Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device.

•If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your SIM or USIM card will be blocked. You must enter a PIN unlock key (PUK) to unblock the SIM or USIM card.

•If you block your SIM or USIM card by entering an incorrect PUK, bring the card to your service provider to unblock it.

››Activate the mobile tracker

When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your device, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover your device.

1

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

 

Settings → Location and security → Set mobile

2

tracker.

Enter an 8-digit mobile tracker password, enter it again

 

to confirm, and selectOK.

3

Select a recipient field and enter a phone number

4

including a country code (with +).

Enter a sender's name.

5

Enter a text message to be sent to the recipients.

6

Select Save → Accept.

You can also control the lost device via the web. Visit http://www.samsungdive.com to see the detailed information for this feature.

Enter text

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

››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).

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