Samsung GT-S5570AAASFR, GT-S5570CWAVDR Enter text, ›› Change the keyboard type, From the screen

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2 Pause on the second character for a moment and drag the finger to the next character.

3 Continue until you have finished the word.

4 Release the finger on the last character. The word is inserted into the text input field.

5 Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text.

Tap and hold each key to enter additional characters.

Enter text

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

You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages. ► p. 101

››Change the keyboard type

You can change the keyboard type. Tap and hold the text input field and select Input method → a keyboard type (Swype or Samsung keypad).

››Enter text using the Swype keyboard

1	Select the first character of a word and drag your finger
	to the second character without releasing the finger

from the screen.

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Contents GT-S5570 Using this manual Read me firstInstructional icons Please keep this manual for future referenceCopyright TrademarksCopyright 2011 Samsung Electronics Contents Communication Personal information WebEntertainment Settings ConnectivityTools Troubleshooting Safety precautionsIndex Install the SIM or Usim card and battery AssemblingUnpack Remove the back cover To install the SIM or Usim card and batteryPower off → OK to turn it off Contacts facing downCharge the battery Insert the battery Replace the back cover›› Charge with the travel adapter OutletInsert a memory card optional ›› Charge with the PC data cableLocks in place DeviceFacing down Close the cover to the memory card slot›› Remove the memory card ›› Format the memory cardPhone storage → Unmount SD card → OK Attach a hand strap optional Small projectionTurn your device on and off Select Flight modeGetting started Get to know your device››Keys Icon Definition ››Indicator iconsYour region or service provider Call in progress GPS activatedError occurred or caution required Battery power levelCurrent time Use the touch screen ›› Add items to the idle screen Lock or unlock the touch screen and keysGet to know the idle screen Idle screen›› Move items on the idle screen ›› Remove items from the idle screen›› Use the shortcuts panel Access applications To access your device’s applications›› Access recent applications ›› Organise applications›› Use the task manager ›› Adjust the volume of the ringtonesCustomise your device ›› Set the current time and date›› Change your ringtone ›› Switch to Silent mode›› Activate animation for switching Windows ›› Select a wallpaper for the idle screen›› Set a screen lock ›› Adjust the brightness of the displaySettings → Display → Brightness → Pattern→ PIN → Password›› Lock your SIM or Usim card Lock → Lock SIM cardEnter text ›› Change the keyboard typeFrom the screen ›› Enter text using the Samsung keypad You can also use the following keys Number Function Clear your input Start a new lineRight ›› Install an application Download applications from Android Market›› Copy and paste text ›› Uninstall an application Download files from the webSynchronise data ›› Activate automatic sync ›› Set up a server accountSettings → Accounts and sync ›› Synchronise data manuallyCommunication Calling›› Make and answer a call To dial the number ›› Use the headset›› Use options during a call To end a call, press the headset button›› Use additional features To switch between the two calls, select Swap›› View and dial missed calls Select a condition Select Enable›› View call logs → Logs›› Send a multimedia message Messaging›› Send a text message New message›› View a text or multimedia message ›› Listen to voice mail messages›› View email messages Google Mail›› Send an email message Google Mail›› Set up an email account ›› Organise email by labelsSelect Change labels Follow the on-screen instructions Enter your email address and passwordYou are online and in your service area → an email account Press → Compose Select Contacts›› Add friends to your friend list Talk›› View an email message → an email accountSocial Hub ›› Start a chatCamera AdjustmentsEntertainment ›› Capture a photoNumber of photos you can take according to available memory ›› Capture a photo in Smile shot mode Make any necessary adjustments→ Continuous ›› Capture a series of photos›› Capture a panoramic photo → Panorama›› Customise camera settings ›› Capture a combined photoReset Setting FunctionSound when capturing a photo Option Function EffectsStorage location Change the recording mode for ›› Record a video›› Customise camcorder settings Gallery ››Supported file formats›› Share images or videos ›› View a photo›› Play a video Gallery›› Play music Music›› Add music files to your memory card MusicControl playback with the following keys → Add to playlist → New ›› Use the party shuffle feature›› Create a playlist → Party shuffle›› Listen to the FM radio ›› Customise music player settingsFM radio RadioPress → Scan → a scanning option ›› Save a radio station automaticallyControl the FM radio with the following keys AutomaticallyRadio ›› Customise FM radio settings→ Settings Select your regionInformation Option FunctionShow station AlternativeKeypad Contacts›› Create a contact Select Add to Contacts →›› Create your namecard ›› Find a contact›› Set a speed dial number Press → More → Speed dial›› Copy contacts Accounts›› Create a group of contacts → Groups›› View social network activities ›› Import or export contacts›› View the communication log → History›› View events Calendar›› Create an event Calendar›› Create a memo ›› Stop an event alarmMemo ›› View memos›› Play a voice memo Voice recorder›› Record a voice memo RecorderWeb Internet›› Browse web pages To customise browser settings, press → More → Settings To bookmark the current web page, press → Add bookmark›› Bookmark your favourite web pages Select → BookmarksEnter a page title and a web address Settings → Location and security ›› Activate location services to use with Google MapsSelect a web page to access MapsMaps ›› Search for a specific location›› Get directions to a specific destination → DirectionsLatitude Places PlacesNavigation Navigation›› Watch videos Google SearchYouTube YouTubeSelect To start recording To stop recording ›› Upload videosCamera Recorded›› View the weather information News & WeatherSamsung Apps ›› Read news articlesMarket MarketFeature BluetoothSettings Connectivity›› Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature ›› Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices›› Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Settings → Scan devices→ Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi Wi-Fi›› Activate the Wlan feature ›› Find and connect to a WlanMobile AP ›› Activate the mobile AP feature→ Add Wi-Fi network ›› Add a Wlan manually›› Connect with Samsung Kies USB tetheringPC connections On your device to a PCInsert a memory card into the device ›› Connect as a mass storage deviceMemory Open the shortcuts panel››Set up VPN connections VPN connections→ Add VPN ›› Connect to a private network Select a private network to connectConnect Tools ›› Set a new alarm›› Stop an alarm ClockCalculator CalculatorMy files FilesSIM Toolkit ›› Update QuickofficeQuickoffice ›› Open a Quickoffice documentManager Task managerVoice Search SearchSettings Access the Settings menuWireless and networks ›› VPN settings ›› Tethering and portable hotspot›› Mobile networks Call settings Sound Vibrate Set when the device will vibrate for various eventsChange the settings for the display DisplaySet up SIM card lock Location and securityApplications DevelopmentAccounts and sync PrivacySD card and phone storage ›› Select input method Locale and text›› Select language ›› Swype›› Samsung keypad Input languages Select languages for text input›› Voice recognition settings ›› Text-to-speech settingsVoice input and output Date and time AccessibilityChange the settings for accessibility features About phoneTroubleshooting Your device displays network or service error messagesCalls are being dropped Your device freezes or has fatal errorsTouch screen responds slowly or improperly → Erase everythingIncoming calls are not connected When dialling from contacts, the call is not connectedOutgoing calls are not connected Others cannot hear you speaking on a callBattery does not charge properly or the device turns off Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour device is hot to the touch Error messages appear when launching the FM radio Error messages appear when opening music filesAnother Bluetooth device is not located Safety precautions Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with careTurn off your device where prohibited Turn off your device when in an aircraft Proper care and use of your mobile device Keep your device dryDo not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areas Ensure maximum battery and charger life Use caution when using the device while walking or moving Be sure to back up important data Specific Absorption Rate SAR certification information Correct disposal of this productDisclaimer Correct disposal of batteries in this productSafety precautions Bluetooth PC WLAN IndexKeys Indicator icons Sending text Setting email accounts Files Date and time Display 104100 SD card and phone storage Sound Time and date, set 26 touch screen To install Kies PC Sync

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