Samsung SGHT859 Users Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung SGH-T859. This powerful,“go anywhere”device, puts the best of the web and mobile computing at your fingertips in a lightweight, highly versatile platform that fits your active lifestyle. Built on the Google Android operating system, the GH-T859 gives you access to thousands of useful and entertaining applications to enrich your mobile web experience.

With integrated wireless access and a responsive touch screen, you can keep in touch with versatile messaging and video calling applications; read books and newspapers on the go; stay up-to-date on the latest news, sports, and weather; manage your multimedia and business files; and browse the web for maps, business locations, and more.

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

The descriptions in this guide are based on the default settings of your device.

Images and screenshots used in this guide may differ in appearance from the actual product.

Content in this guide may differ from the product, or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice.

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Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service provider.

Formatting and delivery of this guide is based on Google Android operating systems and may vary depending on the user’s operating system.

Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications.

Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by user editing of registry settings.

You may upgrade your mobile device’s software by accessing www.samsungmobile.com.

Sound sources, wallpapers, and images provided in this device are licenced for limited use between Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user.

Please keep this guide for future reference.

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Instructional icons

Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this guide:

Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Caution—situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment

Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information

ŹRefer to—pages with related information; for example: Źp.12 (represents“see page 12”)

Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, select Settings Wireless and network (represents Settings, followed by Wireless and network)

[] Square brackets—device keys; for example: [] (represents the Power key)

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Copyright

Copyright © 2011 Samsung Electronics

This user manual is protected under international copyright laws.

No part of this user manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics.

Trademarks

SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.

The Android logo, Google Search™, Google Maps™, Google Mail™, YouTube™, Android Market™, and Google Talk™ are trademarks of Google, Inc.

Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Windows Media Player® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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DivX®, Divx Certified®, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: Pat. 7,295,673; 7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274

All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO

DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video.

DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content May play DivX® video up to HD 1080p

(LCD resolution : 1024x600)

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND

This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.

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Contents
Assembling ...........................................................................................	11
Unpack ...............................................................................................................................	11
Charge the battery ..........................................................................................................	12
Insert the SIM or USIM card ...........................................................................................	13
Insert a memory card (optional) ..................................................................................	15
Getting started .....................................................................................	18
Turn your device on and off ..........................................................................................	18
Get to know your device ................................................................................................	20
Use the touch screen .......................................................................................................	22
Get to know the home screen ......................................................................................	24
Access applications .........................................................................................................	26
Customise your device ...................................................................................................	27
Enter text ...........................................................................................................................	30

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Connecting to the internet ................................................................	34
Browse web pages ...........................................................................................................	35
Bookmark your favourite web pages .........................................................................	35
Reading ebooks ...................................................................................	36
Using Wi-Fi ............................................................................................	37
Activate the WLAN feature ............................................................................................	37
Find and connect to a WLAN .........................................................................................	37
Using Bluetooth ...................................................................................	38
Activate the Bluetooth feature .....................................................................................	38
Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices .............................................	38

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Connecting to a PC ..............................................................................	39
Connect with Samsung Kies .........................................................................................	39
Synchronise with Windows Media Player ..................................................................	40
Connect as a mass storage device ...............................................................................	40
Safety precautions ...............................................................................	42

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Assembling

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

Mobile device

USB power adapterPC data cable

Headset

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.

The items supplied with your device may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider.

You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.The supplied accessories perform best for your device.

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

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Charge the battery

Your device has a built-in battery. Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery.

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

When your battery is low, the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty and turn red. If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power off. Recharge your battery to continue using your device.

1Connect the PC data cable to the USB power adapter and then plug the end of the PC data cable into the multifunction jack.

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Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

2 Plug the USB power adapter into a power outlet.

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

While the device is charging, the touch screen and the touch keys may not function due to an unstable power supply. If this happens, unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the PC data cable from the device.

While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance.

If your device is not charging properly, bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.

3When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet.

Insert the SIM or USIM card

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

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To install the SIM or USIM card,

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2

Open the cover to the SIM card slot on the side of the device.

Insert the SIM or USIM card.

Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot.

3 Close the cover of the SIM card slot.

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Getting started

Turn your device on and off

To turn on your device,

1 Press and hold [].

2If 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 [] and then select Power off Yes.

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› Switch to Flight mode

In Flight mode, you can disable all wireless connections and use non-network services in areas where wireless devices are prohibited, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

To activate Flight mode, go to Settings Wireless and network Flight mode. You can also press and hold [] and then select Flight mode.

To deactivate Flight mode and use wireless connections, go to Settings Wireless and network and clear the check box next to Flight mode.

› Switch to the silent mode

In Idle mode, press and hold [] and then select Silent mode.

Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen and select Silent.

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Get to know your device

› Device layout

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