Samsung STAR II DUOS User Manual

GT-C6712

user manual

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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. This device will provide you with high quality mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s exceptional technology and high standards.

This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device.

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

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

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Images and screenshots used in this user manual may dier in appearance from the actual product.

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Content in this user manual may dier from the product, or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. Refer to www.samsung.com for the latest version of the user manual.

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

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

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

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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.

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Please keep this manual for future reference.

Using this manual

Instructional icons

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

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

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Refer to—pages with related information; for example:

► p.12 (represents “see page 12”)

Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu

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mode, select Messages

Compose (represents

Messages, followed by Compose)

[ ] Square brackets—device keys; for example:

] (represents the End key)

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laws. No part of this user manual may be reproduced, distributed,

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Using this manual

Assembling ................................................................ 8

Unpack ...................................................................................... 8

Install the SIM or USIM card and battery .......................... 8

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

Insert a memory card (optional) ....................................... 13

Getting started ....................................................... 16

Turn your device on and o ............................................... 16

Get to know your device ..................................................... 17

Use the touch screen ........................................................... 21

Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys ..................... 22

Access menus ........................................................................ 22

Launch and manage applications .................................... 23

Use widgets ............................................................................ 24

Customise your device ........................................................ 25

Switch SIM or USIM cards ................................................... 28

Enter text ................................................................................ 29

Communication ..................................................... 32

Calling ..................................................................................... 32

Logs .......................................................................................... 37

Messages ................................................................................ 38

Email ........................................................................................ 42

Social Hub .............................................................................. 43

IM .............................................................................................. 43

Contents

Entertainment ........................................................ 44

Camera .................................................................................... 44

Video player ........................................................................... 47

Music ....................................................................................... 48

FM radio .................................................................................. 49

Games ..................................................................................... 51

Personal information ............................................ 52

Contacts .................................................................................. 52

Calendar ................................................................................. 54

Task .......................................................................................... 55

Memo ...................................................................................... 56

Voice recorder ....................................................................... 56

Web .......................................................................... 58

Internet ................................................................................... 58

Samsung Apps ...................................................................... 59

Community websites ........................................................... 60

YouTube .................................................................................. 60

Connectivity ........................................................... 61

Bluetooth ................................................................................ 61

Wi-Fi ......................................................................................... 63

PC connections ..................................................................... 64

Tools ......................................................................... 66

Clock ........................................................................................ 66

Calculator ............................................................................... 67

My accounts ........................................................................... 68

My les .................................................................................... 69

Contents

Settings .................................................................... 71

Access the Settings menu .................................................. 71

SIM cards management ...................................................... 71

Flight mode ............................................................................ 71

Connectivity .......................................................................... 72

Sound proles ....................................................................... 72

Display and light ................................................................... 72

General .................................................................................... 73

Date and time ........................................................................ 73

Menu and widgets ............................................................... 74

Applications ........................................................................... 74

Security ................................................................................... 74

Memory .................................................................................. 75

Reset ........................................................................................ 76

About phone ......................................................................... 76

SIM applications ................................................................... 76

Troubleshooting .................................................... 77

Safety precautions ................................................. 82

Index ........................................................................ 92

Assembling

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

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Mobile device

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Battery

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Travel adapter (charger)

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Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty.

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

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You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

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The supplied accessories perform best for your device.

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

Install the SIM or USIM card and battery

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

Assembling

To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,

If the device is on, press and hold [

turn it o.

Remove the back cover.

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

Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured

contacts facing down. Your device has two SIM card slots to allow you to use two

SIM or USIM cards, and switch between them. Use the upper slot for your primary, or most frequently used, SIM or USIM card. Use the bottom slot for a secondary SIM or USIM card.

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] and select Ye s to

Remove the SIM card from the upper slot rst. Removing the SIM card from the bottom slot rst may damage your SIM card.

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Once you insert 2 SIM or USIM cards, you will be prompted to select either of them when accessing network services.

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

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Do not insert a memory card into the SIM or USIM card slot.

Insert the battery.

Replace the back cover.

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Charge the battery

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

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

Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables 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 level becomes too low, the device will automatically power o. Recharge your battery to continue using your device.

Charge with the travel adapter

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Open the cover of the multifunction jack.

Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the

multifunction jack.

will also be empty and blinking. If the battery

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

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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power

outlet.

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

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

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

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

When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no

longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet.

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

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

Charge with the PC data cable

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Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.

Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of the

device.

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

multifunction jack.

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

a PC.

Depending on the type of PC data cable you are using, it may take some time before charging begins.

When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no

longer moving), unplug the PC data cable from the device and then from the PC.

Insert a memory card (optional)

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

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

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memory cards with maximum capacities of 16

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Your device supports only the FAT le structure for memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a dierent le structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card.

Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of memory cards.

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Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of the

device.

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Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts

facing down.

Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it

locks in place.

Close the cover to the memory card slot.

Remove the memory card

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Ensure that the device is not currently using the memory

card.

Open the cover to the memory card slot.

Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the

device, and then pull it out of the memory card slot.

Do not remove a memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or device.

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Format the memory card

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

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In Menu mode, select Settings

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details

Format → Ye s .

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

Memory → Memory card

Getting started

Turn your device on and o

To turn on your device,

Press and hold [

Enter your PIN and select

Select

Select a SIM card slot and assign a name and signal icon to

the rst SIM or USIM card.

Repeat this for the other SIM or USIM card.

When you are nished registering the SIM or USIM cards,

select Next.

Select a SIM or USIM card to activate it and select

Select

To turn o your device, press and hold [

OK to register new SIM or USIM cards.

Next (if necessary).

Once you insert 2 SIM cards, you will be prompted to select either of them when accessing network services, such as calling, messaging and web services.

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Follow all posted warnings and directions from ocial personnel when in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

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To use your device's non-network services only, switch to the ight mode. In Menu mode, select Settings Flight mode.

Done (if necessary).

Next.

] and select Ye s .

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Getting started

Get to know your device

Device layout

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Volume key

Memory card slot

Dial key

Multifunction jack

Power/Lock key

Earpiece/ Mouthpiece

Touch screen

Menu key

End key

Mouthpiece

Headset jack

Camera lens

Back cover

SIM switch key

Internal antenna

1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record videos.

Speaker

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Keys

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Key Function

Make or answer a call; In Idle mode,

Dial

retrieve logs of your calls and messages.

Access Menu mode; Launch the task manager to view all active applications (press and hold).

End

Volume Adjust the device’s volume.

Power/ Lock

SIM switch

Idle screen

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

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

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

End a call; In Menu mode, return to Idle mode.

Turn the device on or o (press and hold); Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys.

Switch between SIM or USIM cards; In Idle mode, access the SIM cards management menu (press and hold).

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Getting started

Indicator icons

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

Icon Denition

No SIM or USIM card

No signal

Signal strength

Flight mode activated

Network searching

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

WLAN connected

Call missed

Synchronised with a web server

Bluetooth activated

Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected

Call in progress

SOS message feature activated

Call diverting activated

Synchronising with PC

Memory card inserted

Connected to secured web page

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Icon Denition

New text or multimedia message

New email message

New voice mail message

Java games or applications in progress

Alarm activated

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

Normal prole activated

Silent prole activated

Current time

Battery power level

1. This icon may vary depending on your SIM card setting.

Shortcuts panel

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In Idle mode or while using an application, select in the indicator icons area to open the shortcuts panel.

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

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Use the touch screen

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

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

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Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.

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Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

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

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

Control your touch screen with the following actions:

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Tap: Touch once with your nger to select or launch a menu, option, or application.

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Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds to open a pop-up option list.

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Scroll: Tap and drag your nger up, down, left, or right to move to items on lists.

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

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Panning: Tap and drag with your nger to select items.

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Drag and drop: Tap and hold your nger on an item, and then drag your nger to move the item.

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Flick: Flick the screen quickly to activate an application.

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

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Your device turns o the touch screen when you do not use the device for a specied period. To turn on the screen, press [

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

select Settings → Display and light → Backlight time.

Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys

You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted device operations.

To lock, press [ window with your nger in any direction. You can also press and hold [

]. To unlock, press [ ] and drag the grey

] to unlock the touch screen and keys.

Access menus

To access your device’s menus,

In Idle mode, press the Menu key to access Menu mode.

Scroll left or right to a main menu screen.

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

Select a menu or application.

Press [4 ] to return to Idle mode.

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Organise applications in Menu mode

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

In Idle mode, press the Menu key to access Menu mode.

Select 2 Edit at the top left of the screen.

Tap and hold an application, and drag it to the location

you want. You can move an application icon to another main menu

screen.

Select

Add new main menu screens

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In Idle mode, press the Menu key to access Menu mode.

Select 2 Edit at the top left of the screen.

Rotate the device to landscape view.

Select 4 to add a new main menu screen.

Rotate the device to portrait view.

Select 6 Done at the top left of the screen.

Done at the top left of the screen.

Select to remove a screen from the main menu.

Launch and manage applications

Launch multiple applications

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

To launch multiple applications, press the Menu key to return to the main menu and select an application to launch.

Getting started

Use the task manager

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

Press and hold the Menu key. The icons of active

applications appear.

Control active applications as follows:

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

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To close an application, select

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To close all active applications, select applications.

End all

Use widgets

Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your idle screen.

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

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

In Idle mode, select

open the widget toolbar.

Read the widget disclaimer and select

necessary).

Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen.

Scroll left or right on the widget toolbar to nd the widget

you want to use.

Widget at the top left of the screen to

Accept (if

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Drag the widget to the idle screen.

Select 6 Done at the top left of the screen to close the widget toolbar.

To move the widget back to the widget toolbar, tap and

hold the widget until the yellow frame appears and drag it to the widget toolbar.

Customise your device

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

Add new panels to the idle screen

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

In Idle mode, select

Rotate the device to landscape view.

Select 3 to add new panels to the idle screen.

Select to remove a panel from the idle screen.

Rotate the device to portrait view.

Select 5 Done at the top left of the screen.

Adjust the volume of the key tones

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In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down.

Adjust the key tone volume by pressing the Volume key or

dragging the slider.

Widget at the top left of the screen.

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Switch to the silent prole

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

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In Menu mode, select

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

Set up a sound prole

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You can change your device’s sounds by customising the current sound prole or switching to another sound prole. To set up a prole,

Keypad, and then tap and hold .

In Menu mode, select

Select the prole you are using.

Customise the sound options for incoming calls, incoming

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Available sound options vary depending on the selected prole.

Select

To switch to another prole, select the check box next to the prole and then Set.

Select a wallpaper for the idle screen

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

Select an image.

To select an image from the image folder, select the folder.

Select

Set.

Set → Set.

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

Settings → Sound proles.

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Adjust the brightness of the display

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In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Display and light.

Drag the slider under

brightness.

Select

Lock your device

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You can lock your device by activating the device password.

In Menu mode, select

Select

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

Enter the new password again and select

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

Set.

The brightness level of the display will aect how quickly the device consumes battery power.

Phone lock.

The rst time you access a menu that requires a password, you will be prompted to create and conrm a password.

Brightness to adjust the level of

Settings → Security.

Done.

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

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

Getting started

Lock your SIM or USIM card

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

In Menu mode, select

Select

Enter the PIN of your SIM or USIM card and select

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

PIN lock.

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

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

Settings → Security.

Done.

Switch SIM or USIM cards

Once you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can switch back and forth between each card.

To switch between SIM or USIM cards, press [ when the device is sending or receiving messages or data from the network.

] except for

Activate the SIM or USIM card

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In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → SIM cards

→

management

Select the SIM or USIM card you want to activate.

Select 3 Save.

Network.

Getting started

Switch the SIM or USIM card automatically

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In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → SIM cards

→

management

SIM auto switch.

Select

Select a SIM or USIM card.

Specify the schedule that the SIM or USIM card will be

active and select Save.

Select

Change the names and icons of the SIM or

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Activation.

Back.

USIM cards

In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → SIM cards

→

management

Select a SIM or USIM card.

Change the name for the SIM or USIM card and select

Done.

Change the icon for the SIM or USIM card and select

Enter text

You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen.

Save.

To change the text input method, tap and hold

→

select Keyboard type

Option Function

Keypad Select characters on the keypad.

Writing full screen

Writing box Write in the input box.

a text input method.

Write anywhere on the screen.

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