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Using advanced functions
Troubleshooting Safety precautions
Introducing your mobile phone
Phone layout
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Install the SIM card and battery
Insert the battery and replace the back cover
Remove the back cover and insert the SIM card
Charge the battery
Insert a memory card optional
Use the touch screen
Learn basic actions to use the touch screen
Attach a hand strap optional
Turn your phone on or off
Access menus
Launch and manage applications
To launch multiple applications
To use the task manager
Use shortcuts panel
Use widgets
Learn to use widgets on the idle screen
To add new panels to the idle screen
Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → Wallpaper
Customize your phone
To set the sound profile
Use basic call functions
To use the speakerphone feature
To switch back to the earpiece, select Speaker again
To make a call
To send a text or multimedia message
Send and view messages
To use the headset
Select Tap to add text
Select and add an item Select Send to send the message
Send and view Emails
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To view text or multimedia messages
To change the text input mode
Enter text
To view an Email
Number mode
T9 mode
ABC mode
Symbol mode
Select Create contact
Add and find contacts
To add a new contact
To find a contact
To view photos
Use basic camera functions
To capture photos
Menu mode, select My files → Images → a photo file
To view videos
Control the FM radio using the following icons
Listen to music
To listen to the FM radio
To listen to music files
Navigate web pages using the following icons
Browse the web
To browse web pages
To bookmark your favorite web pages
To download applications from the web
Use community websites
Access Social Hub
View videos via YouTube
Menu mode, select YouTube
To dial
Use advanced call functions
To view and dial missed calls
To call a recently dialed number
Select Swap to switch between the calls
To dial a second call
To answer a second call
To call a contact from the phonebook
Menu mode, select Settings → Applications →
To call an international number
To reject a call
To create your namecard
Use advanced phonebook functions
Use advanced messaging functions
To create a group of contacts
To create a multimedia template
To create a text template
Menu mode, select Messages → → My folders → Templates
Menu mode, select Messages → → My folders → MMS cards
To capture a photo in Smile shot mode
Use advanced camera functions
To use the instant messenger
To capture a panoramic photo
To use camera options
To customize camera settings
Use advanced music functions
To copy music files via Samsung Kies
Insert a memory card
To synchronize your phone with Windows Media Player
To copy music files to a memory card
USB utilities → Mass storage
To create a playlist
Select Playlists → → Create
→ Settings → My phone’s visibility → Always on → Set
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature
Menu mode, select Settings → Connectivity → Bluetooth
To find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices
To send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature
Select → Send namecard via or Send via → Bluetooth
To receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature
Menu mode, select Settings → Connectivity → Wi-Fi
Use the Wlan feature
To activate the Wlan feature
802.11 b/g/n standards
Activate the mobile tracker
Menu mode, select Settings → Security → Mobile tracker
Enter your password and select Done
To activate the mobile tracker
Make fake calls
Record and play voice memos
Use Java-powered games and applications
Add your web or Email accounts
Menu mode, select Games
To stop an alarm
Set and use alarms
To set a new alarm
Create a world clock
Create new tasks
Set a countdown timer
Use the stopwatch
Create a text memo
To create an event
Manage your calendar
To change the calendar view
To view events
Troubleshooting
Your phone displays No networks found or Network error
Touch screen responds slowly or improperly
Calls are being dropped
Outgoing calls are not connected
Incoming calls are not connected
When dialing from contacts, the call is not connected
Phone beeps and the battery icon flashes
Others cannot hear you speaking on a call
Battery does not charge properly or the phone turns off
Error messages appear when launching the camera
Your phone is hot if touched
Error messages appear when launching the FM radio
Error messages appear when opening music files
Another Bluetooth device is not located
Your phone freezes or has fatal errors
Safety precautions
Do not use your device during a thunderstorm
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage
Turn off your device where prohibited
Do not use your device near other electronic devices
Do not use your device near a pacemaker
Turn off your device when in an aircraft
Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments
Use a hands-free device
Proper care and use of your mobile device
Keep your device dry
Do not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areas
Do not store your device on slopes
Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your device
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
Do not store your device near magnetic fields
Do not direct the flash to the eyes of people and pets
Do not bite or suck on the device or the battery
When speaking on the device
Use caution when using the device while walking or moving
Protect your hearing
Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device
When cleaning your device
Do not paint or put stickers on your device
Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken
Ensure access to emergency services
Install mobile devices and equipment with caution
Allow only qualified personnel to service your device
Handle SIM cards or memory cards with care
Specific Absorption Rate SAR certification information
Correct disposal of this product
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
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