Services (Gmail, YouTube,
Google Maps, Google Voice Search)
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Front View of Your Phone
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3
2
4
5
8
9
6
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1.
Front facing camera
: allows you to take pictures of
yourself when you set the camera shooting mode to
Self shot.
Proximity and Light sensors
2.
: uses the ambient light
level to adjust keypad access. If the light path is
blocked, for example, when holding the phone close to
your ear, the touch screen will turn off. Also used to
automatically adjust brightness of the display.
3. Application icons: you can place shortcuts to your
favorite applications on the Home screen.
4. Primary shortcuts: allows quick access to important
features such as Phone (keypad), Messaging, Web, and
Applications. For more information, refer to “Primary
Shortcuts” on page 21.
5. Menu key: allows you to access sub-menus with
additional options for different features and
applications such as Home screen, Phone, Contacts,
Messaging, and Web.
6. Home key: allows you to return to the main Home
screen from any Home screen or menu. Press and hold
to display Task Manager.
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7. Back key: allows you step backwards when navigating
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5
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a menu or web page.
8. Search key: allows you to access the Google Search
feature where you can search for items on the internet.
Home screen indicator
9.
: shows which Home screen is
presently displayed.
10. Home screen tips Widget: displays tips to using your
home screen. Tap the text area to see 6 different tips.
11. Google Quick Search bar: a shortcut to Google Search
that allows you to search for items on the internet.
12. Indicator icons: shows the information needed to
operate your phone, such as the received signal
strength, phone battery level, time, unread Emails,
missed calls, etc.
External speaker
13.
: allows you to hear the caller.
Side Views of Your Phone
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Volume keys
1
3
2
1.
: allow you to adjust the ringer volume
while in standby mode or adjust the voice volume
during a call. When receiving an incoming call, briefly
press down either volume key (
) to mute the
ring tone. Adjusts text size when reading a message or
using the browser in the Applications folder.
2. Power/Accessory Interface connector: allows you to
connect a Travel Charger or other optional accessories
such as a USB/data cable or a hands-free headset for
convenient, hands-free conversations.
Microphone
3.
: allows other callers to hear you when you
are speaking to them. This microphone is also used
when you are using voice related applications.
4. Power/Lock key: ( ) lets you power your phone
on and off. Also allows you to lock or unlock the touch
screen. For more information on locking your phone,
see “Locking and Unlocking the Phone” on page 33.
Microphone
5.
: allows other callers to hear you when you
are using the speakerphone.
3.5mm Headset jack
6.
: allows you to plug in headphones.
Rear View of Your Phone
1.
Camera lens
External speaker
2.
: is used to take pictures and shoot videos.
: allows you to hear when the
Speakerphone is turned on.
Flash
: is used to provide adequate light when taking
3.
pictures in dark places.
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Display Layout
Your display screen provides a wealth of information about
the phone’s status and options, as well as providing access
to application icons. For more information, refer to “Front
View of Your Phone” on page 18.
Primary Shortcuts
There are four non-movable Application Shortcuts that
appear at the bottom of all Home screens. The default
shortcuts are:
•
Phone
for dialing a number.
•
Messaging
•
Web
•
Applications
While viewing the Applications Menu, the Application
shortcut changes to
screen.
You can change the Phone, Messaging, and Web application
shortcuts to any icon that is displayed in the Applications
menu.
For more information, refer to “Adding and Removing
Primary Shortcuts” on page 36.
for creating and viewing Messages.
for surfing the Internet.
for accessing the applications on your phone.
Home
, which returns you to the Main
Indicator Icons
This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s
display and Indicator area:
Displays your current signal strength. The greater
the number of bars, the stronger the signal.
Indicates that the Airplane Mode is active. You
cannot send or receive any calls or access online
information.
Displays when there is no SIM card in the phone.
Displays when there is no network available.
Displays when there is a system error or alert.
Displays when a call is in progress and you exit the
call screen.
Displays when a call is on hold and you exit the call
screen.
Displays when the speakerphone is on and you exit
the call screen.
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Displays when a call has been missed.
Displays when a call has been muted.
Displays when Call forwarding is set to Always
forward. For more information, refer to “Call
Settings” on page 113.
Displays when you phone is set to automatically
reject calls from your Reject list or all calls.
Displays your battery charge level. Icon shown is
fully charged.
Displays when your battery is charging. Also
displays battery charge level.
Device Power Critical – Shows your current battery
only has three percent power remaining and will
immediately shutdown.
Displays when your connection to an EDGE network
is active.
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Displays when your phone is communicating with
the EDGE network.
Displays when your connection to a UTMS, HSDPA,
HSPA, HSPA+, or 4G network is active.
Displays when your phone is communicating with
the UTMS, HSDPA, HSPA, HSPA+, or 4G network.
Displays when your phone is downloading a file. It
will blink green when it is installing.
Displays when a Play Store download has
completed.
Displays when updates are available for do wnload.
Displays when the phone is connected to a
computer via a supported USB cable connection.
Displays when the phone is tethered via a
supported USB cable connection.
Displays when a new text or multimedia message
is received.
Displays when a new voice mail is received.
Displays when Email is received.
Displays when the time and date for a Calendar Event
has arrived. For more information, refer to
“Calendar” on page 160.
Displays when you set an alarm to ring at a specified
time. For more information, refer to “Alarm” on page
162.
Displays when Silent mode is set to Mute.
Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a Wireless Access Point
(WAP).
Displays when Wi-Fi is active but there is a
communication issue with the target Wireless
Access Point (WAP).
Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is active and your phone
is connected to another device. It also displays
when your phone as been configured as a portable
Wi-Fi hotspot.
Displays when your phone is connected to a PC
using Kies air.
Displays when Silent mode is set to Vibrate.
Displays when Bluetooth is activated.
Displays when a Bluetooth device has been paired
with the phone.
Displays when Bluetooth is on but is not connected
to a Bluetooth device.
Displays when your phone is connected to a Digital
Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified device
using the AllShare application.
Displays when GPS is active and acquiring a signal.
Displays when Power saving mode is enabled.
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Displays when TTY device has been inserted.
For more details on configuring your phone’s settings, see
“Changing Your Settings” on page 107.
Application Icons
The Application menu provides quick access to the items you
use most frequently.
The following table contains a description of each
application. If the application is already described in another
section of this user manual, then a cross reference to that
particular section is provided.
For information on navigating through the Applications icons,
see “Navigating Through the Application Menus” on page 34.
1. From the Home screen, tap , then tap one of the
application icons.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. To return to the main Home screen, tap
The following applications are available:
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.
AllShare
: AllShare allows your phone to stream photos,
music and videos from its memory to other Digital
Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified devices. Your
phone can also play digital content streamed from
other DLNA certified devices. For more information,
refer to “AllShare” on page 156.
Amazon Kindle
: This application allows you to
download books, magazines, and newspapers to read
on your phone. For more information, refer t o “Amazon
Kindle” on page 157.
AT&T Code Scanner
: AT&T Code Scanner allows you to
scan 2D (QR and datamatrix codes) and 1D (UPC and
EAN) barcodes found in magazines, stores, and online.
For more information, refer to “AT&T Code Scanner” on
page 157.
AT& T Fa mi ly Ma p
: Provides peace of mind by being able
to conveniently locate a family member from your
wireless phone or PC and know that your family's
location information is secure and private. For more
information, refer to “AT&T FamilyMap” on page 158.
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