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