Accounts & sync, Alarm & Clocks, AllShare | Samsung SGH-T839HABTMB

The following table contains a description of each application available via both the Primary shortcuts area and via the Applications screens. If the application is already described in another section of this user manual, then a cross reference to that particular section is provided. For more information on navigating through the Application icons, see “Navigating Through the Application Menus” on page 36.

Accounts & sync

Allows you to add applications and determine which type of account information you want to synchronize with your Contact list. For more information, refer to “Accounts and Synchronization” on page 203.

Alarm & Clocks

Allows you to set an alarm, configure and view the World clock, use a stopwatch, or set a timer. The applications display in a tabular format and quickly accessed with the touch of a finger.

For more information refer to Alarms & Clocks on page 178, World clock on page 179, Stopwatch on page 180, or Setting a Timer on page 180 of this user guide.

AllShare

Allows you to share your on-device media content with other external devices using DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) and built-in AllShare™ technology. Samsung’s AllShare makes staying connected easy.

For more information, refer to “AllShare” on page 134.

Amazon MP3

Launches the Amazon MP3 music download service where you can download DRM-Free (digital rights management) MP3 formatted songs and albums. For more information, refer to “Amazon MP3” on page 125.

AppPack

Installs the T-Mobile AppPack that allows you to discover those applications that are compatible specifically with your phone.

For more information, refer to “AppPack” on page 136.

Books

Use Google Books to read over 3 million ebooks on the go. For more information, refer to “Books” on page 136.

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Contents

B I L E P H O N E Headquarters Intellectual Property Open Source Software How Does It Work? Dynamic Noise Suppression from Audience Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Table of Contents 116 100133 150 147148 149 216 161177 181 246 237 Special Text Getting Started Key until the power-off image displays, then tap Power off Battery CoverBattery and microSD card are installed under To remove the battery cover SIM Card Overview To replace the battery coverInstalling and Removing the SIM card To install the SIM card MicroSDHC memory card types can range from 4GB to up to32GB Installing the microSD Memory CardTo remove the SIM card Carefully slide the SIM card out of the SIM card socket Removing the microSD Memory Card BatteryInstalling the Battery Removing the Battery Incorrect Correct Charging the Battery Carefully grasp the base of the phone with both hands Accessing the Qwerty KeyboardLow Battery Indicator CorrectIncorrect Turn off Automatic application sync Extending Your Battery Life Wi-Fi Bluetooth GPS Sync Brightness Power ControlPress to navigate to the Home screen Press Then tap Switching the Phone On or OffTap Power Off Locking and Unlocking the Phone From the Home screen Tap Market Accesses Jump Key Settings Screen Home screenCreating a New Google Account To create a new Google Account from your phone Voice Mail Retrieving your Google Account PasswordSetting Up Your Voice Mail Signing into Your Google Account Visual Voicemail Accessing Your Voice MailAccessing Your Voice Mail From Another Phone Visual Voicemail Shutting Down an Currently Active Application Task ManagerTask Manger Overview From the Home screen, tap Apps Optical Joystick Features of Your PhoneUnderstanding Your Phone Touch screen with virtual onscreen Qwerty keyboard Front View 1617 Back View of Your Phone Status Bar Display settingsIndicator Icons Phone Display 100% Displays when Bluetooth technology is active and enabled Notification Bar Back Key Function KeysHome Key Recent Applications Jump Key Search Field Using Google SearchSearch Key Press to launch the Google Search box Press and tap Apps Home 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 Context Menu Using Context MenusAccessing Recently-Used Applications Applications Amazon MP3 Alarm & ClocksAccounts & sync AllShare DriveSmart CalculatorCamera Cloud Texting Group Texting FilesGallery Google Search Media Room MapsMarket Media Hub Navigation SettingsSetup Wizard My Device ThinkFree Office Task ManagerTeleNav GPS Navigator Theme Changer Voice Search Wi-Fi CallingUniversal Composer Video Chat Adding and Deleting Screens Customizing the ScreensTo delete a screen Press and then tap Apps Applications To add a screenRearranging the Screens Rearranging Application Shortcuts Adding and Removing Widgets To add a shortcut from the Applications screenTo add a shortcut via the Add to Home screen To delete a shortcut To create a new onscreen folder To remove a WidgetTo place a widget onto a different screen Creating and Managing a Folder Select a Wallpaper Deleting a folderManaging Wallpapers To change the current wallpaper Memory Card Using the SD CardThere are several methods for using the SD card MicroSD Icon Indicators Unmounting the SD card Mounting the SD CardTo mount the SD card Tap Ask on connection SD card Memory Status Factory Data ResetPress and then tap Settings Privacy Tap Reset phone Erase everything Ending a Call Call Functions and Contacts ListDisplaying Your Phone Number Making a Call Answering a Call Dialing OptionsAdd to Contacts to add Prefix Dialing Tap Delete International CallsPause Dialing Wait Dialing To recall any of these numbers Setting Up Speed Dial EntriesSpeed dial setting. Speed Dialing Changing a Speed Dial Entry Wi-Fi CallingMaking a Call Using Speed Dial Benefits of Wi-Fi Calling include the following Wi-Fi Connected Activating Wi-FiPress and then tap Wireless and network Wi-Fi settings Launching Wi-Fi Calling When Action Then To place a call on hold Adjusting the Call VolumeCall Options Placing a Call on Hold More In-call Options Switching to Bluetooth HeadsetTurning the Speakerphone on and off Muting a Call Multi-Party calls To answer a new call while you have a call in progress Tap Swap again to switch backPress and then tap Manage Conference Call Tap to end the current call Tap an entry to view available options Accessing the Call Log TabCall Logs Tab Call LOG tab Call options tap Call LOG screen Call Log Caller Overview Altering Numbers from the Call Log Delete to delete the entry from the Logs listTap Edit number before call Viewing Missed Calls from Lock Screen Erasing the Call Log There are three text input methods available Entering TextText Input Methods Selecting the Text Input Method Swype Entering Text Using SwypeEnabling and Configuring Swype Configuring Swype Settings Double-touch on the word you Swype Text Entry Tips Delete Swype Tips Text Input Selecting a Text Input Mode in SwypeSwype Keyboard Overview Functions All Uppercase Using 123ABC Mode in SwypeAll lowercase Initial Uppercase Entering 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 Samsung keypad Configuring Samsung Keypad SettingsUsing Symbol Mode in Samsung Keypad To enter symbols Tap the XT9 field. a checkmark indicates activation Using XT9 Predictive Text Press and tap Add Entering Text Using the Qwerty KeyboardTo open the device and access the keyboard Tap Done to store the new word To 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 Exchange ActiveSync contact Contacts ListCreating a Contact Your phone automatically sorts Tap to remove a previously entered phone number Tap to enter an additional phone numberTo save a Number from your Keypad Continue with step Name. Matching entries are then displayed. This process Finding a ContactOnly show you the matching entries Swipe up or down until you see the contact displayed Edit the contact information then tap Save Editing Contact Information Deleting Contacts Contact List OptionsAdding a Number to an Existing Contact Categories From the Home screen, tap Speed dial allows you to set up speed-dialingContact Menu Options More Entry Tap an available option Contact Entry OptionsJoining Contact Information Tap an entry to reveal Tap the Joined contacts area Unjoining a Contact Sending All Current Namecards Marking a Contact as DefaultSending a Namecard From the Home screen, tap Contacts Tap a Contact entry Copying Contact Information to the SIM Card Sending a namecard using BluetoothTap Send namecard via Bluetooth Copying Contact Information Press and then tap Accounts and sync Synchronizing ContactsTap OK to choose all current phone contact entries Press and then tap Get friends Add account Add account Display OptionsGet Friends Tap Done Tap 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 edit My Profile My ProfileAdditional Contact Options To create My Profile Creating a New Caller Group Contact List SettingsGroups Export/Import Sending a Message to a Group Removing an Entry From a Caller GroupEditing a Caller Group Tap Save History Tab Updates Tab Message Icons on the Status Bar MessagesTypes of Messages Creating and Sending Messages via Universal Composer From the Home screen, tap Messaging Message Options101 To read a message Viewing Newly Received Messages Tap Messaging To access message thread optionsMessage Threads Tap Send to reply Deleting a single message To access additional Bubble optionsDeleting Messages Message Search Free you may add any content to the message Messaging Settings Tap OK to store the new message Tap Done to update the block list entriesTap Enable Auto-replyto activate the feature Group Texting Write down the cloud texting website Cloud TextingTo send a new group text message Review your message and tap Send Tap Next at the Your accounts screen Creating an Internet Email Account Tap Compose Opening an EmailRefreshing Email messages Composing Email Press and then tap Accounts Select an account Configuring Email SettingsAccount settings Microsoft Exchange Email Outlook Setting Up a Microsoft Exchange Email account Composing Exchange Email Opening an Exchange EmailRefreshing Exchange Email Select an exchange email account Press and then tap Refresh 113 Configuring Microsoft Exchange Email SettingsTap Account settings and specify any other email settings Add signature activates the email signature feature Refreshing Google Mail Using Google MailSigning into Google Mail Opening Gmail Tap Sign Begin using Google TalkGoogle Talk Viewing a Gmail Message Multimedia Using the CameraMultimedia Taking Photos Camera Options Camera and Camcorder Options General settings Camera settings Camcorder Options Recording mode Normal or Limit for MMS119 Delete deletes this photo Camcorder settingsReview set to On to review the recorded video Pictures and Videos Image Viewer Options Delete allows you to delete the current image Camera Gallery OptionsApplications Gallery Camera Image Options With 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 Touch and hold the video icon from the main Gallery to Accessing VideosDetails displays video file information Press the record video key to begin shooting video Thumbnail Amazon MP3Files Opening and Navigating within Files Playing Videos Using the Media RoomGallery Opening the Gallery Add as ringtone sets this song as a Phone ringtone Using PlaylistsUsing Slacker Radio Music Player Options Editing a Playlist Creating a PlaylistAdding Music to a Playlist Removing Music from a Playlist Media Hub For more information, refer to USB Settings onTransferring Music Files Removing Music Files Tap Create Account Using Media HubCreating a New Media Hub Account MediaHub Mobile TV. The T-Mobile Terms and Conditions page displays Mobile TV131 YouTube Tap Start Trial to begin a free 30-day trial of the service 133 Alarm & ClocksApplications and Development Accounts and Sync AllShare Configuring AllShare Settings134 135 Transmitting Media via AllShareFirst option Receiving Media via AllShare 136 AppPackBooks Use Google Books to read over 3 million ebooks on the go 137 Enter the first number using the numeric keysCalculator Calendar For more information, refer to Contacts List on Call logsContacts Press and select one of the following options DriveSmart CameraDrivesmart DriveSmart For more information, refer to Get Friends on FacebookGoogle Mail For more information, refer to Email on Google Search To adjust the Highlight settingsHighlight From the Home screen, tap Apps Applications Maps LatitudeMaps Privacy, or List view Opening Maps Press and then tap Settings Location and securityLayers allows you to switch map views Enabling a Location source 144 Accessing the MarketMarket Search allows you to search for a place of interest Downloading a New Google Application Tap InstallRead the application descriptions Manage applications Launching an Installed Google ApplicationAndroid Development Unknown sources Memo options Media RoomMemo Tap Create memo Deleting a Mini Diary entry Mini Diary settingsMessaging Mini Diary Mini Diary options My AccountDifferences between My Account and My Device are these Set Alerts Plan ServicesMy Device Activity Navigation Navigation Map options Navigation options152 Places Press to access these additional features Mobile Mall SettingsSetup Wizard Tap an on-screen option to begin configuration Google Talk TalkShutting Down Applications Enter the required information for TeleNav TeleNav GPS NavigatorTheme Changer ThinkFree Office Twitter Tips & TricksUniversal Composer Video Chat Sign up To adjust application settingsPeople set up your contact sharing parameters Qik Video Chat Applications Video Chat Tap Record & Share Voice SearchRecording Qik Video From the Home screen Tap Apps Web For more information, refer to Wi-Fi Calling onTo configure YouTube Settings Press Settings and configure the following parameters Homepage Accessing the InternetMapquest provides access to the online mapquest site Connections Search the Internet Navigating with the BrowserBrowser Options Entering a URL Adding and Deleting Windows Using BookmarksTap Search. a list of search results displays Appear as Tap a link to view the website Emptying the Cookies Adding BookmarksEditing Bookmarks Deleting Bookmarks Browser 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 set visibility To scan for Bluetooth devicesPairing Bluetooth Devices To pair your device with another Bluetooth device Disconnect Disconnecting a Paired Bluetooth DeviceDeleting a Paired Bluetooth Device Sending Contacts via Bluetooth PC Connections Enable Downloading for Web ApplicationsPress and then tap Settings Applications What is Kies Mini? To export a Contact list to your microSD card Prior to using Kies Mini for Phone UpdateConnecting with Kies Mini Install Samsung Kies Mini software on your PC About Wi-Fi Wi-FiConnecting as a Mass Storage Device Press to return to Idle mode 173 Connecting to a Wi-Fi NetworkTap Add Wi-Fi network Manually Add a New Network Connection Wi-Fi Advanced Settings Deactivating Wi-FiManually Scan for a Wi-Fi Network Wi-Fi Status Indicators 175 To activate the Mobile AP serviceMobile AP To connect to the Hotspot Mobile AP Mobile AP settings To secure the Mobile AP service Creating a Calendar Event Calendar SettingsPress Settings Time Management Setting an Alarm Alarm and ClocksAlarm & Clocks Tap Create alarm World Clock To assign DST settingsTap the Name field and enter a name for this Alarm Select a DST setting Automatic, Off, 1 hour or 2 hours 179 Stopwatch Setting a TimerAlarm & Clocks Stopwatch tab Alarm & Clocks Timer tab Press and then tap Settings Wireless and network Changing Your SettingsWireless and Networks Using Flight mode WPS Button Connection Manually Adding a Wi-Fi NetworkTap Wi-Fito turn it on Network Notification Scanning for Devices Activating BluetoothActivating the Device Name Activating Visibility Mobile AP VPN settingsTethering To disconnect tethering 185 Adding a VPNTap Add VPN To establish a L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol Tap Data roaming Network modeMobile networks Use packet data Network Operators Using the 4G NetworkUsing the 2G Edge Network Using the 3G Network Configuring General Call Settings Call Settings Fixed Dialing Numbers Configuring Voice CallsPress and then tap Settings Call settings Voice call Tap Enable FDN 190 Tap Change PIN2Changing the PIN2 Code Managing the FDN List Voicemail HAC ModeTTY Mode Drive Smart Adjusting the Volume Settings Sound SettingsSilent mode Setup Phone Vibration Screen Lock Sounds Setup the Voice Call RingtoneSetting a Notification Ringtone Audible Tone Settings Connecting your Phone to the TV Display SettingsTV out Enabling the GPS Satellites Screen Unlock Pattern SettingsUsing Wireless Networks Location and Security Read the instructions then tap Next Setting an Unlock PatternUsing Visible a Pattern Using Tactile Feedback Tap PIN Password Lock and UnlockSetting up SIM Card Lock PIN Lock and Unlock Credential Storage Password SettingsTap Visible passwords to activate this feature Device Administration Managing 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 Allowing Mock Locations USB SettingsThis feature is used for development purposes only USB Debugging Press and then tap Settings Jump key settings Theme settingsJump key settings Press and then tap Settings Theme settings Synchronizing a Google Account Accounts and Synchronization203 204 Settings Accounts and syncSynchronizing Your Corporate Account Accounts and sync 205 Privacy SettingsMobile Backup and Restore SD Card & Phone Storage Tap OK to store the new filter Notification Pop-up206 Slide open the screen to reveal the Qwerty keyboard LED settingsSearch Settings Press Search Press and then tap Search settings Select Input Method Language & Keyboard SettingsPress and then tap Settings Locale and text Language Settings Swype Help settings Swype SettingsPress and then tap Settings Locale and text Swype Swype Advanced settings About Samsung Keypad SettingsFor more information, refer to Using the Samsung Keypad on XT9 Advanced Settings Substitution word Tap Done Device Keyboard SettingsTo add a new word to the T9 dictionary Field, then tap Done For the spoken text. Choices include Pico TTS Voice Input and Out SettingsConfiguring Voice Input Recognition Configuring Text-to-speech When prompted, tap Cancel Accessibility SettingsPress and then tap Settings Accessibility Adjusting the Optical Joystick settings Tap Select time zone, then touch a time zone Press and then tap Settings Date and timeTo access phone information Date and Time 215 Software UpdatePress and then tap Settings Software update Phone automatically updates the software if available Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals Health and Safety InformationDo cell phones pose a health hazard? 217 Interphone Study 218 Cell Phone Industry Actions Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Reducing Exposure Hands-Free Kits and Other AccessoriesChildren and Cell Phones Reduce the amount of time spent on the cell phone Specific 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 On the Road Off the Phone Smart Practices While Driving Battery Use and Safety 224 Or call, 877 Samsung Mobile Products and RecyclingDrop It Off Mail It Display / Touch-Screen UL Certified Travel Charger Use of Agps in Emergency Calls Your LocationNavigation To make an emergency call Care and MaintenanceIf the phone is not on, switch it on Emergency Calls Responsible Listening 230 American Academy of Audiology Implantable Medical Devices Operating EnvironmentPersons who have such devices Should not carry the mobile device in a breast pocket Potentially Explosive Environments Other Medical DevicesVehicles Posted Facilities 233 HAC/Wi-Fi for Newer Technologies Restricting Childrens Access to Your Mobile Device 235 Other Important Safety InformationFCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice 236 What is Not Covered? Warranty InformationStandard Limited Warranty What is Covered and For How Long? 238 What must you do to obtain warranty service?What are SAMSUNGs Obligations? What Are The Limits On SAMSUNG’s liability? 239 What is the procedure for resolving disputes? Richardson, Texas Phone 1-800-SAMSUNG Phone 1-888-987-HELP Severability240 241 End User License Agreement for Software 242 243 Disclaimer of Warranty Regarding Third-Party Applications 244 245 Precautions for Transfer and Disposal Index Numerics Battery Use & Safety Bing Backup and Restore BatteryBattery Cover Battery Life Call Volume Call Logs Care and MaintenanceCharging battery Call Settings Connections Context Menus Exposure to RF SignalsFactory Data Reset 52 Context Menu 86, 88 Dialing Font Group SettingsGroup Texting GSM HAC Mode Handsfree HD Camcorder Folder Home screens Call options Incoming Call VolumeLock Screen Wallpaper Low battery indicator Making Media Volume Message Options Mini Diary Message Search MessageMicroSD Card Microsoft Exchange 83 Other Important Safety Information 235 Outlook Network ModeNotification Volume On/off Switch Operating Environment Optical Joystick Redialing the last number Reducing Exposure Screen SettingsScreen Timeout Screens Setup Wizard TTY Mode Theme SettingsSystem Volume Standard Limited Warranty Tools Status Bar Talkback Use Wireless Networks UninstallingUpdates tab USB Debugging Visual USB Settings Voice Actions Windows Media Player Wi-FiWeb Applications Widgets