Samsung SGH-I757M User Manual
SGH-i757M
PORTABLE Quad-BAND
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Your phone features earSmart™, an intelligent voice processor that delivers a clear voice experience, allowing you to
hear and be heard
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.
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.
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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.
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http://opensource.samsung.com
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consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits or benefits.
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music and video content. Certain activities, including downloads or transfer by any means (including, via cable, Bluetooth® or otherwise) of
such content may be an infringement of privacy or copyright law. Neither Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. nor any of its affiliates shall be
liable or responsible for any data or content disclosed, reproduced, downloaded or distributed by the user of this equipment.
Warning
Depending on the user interface used in the handset, you may experience slow keypad response when performing tasks in the background.
This can impact making phone calls. When there is no activity or change in the icons at the top of the main LCD display, the handset will
resume normal operations.
Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ................................................ 1
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Charging a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Switching the Phone On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Creating a New Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Resetting your Google Account Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Listen to Voicemail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Android System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safe Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............................ 9
Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Side Views of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rear View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Display Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Customizing Your Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Notification Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Section 3: Call Functions ................................................ 32
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Making a Call Using Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Making a Call from the Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Call Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Options During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Section 4: Entering Text .................................................. 43
Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Using the Samsung Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Entering Text Using Swype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Using the Voice to Text Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Section 5: Contacts and Your Address Book ............... 49
Adding a New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Editing an Existing Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Joining Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Synchronizing Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Address Book Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Address Book Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Managing Address Book Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Section 6: Multimedia ...................................................... 60
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
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Using Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Camcorder Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Photo editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Section 7: Messaging .......................................................76
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Viewing New Received Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Using Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Using Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Section 8: Changing Your Settings ................................86
Wireless and Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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Location and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Accounts and Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Language and keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Voice Input and Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Accessibility Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
About Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Section 9: Connections ................................................. 113
Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
NFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Section 10: Applications ............................................... 126
AllShare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Kies air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Mini diary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
My files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
News & Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Photo editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Polaris Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Social Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Task manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Voice recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Voice talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Index ................................................................................ 149
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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 Voicemail.
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 top side of your phone (1) and pulling up (2).
2. Lift the cover up 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.
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.
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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.
Installing and Removing the Memory Card
Your device lets you use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card
to expand available memory space. This secure digital card
enables you to exchange images, music, and data between
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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.
1. Push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks (as shown).
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Make sure the microSD’s gold contact pins face downward and
the card is securely inserted.
2. To remove, push on the memory card until it clicks and is
released. Then grasp the memory card and remove it from
the phone.
For more information on Memory Cards, see “Memory Card” on
page 30.
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).
2. Press all along the edge of the back cover until you have a
secure seal.
Getting Started 3
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.
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
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.
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1. Plug the flat end of the Travel Charger into the Power/
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!:
The touch screen responds best to a light t ouch 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.
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.
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 86.
3. To switch off the phone, press and hold until the
Phone options
4. Tap
screen displays.
Power off
, then tap OK to switch off the phone.
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 screen to unlock it.
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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.
After you start your phone for the first time, follow these steps:
1. From the Home screen, tap
Gmail
.
The
Add a Google Account
2. Tap
Next
to continue.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to create Google Account.
Note:
If you already have a Google account, you only need to sign in.
Applications
screen displays.
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Resetting 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 reset it:
1. From your computer, use an Internet browser to navigate to
http://google.com/accounts
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2. Once the URL loads, click on the
account?
link.
3. Select I forgot my password, enter your Email address
Can’t access your
and click Continue.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your password.
Listen to Voicemail Messages
If you have set missed calls to be diverted to voicemail, callers can
leave a voice message when you do not answer incoming calls.
To access your voicemail inbox and listen to voicemail messages:
1. From the Home screen, tap
Phone ➔ Keypad
, and tap
and hold 1.
2. Follow the instructions on the voicemail server.
Note:
If the voicemail server number is not preprogrammed into your phone,
you must save the voicemail server number before accessing the
server. Contact your service provider for the number.
Accessing Your Voicemail 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.
Enter your passcode.
3.
Android System Recovery
Android System Recovery is used to restore the phone’s system
software to the original as-shipped state and delete all user data. It
is also used to update the system software. Under normal
operating conditions you should never need to perform a system
recovery.
Note:
If you entered this menu by mistake, use the Volume Up/Down keys to
reboot system now
select
then continue to boot up.
, then press the Power key. Your phone will
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 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 sdcard
: this option turns on your phone.
: this option allows you to apply
updates from your memory card to your phone.
• wipe data/factory reset
pictures and videos. For more information, refer to
reset”
on page 105.
• wipe cache partition
: deletes all data from the phone except
“Factory data
: allows you to delete all cache data such as
log files.
6. Use the Volume Up/Down keys to scroll up or down, then
press to make a selection.
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 start-up animation begins to display, rapidly tap the
key until the Lock screen displays.
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When the Lock screen is displayed,
Safe mode
is displayed
in the lower left corner of the screen.
Troubleshooting
If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or freezes, you may need
to reset the device to regain functionality.
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If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold
the Power/Lock Key for 8 to 10 seconds.
For more help, see “Android System Recovery” on page 7.
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
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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.
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4G LTE network with 1.5 gigahertz dual core processor
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Android Gingerbread platform
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Touch screen provides quick response to a variety of in-phone menus
and options including applications and seven home screens
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Ready access to the Internet
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Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology
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Brilliant 4.5” wide-screen Super AMOLED™ Plus display
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8 Megapixel camera and camcorder
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microSD card compatibility with up to 32GB expandable memory slot
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Sync and update social network applications
Front View of Your Phone
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1.
External speaker
2. Application icons: you can place shortcuts to your favorite
: allows you to hear the caller.
applications on the Home screen.
3. Primary shortcuts: allows quick access to important
features such as Phone, Email, Internet, and Applications.
For more information, refer to “Primary Shortcuts” on
page 12.
4. Menu key: allows you to access sub-menus with additional
options for different features and applications.
5. Home key: allows you to return to the main Home screen
from any Home screen or menu. Press and hold to display
your recently used applications and a shortcut to the Task
manager.
6. Back key: allows you step backwards when navigating a
menu or web page.
7. Search key: allows you to access the Google Search
feature where you can search for items on the internet.
8.
Home screen indicator
: shows which Home screen is
presently displayed.
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9. Home screen tips Widget: displays tips to using your
home screen. Tap the text area to see 7 different tips.
10. Google Quick Search bar: a shortcut to Google Search
that allows you to search for items on the internet.
11. 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.
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Front facing camera
: allows you to take pictures of yourself
when you set the camera shooting mode to Self shot.
13.
Proximity and Light sensors
: 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 for some Camera
settings.
Side Views of Your Phone
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Volume keys
: 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.
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.
3.
Microphone
: allows other callers to hear you when you are
speaking to them.
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 21.
5.
3.5mm Headset jack
6.
Microphone
: allows you to plug in headphones.
: used to input sound during video chat and
video recording.
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Rear View of Your Phone
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Camera lens
2.
External speaker
: is used to take pictures and shoot videos.
: allows you to hear when the
Speakerphone is turned on.
3.
Flash
: is used to provide adequate light when taking 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 9.
Primary Shortcuts
There are four non-movable Application Shortcuts that appear at
the bottom of all Home screens. The default shortcuts are:
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Phone
for dialing a number.
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Email
for sending and receiving email messages.
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Internet
for surfing the Internet.
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Applications
for accessing the applications on your phone.
While viewing the Applications Menu, the Application shortcut
changes to
You can change the Phone, Email, and Browser application
shortcuts to any icon that is displayed in the Applications menu.
Home
, which returns you to the Main screen.
For more information, refer to “Adding and Removing Primary
Shortcuts” on page 25.
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 Flight 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.
Displays when a call is in progress using a Bluetooth
device.
Displays when a call is on hold.
Displays when the speakerphone is on.
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 93.
Displays when you phone is set to automatically reject
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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3G
3G
LTE
LTE
Displays when your phone is communicating with the
EDGE network.
Displays when your connection to a UTMS network is
active.
Displays when your phone is communicating with the
UTMS network.
Displays when your connection to an HSDPA, HSPA, or
HSPA+ network is active.
Displays when your phone is communicating with the
HSDPA, HSPA, or HSPA+ network.
Displays when your connection to a 4G LTE network is
active.
Displays when your phone is communicating with the
4G LTE network.
Displays when your phone is downloading a file.
Displays when a Play Store download has successfully
been installed.
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Displays when updates are available for download.
Displays when an external microSD memory card is full.
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 Voicemail is received.
Displays when Email is received.
Displays when a new gmail message is received.
Displays when the time and date for a Calendar Event has
arrived. For more information, refer to “Calendar” on
page 127.
Displays when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time.
For more information, refer to “Alarm” on page 129.
Displays when the Sound profile is set to Silent mode.
Displays when the Sound profile is set to Silent mode
and Vibrate is set to Always or Only in silent mode.
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 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.
Displays when your phone is connected to a PC using
Kies air.
Displays when your phone is connected to a Digital
Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified device using
the AllShare application.
Displays when your phone as been configured as a
portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Displays when GPS is active and acquiring a signal.
Displays when Power saving mode is enabled.
For more details on configuring your phone’s settings, see
“Changing Your Settings” on page 86.
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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 22.
1. From the Home screen, tap , then tap one of the
application icons.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. To return to the Home screen, tap .
The following applications are available:
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 126.
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Calculator
: Using this feature you can use the phone as a
calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic
functions; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You can also use this as a scientific calculator. For more
information, refer to “Calculator” on page 127.
Calendar
: With the Calendar feature, you can consult the
calendar by day, week, or month, create events, and set an
alarm to act as a reminder, if necessary. For more
information, refer to “Calendar” on page 127.
Camera
: Use your 8.0 megapixel camera feature to produce
photos in a JPEG format. For more information, refer to
“Camera” on page 64.
Clock
: The Clock application allows you to access alarms,
view the World Clock, set a stopwatch, use a timer, and
setup a Desk Clock. For more information, refer to “Clock”
on page 129.
Contacts
: You can manage your daily contacts by storing
their name and number in your Address Book. Address
Book entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group. For
more information, refer to “Contacts and Your Address
Book” on page 49.
Downloads
: The Downloads application allows you to
manage all of your downloads from Play Store and the
Browser. For more information, refer to “Downloads” on
page 132.
Gallery
: The Gallery is where you view photos and play back
videos. For photos, you can also perform basic editing
tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or contact
image, and share as a picture message. For more
information, refer to “Gallery” on page 63.
Gmail
: Gmail is a web-based email service. Gmail is
configured when you first set up your phone. Depending on
your synchronization settings, Gmail can automatically
synchronize with your Gmail account on the web. For more
information, refer to “Using Gmail” on page 83.
Google+: Google+ (Google Plus) is a social networking and
identity service operated by Google Inc.
Kies air
: Kies Air allows you to sync your Windows PC
wirelessly with your phone provided they are both on the
same Wi-Fi network. You can view call logs, videos, photos,
bookmarks, IMs, and even send SMS messages from your
home computer. For more information, refer to “Kies Air” on
page 125.
Latitude
: With Google Latitude, you can see the location of
all of your friends on a map or on a list. You can also share or
hide your location. For more information, refer to “Latitude”
on page 133.
Maps
: Depending on your location, you can view basic,
custom, and satellite maps and local business information,
including locations, contact information, and driving
directions. You can also post public messages about a
location and track your friends. For more information, refer
to “Maps” on page 134.
Memo
: This feature allows you to create a memo. For more
information, refer to “Memo” on page 136.
Messaging
: You can send and receive different types of
messages. For more information, refer to “Messaging” on
page 76.
Messenger: Messenger allows you to bring groups of
friends together into a simple group conversation. When
you get a new conversation in Messenger, Google+ sends
an update to your phone. For more information, refer to
“Messenger” on page 85.
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Mini diary
Now is the time for all good
men to come to the aid of their
country. The quick brown fox
jumps over the lazy dog.
: The Mini diary allows you to keep a diary of your
daily activities and also attach pictures. You can publish
your diary entries to Facebook and MySpace. For more
information, refer to “Mini diary” on page 137.
Music Player
: Music Player allows you to play music files that
you have stored on your phone and memory card. You can
also create playlists. For more information, refer to “Music
Player” on page 60.
My files
: My files allows you to manage your sounds,
images, videos, bluetooth files, Android files, and other
memory card data in one convenient location. For more
information, refer to “My files” on page 138.
Navigation
: Navigation is an internet-connected GPS
navigation system with voice guidance. You can type or
speak your destination. For more information, refer to
“Navigation” on page 138.
News & Weather: Displays current news and weather for
your location.
Photo editor
: The Photo editor application provides basic
editing functions for pictures that you take on your phone.
Along with basic image tuning like brightness, contrast, and
color it also provides a wide variety of effects used for editing
the picture. For more information, refer to “Photo editor” on
page 75.
Places
: Places is an application that uses Google Maps
and your location to help you find Restaurants, Cafes,
Bars, Attractions, and more. For more information, refer to
“Places” on page 141.
Play Books
: Choose from millions of titles on Google Play
including new releases, best sellers, up-and-coming
authors, and free books.
Play Store
: Google Play (formerly Android Market) provides
access to downloadable applications and games to install
on your phone. For more information, refer to “Play Store”
on page 141.
Polaris Office
: Polaris® Office Mobile for Android is a
Microsoft Office compatible office suite. This application
provides a central place for managing your documents
online or offline. For more information, refer to “Polaris
Office” on page 142.
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Samsung Apps
: Samsung Apps allows you to easily
download an abundance of useful applications to your
phone.
Search
: Google Search provides you an on-screen Internet
search engine powered by Google™.
Settings
: This icon navigates to the sound and phone
settings for your phone. It includes such settings as: display,
security, memory, and any extra settings associated with
your phone. For more information, refer to “Changing Your
Settings” on page 86.
Social Hub
: With Social Hub, you can now easily and
intuitively satisfy all of your relevant communication needs
from one integrated user experience. E-mails, instant
messaging, social network contents, and calendar contents
from all major service providers are available. For more
information, refer to “Social Hub” on page 143.
Tag s: This application is used for organizing and sharing
Near Field Communication (NFC) tags. You can scan a tag
by turning on your device and placing it near the tag. For
more information, refer to “Tags” on page 144.
Tal k
: Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based
application for instant messaging offered by Google.
Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area
in your Gmail account. This allows you to search a chat log
and store them in your Gmail accounts. For more
information, refer to “Google Talk” on page 85.
Tas k
: The Task application allows you to keep track of
tasks that you have. You can also sync them with different
accounts. For more information, refer to “Task” on
page 144.
Task manager
: The Task manager application provides
information about the processes and programs running on
your phone, as well as the memory status. It can also be
used to terminate processes and applications. For more
information, refer to “Task manager” on page 145.
Videos
: The Video application plays video files stored on
your microSD card. For more information, refer to “Videos”
on page 62.
Voice Recorder
: The Voice recorder allows you to record an
audio file up to one minute long and then immediately send
it as a message. For more information, refer to “Voice
recorder” on page 145.
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Voice Search
: The Voice Search feature is a voice-activated
application that allows you to tell the phone what to search
for and then the phone activates a Google search based on
what you said. For more information, refer to “Voice Search”
on page 146.
Voice talk
: With the Voice talk application you can use your
voice to perform operations that you would normally have to
do by hand such as dialing a phone number, texting a
message, playing music, etc. For more information, refer to
“Voice talk” on page 147.
YouTube
: YouTube is a video sharing website on which
users can upload and share videos, and view them in
MPEG-4 format. For more information, refer to “YouTube”
on page 147.
Tip:
To open applications quickly, add the icons of frequently-used applications
to the Home screen or to the folders you created. For details, see
“Customizing Your Home Screen” on page 23.
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Google Search Bar
The Google Search Bar provides you an on-screen Internet search
engine powered by Google™.
1. From the main home screen, tap the Google Search bar
.
2. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the item you want to
search for.
3. Tap to use Google Voice Search. For more
information, refer to “Voice Search” on page 146.
Menu Navigation
You can tailor the phone’s range of functions to fit your needs
using both menus and widgets. Menus, sub-menus, and features
can be accessed by scrolling through the available on-screen
menus. Your phone originally has seven home screens.
Command Keys
Menu Key
Press Menu
to display a context-sensitive menu of options for
the current screen or feature.
Home Key
Press Home
to display the Home screen. Press and hold to
display your recently used applications and a shortcut to the Task
manager.
Back Key
Press
Search Key
Press
Back
to return to the previous screen, option or step.
Search
to launch Quick Search, to search the web and your
phone.
Terms used in this user manual
Tap
Lightly touch items to select or launch them. For example:
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Tap the on screen keyboard to enter characters or text.
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Tap a menu item to select it.
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Tap an application’s icon to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Activate on-screen items by a touch and hold gesture. For
example:
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Touch and hold a widget on the home screen to move it.
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Touch and hold on a field to display a pop-up menu of options.
Sweep
To sweep, lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across
the screen. Use sweep when:
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Unlocking the screen
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Scrolling through the Home screen or a menu
Pan
To pan, touch and hold a selected icon, then move the device to
the left or right to reposition it to another page. You must first
activate Motion on your device. Use panning to:
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Move icons on your Home screens or Application Menus to another
page.
For more information, refer to “Motion” on page 104.
Tilt
To activate the tilt feature, press and hold two points on the screen
then tilt the device back and forth to reduce or enlarge the screen.
Use tilt to:
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Reduce or enlarge the screen in the Gallery or Browser.
For more information, refer to “Motion” on page 104.
Locking and Unlocking the Phone
To unlock your phone:
1. Press the lock button located on the upper right
side of your phone.
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Sweep the touch screen in any direction.
in the middle with three Home screens on each side.
3. The Home screen will display as shown above.
Home Screen Overview
The main home screen is the starting point for many applications
and functions, and it allows you to add items like application icons,
shortcuts, folders, or Google widgets to give you instant access to
information and applications. This is the default page and
accessible from any menu by pressing .
Navigating Through the Home Screens
Your phone initially has seven home screens. If you like, you can
place different applications on each of the home screens.
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From the main Home screen, sweep the screen with your
finger in either direction. The main Home Screen is located
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Navigating Through the Application Menus
Your phone initially has four Application Menus available. Follow
these steps to navigate through the Application Menus:
1. At the Home screen, tap . The first Application Menu
will be displayed.
2. Sweep the screen left or right to access the other three
menus.
3. Tap one of the application icons.
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