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Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Place shortcuts, widgets, and other items to customize your device to your needs. Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the device unlocked, at the main Home screen. 1. Status Bar: Presents icons to show notifications, battery power, and connection details. For a list of icons, see "Status Bar" on page 24. 2. Home screen indicator: Indicates which Home screen is presently displayed. 3. Widgets: Applications that run on the Home screen. These widgets are found on the Home screen by default. For more information, refer to "Widgets" on page 27. 4. Shortcuts: Shortcuts to common applications.These shortcuts are found on the Home screen by default. For more information, refer to "Shortcuts" on page 28. 5. Primary Shortcuts: Shortcuts to common features. For more information, refer to "Primary Shortcuts" on page 26. 1 2 3 4 5 Understanding Your Phone 20

Section	Page
Table of Contents	6
Section 1: Getting Started 5	6
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 17	6
Section 3: Entering Text 42	6
Section 4: Call Functions 52	7
Section 5: Contacts and Your Address Book 64	7
Section 6: Multimedia 77	7
Section 7: Messaging 96	7
Section 8: Settings 113	7
Section 9: Connections 139	8
Section 10: Applications 153	8
Section 11: Health and Safety Information 184	9
Section 12: Warranty Information 204	9
Section 13: Samsung Product Registration 214	9
Section 1: Getting Started	10
Understanding This User Manual	10
Setting Up Your Phone	11
Charging a Battery	14
Switching the Phone On or Off	15
Setting Up Your Phone	15
Creating a New Google Account	16
Retrieving Your Google Account Password	17
Using Google Maps	17
Setting Up Your Voice Mail	18
Task Manager	18
Securing Your Device	19
Troubleshooting	20
Android System Recovery	20
Safe Mode	21
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	22
Features of Your Phone	22
Front View of Your Phone	23
Side View of Your Phone	24
Back, Top, and Bottom Views of Your Phone	24
Home Screen	25
Navigating Your Device	26
Notification Panel	27
Display Layout	28
Status Bar	29
Customizing Your Home Screen	31
Primary Shortcuts	31
Widgets	32
Shortcuts	33
Folders	35
Wallpapers	35
Applications	36
Menu Navigation	40
Memory Card	44
Section 3: Entering Text	47
Virtual QWERTY Keyboard	47
Text Input Methods	47
Changing the Input Method	48
Entering Text Using Swype	48
Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard	50
Using the QWERTY Keyboard	53
Entering Numbers, Punctuation Marks, and Symbols	55
Using Emoticon Mode	55
Entering Text in an Edit Field	55
Navigating with the QWERTY Keyboard	56
Using the Android Keys on the Keyboard	56
Section 4: Call Functions	57
Displaying Your Phone Number	57
Making a Call	57
Using Speed Dial	58
Making a Call from the Address Book	59
Answering a Call	59
Dialing Options	60
Call Log	60
Call Duration	63
Options During a Call	63
Section 5: Contacts and Your Address Book	69
AT&T Address Book Activation	69
Adding a New Contact	70
Editing an Existing Contact	72
Deleting Contacts	72
Using Contacts	72
Joining Contacts	73
Synchronizing Accounts	75
Address Book Options	76
Groups	77
History	79
Activities	79
Address Book Favorites	79
Managing Address Book Entries	80
Section 6: Multimedia	82
Music	82
Live TV	86
Camera	87
Camcorder	91
Gallery	93
My Files	98
Section 7: Messaging	101
Types of Messages	101
Creating and Sending Messages	101
Message Options	102
Viewing New Received Messages	104
Deleting Message Threads	106
Message Search	106
Messaging Settings	106
Gmail	107
Email	110
Google Talk	114
Section 8: Settings	118
Accessing Settings	118
Wireless and Networks	118
Call Settings	123
Sound	126
Display	128
Location and Security	128
Applications	131
Accounts and Sync	134
Privacy	135
SD Card and Phone Storage	136
Search	136
Locale and Text	137
Voice Input and Output	139
Accessibility	140
Date and Time	141
About Phone	141
Software Update	142
Setup Wizard	142
Section 9: Connections	144
Web	144
Wi-Fi	151
Bluetooth	153
Section 10: Applications	158
GPS Applications	158
AT&T Code Scanner	159
AT&T FamilyMap	159
AT&T Navigator	160
Books	161
Calculator	163
Calendar	163
Camera	165
Clock	165
Contacts	168
Dual Clock	168
Email	168
Facebook	168
Gallery	169
Gmail	169
Google Search	169
Latitude	170
Live TV	171
Maps	172
Market	174
Memo	175
Messaging	175
Music	175
My Files	176
myAT&T	176
Navigation	176
News & Weather	178
Places	179
Power Control	179
Settings	180
Talk	180
Task Manager	180
Voice Recorder	181
Voice Search	182
Web	182
Yahoo Finance	182
YouTube	184
Yellow Pages	186
Section 11: Health and Safety Information	189
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	189
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information	193
Smart Practices While Driving	195
Battery Use and Safety	196
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	197
UL Certified Travel Charger	199
Display / Touch-Screen	199
GPS & AGPS	200
Emergency Calls	201
Care and Maintenance	201
Responsible Listening	202
Operating Environment	204
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices	206
Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device	207
FCC Notice and Cautions	208
Other Important Safety Information	208
Section 12: Warranty Information	209
Standard Limited Warranty	209
End User License Agreement for Software	214
Section 13: Samsung Product Registration	219
Index	220
A	220
B	220
C	220
D	221
E	221
F	221
G	221
H	222
I	222
J	222
K	222
L	222
M	222
N	223
O	223
P	223
Q	223
R	223
S	223
T	224
U	224
V	224
W	224