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Samsung SGH-T839HABTMB Connections, Accessing the Internet, Homepage, En Español, My Account

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Section 10: Connections

Your phone is equipped with features that allow you to quickly connect to the web.

Web

Your phone is equipped with a Google browser to navigate the mobile web. This section explains how to navigate the browser and use the basic features.

Accessing the Internet

To access the Browser:

▶From the Home screen, tap APPS (Applications) ➔

(Web).

Homepage

When you access the Browser, the web2go home page displays the following topics:

•Google Search: allows you to quickly search for online topics using the Google search engine.

•Advertisement: provides an on-screen advertisement bubble providing suggested phone applications.

•Downloads: allows you to download Ringtone, Callertunes, Games, Apps, or Gift and Deals.

•More Sites: displays different on-screen pages containing shortcuts to a variety of different applications (Email/IM, Social/Chat, etc..) and categories (Sports, Weather,

En Español, My Account).

•Yahoo Mail: displays the Sign in for Yahoo Mail. Register by sending a text message with the word START to 92500 if you are not already registered.

•Facebook: displays the Facebook Log in. Sign up from this page if you are not already registered.

•AccuWeather: based on your location settings, AccuWeather displays the current weather conditions.

•CNN: displays current news headlines and more.

•ESPN: displays current sports news headlines and more.

•E! Online: displays current entertainment news headlines and more.

•Mapquest: provides access to the online mapquest site.

•Yelp: provides access to Yelp which is an online urban city guide that helps people find cool places to eat, shop, drink, relax and play. Its the fun and easy way to find, review and talk about what's great in your world.

•What’s Now: provides quick access to a variety of different entertainment and shopping websites.

•My Account: provides quick access to your My Account page.

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Contents

B I L E P H O N E Intellectual Property HeadquartersOpen Source Software Dynamic Noise Suppression from Audience How Does It Work?Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Table of Contents 116 100133 149 147148 150181 161177 216237 246Getting Started Special TextTo remove the battery cover Battery CoverBattery and microSD card are installed under Key until the power-off image displays, then tap Power offTo install the SIM card To replace the battery coverInstalling and Removing the SIM card SIM Card OverviewCarefully slide the SIM card out of the SIM card socket Installing the microSD Memory CardTo remove the SIM card MicroSDHC memory card types can range from 4GB to up to32GBRemoving the Battery BatteryInstalling the Battery Removing the microSD Memory CardCharging the Battery Incorrect CorrectCorrectIncorrect Accessing the Qwerty KeyboardLow Battery Indicator Carefully grasp the base of the phone with both handsExtending Your Battery Life Turn off Automatic application syncWi-Fi Bluetooth GPS Sync Brightness Power ControlPress to navigate to the Home screen Locking and Unlocking the Phone Switching the Phone On or OffTap Power Off Press Then tapTo create a new Google Account from your phone Accesses Jump Key Settings Screen Home screenCreating a New Google Account From the Home screen Tap MarketSigning into Your Google Account Retrieving your Google Account PasswordSetting Up Your Voice Mail Voice MailVisual Voicemail Accessing Your Voice MailAccessing Your Voice Mail From Another Phone Visual VoicemailFrom the Home screen, tap Apps Task ManagerTask Manger Overview Shutting Down an Currently Active ApplicationTouch screen with virtual onscreen Qwerty keyboard Features of Your PhoneUnderstanding Your Phone Optical JoystickFront View 1617 Back View of Your Phone Phone Display Display settingsIndicator Icons Status Bar100% Displays when Bluetooth technology is active and enabled Notification Bar Recent Applications Jump Key Function KeysHome Key Back KeyPress to launch the Google Search box Press and tap Apps Using Google SearchSearch Key Search FieldHome Screen Using Additional Voice Search FunctionsArea Shortcuts Notifications Active screen Navigating Through the Screens Screen NavigationTap Flick Rotate Menu Navigation Selecting Menu Items Using your FingersNavigation Finger Navigation Optical Joystick Navigating Through the Application Menus Using Sub-MenusSub-Menu items Applications Using Context MenusAccessing Recently-Used Applications Context MenuAllShare Alarm & ClocksAccounts & sync Amazon MP3Cloud Texting CalculatorCamera DriveSmartGoogle Search FilesGallery Group TextingMedia Hub MapsMarket Media RoomMy Device SettingsSetup Wizard NavigationTheme Changer Task ManagerTeleNav GPS Navigator ThinkFree OfficeVideo Chat Wi-Fi CallingUniversal Composer Voice SearchAdding and Deleting Screens Customizing the ScreensTo delete a screen Rearranging Application Shortcuts To add a screenRearranging the Screens Press and then tap Apps ApplicationsTo delete a shortcut To add a shortcut from the Applications screenTo add a shortcut via the Add to Home screen Adding and Removing WidgetsCreating and Managing a Folder To remove a WidgetTo place a widget onto a different screen To create a new onscreen folderTo change the current wallpaper Deleting a folderManaging Wallpapers Select a WallpaperMicroSD Icon Indicators Using the SD CardThere are several methods for using the SD card Memory CardTap Ask on connection Mounting the SD CardTo mount the SD card Unmounting the SD cardTap Reset phone Erase everything Factory Data ResetPress and then tap Settings Privacy SD card Memory StatusMaking a Call Call Functions and Contacts ListDisplaying Your Phone Number Ending a CallAnswering a Call Dialing OptionsAdd to Contacts to add Prefix Dialing Wait Dialing International CallsPause Dialing Tap DeleteSpeed Dialing Setting Up Speed Dial EntriesSpeed dial setting. To recall any of these numbersBenefits of Wi-Fi Calling include the following Wi-Fi CallingMaking a Call Using Speed Dial Changing a Speed Dial EntryLaunching Wi-Fi Calling Activating Wi-FiPress and then tap Wireless and network Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi ConnectedWhen Action Then Placing a Call on Hold Adjusting the Call VolumeCall Options To place a call on holdMuting a Call Switching to Bluetooth HeadsetTurning the Speakerphone on and off More In-call OptionsMulti-Party calls Tap to end the current call Tap Swap again to switch backPress and then tap Manage Conference Call To answer a new call while you have a call in progressCall LOG tab Accessing the Call Log TabCall Logs Tab Tap an entry to view available optionsCall Log Caller Overview Call options tap Call LOG screenAltering Numbers from the Call Log Delete to delete the entry from the Logs listTap Edit number before call Erasing the Call Log Viewing Missed Calls from Lock ScreenSelecting the Text Input Method Entering TextText Input Methods There are three text input methods availableConfiguring Swype Settings Entering Text Using SwypeEnabling and Configuring Swype SwypeSwype Text Entry Tips Double-touch on the word youFunctions Selecting a Text Input Mode in SwypeSwype Keyboard Overview Delete Swype Tips Text InputInitial Uppercase Using 123ABC Mode in SwypeAll lowercase All UppercaseEntering Numbers and Symbols in Swype Using the Samsung KeypadEnabling Samsung Keypad Using ABC Mode in Samsung Keypad Changing the Text Input Mode in KeypadEnter your text using the on-screen keyboard To enter symbols Configuring Samsung Keypad SettingsUsing Symbol Mode in Samsung Keypad Samsung keypadUsing XT9 Predictive Text Tap the XT9 field. a checkmark indicates activationTap Done to store the new word Entering Text Using the Qwerty KeyboardTo open the device and access the keyboard Press and tap AddTo reveal additional Qwerty text editing options Using the Qwerty KeyboardTouch and hold an active text entry field Space Inserts an empty space Entering Symbols and SmileysAt your current cursor position To enter smileys emoticons Contacts Press and then tap Settings Accounts and syncAccounts Your phone automatically sorts Contacts ListCreating a Contact Exchange ActiveSync contactContinue with step Tap to enter an additional phone numberTo save a Number from your Keypad Tap to remove a previously entered phone numberSwipe up or down until you see the contact displayed Finding a ContactOnly show you the matching entries Name. Matching entries are then displayed. This processEditing Contact Information Edit the contact information then tap SaveCategories Contact List OptionsAdding a Number to an Existing Contact Deleting ContactsMore Speed dial allows you to set up speed-dialingContact Menu Options From the Home screen, tapTap an entry to reveal Contact Entry OptionsJoining Contact Information Entry Tap an available optionUnjoining a Contact Tap the Joined contacts areaFrom the Home screen, tap Contacts Tap a Contact entry Marking a Contact as DefaultSending a Namecard Sending All Current NamecardsCopying Contact Information Sending a namecard using BluetoothTap Send namecard via Bluetooth Copying Contact Information to the SIM CardPress and then tap Accounts and sync Synchronizing ContactsTap OK to choose all current phone contact entries Tap Done Display OptionsGet Friends Press and then tap Get friends Add account Add accountTap Log in to begin the synchronization process To add Facebook content to your Contacts listFrom the Contact’s tab, press and then tap Sync SNS data To create My Profile My ProfileAdditional Contact Options To edit My ProfileExport/Import Contact List SettingsGroups Creating a New Caller GroupTap Save Removing an Entry From a Caller GroupEditing a Caller Group Sending a Message to a GroupUpdates Tab History TabCreating and Sending Messages via Universal Composer MessagesTypes of Messages Message Icons on the Status BarFrom the Home screen, tap Messaging Message Options101 Viewing Newly Received Messages To read a messageTap Send to reply To access message thread optionsMessage Threads Tap MessagingMessage Search To access additional Bubble optionsDeleting Messages Deleting a single messageMessaging Settings Free you may add any content to the messageGroup Texting Tap Done to update the block list entriesTap Enable Auto-replyto activate the feature Tap OK to store the new messageReview your message and tap Send Cloud TextingTo send a new group text message Write down the cloud texting websiteCreating an Internet Email Account Tap Next at the Your accounts screenComposing Email Opening an EmailRefreshing Email messages Tap ComposeMicrosoft Exchange Email Outlook Configuring Email SettingsAccount settings Press and then tap Accounts Select an accountSetting Up a Microsoft Exchange Email account Select an exchange email account Press and then tap Refresh Opening an Exchange EmailRefreshing Exchange Email Composing Exchange EmailAdd signature activates the email signature feature Configuring Microsoft Exchange Email SettingsTap Account settings and specify any other email settings 113Opening Gmail Using Google MailSigning into Google Mail Refreshing Google MailViewing a Gmail Message Begin using Google TalkGoogle Talk Tap SignTaking Photos Using the CameraMultimedia MultimediaCamera and Camcorder Options Camera OptionsCamera settings General settingsCamcorder Options Recording mode Normal or Limit for MMS119 Pictures and Videos Image Viewer Options Camcorder settingsReview set to On to review the recorded video Delete deletes this photoCamera Image Options Camera Gallery OptionsApplications Gallery Delete allows you to delete the current imageWith the image displayed, tap Menu More Set as Contact icon Assigning an Image as a Contact IconMore provides you with the additional options such as Assigning an Image as a Wallpaper Using the CamcorderShooting Video Press the record video key to begin shooting video Accessing VideosDetails displays video file information Touch and hold the video icon from the main Gallery toOpening and Navigating within Files Amazon MP3Files ThumbnailOpening the Gallery Using the Media RoomGallery Playing VideosMusic Player Options Using PlaylistsUsing Slacker Radio Add as ringtone sets this song as a Phone ringtoneRemoving Music from a Playlist Creating a PlaylistAdding Music to a Playlist Editing a PlaylistRemoving Music Files For more information, refer to USB Settings onTransferring Music Files Media HubMediaHub Using Media HubCreating a New Media Hub Account Tap Create AccountMobile TV. The T-Mobile Terms and Conditions page displays Mobile TV131 Tap Start Trial to begin a free 30-day trial of the service YouTubeAccounts and Sync Alarm & ClocksApplications and Development 133AllShare Configuring AllShare Settings134 Receiving Media via AllShare Transmitting Media via AllShareFirst option 135Use Google Books to read over 3 million ebooks on the go AppPackBooks 136Calendar Enter the first number using the numeric keysCalculator 137Press and select one of the following options Call logsContacts For more information, refer to Contacts List onDriveSmart CameraDrivesmart DriveSmart For more information, refer to Email on FacebookGoogle Mail For more information, refer to Get Friends onGoogle Search To adjust the Highlight settingsHighlight Privacy, or List view LatitudeMaps From the Home screen, tap Apps Applications MapsEnabling a Location source Press and then tap Settings Location and securityLayers allows you to switch map views Opening MapsSearch allows you to search for a place of interest Accessing the MarketMarket 144Downloading a New Google Application Tap InstallRead the application descriptions Unknown sources Launching an Installed Google ApplicationAndroid Development Manage applicationsTap Create memo Media RoomMemo Memo optionsMini Diary Mini Diary settingsMessaging Deleting a Mini Diary entryMini Diary options My AccountDifferences between My Account and My Device are these Activity Plan ServicesMy Device Set AlertsNavigation Navigation Map options Navigation options152 Press to access these additional features PlacesTap an on-screen option to begin configuration SettingsSetup Wizard Mobile MallGoogle Talk TalkShutting Down Applications ThinkFree Office TeleNav GPS NavigatorTheme Changer Enter the required information for TeleNavTwitter Tips & TricksUniversal Composer Qik Video Chat To adjust application settingsPeople set up your contact sharing parameters Video Chat Sign upFrom the Home screen Tap Apps Voice SearchRecording Qik Video Applications Video Chat Tap Record & SharePress Settings and configure the following parameters For more information, refer to Wi-Fi Calling onTo configure YouTube Settings WebConnections Accessing the InternetMapquest provides access to the online mapquest site HomepageEntering a URL Navigating with the BrowserBrowser Options Search the InternetAppear as Tap a link to view the website Using BookmarksTap Search. a list of search results displays Adding and Deleting WindowsDeleting Bookmarks Adding BookmarksEditing Bookmarks Emptying the CookiesBrowser Settings Using Web HistoryFrequent About Bluetooth BluetoothFor your phone. Choose from Google, Yahoo!, or Bing Bluetooth Status Indicators Turning Bluetooth On and OffBluetooth Settings To pair your device with another Bluetooth device To scan for Bluetooth devicesPairing Bluetooth Devices To set visibilitySending Contacts via Bluetooth Disconnecting a Paired Bluetooth DeviceDeleting a Paired Bluetooth Device DisconnectWhat is Kies Mini? Enable Downloading for Web ApplicationsPress and then tap Settings Applications PC ConnectionsInstall Samsung Kies Mini software on your PC Prior to using Kies Mini for Phone UpdateConnecting with Kies Mini To export a Contact list to your microSD cardPress to return to Idle mode Wi-FiConnecting as a Mass Storage Device About Wi-FiManually Add a New Network Connection Connecting to a Wi-Fi NetworkTap Add Wi-Fi network 173Wi-Fi Status Indicators Deactivating Wi-FiManually Scan for a Wi-Fi Network Wi-Fi Advanced SettingsTo connect to the Hotspot To activate the Mobile AP serviceMobile AP 175To secure the Mobile AP service Mobile AP Mobile AP settingsTime Management Calendar SettingsPress Settings Creating a Calendar EventSetting an Alarm Alarm and ClocksAlarm & Clocks Tap Create alarm Select a DST setting Automatic, Off, 1 hour or 2 hours 179 To assign DST settingsTap the Name field and enter a name for this Alarm World ClockAlarm & Clocks Timer tab Setting a TimerAlarm & Clocks Stopwatch tab StopwatchUsing Flight mode Changing Your SettingsWireless and Networks Press and then tap Settings Wireless and networkNetwork Notification Manually Adding a Wi-Fi NetworkTap Wi-Fito turn it on WPS Button ConnectionActivating Visibility Activating BluetoothActivating the Device Name Scanning for DevicesTo disconnect tethering VPN settingsTethering Mobile APTo establish a L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol Adding a VPNTap Add VPN 185Use packet data Network modeMobile networks Tap Data roamingUsing the 3G Network Using the 4G NetworkUsing the 2G Edge Network Network OperatorsCall Settings Configuring General Call SettingsTap Enable FDN Configuring Voice CallsPress and then tap Settings Call settings Voice call Fixed Dialing NumbersManaging the FDN List Tap Change PIN2Changing the PIN2 Code 190Drive Smart HAC ModeTTY Mode VoicemailSetup Phone Vibration Sound SettingsSilent mode Adjusting the Volume SettingsAudible Tone Settings Setup the Voice Call RingtoneSetting a Notification Ringtone Screen Lock SoundsConnecting your Phone to the TV Display SettingsTV out Location and Security Screen Unlock Pattern SettingsUsing Wireless Networks Enabling the GPS SatellitesUsing Tactile Feedback Setting an Unlock PatternUsing Visible a Pattern Read the instructions then tap NextPIN Lock and Unlock Password Lock and UnlockSetting up SIM Card Lock Tap PINDevice Administration Password SettingsTap Visible passwords to activate this feature Credential StorageManaging Applications Tap Unknown sources to active this featureTap an application in which to clear the cache or data Screen displays all the processes that are running Running Services200 USB Debugging USB SettingsThis feature is used for development purposes only Allowing Mock LocationsPress and then tap Settings Theme settings Theme settingsJump key settings Press and then tap Settings Jump key settingsSynchronizing a Google Account Accounts and Synchronization203 Accounts and sync Settings Accounts and syncSynchronizing Your Corporate Account 204SD Card & Phone Storage Privacy SettingsMobile Backup and Restore 205Tap OK to store the new filter Notification Pop-up206 Press Search Press and then tap Search settings LED settingsSearch Settings Slide open the screen to reveal the Qwerty keyboardLanguage Settings Language & Keyboard SettingsPress and then tap Settings Locale and text Select Input MethodSwype Advanced settings Swype SettingsPress and then tap Settings Locale and text Swype Swype Help settingsXT9 Advanced Settings Samsung Keypad SettingsFor more information, refer to Using the Samsung Keypad on AboutField, then tap Done Device Keyboard SettingsTo add a new word to the T9 dictionary Substitution word Tap DoneConfiguring Text-to-speech Voice Input and Out SettingsConfiguring Voice Input Recognition For the spoken text. Choices include Pico TTSAdjusting the Optical Joystick settings Accessibility SettingsPress and then tap Settings Accessibility When prompted, tap CancelDate and Time Press and then tap Settings Date and timeTo access phone information Tap Select time zone, then touch a time zonePhone automatically updates the software if available Software UpdatePress and then tap Settings Software update 215Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals Health and Safety InformationDo cell phones pose a health hazard? Interphone Study 217Cell Phone Industry Actions 218Reduce the amount of time spent on the cell phone Reducing Exposure Hands-Free Kits and Other AccessoriesChildren and Cell Phones Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency EnergySpecific Absorption Rate SAR Certification Information Head 0.32 W/Kg Body-worn 0.54 W/Kg Head 0.34 W/Kg Body-worn 0.96 W/Kg221 Smart Practices While Driving On the Road Off the PhoneBattery Use and Safety 224 Mail It Samsung Mobile Products and RecyclingDrop It Off Or call, 877UL Certified Travel Charger Display / Touch-ScreenUse of Agps in Emergency Calls Your LocationNavigation Emergency Calls Care and MaintenanceIf the phone is not on, switch it on To make an emergency callResponsible Listening American Academy of Audiology 230Should not carry the mobile device in a breast pocket Operating EnvironmentPersons who have such devices Implantable Medical DevicesPosted Facilities Other Medical DevicesVehicles Potentially Explosive Environments233 Restricting Childrens Access to Your Mobile Device HAC/Wi-Fi for Newer TechnologiesFCC Notice Other Important Safety InformationFCC Notice and Cautions 235236 What is Covered and For How Long? Warranty InformationStandard Limited Warranty What is Not Covered?What Are The Limits On SAMSUNG’s liability? What must you do to obtain warranty service?What are SAMSUNGs Obligations? 238What is the procedure for resolving disputes? 239Richardson, Texas Phone 1-800-SAMSUNG Phone 1-888-987-HELP Severability240 End User License Agreement for Software 241242 Disclaimer of Warranty Regarding Third-Party Applications 243244 Precautions for Transfer and Disposal 245Index Numerics Battery Life Backup and Restore BatteryBattery Cover Battery Use & Safety BingCall Settings Connections Call Logs Care and MaintenanceCharging battery Call VolumeContext Menu 86, 88 Dialing Exposure to RF SignalsFactory Data Reset 52 Context MenusFolder Group SettingsGroup Texting GSM HAC Mode Handsfree HD Camcorder FontMedia Volume Call options Incoming Call VolumeLock Screen Wallpaper Low battery indicator Making Home screensMicrosoft Exchange 83 MessageMicroSD Card Message Options Mini Diary Message SearchOn/off Switch Operating Environment Optical Joystick Network ModeNotification Volume Other Important Safety Information 235 OutlookScreens Setup Wizard Screen SettingsScreen Timeout Redialing the last number Reducing ExposureStandard Limited Warranty Tools Status Bar Talkback Theme SettingsSystem Volume TTY ModeUSB Debugging Visual USB Settings Voice Actions UninstallingUpdates tab Use Wireless NetworksWidgets Wi-FiWeb Applications Windows Media Player