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Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to get started with your phone by installing and charging the battery, installing the SIM card and optional memory card, and setting up your voice mail. Before using your phone for the first time, you'll need to install and charge the battery and install the SIM card. The SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many other features. If desired, you can also install an SD card to store media for use with your phone. Understanding this User Manual The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your phone. A robust index for features begins on page 244. Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your phone. This information is available near the back of the guide, beginning on page 215. This manual provides navigation instructions according to the default display settings. If you select other settings, navigation may be different. Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual assume you are starting from the Home screen and using the available keys. 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 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. Special Text Throughout this manual, you'll find text that is set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out important information, share quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows: • Notes: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu, or sub-menu. • Tips: Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful shortcuts. • Important: Points out important information about the current feature that could affect performance. • Warning: Brings to your attention important information to prevent loss of data or functionality, or even prevent damage to your phone. Getting Started 6

Section	Page
Table of Contents	6
Section 1: Getting Started	11
Understanding this User Manual	11
Battery Cover	12
Battery	15
Accessing the QWERTY Keyboard	17
Extending Your Battery Life	18
Power Control	19
Switching the Phone On or Off	20
Locking and Unlocking the Phone	20
Creating a New Google Account	21
Signing into Your Google Account	22
Retrieving your Google Account Password	22
Voice Mail	22
Visual Voicemail	23
Task Manager	24
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	25
Features of Your Phone	25
Front View	26
Back View of Your Phone	28
Phone Display	29
Status Bar	29
Function Keys	33
Home Screen	35
Screen Navigation	38
Menu Navigation	40
Applications	42
Customizing the Screens	50
Section 3: Memory Card	55
Using the SD Card	55
SD card Overview	55
Section 4: Call Functions and Contacts List	58
Displaying Your Phone Number	58
Making a Call	58
Ending a Call	58
Dialing Options	59
Answering a Call	59
Prefix Dialing	60
International Calls	61
Pause Dialing	61
Wait Dialing	61
Speed Dialing	62
Wi-Fi Calling	63
In Call Options	66
Call Logs Tab	70
Section 5: Entering Text	74
Text Input Methods	74
Selecting the Text Input Method	74
Entering Text Using Swype	75
Using the Samsung Keypad	79
Configuring Samsung Keypad Settings	81
Entering Text Using the QWERTY Keyboard	83
Section 6: Contacts	87
Accounts	87
Contacts List	88
Finding a Contact	90
Contact List Options	92
Contact Menu Options	93
Contact Entry Options	94
Joining Contact Information	94
Sending a Namecard	96
Copying Contact Information	97
Synchronizing Contacts	98
Display Options	99
Get Friends	99
My Profile	101
Additional Contact Options	101
Groups	102
The History Tab	104
The Updates Tab	104
Section 7: Messages	105
Types of Messages	105
Creating and Sending Messages via Universal Composer	105
Message Options	106
Viewing Newly Received Messages	107
Deleting Messages	109
Message Search	109
Messaging Settings	110
Group Texting	111
Cloud Texting	112
Email	113
Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook)	115
Using Google Mail	119
Google Talk	120
Section 8: Multimedia	121
Using the Camera	121
Camera and Camcorder Options	122
Using the Camcorder	128
Amazon MP3	130
Files	130
The Gallery	131
Using the Media Room	131
Using Playlists	132
Creating a Playlist	133
Transferring Music Files	134
Removing Music Files	134
Media Hub	134
T-Mobile TV	136
YouTube	137
Section 9: Applications and Development	138
Applications	138
Accounts and Sync	138
Alarm & Clocks	138
AllShare	139
Amazon MP3	141
AppPack	141
Calculator	142
Calendar	142
Call logs	143
Contacts	143
Camera	144
Cloud Texting	144
DriveSmart	144
Email	145
Facebook	145
Files	145
Gallery	145
Google Mail	145
Google Search	146
Group Texting	146
Highlight	146
Latitude	147
Maps	147
Market	149
Downloading a New Google Application	150
Launching an Installed Google Application	151
Android Development	151
Media Hub	152
Media Room	152
Memo	152
Messaging	153
Mini Diary	153
My Account	154
My Device	155
Navigation	156
Places	158
Settings	159
Setup Wizard	159
T-Mobile Mall	159
T-Mobile TV	160
Talk	160
Task Manager	160
TeleNav GPS Navigator	161
Theme Changer	161
ThinkFree Office	161
Tips & Tricks	162
Twitter	162
Universal Composer	162
Qik Video Chat	163
Visual Voicemail	164
Voice Search	164
Web	165
Wi-Fi Calling	165
YouTube	165
Section 10: Connections	166
Web	166
Bluetooth	171
Enable Downloading for Web Applications	175
PC Connections	175
Wi-Fi	177
Mobile AP	179
Section 11: Time Management	182
Calendar	182
Alarm and Clocks	183
World Clock	184
Stopwatch	185
Setting a Timer	185
Section 12: Changing Your Settings	186
Wireless and Networks	186
Call Settings	193
Drive Smart	196
Sound Settings	197
Display Settings	199
Location and Security	200
Screen Unlock Pattern Settings	200
Applications	204
Android Development	206
USB Settings	206
Theme settings	207
Jump key settings	207
Accounts and Synchronization	208
Privacy Settings	210
SD Card & Phone Storage	210
Notification Pop-up	211
LED settings	212
Search Settings	212
Language & Keyboard Settings	213
Voice Input and Out Settings	217
Accessibility Settings	218
Date and Time	218
Software Update	219
Section 13: Health and Safety Information	220
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	220
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information	224
Smart Practices While Driving	226
Battery Use and Safety	227
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	228
UL Certified Travel Charger	229
Display / Touch-Screen	230
GPS & AGPS	230
Emergency Calls	232
Care and Maintenance	232
Responsible Listening	233
Operating Environment	235
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices	237
Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device	238
FCC Notice and Cautions	239
Other Important Safety Information	239
Section 14: Warranty Information	241
Standard Limited Warranty	241
End User License Agreement for Software	244

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Getting Started

Section 1: Getting Started

This section explains how to get started with your phone by

installing and charging the battery, installing the SIM card and

optional memory card, and setting up your voice mail.

Before using your phone for the first time, you’ll need to install

and charge the battery and install the SIM card. The SIM card is

loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available

optional services, and many other features. If desired, you can

also install an SD card to store media for use with your phone.

Understanding this User Manual

The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your

phone. A robust index for features begins on page 244.

Also included is important safety information that you should

know before using your phone. This information is available near

the back of the guide, beginning on page 215.

This manual provides navigation instructions according to the

default display settings. If you select other settings, navigation

may be different.

Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual

assume you are starting from the Home screen and using the

available keys.

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 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.

Special Text

Throughout this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the

rest. These are intended to point out important information, share

quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more.

The definitions for these methods are as follows:

•

Notes

: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu, or

sub-menu.

•

Tips

: Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful shortcuts.

•

Important

: Points out important information about the current feature

that could affect performance.

•

Warning

: Brings to your attention important information to prevent

loss of data or functionality, or even prevent damage to your phone.