Understanding Your Phone | Samsung GH68-37463A guide

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

This section outlines key features of your phone. It also describes the phone’s keys, screen and the icons that display when the phone is in use.

Features of Your Phone

Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone.

•Touch screen with virtual (on-screen) QWERTY keyboard

•High Speed Packet Access Plus (HSPA+) delivering data speeds faster than the current 3G network technology.

•Android 2.3, Gingerbread Platform

•Compatible with Adobe® Flash® technology

•Wi-Fi ® Capability

•USB Tethering-capable

•Bluetooth enabled

•Full Integration of Google Mobile™ Services (Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Voice Search)

•Multiple Messaging Options: Text/Picture/Video Messaging, Google Talk, and SWYPE™

•Corporate and Personal Email

•3 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder with autofocus and multi-shot

•MP3 Player with multitasking features

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•Pre-loaded Games including Bejeweled 2® and Tetris®

•Over 250,000 Apps available to download from the Android Market™

•Pre-loaded e-reader applications such as: Blio® and Zinio®

•Social Networking capabilities

•Polaris® Office for document viewing and editing

•Assisted GPS (TeleNav GPS Navigation)

•Webkit-based browser

•Downloadable applications from Android Market

•Up to 32GB expandable memory slot

•Front Facing camera for Video Chat

•Mobile Hotspot Capability

•Lookout® Anti-Virus (Security, Backup, Missing Device capabilities)

•T-Mobile®TV HD

•Slacker® Radio

•Wi-Fi Calling

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Contents

B I L E P H O N E Intellectual Property Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of LiabilityOpen Source Software T679MR2UMEnglishUVLG2PS071212F2 Samsung Telecommunications America STA, LLC Dynamic Noise Suppression from Audience Openwave is a registered Trademark of Openwave, IncHow Does It Work? Table of Contents 115 132 162 Health and Safety 213Exposure to Radio Frequency RF WE Collect Agreement 260 Getting Started Special Text Battery Cover To remove the battery coverText Conventions Hold the device firmly and locate the cover release latch To replace the battery cover Release Latch Installing and Removing the SIM card To install the SIM cardSIM Card Overview To remove the SIM card Installing the microSD Memory Card Removing the microSD Memory Card Battery Installing the BatteryRemoving the Battery Charging the Battery Correct Incorrect Extending Your Battery Life Low Battery IndicatorTurn off Automatic application sync Power Savings Initial Phone ConfigurationTap Power off Tap Power Off Creating a New Google Account Signing into Your Google AccountPhone, tap Gmail Click Next Sign Setting Up Your Voice Mail Accessing Your Voice MailPrompted to enter a password To access Voice Mail using the menu Accessing Your Voice Mail From Another Phone Visual VoicemailTask Manager Task Manger Overview Help provides additional battery saving techniques Shutting Down an Currently Active ApplicationFrom the Home screen, tap Task Manager Features of Your Phone MobileTV HD Slacker Radio Wi-Fi CallingUnderstanding Your Phone Assisted GPS TeleNav GPS Navigation Webkit-based browser Front View Back View of Your Phone Back key redisplays the previous screen or clears entries Display settings Indicator IconsPhone Display Status Bar Displays when there is no SIM card Displays when there is a system errorDisplays when a call is in progress By an audible beep Displays when a call is on hold Charging Displays when there is a new text message Displays when an alarm is setDisplays when the phone is in Silent mode For more information, refer to Silent mode on Displays when the Wi-Fi calling feature is active Displays when your phone’s GPS is on and communicatingDisplays when Power saving mode is enabled Accessing Additional Panel Functions Notification BarClearing Notifications Silent mode Function KeysHome Key Menu Key Home Screen Search Key Tapping Applications from the Primary shortcuts area GroupsMessage string Local application Screen Navigation Navigating Through the ScreensWidget Press and hold Tap Flick Rotate Menu Navigation Navigating Through the Application MenusPinch Zoom Out Spread Zoom Using Sub-Menus Using Context MenusAccessing Recently-Used Applications Tap an option Sub-Menu items Applications 411 & MoreAccounts and sync AllShare Blio Bonus AppsBooks Calculator Contacts ClockDownloads Files Highlight Kies airFor more information, refer to Kies Air on Latitude Market Media HubMemo Messaging Settings My DeviceNavigation News & Weather Social Hub Mobile MallMobile Name ID Mobile TV HD Wi-Fi Calling TetrisVideo Chat Videos Customizing the Screens Adding and Deleting ScreensYelp YouTube Rearranging the Screens Adding and Removing Primary ShortcutsTo delete a screen To add a screen Managing Shortcuts Press and then tap Save Tap to return to the Home screenPress To go to the Home screen Select a Until you reach the desired one Adding and Removing Widgets From the Add to Home screen window tap ShortcutsScroll up or down the list and tap a selection To delete a shortcut To remove a Widget Creating and Managing a Folder Managing Wallpapers Using the SD Card MicroSD Icon IndicatorsMemory Card SD card Overview Connecting to the SD card Mounting the SD CardUnmounting the SD card SD card Memory Status Factory Data Reset You can erase files from the SD card using the phonePress and then tap Settings Privacy Erasing Files from the SD card Call Functions and Contacts List Displaying Your Phone NumberMaking a Call Ending a Call Making an Emergency Call Without a SIM card installed Making an Emergency Call With a SIM card installedMaking Emergency Calls Ending a Call from the Status Bar Dialing Options NumberDelete To view additional dialing options Answering a Call Managing Reject CallsDrag to Slide it Message International Calls Pause DialingAdding numbers to the rejection list To assign multiple numbers as rejected via Contacts Wait Dialing Redialing the Last NumberTap To recall any of these numbers Setting Up Speed Dial Entries Speed DialingRemoving a Speed Dial Entry Changing a Speed Dial Entry Order Wi-Fi Calling Making a Call Using Speed DialActivating Wi-Fi Settings Wireless and network Wi-Fi settings Launching Wi-Fi Calling Wi-Fi ConnectedWi-Fi Communication Issue Register to Adjusting the Call Volume Call OptionsThen Switching to Bluetooth Headset Placing a Call on HoldMuting a Call Turning the Speakerphone on and off More In-call Options Multi-Party calls Having a Private Conversation With One Participant Dropping One Participant Accessing the Logs Tab Logs TabCall Waiting To answer a new call while you have a call in progress Panel Call Logs Caller Overview Call options tap Call Log screenCall Number to redial the current phone number Viewing Missed Calls from Lock Screen Erasing the Logs ListAltering Numbers from the Logs List Settings Menu Entering TextText Input Methods Selecting the Text Input Method Entering Text Using Swype Enabling Accessibility settingsEnabling and Configuring Swype Swype Settings Locate the Help section to alter these settings Swype Text Entry TipsCreate a double letter such as pp in apple Selecting a Text Input Mode in Swype Swype Tips Delete Text Input mode Voice actionsSwype Keyboard Overview Modes 123ABC and SYM Using 123ABC Mode in Swype All lowercaseInitial Uppercase All Uppercase Using the Samsung Keypad Entering Numbers and SymbolsTap to choose from additional symbols For example Samsung Keypad Changing the Text Input Mode in Keypad Current ModeIndicator Settings Shift key Recipients Using Symbol/Numeric Mode Using ABC Mode in Samsung KeypadEnter your text using the on-screen keyboard Using XT9 Predictive Text To enter symbolsKeypad Using XT9 Predictive Text Tap the XT9 field. a checkmark indicates activation Tap Add word Tap Done to store the new wordPress and tap Add Contacts AccountsContacts List Creating a Contact Contacts to Phone Tap Create contact to create a contactContacts Enter a phone number using the on-screen keypad Tap a phone number field and enter a phone numberTap to remove a previously entered phone number Tap Save to complete and store the new entry Finding a Contact Editing Contact Information Tabs Create Contact Contacts Tabbed Contact List Options Adding a Number to an Existing ContactDeleting Contacts Speed dial setting allows you to set up speed- dialing Contact Menu OptionsMore Contact Entry Options Screen Tap Joining Contact Information Press and then tap Join contact Marking a Contact as Default Unjoining a ContactTap the Joined contacts area Press and then tap Separate contact Sending a namecard using Bluetooth Important! You must activate Bluetooth to use this featureSending a Namecard Sending All Current Namecards Copying Contact Information Synchronizing ContactsCopying Contact Information to the SIM Card Copying Contact Information to the microSD Card Settings screen Display OptionsAdding more Contacts via Accounts and Sync Tap Done Tap Done to complete the login and sync process Synchronization settings screen ContactsFacebook Your Contacts list Contact List Settings My ProfileAdditional Contact Options Sending an Email to a Contact Service numbers displays the available service numbers GroupsAdding an Existing Entry to a Current Caller Group Creating a New Caller Group Sending a Message to a Group Editing a Caller GroupDeleting a Caller Group Favorites Tab Adding a contact to your favorites list Messaging Types of MessagesCreating and Sending Messages Message Icons on the Status Bar Message Options Enter recipient field or and selecting recipientsReview your message and tap Send From the Home screen, tap Messaging Viewing Newly Received Messages Message Threads To access additional Bubble options Deleting MessagesDeleting a message thread Deleting a single message Messaging Settings SettingsStorage settings Text message SMS settings Multimedia message MMS settings Push message settingsNotification settings Text Templates Creating an Internet Email Account Applications EmailEmail address your Outlook work email address Opening an Email Refreshing Email messages Configuring Email Settings Composing EmailTap Inbox Compose Microsoft Exchange Email Outlook Press and then tap Add account Account name Messaging 108 Opening an Exchange Email Refreshing Exchange EmailComposing Exchange Email With the new server information entered, tap Next Configuring Microsoft Exchange Email Settings Add signature activates the email signature featureTap to delete the attached file Once complete, tap Send Deleting an Exchange Email Message Using Google Mail Signing into Google MailPress to return to the previous Rom the Home screen, tap Gmail Messaging Opening Gmail Refreshing Google MailComposing a Gmail Message Viewing a Gmail Message Google Talk Report spam reports the Email message as spamSelect text allows you to select text to copy and paste 114 Using the Camera MultimediaTaking Photos Multimedia Camera and Camcorder Options Camera OptionsFollowing shortcuts are available for the camera 116 Resolution allows you to set the image Pictures and Videos Image Viewer Options Photo optionsVideo options Camera Gallery Options Camera Image OptionsApplications Gallery Delete, and More More provides you with the additional options such as Select a folder location and tap a file to open itTap a contact to make a selection 120 Using the Camcorder Shooting VideoAssigning an Image as a Wallpaper Recording mode allows you to set the recording mode to Camcorder OptionsLimit for MMS is limited by MMS size restrictions Accessing Videos Size to either 640x480, 320x240, or Files Applications FilesOpening and Navigating within Files 124 Using the Video Player GalleryMedia Hub Opening the Gallery Using Media Hub Media Hub NoticesCreating a New Media Hub Account Applications MediaHub Media Content is downloaded and saved onto the SD card Sufficient amount of the Media Content has been bufferedMusic Playing Music Making a Song a Phone Ringtone Applications Music Using Playlists Creating a PlaylistAdding Music to a Playlist Removing Music from a Playlist Transferring Music Files Removing Music FilesMobile TV HD Editing a Playlist YouTube Applications YouTube Applications and Development 411 & MoreAccounts and sync AllShare Configuring AllShare Settings Transmitting Media via AllShareReceiving Media via AllShare Bejeweled BlioBonus Apps Books Calculator CalendarApplications Calculator Contacts CameraClock Downloads Gmail Google SearchApplications Gmail Highlight Kies airLatitude Latitude Options Applications LatitudeSharing your Location with Friends Lookout Anti-Virus Tap Next140 Maps Enabling a Location sourceTap Start Lookout Applications Maps Opening Maps Search Maps allows you to search for a place of interest142 Accessing the Market MarketDownloading a New Google Application Applications Market Launching an Installed Google Application Tap InstallAppears in the notification area of the status bar From the Home screen, tap Applications Uninstalling third-party applications Android DevelopmentUnknown sources Manage applications Memo MessagingMemo options Applications Memo Tap Create memo Mini Diary settings Mini DiaryDeleting a Mini Diary entry Mini Diary options Initial Setup Using the More for Me ApplicationMore for Me My Account Payment Reminder alerts when your bill is due ActivityAlerts and Events Billing Storage & Battery My DeviceSupport Quick Tools Navigation Enabling GPS LocationNavigation options Applications Navigation Layers allows you to switch map views Press to access additional optionsNavigation Map options Search by voice Speak your destination instead of typing To access the settings News & WeatherPlaces Applications Places Settings Applications SettingsPolaris Office Slacker Social Hub Mobile MallMobile Name ID Applications T-Mobile Mall Talk TaskApplications Talk Applications Task TeleNav GPS Shutting Down ApplicationsApplications TeleNav GPS Enter a phone number and tap Submit Tetris Video ChatRecording a Video Chat Videos Voice RecorderVoice Search To configure YouTube Settings WebYelp Applications Web Press and then tap Settings High quality on mobile Zinio ReaderTo watch a high quality video Applications Zinio Reader Connections Internet Entering a URL Search the Internet Using Bookmarks Adding and Deleting WindowsWindow Adding Bookmarks Editing BookmarksDeleting Bookmarks Emptying the Cookies Using Web History Using Most VisitedBrowser Settings Text encoding Adjusts the current text encoding Default storage Sets the default storage to Memory card Bluetooth About BluetoothTurning Bluetooth On and Off Bluetooth Status Indicators Pairing Bluetooth Devices To change your Bluetooth nameTo scan for Bluetooth devices Verify Bluetooth is active Disconnecting a Paired Bluetooth Device Verify your Bluetooth is activeDeleting a Paired Bluetooth Device Tap OK to confirm disconnection Enable Downloading for Web Applications Sending Contacts via BluetoothTap the Unknown sources check box PC Connections 172 Enabling USB Debugging Write down the on-screen URL addressFrom your computer, enter the URL in your Web browser On your PC, the Kies air screen is Wi-Fi About Wi-FiConnecting to a Wi-Fi Network 174 Deactivating Wi-Fi Manually Scan for a Wi-Fi NetworkWi-Fi Status Indicators Wi-Fi Advanced Settings Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot TetheringTethering and portable hotspot To disconnect tethering Tap Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot To connect to the Hotspot To secure the Portable Hotspot service Wi-Fi hotspotTap Save to store the new settings 178 Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK Calendar Settings Applications Press SettingsTime Management Creating a Calendar Event Setting an Alarm Applications Clock Tap Create alarm180 Turning Off an Alarm Setting the Snooze FeatureTo assign DST settings World Clock Setting a Timer Configuring a Desk ClockStopwatch Applications Clock Desk clock tab Changing Your Settings Wireless and NetworksUsing Flight mode Wi-Fi settings Manually Adding a Wi-Fi Network Activating BluetoothBluetooth settings and tap Bluetooth to turn it on WPS Button Connection Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Activating the Device NameActivating Visibility Scanning for Devices VPN settings Settings Wireless and network VPN settings Tap Add VPNEnable encryption if desired Set the DNS search domains Adding a VPN Mobile networks To add an L2TP/IPSec CRT VPN Certificate based L2TP/IPSecMobile networks Use packet data Network mode Access Point NamesUsing the Fastest Available Network Using the 2G Edge Network Only Call Settings Configuring General Call SettingsDefault Setup Options Network Operators Configuring Call Forwarding Seconds190 HAC Mode Configuring Additional Voice Call SettingsTap Enable FDN Fixed Dialing Numbers Voicemail Changing the PIN2 CodeTap Change PIN2 Managing the FDN List Sound Settings Silent modeSetup Phone Vibration Adjusting the Volume Settings Display Settings Adjusting Screen Brightness Horizontal CalibrationCalibration Power Saving Mode Mode is activeTap OK to store the new battery level 196 Screen Unlock Pattern Settings Location and Security Using Visible a Pattern Password Lock and UnlockPIN Lock and Unlock Changing the Screen Lock Pattern Setting up SIM Card Lock Password SettingsDevice Administration Tap Visible passwords to activate this feature Managing Applications Tap an application in which to clear the cache or data 200 Running Services ServicesMoving Third-party Applications to your SD Card Battery Usage Android DevelopmentMemory Usage USB Debugging To enable the auto-sync feature Accounts and SynchronizationSynchronizing a Google Account To manage an existing Google account Motion Settings Applications Settings Accounts and syncSynchronizingYourCorporateAccount To activate motion Privacy Settings Mobile Backup and RestorePrior to doing a Factory Reset Search Settings Press Search settingsSD Card & Phone Storage 206 Language Settings Swype Advanced settingsSelect Input Method Samsung Keyboard Settings XT9 Advanced SettingsSwype Help settings About Voice Input and Out Settings Configuring Voice Input RecognitionVoice recognition settings Accessibility Settings Configuring Text-to-speech Voice OutputText-to-speech settings 210 To access phone information Date and TimeAbout Phone Tap Select time zone, then touch a time zone Software Update Build number displays the software, build number212 Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency RF SignalsDo cell phones pose a health hazard? 213 Interphone Study 214 Reducing Exposure Hands-Free Kits and Other Accessories Children and Cell Phones Hands-Free Kits216 SpecificAbsorptionRateSAR Certification Information 217 Head 0.76 W/Kg Body-worn Accessory 0.86 W/Kg Head 0.16 W/Kg Body-worn Accessory 0.18 W/KgSimultaneous Transmission 1.04 W/kg 218 FCC Part 15 Information to User Smart Practices While DrivingOn the Road Off the Phone 219 Battery Use and Safety Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving220 Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way 221 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Drop It Off222 UL Certified Travel Charger Display / Touch-ScreenMail It 223 Your Location 224 Emergency Calls Use of Agps in Emergency CallsNavigation To make an emergency call Care and Maintenance Responsible Listening 227 Operating Environment American Academy of AudiologyImplantable Medical Devices Other Medical Devices VehiclesPosted Facilities Potentially Explosive Environments When your Device is Wet 230 HAC for Newer Technologies 231 Other Important Safety Information FCC Notice and CautionsFCC Notice 232 233 Warranty Information Standard Limited WarrantyWhat is covered and for how long? What is not covered? What are SAMSUNG’s obligations? 235 What is the procedure for resolving disputes? 236 237 End User License Agreement for Software Severability238 239 240 241 242 Legal Terms and Privacy 243 Eligibility Your InformationBehalf must be legally competent Termination of Service Using the ServiceYour Material Restrictions Third Party Sites and Content Actions Required by Law246 Subscription Information AvailabilityDealings with Others Intellectual Property Limitation of Liability 248 Indemnification Choice of Law249 Social Hub Privacy Policy Miscellaneous250 Personal Information Non-Personal Information251 Our Services Service ProvidersMail Communications Aggregate Information Third Party Advertisers Other Disclosures253 How can I update my profile? Archived Information254 Social Hub End User License Agreement Samsung Telecommunications America, LLCAttn Customer Support Department 255 256 Ownership of Intellectual Property Rights Warranty and Support 257 Term and Termination 258 Compliance with Applicable LAW 259 Index Numerics Auto Reject Mode Backup and RestoreBattery Auto Redial Battery Cover Battery LifeBattery Usage Battery Use & Safety Bing Blio Block List Bluetooth Call Rejection 55 Call Settings Call Status Tones Call VolumeConfiguration Call Waiting 65 Caller ID Caller Ringtone Contacts List Context Menus 84 CookiesCorporate Email Creating a Playlist Creating and sending Factory Data Reset Emergency CallsEmoticons Ending Entering Text GSM Health and Safety Information Hearing Aids Highlight Getting the Fastest Connection Gmail 111Google Google Books Google mail Incoming Call Volume Low battery indicator MakingMedia Volume Importing and Exporting Message Search Message threads Messaging MicroSD CardMicrosoft Exchange 81 Mini Diary Missed Call Network Mode Notification VolumeOn/Off Switch Operating Environment Organizer Pico TTS Polaris Office Power Control Power Saving Mode Rejection Messages Reset Restricting Childrens Access to Your Mobile device RingtoneScreen Timeout Screens Predictive Text Setting an alarm SNS Friends Setting up Settings Social NetworkSetup Standard Limited Warranty Switching to a Bluetooth System VolumeUninstalling USB Settings Voicemail Volume Settings Warranty InformationWi-Fi Vibration World Clock WPA2 PSK Yahoo YouTube