Samsung SGH-I497ZSAATT

Getting Started 17

Troubleshooting

If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or freezes, you may

need to reset the device to regain functionality.

•

If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the

Power/Lock Key

for 8 to 10 seconds.

Contents

Main Intellectual Property Open Source Software Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability Page Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), LLC Page Page Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started .......................... 5 Section 2: Understanding Your Device .... 18 Section 3: Entering Text ............................44 Section 4: Contacts and Accounts ........... 53 Section 5: Messaging ................................64 Section 6: Multimedia ...............................82 Section 7: Connections ...........................114 Section 8: Applications and Widgets ..... 132 Page Page Section 1: Getting Started Understanding This User Manual Special Text Text Conventions Battery Battery Indicator Charging the Battery Page Installing the SIM Card Turning Your Device On and Off Turning Your Device On Turning Your Device Off Setting Up Your Device Page Page Creating a New Google Account Retrieving Your Google Account Password Using Google Maps Task Manager Task Manager Pop-Up Task Manager Application Memory Card Installing a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card Galaxy Tab Accessories Securing Your Device Locking the device manually Unlocking the Device Page Section 2: Understanding Your Device Features Front View Top View Back and Bottom Views Home Screen Extended Home Screen Customizing the Home Screens Display Settings Navigating Your Device Command Buttons Other Buttons Screen Navigation Notifications Status Details Quick Settings Page Status Bar Page Primary Shortcuts Widgets Adding Widgets to a Home screen Removing Widgets Widget Options Page Page App Shortcuts Removing App Shortcuts Folders Adding Folders Managing Folders Wallpapers Mini App Tray Customizing the Mini App Tray Apps Screen Application Information Applications Page Page Page Page Section 3: Entering Text Samsung Keyboard Text Input Methods Changing the Input Method Using the Samsung Keyboard Configuring the Keyboard Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters Entering Symbols and Numbers Other Keyboard Functions Using XT9 Predictive Text Page Editing Text Closing the Keyboard Using T9 Trace Using the Handwriting Feature Handwriting Tips Handwriting Settings Using Speech Recognition Section 4: Contacts and Accounts Accounts Setting Up Your Accounts Contacts Creating Contacts Updating Contacts Deleting Contacts Merge Contacts with Google Send email from Contacts Managing Photo IDs Contacts Display Options Page Linked Contacts Sharing Contact Information Importing and Exporting Contacts Synchronize Contacts with Accounts Groups Creating a New Group Renaming a Group Deleting Groups Adding Group Members Removing Group Members Favorites Adding Favorites Accessing Favorites Removing Favorites Section 5: Messaging Types of Messages Email Configuring Email Accounts Page Adding Additional Email Accounts Managing Your Email Accounts Managing Your Email Conversations Composing and Sending Email Account Settings Page Page Page Gmail Setting Up Your Gmail Account Refreshing Your Gmail Account Managing Your Gmail Account Managing Your Gmail Conversations Composing and Sending Gmail Gmail Account Settings Google Talk Open Talk and Sign In Invite a Friend to Chat View and Accept an Invitation to Become a Friend Talk Options Google Talk Settings Page Google+ Messages Messenger Section 6: Multimedia Media Hub Page Music Player Managing Your Music Page Page Listening to Music Playing Music Accessing the Music Player Using the Music Player Options While Playing a Song Play Music App Google Play Music Accessing the Music App Changing Library View Searching for Music Changing Music Settings Listening to Music Options While Selecting a Song Playing Music Displaying the Now Playing Screen Options While Playing a Song Creating a Playlist Adding Songs To a Playlist Playing, Renaming, or Deleting a Playlist Shopping for Music at the Play Store Making Online Music Available Offline Video Player Page Play Movies & TV Gallery Selecting Photos and Videos to View Viewing Groups of Photos and Videos Viewing Photos and Videos Setting a Picture As Playing Videos Sharing Photos and Videos Camera Taking Photos Camera Settings Page Viewing Photos with the Image Viewer Camcorder Recording Videos Camcorder Settings Viewing Videos with the Image Viewer Photo Editor Page Games Real Racing 2 Section 7: Connections Browser Accessing the Web Navigating the Internet Page Using Browser Windows Entering a URL Copying Fields or Text Using Bookmarks Browser Menu Browser Settings Page Page Browser Quick Controls Wi-Fi Configuring Wi-Fi Settings Finding Wi-Fi Networks Turning Wi-Fi On or Off Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually Kies Via Wi-Fi Connecting With Samsung Kies Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth Configuring Bluetooth Settings Turning Bluetooth On or Off Pairing with a Bluetooth Device Disconnecting a Paired Device Deleting a Paired Device (Unpair) Sharing Data with a Bluetooth Device Receiving Data from a Bluetooth Device Managing Downloads Uninstalling an App Synchronizing with Windows Media Player Connecting as a Mass Storage Device Memory Card Installing and Removing a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Section 8: Applications and Widgets Update Available GPS Applications Alarm Adding and Configuring Alarms Activating Alarms Editing and Deleting Alarms Turning Off an Alarm Setting the Snooze Feature AllShare Play Configuring AllShare Play Using Group Cast Amazon Kindle AT&T Using myAT&T AT&T Communication Manager AT&T F amily Map AT&T Na vigat or Browser Calculator Calendar Page Creating an Event or Task Managing Events Add Additional Calendar Accounts Calendar Settings Camera Contacts Downloads Dual Clock Email Gallery Gmail Google+ Latitude Sharing Your Location with Friends Latitude Menu Local Maps Navigating the Map Maps Menu Other Map Options Maps Settings + - Media Hub Memo Composing a Memo Memo List Options Memo Options Messages Messenger Music Player My Files Navigation Photo Editor Play Books Play Books Options Reading a Book Play Magazines Play Movies & TV Play Music Play Store Updates to Downloaded Apps Polaris Offic e Real Racing 2 S Suggest Search Settings Smart Remote Talk Task Manager Video Maker Video Player World Clock Yahoo! Finance Adding Your First Stock Managing Stocks Additional Options Yahoo! News YouTube YPmobile Zinio Section 9: Settings Accessing Settings The Settings Screen Wireless and Network Wi-Fi Page Bluetooth More Settings Page Data Usage Page Device Sound Display Page Wallpaper Power Saving Storage Battery Application Manager Page Personal Accounts and Sync Page Page Location Services Security Page Page Page Page Language and Input Page Page Page Back Up and Reset System Accessory Date and Time Accessibility Page Developer Options Page About Device Software Update Section 10: Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Do cell phones pose a health hazard? Page Page Reducing Exposure: Hands-Free Kits and Other Accessories Children and Cell Phones Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information FCC Radio Frequency Emission FCC Part 15 Information to User Smart Practices While Driving Battery Use and Safety Page Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling UL Certified Travel Charger Display / Touch-Screen GPS Care and Maintenance Responsible Listening Page Operating Environment Page Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device FCC Notice and Cautions Other Important Safety Information Page Section 11: Warranty Information Standard Limited Warranty Page Page Page Precautions for Transfer and Disposal End User License Agreement for Software Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Section 12: Samsung Product Registration Register now at www.samsung.com/register Get More Sign Up Now Customize your Samsung device experience