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    SCH-S720C ALL DIGITAL ANDROID SMARTPHONE User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
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    below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the "Phone System"), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and
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    VSuiteTM, T9® Text Input, and of the SD Card Association. Swype and VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX for more information and software tools to convert your locate the DivX® VOD section in License settings under Settings > About phone > Legal information > Licence settings
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    ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM
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    4 Understanding this User Manual 4 Battery 5 Turning Your Phone On and Off 8 Displaying Your Phone Number 8 Your Google Account 8 Voice Mail 9 TTY Mode 9 Roaming 9 Task Manager 9 Memory Card 10 Securing Your Phone 11 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 13 Features 13 Front View 14 Side
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    72 Wi-Fi Direct 74 Bluetooth 75 VPN 76 Memory Card 77 Section 11: Applications and Widgets 78 AllShare 78 2 Books 79 Browser 79 Calculator 79 Calendar 80 Camera 81 Clock 81 Downloads 81 Email 81 Gallery 81 Gmail 82 Google Search 82 Latitude 82 Maps 82 Market 83 Memo 83 Music
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    Section 12: Settings 86 Accessing Settings 86 Wireless & networks 86 Call settings 91 Sound settings 93 Display settings 96 Location & security 97 Applications 101 Accounts & sync 103 Privacy 104 SD card & phone storage 105 USB Settings 106 Search 106 Language & keyboard 107 Voice
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    " on page 11. Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, and may vary from your phone, depending on the software version on your phone, and any changes to the phone's Settings. Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the phone unlocked, at the Home
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    Samsung phones do not support non-approved batteries. Samsung charging accessories, such as the Wall/USB Charger, will only charge approved batteries. If you install a non-approved battery and try to charge it, the phone will beep and display the message: "NON-SUPPORTED BATTERY. SEE USER MANUAL
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    Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the battery 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert the battery into the phone, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts in the phone. 3. Replace the battery cover. Installing the battery cover ᮣ Align the cover at the bottom and
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    Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) to charge your phone from any 110/220 VAC outlet. Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time. After the first
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    network, then displays the Home screen and active alerts. Note: Your phone's internal antenna is located along the back of the phone, at the top and bottom. Do not block the antenna; doing so may affect call quality or cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary. Turning
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    View and exit running applications. • Downloaded: View and manage applications you've downloaded. • RAM: View and manage Random Access Memory on your device. • Storage: View usage for the phone's internal storage and SD card. • Help: Useful tips for extending battery life. 1. From any screen, press
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    the Storage tab for Internal phone storage and External SD card memory statistics. 6. Touch the Help tab for tips for extending battery life. Tip: Touch and drag your finger on the tabs to scroll the tabs. Memory Card Your phone supports removable microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards of up to 32GB
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    . 5. Replace the memory card cover. Securing Your Phone Use your phone's screen lock features to secure your phone. Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, and may vary from your phone, depending on the software version on your phone, and any changes to the phone's Settings
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    locks automatically when the screen times out. - or - Lock the phone by pressing the Power/Lock Key. Unlocking the phone Unlock the phone using one of the default unlock screens, or for increased security, use a personal screen lock PIN, password, or pattern. ᮣ Press the Power/Lock Key, then touch
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    screen • Digital CDMA/PCS 1X EV-DO Rev-A Wireless Technology • Android™ 2.3 platform • Google™ applications, including Google Talk™ and Gmail™ • Android Market™, plus pre-loaded applications • Connections - Wi-Fi® 802.11 a/b/g/n - Bluetooth 3.0 - VPN • Messaging Services - Text Messaging - Picture
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    Front View 1 2 3 14 1. Proximity and Light Sensors: Detects the presence of nearby objects to control screen display, such as when you hold the phone to your ear during a phone call. Detects ambient light to determine screen brightness 6 when the Automatic brightness setting is enabled, and
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    . Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call. 2. Memory Card Slot: Open to insert a memory card for storage of pictures, music, and other files. 3. Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn the phone on or off. Press to lock the phone, or to wake the screen for 3 unlocking. Understanding
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    3 Megapixel Camera Lens: Used when taking photos or recording videos. 5 2. USB/Power/Accessory Port: Connect a USB cable for charging or to sync music and files. 3. Microphone: Use during calls to allow callers to hear your voice, and when recording. 4. External Speaker: Plays ringtones, call audio
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    an item. Command Keys Use the Command Keys on the front of the phone, to navigate your phone's features. Menu Key Press the Menu Key to display a the Search Key to launch Google Search, to search the web and your phone. You can customize Google Search in Search settings. For more information,
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    Touch Touch items to select or launch them. For example: • Touch the on screen keyboard to enter characters or text. • Touch an item to select it. • Touch an application's icon to launch the application. Touch and Hold Activate onscreen items by a touch and hold gesture. For example: • Touch and
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    from the top of the screen. Connection Icons Touch icons at the top of the Notifications panel to toggle settings: • Bluetooth: Turn Bluetooth on or off. • GPS: Turn Standalone GPS services on or off. • Mobile data: Activate or deactivate your phone's access to the mobile data network. • Airplane
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    unlocked, at the Home screen. All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual displays may vary, depending on the software version of your phone and any changes to the phone's Settings. 1. Status Bar: Presents icons to show network status, battery power, and connection details. For a list of
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    . These widgets are found on the Home screen by default. For more information, see "Widgets" on page 25. Display settings You can customize display settings to your preferences. For more information, see "Display settings" on page 96. Extended Home Screen The Home screen consists of the Home panel
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    . Battery Critical: Battery has only three percent power remaining. Charge immediately. GPS E911 Only: E911 location is active (cannot be turned off). See "E911" on page 98. 22 GPS Location Active: One or more GPS location services are active. See "My Location" on page 98. 3G connection: Phone is
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    replaces the Applications shortcut to provide quick return to the Home screen. Phone: Launches the Phone to make calls. For more information, see "Making Calls the Menu Key, then touch Edit. 3. Touch and hold an icon, then drag it to replace a primary shortcut. 4. When you are finished, press the
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    an application icon. The Shortcut icon is contact, to view, call or send a message to location you specify, to get Google directions and navigation, right from the Home screen. Music playlist: Create a shortcut to your music playlist. Settings: Choose a setting, to go to the setting
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    Analog Clock 2: Display a clock. Digital clock: Display a clock. Dual clock 1: Display a clock. Dual clock 2: Display a clock. Google Search™: Display a Google Search bar. Google+™: Display a Google+ bar. Home screen tips: Show tips about the Home screen. Latitude™: Locate your friends on a map, and
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    download, manage, and play music. Picture frame: Display a picture from the Gallery on the Home screen. Power control: Control Settings that affect battery containing all contacts. Contacts with phone numbers: Create a folder containing contacts with stored phone numbers. Received list from Bluetooth
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    icon. Organizing Folders You can use folders to organize application icons icons you selected. Wallpaper Choose a background for the Home screen. You can choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images, or select a picture you've taken with the Camera or downloaded memory card. Set wallpaper. • Wallpaper gallery
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    until Remove appears, then drag the icon to the Remove icon. Uninstalling downloaded applications 1. From the Home screen, touch Applications. 2. Press the Menu Key, then touch Edit. 3. Touch the minus symbol on a downloaded application icon to delete the application. For more information, refer
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    with Google Maps. Market™: Browse, download, and install Android applications. Memo: Create, save and send text notes. Messenger: Send and receive messages. Music: Purchase and download, manage, and play music. Music Player: Play music stored on an installed memory card. Understanding Your Phone 29
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    memory card. Navigation™: Use Google Maps Navigation to search for locations, and get turn-by-turn directions. Places™: Use Google Maps to find places of interest, plus add your own favorite places. Settings: Configure your phone to your preferences. Talk™: Chat with other Google Talk users
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    setting speed dials, see "Speed Dials" on page 47. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 2. Touch the digits of the speed dial number on the Keypad, holding the last digit until the number dials. Making Calls to display its Contact entry, then touch Call to dial the default number for the Contact
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    Call : Call an entry in your Contacts list or a spoken phone number. • Dial : Call an entry in your Contacts list or a spoken phone number. • Redial : Repeat a recent call , touch Phone. 2. Touch the Favorites tab to display favorites and frequently-called numbers.
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    , and the Keypad displays. 3. Enter the second phone number, then touch . 4. Touch Merge calls. The two calls are joined into one, 3-way call. Answering Calls You can answer incoming calls when the phone is locked or unlocked. ᮣ Touch and drag the green answer icon on the left side, to the empty
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    on hold and return to the original call. In-Call Options While in a call, you can use these features: • Dialpad: Display a dialpad to enter numbers. • End call: End the phone call. • Add call: Display the Dialer to set up a multi-party call. • Speaker: Enable or disable speakerphone. • Mute: Mute
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    For more information, see "Creating and Sending Messages" on page 53. Creating or Updating Contacts Using Call Log 1. From the Home screen, touch Call log. Phone ➔ 2. Touch and hold on a call record, then select Add to Contacts from the pop-up menu. 3. Continue entering contact information. For
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    the Call Log Deleting Call log records 1. From the Home screen, touch Call log. Phone ➔ 2. While viewing the Call log, press the touch Delete. Menu Key, then 3. Touch call records to mark them for deletion, or touch Select all. A check indicates marked records. 4. Touch Delete to delete marked
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    accounts You can choose to have your phone automatically maintain synchronization with your accounts, or manually synchronize each account when you want to check messages. You may also choose to limit automatic or background synchronization to extend battery life. 1. From the Home screen, press the
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    enabled, a check mark appears in the check box. Removing an account Important!: Removing an account also deletes all of its messages, contacts and other data from the phone. 1. From the Home screen, press the touch Settings ➔ Accounts & sync. Menu Key, then 2. Touch an account to display its
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    other details. 4. The phone communicates with the provider's server to set up your account on the phone. 5. Your Corporate account appears Settings ➔ Accounts & sync ➔ Add account ➔Facebook. 2. Enter your Email and Password, then touch Log in. 3. Follow the prompts to complete the setup. Setting
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    accounts you have set up, and whether a memory card is installed): • Phone: Saves to the phone's Contacts. • Google: Saves to your Google account. • Corporate more fields, including Notes, Nickname, Website, Internet call, Birthday, or Anniversary. 4. When you finish entering information, touch . Save
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    For more information, see "Creating or Updating Contacts Using Call Log" on page 35. Creating Contacts from the Phone Keypad Enter a phone number with the Phone Keypad, then save it. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 2. Touch the digits of the phone number on the Keypad. 3. Touch Add to Contacts
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    information, see "Creating or Updating Contacts Using Call Log" on page 35. Get Friends Use the Get Friends feature to sync with your accounts. You can choose an account you've already set up on your phone, or set up a new account. For more information, see "Setting Up Accounts" on page 38. 1. From
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    the Home screen, touch Contacts. 2. Press the Menu Key, then touch More ➔ Display options to set these options: • Touch Only contacts with phone numbers to restrict display to contact records containing phone numbers. • Touch Sort by to list contacts by first or last name. • Touch Display contacts
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    support card. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. 2. Press the Menu Key, then touch Import/Export. 3. Touch an option, then follow the prompts to complete the operation. Favorites Mark contacts with a star to identify them as Favorites. Favorites display on the Favorites tab in the Phone
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    enter a name for the group. 4. Touch Ringtone to choose a ringtone for calls from members of this group. 5. Touch Save to save the new group. Deleting a Group 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts ➔ Groups. 2. Press the Menu Key, then touch Delete. 3. Touch a group to mark it for deletion
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    Adding Contacts to a Group Tip: You can also add a contact to a group when you create the contact. For more information, see "Creating Contacts" on page 40. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts ➔ Groups. 2. Touch a Group to display it, then touch Add member. 3. Touch contact(s) to mark with a
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    : • Delete: Erase history records. • View by: Filter records by type. Choose from Call, Message, digit shortcuts (1 to 100) you assign to contacts, to allow you to quickly call the contact. Note: Some Speed Dials are reserved by default, and cannot be assigned: Speed Dial 1 is reserved for Voicemail
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    Section 5: Entering Text Text Input Methods Your phone offers these input methods: • Samsung keypad: The Samsung keypad is a virtual QWERTY keyboard that allows you to enter text by touching keys on the screen. Samsung keypad includes optional XT9 predictive text, which matches your key touches to
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    Swype Swype is a new way to enter text on touch screens. Instead of touching each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. For each word, place and correctly accents the letters. • Error correction: If you make a mistake, double-tap on the word you want to change. Entering Text 49
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    text, touch and hold the Swype Key. Swype Help While entering text, you can get tips and help about using Swype. • Touch and hold Swype to access Settings and highlight text. If the application in which you are working supports editing, you can cut, copy or paste highlighted text. ᮣ Touch
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    to insert it into your text. Configuring Samsung keypad Configure the Samsung keypad to your preferences. • For more information, see "Samsung keypad" on page 109. • While entering text, touch . Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters The default case is lower case (abc). Enter upper and lower
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    Note: Some applications do not support editing, or may offer other ways to select and modify text. Inserting new text ᮣ Touch the text to display the insertion cursor (touch and drag the cursor into position in the text if needed). Selecting text 1. Touch the text to display the insertion cursor
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    account. • Voice Mail: Retrieve voice messages from callers. • Google Talk™: Chat with other Google Talk users. Note: Messaging service availability depends on your network and service plan. Multimedia Messaging charges apply per your Calling Plan. Monthly plans are available. Higher rates apply for
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    : Add text about Contacts names, Calendar events or attach a memo. • Insert smiley: Choose a smiley to insert. • Discard: Cancel the message. • Priority level: Set the urgency of the message, Normal or High. 5. To add an attachment to the message, touch Attach, then select an option and follow
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    Menu Key, then touch Settings for options: • Storage settings: - Delete old messages: When enabled, messages are automatically erased when storage reaches default limits. When disabled, the phone will prompt you to delete old messages to make room. - Text message limit: Set the number of messages
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    Callback number - Enable Callback number: Enter a default call back number. - Callback number: Displays callback #. • Signature: - Enable Signature: When enabled, the text you enter at Signature Text is included in all messages you send. - Signature Text: Enter text to include as a signature at the
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    account to view it, then press the Menu Key. 3. Touch More ➔ Account settings for options. Gmail Setting Up Your Gmail Account The first time you launch Gmail™, your phone will prompt you to set up your Google account. 1. From the Home screen, select Applications ➔ Gmail. 2. Follow the prompts to
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    On the keypad, dial *86, then touch . - or - Touch and hold . 3. Follow the automated instructions to set up your new password and record a greeting. Checking Voice Mail 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 2. On the keypad, dial *86, then touch . - or - Touch and hold . 3. Follow the
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    Section 7: Web Browser Your phone is equipped with a full HTML Browser, which allows you to display. Continue entering characters, or touch a match to complete the URL and load the page. Copying text Copy information from a web page. 1. From the Home screen, select 2. Browse to the desired website
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    to add it. 4. At the Add bookmark prompt, confirm the Name and Location for the bookmark, then touch OK to save it. 60 Accessing bookmarks and . • Browser brightness: Adjust the screen brightness, if the Brightness setting is not set to Automatic. • Refresh: Update the current page's content from
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    for searching, press the Menu Key for settings. Google Maps Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions, and other location-based information. The Google Maps shortcut appears by default on the Home screen. Note: You must enable location services to use Maps, and some features
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    screen, touch Navigation. Places Applications ➔ Google Places™ uses your location to help you find destinations. Note: You must enable location services to use Navigation, and some features require Standalone or Google location services. For more information, see "Location & security" on page 97
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    deep, rich bass and high frequency clarity for crisp detail. 1. From the Home screen, select Music Player. Applications ➔ 2. Music Player scans your memory card and displays your songs on the All, Playlists, Albums, or Artists tabs. 3. Touch a song or playlist to begin playback. Volume Shuffle
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    and playlist controls: • Volume: Touch to activate on-screen volume control, then touch and drag on the scale to set volume. You can also press the Volume Key on the side of the phone to adjust playback volume. • Shuffle: When enabled, songs play in random order. When disabled, songs play in the
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    and hold on a song, then touch Set as and choose from these options: • Phone ringtone: Set the song as the default ringtone for all incoming voice calls. • Caller ringtone: Choose a contact to set the song as the ringtone for calls from the contact. • Alarm tone: Set the song as the alarm ringtone
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    zoom in or out, or double-tap to zoom all the way in or out. • Touch Delete to erase the picture. • Touch Share to send the picture. • Touch Set as to assign the picture as a contact icon, or as wallpaper. • Press the pictures. Back Key to return to the Camera to take more 66
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    Enable or disable the instant review feature, to display images immediately after capture. - Shutter sound: Select a tone to play when the camera's shutter opens and closes. - GPS: Add GPS location information to photo details. - Reset: Set all Camera settings to the defaults. Pictures and Video 67
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    phone's built-in Camcorder to record video. ᮣ From the Home screen, touch Applications ➔ Camera ➔ Mode to switch from camera mode to camcorder mode. Shooting Mode Exposure Value Camcorder Settings Touch Play to review the video. • Touch Delete to erase the video. • Press the Back Key to
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    a grid to aid in video composition. - Audio recording: Enable to record sound along with video. - Review: Enable to display videos immediately after recording. - Reset: Set all Camcorder settings to the defaults Video Player Use Video Player to view and manage videos stored on an installed memory
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    Note: You must have a memory card installed to take pictures or capture video. For more information, see "Memory Card" on page 10. Viewing Videos share pictures and videos via Email, Messaging, Bluetooth or popular sharing services. 1. From the Home screen, select Applications ➔ Gallery. 2. Touch
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    a category, then touch a picture to select it. 3. Press the Menu Key ➔ More ➔ Set as ➔ Contact icon. 4. Select a contact, or create a new contact, with the selected picture as the contact's icon. Setting a Picture as Wallpaper 1. From the Home screen, select Gallery. Applications ➔ 2. Touch
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    Your phone supports the 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi protocol. Wi-Fi Enhanced Connectivity By default, this If the Wi-Fi network is secured, enter the password at the prompt to connect. • If you do -Fi Settings" on page 87. Turning Wi-Fi On or Off When you turn Wi-Fi® service on, your phone automatically
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    and secure setup and connection. To use the your phone's WPS setting, the wireless access point must support WPS. 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key, then touch Settings ➔ Wireless & networks ➔Wi-Fi settings. 2. Check to see that your phone's Wi-Fi service is on. If it is not on, touch Wi
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    devices to connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi®, without a wireless access point or hotspot. For example, some printers support Wi-Fi Direct, and you could connect to a printer via Wi-Fi Direct to print from your phone. Turning Wi-Fi Direct On or Off 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu
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    them, even if they are in different rooms. Configuring Bluetooth Settings Configure your phone's Bluetooth® settings. For more information, see "Bluetooth settings" on page 89. Note: Bluetooth profiles are specifications for services supported by individual devices. For a list of profiles your
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    the target device to complete the pairing. VPN You can use your phone's VPN (Virtual Private Network) feature to connect to VPNs. Configuring VPN Settings Configure your phone's VPN settings. For more information, see "VPN settings" on page 90. Adding a VPN 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu
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    Home screen, press the Menu Key, then touch Settings ➔ SD card & phone storage 2. Touch Unmount SD card. 3. After unmounting the SD card, touch Format SD card, then follow the prompts to confirm the formatting of the card. Transferring Files to a Memory Card Connect your device to a PC, to transfer
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    DLNA (Digital Living default name), then touch Save. • Share media: Choose types of media for sharing, from Share picture, Share video, or Share audio, then touch OK. • Access point network: Turn on your Wi-Fi service and connect to an available Wi-Fi Access Point. • Copy from other devices: Set
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    AllShare. 2. Touch Play or download media from my phone on a player. 3. Select another device, using your device's Wi-Fi service. Your device retrieves content from the source Google Books library, to read eBooks on your phone. ᮣ From the Home screen, touch Applications ➔ Books. Browser Your phone
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    Search for calendar events. • Create: Add a new event to the calendar. • Go to: Display a specific date. • Today: Display today's events. • Delete: Delete an event. • Settings: Customize the calendar. Customizing the Calendar 1. From the Home screen, select Calendar. Applications ➔ 2. Press the
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    phone's built in Camera. For more information, see "Camera" on page 66. ᮣ From the Home screen, touch Applications ➔ Camera. Downloads View and manage files you download to your phone. ᮣ From the Home screen, touch Applications ➔ Downloads. Email Send and receive email using popular email services
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    ➔ Latitude. Maps Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions, and other location-based information. Note: You must enable location services to use Maps, and some features require Standalone or Google location services. For more information, see "Location & security" on page
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    new Android™ applications, games or downloads for your phone. You'll need to have a Google account set up on your phone to download a new application. 1. From the Home screen, select Applications ➔ Market. 2. The first time you open Market™, read the Terms of Service, then touch Accept to continue
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    . Note: You must enable location services to use Places, and some features require Standalone or Google location services. For more information, see "Location & security" on page 97. ᮣ From the Home screen, touch Places. Applications ➔ Settings Configure your phone to your preferences. For more
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    ➔ Voice recorder. Voice Search Voice Search offers voice-activated Google searches. 1. From the Home screen, touch Applications ➔ Voice Search. 2. Voice Search uses your location to improve search results and offer other services. Touch Agree to allow locationbased searches, or Disagree to disallow
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    Connectivity" on page 72. Wi-Fi Settings Set up and manage Wireless Access Points (WAPs). Your phone supports Wi-Fi® a/b/g/n. Turning Wi-Fi On or Off Turn your phone's Wi-Fi® service on or off. When you turn Wi-Fi service on, your phone automatically searches for available, inrange Wireless Access
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    see "Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually" on page 73. • Manage Networks: Manage your saved network settings. • Search: Scan for available Wireless Access Points. • Advanced: View and configure Wi-Fi settings for your phone. For more information, see "Advanced Wi-Fi settings" on page 87. Advanced Wi-Fi
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    Wi-Fi Direct is On, view available, nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices. Bluetooth Settings Your phone supports Bluetooth® 3.0. Bluetooth profiles Bluetooth® profiles are specifications for services supported by individual devices. Profiles improve the ability of different devices to work together. Your
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    device's default name appears on screen. Touch to change the device name. Available when Bluetooth is turned On. • Discoverable: Control your phone's visibility to other devices' Bluetooth searches. Touch to turn On or Off. Available when Bluetooth is turned On. • Discoverable timeout: Set how long
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    cannot make or receive calls or messages or connect to networks. While in airplane mode, you can use other features of your phone, such as playing music, watching videos, or other applications. 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key, then touch Settings ➔ Wireless & networks. 2. Touch Airplane
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    mode for CDMA networks. - Home only: Restrict your phone to your provider's network. - Automatic: Allow your phone to automatically access a network, based on your service provider's roaming agreements. Call settings Voicemail Voicemail service By default, calls you do not answer are sent to your
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    Menu Key, then touch Settings ➔ Call settings ➔ Ignore with message. 2. Touch Create, then enter a text message and touch Save. • Touch an existing message to modify it. • To erase messages, press Answering mode Menu ➔ Delete. Set options for answering incoming calls. 1. From the Home screen
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    to work with a TTY device attached to the Headset Jack. Before using your phone with a TTY device, you'll need to enable TTY Mode. 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key, then touch Settings ➔ Call settings ➔ TTY mode. 2. Touch TTY Off, TTY Full, TTY HCO, or TTY VCO. Voice privacy When enabled
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    you have Silent mode enabled with Vibrate, your phone won't play a ringtone, but will vibrate for an incoming call. Volume Set the system volume level, and set default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and media playback. Note: You can also set System volume from the Home screen by pressing
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    calls Phone ringtone Choose a default ringtone for incoming calls. Tip: You can also set songs as ringtones for all calls, or for a selected contact. For more information, see "Setting a Song as a Ringtone" on page 65. 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key, then touch Settings ➔ Sound settings
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    mark appears in the check box. Emergency Tone You can set your phone to play an alert tone or vibrate during an emergency call (for example, calls to 911). 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key, then touch Settings ➔ Sound settings ➔ Emergency tone. 2. Touch Alert or Vibrate, or touch Off for
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    • Tunnels or underground structures • Weather conditions • High-voltage or electromagnetic fields • Tinted windows Important!: By default your phone will only acquire your location when you dial 911. To use Location-Based Services, you must first enable location services on your phone. Settings 97
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    Location E911 E911 location service is standard on all mobile phones, to allow sharing of your GPS location with emergency personnel when you make a call to emergency services (such as 911). This setting is not configurable. ᮣ From the Home screen, press the Menu Key, then touch Settings ➔ Location
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    features, see "Securing Your Phone" on page 11. 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key, then touch Settings ➔ Location & security. 2. Touch Set screen lock/Change screen lock for these settings: • None: Disable all custom screen lock settings, to use the default puzzle unlock screen. • Pattern
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    1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key, then touch Settings ➔ Location & security. 2. Touch Install encrypted certificates from SD card, then choose a certificate and follow the prompts to install. Set password Set or change a password to protect credentials. 1. From the Home screen, press the
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    ➔ Location & security. 2. Touch Clear storage to clear stored credentials and reset the password. Applications You can download and install applications from Android Market™, or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on your phone. Use Applications settings to manage applications
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    , and the total time the device has been running on battery power. Development Set options for application development. USB debugging When enabled, allows debugging when the phone is attached to a PC by a USB cable. Note: This setting is used for development purposes. 1. From the Home screen
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    manage accounts, including your Google, social networking, and Email accounts. General sync settings Background data When enabled, all accounts can sync, send, and receive data at any time, in the background. Important!: Disabling background data can extend battery life and lower data use. Some
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    Mobile backup and restore Back up my data Enable or disable backup of your current settings and application data to the Google server. Data stored with Google can be restored to another device, for example if you purchase a new phone or tablet. 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key, then touch
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    reset to return your phone to its factory defaults. This setting erases all data from your phone's memory, including your Google or other email account settings, system and application data and settings, and downloaded applications. You can also choose to erase all data from an installed SD card
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    . For more information, see "Transferring Files to a Memory Card" on page 77. - Charging only: When enabled, your phone allows charging only. Search Use Search settings to configure Google Search. Web Configure settings for web searches. Google search 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
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    & keyboard Select locale Set the language used by your phone's screens. 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key, then touch Settings ➔ Language & keyboard ➔ Select locale. 2. Touch a language/locale from the list. Select input method Choose the default method for entering text. This method will
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    matching words as you enter text. - Speed vs. accuracy: Configure how quickly Swype responds to your input. - Reset Swype's dictionary: Delete all the words you've added to your personal Swype dictionary. - About: View the version of Swype software. • Language options: Activate languages for
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    more information, see "Entering Text Using the Samsung Keypad" on page 51. 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key, then touch Settings ➔ Language & keyboard ➔ Samsung keypad. 2. Touch items to enable or disable these settings: • Portrait keypad types: Choose the default keypad when the screen
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    incoming calls and new notifications are automatically read out to you. - Always use my settings: When enabled, settings you make override the application's default settings. • Default settings - Default engine: Choose the default text-to-speech engine application. - Install voice data: Download and
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    phone easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use the Accessibility settings to activate these services. 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key, then touch Settings The power key ends calls Use the Power key ends calls setting to enable ending voice calls by pressing the Power/
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    settings, and view Google legal info. • System tutorial: View a tutorial to help you learn how to use your phone. Follow the prompts to move through the tutorial topics. • Hardware version: Display the hardware version of your phone. • Model number: Display your phone's model number. • Firmware
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    between exposure to radio frequency from a cell phone and health problems. The low levels of RF cell phones emit while in use are in the is a process where electrons are stripped away from their normal locations in atoms and molecules. It can permanently damage biological tissues including
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    Research Results to Date: Is there a connection between RF and certain health problems? The results of most studies conducted to date say no. In addition, Frequency (RF) from cell phones and adverse health outcomes. Still the scientific community has supported additional research to address gaps
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    continue to adequately protect the public. Reducing Exposure: Hands-Free Kits and Other Accessories Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy If there is a risk from being exposed to radio frequency energy (RF) from cell phones - and at this point we do not know that there is - it is
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    cases, while others involve nothing more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone. 116 Studies have shown that these products generally do not work as advertised. Unlike "hands-free" kits, these so-called "shields" may interfere with proper operation of the phone. The phone may be forced
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    cases, the recommendations were developed by scientific and engineering experts drawn from industry, government, and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific literature related to the biological effects of RF energy. The RF exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile phones employs
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    to a particular model phone, this site uses the phone FCC ID number which is usually printed somewhere on the case of the phone. Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone, follow the instructions on the website
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    the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) talking to passengers, or talking on a mobile phone - unless the driver
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    a manner that will obstruct the driver's clear view of the street and traffic. Never use wireless data services such as text messaging, Web browsing, or e- the phone or battery come in contact with liquids. Liquids can get into the phone's circuits, leading to corrosion. Even when the phone appears
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    , contact your nearest Samsung-authorized service center. • Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping the phone or the battery, especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery. If you suspect damage to the phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection
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    approved recycler. To find the nearest recycling location, go to our website: www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect Or call, (877) 278-0799. Follow local regulations regarding disposal of mobile devices and batteries Dispose of your mobile device and batteries in accordance with local regulations. In some
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    !: Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode. UL Certified Travel Charger The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO
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    directions), such applications transmit location-based information. The location-based information may be shared with third-parties, including your wireless service provider, applications providers, Samsung, and other third-parties providing services. Use of AGPS in Emergency Calls When you make an
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    location. 4. Touch to place the call. If certain features are in use (call blocking, for example), you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call. Consult your User Manual and your local cellular service many years: Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from:
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    audio devices, such as portable music players and cell phones, at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent noise-induced hearing. Individual susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and potential hearing problem varies. Additionally, the amount of sound produced by a portable
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    , use noise-cancelling headphones to block out background environmental noise. By blocking background environment noise, noise cancelling : [email protected] Internet: http://www.audiology.org/Pages/default.aspx National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes
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    : [email protected] Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/ default.html 1-888-232-6348 TTY Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations mobile device or any accessory to another device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible
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    off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be battery immediately (if the device will not turn off or you cannot remove the battery, leave it as-is). Then, dry the device with a towel and take it to a service
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    FCC) has established requirements for digital wireless mobile devices to be are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box. The ratings are not guarantees. Results will hearing aid manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating. Higher ratings mean
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    is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility. If
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    batteries, antennas, and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the mobile device warranty if said accessories on an aircraft. • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of cell phone services to the offender, or legal action, or
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    neck, shoulders, or other parts of your body. When using your device for extended periods, hold the device with a relaxed grip, press the keys lightly, and such use, stop use and see a physician. • If your device has a camera flash or light, do not use the flash or light close to the eyes of people
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