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Contents Assembling ........... Use the touch screen ........20 Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys .. 21 Unpack ..............10 Get to know the idle screen ......21 Install the battery ..........11 Access applications .......... 24 Charge the battery ........... 12 Customize your device ........
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Communication ........Personal information ......Skype ..............36 Contacts .............. 60 Qik Video ............. 36 Calendar .............. 63 Google Mail ............37 Memo ..............64 Email ..............38 Voice Recorder ........... 65 Talk ............... 40 Web ............Social Hub ............41 Internet ...............
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Samsung Apps ..........75 Mini Diary ............89 Market ..............75 My Files ..............90 Task manager ............ 91 Connectivity ......... ThinkFree Office ..........91 Bluetooth ............76 Voice Search ............93 Wi-Fi ..............78 Settings ..........AllShare ............... 80 PC connections ..........
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Accounts and sync ..........98 Privacy ..............98 SD card and device storage ......98 Locale and text ..........99 Voice input and output ........ 100 Accessibility ............. 101 Date and time ..........101 About device ........... 102 Troubleshooting ........ Safety precautions ......
Accessories other than the supplied ones may not • Travel adapter (charger) be compatible with your device. • Quick start guide Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. Downloaded from ManualMPlayer.com Manuals Assembling...
Install the battery Insert the battery. To install the battery, If the device is on, press and hold [ ] and select Power off to turn it off. Remove the back cover. Replace the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.
Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable. multifunction jack. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorized chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.
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• If your device is not charging properly, bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service › Charge with the PC data cable Center. Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.
Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the Samsung uses approved industry standards for multifunction jack. memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port memory card may damage your device or the on a PC.
› Remove the memory card Remove the back cover. Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts removal. facing down. Applications Settings In Idle mode, select → → card and device storage Unmount SD card.
› Attach a hand strap (optional) Format the memory card Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause Remove the back cover. incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device. Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection.
Getting started Get to know your device › Device layout Turn your device on and off Proximity sensor Front camera lens To turn on your device, Press and hold [ Light sensor Speaker If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.
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› Keys Headset jack Multifunction jack Function Turn on the device (press and Rear camera lens hold); Access the quick menus Power/ Loudspeaker Lock (press and hold); Lock the touch screen. Power/Lock key Open a list of options available on Menu the current screen;...
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› Indicator icons Icon Definition Icons shown on the display may vary depending on Alarm activated your region or service provider. Event notification Icon Definition Silent mode activated WLAN activated Flight mode activated Bluetooth activated Vibration mode activated Bluetooth headset connected Music playback in progress GPS activated Music playback paused...
Use the touch screen • For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your device. Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or • Your touch screen has a layer that detects small perform functions.
Get to know the idle screen • Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in or out while viewing photos or web pages. When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle • Your device turns off the touch screen when you screen.
› • Remove items from the idle screen Widgets : Add widgets. Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and Tap and hold an item to remove. information on your idle screen. The trash bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen. •...
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› Add or remove panels to the idle screen From the shortcuts panel, you can use the following options: You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to • Wi-Fi : Activate or deactivate the WLAN connection organize widgets according to your preferences and needs. feature.
Access applications Press [ ] to return to the previous screen; Press the Home key to return to the idle screen. To access your device’s applications, Your device has a built-in motion sensor that detects its orientation. If you rotate the device while using In Idle mode, select Applications to access the some features, the interface will automatically...
› Use the task manager Drag the application icon to the location you want. You can move an application icon to another main Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than menu screen. one application at the same time. However, multitasking may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, or Press [ Save.
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› › Set the current time and date Switch to Silent mode To mute or unmute your device, do one of the following: In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Date and time. • → Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen and select Sound.
Once you set a screen lock, your device will require an unlock code each time you turn it on or unlock Samsung is not responsible for any use of default the touch screen. images or wallpapers provided on your device.
Set an unlock pattern Set an unlock password In Idle mode, open the application list and select In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Location and security Set screen lock Settings Location and security Set screen lock →...
You can also use the following keys: You can change the keyboard type. Tap and hold the text input field and select Input method a keyboard type → (Samsung keypad or DipPen Chinese IME). › Enter text using the Samsung keypad Select a text input method.
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› Enter text using the DioPen Chinese IME You can also use the following keys: keyboard Select and select a text input method. Option Function Qwerty Select characters on the QWERTY Keypad keyboard. 3x4 Keypad Select characters on the 3x4 keypad. Number Function Handwriting...
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When entering text with the DioPen Chinese IME Number Function keyboard, you can use the following modes: Switch to Pinyin, English, or Number/ Symbol mode; Available input modes Mode Function vary depending on the selected text input Select appropriate virtual keys to enter method.
› Copy and paste text Mode Function While you are entering text, you can use the copy and Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a paste feature to use text in other applications. character or write characters. When using the 3x4 keypad, select Place the cursor where you want to start.
Download applications from Select an item category an item. → Android Market Select Install (for free items) or Buy. If you select Install, select OK to download the item Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality immediately. can be extended by installing additional applications. If you select Buy, you need to enter your credit card Android Market provides you an easy and quick way to information.
Download files from the web Synchronize data When you download files or web applications from the You can synchronize data with various web servers and web, your device saves them in a memory card. back up or restore your data. Files you download from the web can include Once the synchronization is completed, your device stays viruses that will damage your device.
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› Synchronize data manually Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. In Idle mode, open the application list and select For online community services, such as Facebook or Settings Accounts and sync. → MySpace, enter your user name and password and select Log in.
Communication Qik Video You can make live video calls and share your videos with others online or by video mail. You can also save videos to Skype show them to your friends and family later. You cannot make a call when a Bluetooth headset Learn to make calls over the internet.
Google Mail Enter a name or address in the recipient field. Enter a subject and message. ™ You can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail to your Inbox. When you access this application, the Inbox To attach an image file, press [ Attach a file.
• Add a star to a message To add a star to the message, select • Preview. To save it to your To view an attachment, select From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message. memory card, select Download. Add star.
Enter your email address and password. Select Contacts. You can enter an email address manually or select one Select Next (for general email accounts) or Manual from the logs or contact groups by selecting another setup (for other company email accounts). option.
› View an email message • To load images from the message, press [ Show → pictures. When you open an email account, you can view previously • To view an attachment, select the attachment item. To retrieved emails offline or connect to the email server to save it to your memory card, select view new messages.
Social Hub Enter an email address of the friend and select Send invitation. ™ Learn to access Social Hub , the integrated When your friend accepts the invitation, the friend is communication application for email, instant messages, added to your friend list. contacts or calendar information.
Entertainment › Capture a photo In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Camera Rotate the device counterclockwise to landscape view. Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary can take photos at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels adjustments.
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Number Function Number Function Check the camera status and settings. Switch to the camcorder. • : Resolution Capture a photo. • : Exposure meter type View the photo you captured last. • : GPS activated • : Number of photos you can Press the Volume key to zoom in or out.
• To send a photo to others, select Share. Make any necessary adjustments. • To set a photo as wallpaper or an ID image for a contact, Select to take a photo. select Set as. › • Delete. To delete a photo, select Capture a photo in Smile shot mode ›...
› Capture a series of photos In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects. This is useful when you are photographing children at play Rotate the device counterclockwise to landscape view. or a sporting event.
› Capture a combined photo Make any necessary adjustments with the aid of the guide. You can take two photos with the same background and then combine the left and right halves of each photo into Select to take the second photo. one photo.
› Customize camera settings Select to capture the first photo. Before taking a photo, select to access the Move the device to follow the moving subject. → following options: The device automatically captures the next photos. Option Function Continue to follow the subject until the device has captured all the shots necessary for the action photo.
Option Function Setting Function Adjust the sensitivity of the camera Set the camera shutter to make a Shutter sound imaging sensor. sound when capturing a photo. Select a memory location for storing Metering Select a type of exposure meter. Storage captured photos.
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Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary Number Function adjustments. Adjust the exposure value; Select + to increase or - to decrease. Select the length of the delay before the camera starts recording a video. Change the resolution option. Change the camcorder settings.
› Customize camcorder settings Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. Before recording a video, select to access the Select to start recording. → following options: Select to stop recording. Option Function The video is saved automatically. The camera may not be able to properly record Outdoor Activate Outdoor visibility to select videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed.
Videos Before recording a video, select to access the → following settings: Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of Setting Function videos. The video player supports the following file formats: 3gp, mp4, avi, wmv, flv, mkv, rm (Codec: MPEG4, Display the guidelines on the Guidelines H.263, Sorenson H.263, H.264, VC-1, Realvideo).
Gallery Control playback with the following icons: Icon Function Learn to view photos and play videos saved on your memory card. Change a ratio of the video screen. › Select a sound effect. Supported file formats Move to previous track; Scan backward in Type Format a file (tap and hold).
› View a photo • To delete a photo, select Menu Delete. → • Menu More and To use additional features, select → In Idle mode, open the application list and select select one of the following options: Gallery. Details : View photo details.
• Download from the wireless web. p. 66 ► the music player. The music player supports the following • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. file formats: mp3, ogg, aac. p. 82 ► • Receive via Bluetooth.
› Play music Icon Function After transferring music files to your device or memory Change the repeat mode (off, repeating card, all files, or repeating a file). Move to previous track; Scan backward In Idle mode, open the application list and select in a file (tap and hold).
› Create a playlist Adjust the following settings to customize your music player: In Idle mode, open the application list and select Option Function Music. SoundAlive Select a sound effect. Select a category a music file. → Set the playback speed of a music Press [ Add to playlist Create playlist.
FM Radio Control the FM radio with the following keys: Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. › Listen to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device.
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Select Scan a scanning option. → Number Function The FM radio scans and saves available stations Fine-tune the frequency. automatically. Add the current radio station to the Select the radio station you want from the all station favorites list. list and press [ ] to return to the FM radio screen. Change the sound output (headset or ›...
› Customize FM radio settings Option Function Set whether or not to show the In Idle mode, open the application list and select station ID on the FM radio screen; Radio. Show Station Station IDs are available only from Press [ Settings.
Personal information Enter contact information. To add a new item, select . To delete an item, select Contacts Save to add the contact to memory. Select › Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or Find a contact business contacts.
› Create your namecard In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Get friends. Press [ → Contacts. Select an account. Press [ My profile. → › Enter your own personal details. Create a group of contacts Save.
› Import or export contacts To export contacts from your device to a memory card, To import contact files (in vcf format) from a memory card In Idle mode, open the application list and select to your device, Contacts. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Press [ Import/Export Export to Internal...
› Calendar View events To change the calendar view, Learn to create and manage daily, weekly or monthly events, and set alarms to remind yourself of important In Idle mode, open the application list and select events. Calendar. To use the calendar application, you need to sign in Select a view mode from the top of the calendar.
Memo Select an event to view its details. You can send the event to others by pressing [ Learn to record important information to save and view at Send via an option. → → a later date. › Stop an event alarm ›...
› View memos Speak into the microphone. When you are finished recording a memo, select Stop. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Memo. Your memo is saved automatically. Record from the Select a memo to view its details. To record more voice memos, select bottom of the screen.
› Browse web pages In Idle mode, open the application list and select Web services require a data connection. Contact your Internet to launch a specified homepage. operator to choose the best data plan. To access a specific web page, select the URL input field, enter the web address of the web page, and select Internet...
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• To adjust the brightness of the screen, press [ → Number Function Brightness setting. This feature may be unavailable Enter the web address of a web page depending on your region. to access. • Refresh. To reload the current web page, press [ →...
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• To view the download history, press [ More From the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark and use → → Downloads. the following options: • To customize browser settings, press [ More → → • To open the web page in the current window, select Settings.
› Access the frequently visited pages or • between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, or inside buildings the recent history • in poor weather In Idle mode, open the application list and select • around high voltage or electromagnetic fields Internet.
› Search for a specific location In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Location and security. → In Idle mode, open the application list and select Adjust the following settings to activate location Maps. services: The map will display your current location. Option Function If you are launching this application for the first time,...
› Latitude Get directions to a specific destination In Idle mode, open the application list and select Learn to share your location with your friends and view ™ Maps. friends’ locations via Google Latitude • This feature may be unavailable depending on Press [ Directions.
Navigation Press [ See map. → Your friends' locations are marked with their photos Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show on the map. your destination with voice guidance. • This feature may be unavailable depending on Places your region or service provider.
YouTube • Contacts : Select your destination from addresses of your contacts. Learn to view and upload videos via YouTube. • Starred Places : Select your destination from the list This feature may be unavailable depending on your of your starred places. region or service provider.
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› Upload videos Control playback with the following keys: In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube. Press [ Upload and select a video. Skip to 8. → If you want to upload new videos, select to turn on the camera.
This feature may be unavailable depending on your networking, navigation, health related applications and region or service provider. more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice of mobile experience. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Market.
Connectivity • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. • Always ensure that you share and receive data Bluetooth with devices that are trusted and properly secured.
› › Find and pair with other Bluetooth- Send data using the Bluetooth wireless enabled devices feature In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select a file or item, such as a contact, memo, or media Settings Wireless and network Bluetooth file, from an appropriate application or My Files.
› Activate the WLAN feature When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if necessary). In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and network Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi. Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive Select →...
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› Add a WLAN manually In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and network Wi-Fi settings. → → In Idle mode, open the application list and select WPS button connection. Select Settings Wireless and network Wi-Fi settings →...
AllShare Adjust the following settings to customize the DLNA feature: Learn to use the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) Option Function service that enables you to share media files between DLNA-enabled devices in your home over a WLAN. Media server Enter a name for your device as a name media server.
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› › Play your files on another DLNA- Play others’ files on your device enabled device In Idle mode, open the application list and select AllShare. In Idle mode, open the application list and select AllShare. Select Play file from server on my device. Your device automatically searches for DLNA-enabled Play file from my device on another player.
Your device automatically searches for DLNA-enabled Connect with Samsung Kies devices. Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can Select a device as the media server—the one that download the program from the Samsung website contains media files.
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Open Windows Media Player to synchronize music Copy files from the PC to the device. files. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information. Edit or enter your device’s name in the pop-up window › Synchronize with Windows Media (if necessary).
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› Connect as a mass storage device When connected, select Connect USB storage. You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk Open the folder to view files. and access the file directory. If you insert a memory card Copy files from the PC to the device or memory card.
VPN connections Customize the connection information. Available options may vary depending on the VPN You can create virtual private networks (VPN) and connect type. to your private network securely through a public network, such as the internet. Option Function Your device should already be configured with VPN name Enter a name of the VPN server.
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› Connect to a private network Option Function Select a user certificate that the In Idle mode, open the application list and select VPN server uses to identify you. Settings Wireless and network VPN settings. → → Set user You can import certificates from certificate Select a private network to connect.
Tools › Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • To stop the alarm, drag right until it reaches the dot. Alarm/Clock • To repeat the alarm after a specified length of time, drag left until it reaches the dot. Learn to set and control alarms, and world clocks.
› Create a world clock Select Lap to record lap times. When you are finished, select Stop. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Alarm/Clock World clock. → Select Reset to clear recorded times. Select Add city or press [ Add.
Calculator Perform the calculation. Select to close the calculator keypad. Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on The calculation history appears. your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. Clear history. To clear the history, press [ → › Perform the calculation Mini Diary In Idle mode, open the application list and select...
My Files Change the today’s date and set the weather (if necessary). Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images, Tap to add photo and add an image or capture Select videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored in a photo.
In a folder, press [ ] to use the following options: Use the following options: • Active applications • : View the list of all the To send a file to others via email or the Bluetooth applications currently running on your device. wireless feature, select Share.
› › Create a new document View and edit a document on your device In Idle mode, open the application list and select ThinkFree Office. In Idle mode, open the application list and select ThinkFree Office. Select Accept to confirm, if you are launching this application for the first time.
› Voice Search Manage documents online In Idle mode, open the application list and select Learn to use the voice command feature to search for ThinkFree Office. locations and information by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on your Select Online.
Settings › Wi-Fi settings • Wi-Fi : Turn the WLAN feature on or off. p. 78 ► • Network notification : Set the device to notify you when an open network is available. Access the Settings menu • WPS button connection : Connect to a WLAN using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button.
› USB settings • Volume : Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sound, and notification ringtones. Activate various USB connection modes when you connect • Notification ringtone : Select a ringtone to alert you to your device to a PC.
Location and security • Brightness : Set the brightness of the display. • Auto-rotate screen : Set whether or not to rotate the Change the settings for securing your device and GPS content automatically when the device is rotated. functionality. •...
Applications • Visible passwords : Set the device to display your password as you enter. Change the settings for managing installed applications. • Select device administrators : View device • Unknown sources : Select to download applications administrators installed on your device. You can activate device administrators to apply new policies to your from any source.
Privacy • Samsung Apps : Set to receive notifications for new applications from Samsung Apps. Change the settings for managing your settings and data. This feature may be unavailable depending on your • Back up my data : Back up your device’s settings to the region or service provider.
QWERTY keyboard, traditional keypad, or in Handwriting mode. handwriting screen. • Tutorial : Learn how to enter text with the Samsung • Input languages : Select a language for text input. keypad. You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages.
› DioPen Chinese IME • Fuzzy settings : Customize the Fuzzy settings. • About : View DioPen Chinese IME information. • Vibrate on keypress : Set the device to vibrate when you touch a key. • Voice input and output Sound on keypress : Set the device to sound when you touch a key.
› Accessibility Text-to-speech settings • Listen to an example : Listen to the spoken text for an Change the settings for accessibility features. example. Install voice data for using the text-to-speech • Accessibility : Activate an accessibility application you feature. have downloaded, such as Talkback or Kickback, which •...
When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area your local Samsung Service Center. and try again. • You cannot access some options without a subscription.
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The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold- camera colored contacts with a clean, soft cloth and try charging the battery again. Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the • If the battery will no longer charge completely, dispose camera application.
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The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile uses the headset cable as an antenna. Without a headset device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error...
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Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Center. A connection is not established when you connect the device to a PC •...
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically Do not touch your device and the power cord with wet designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can hands cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
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Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage Do not use your device near a pacemaker • • Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if temperatures.
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• • Do not use your device at refueling points (service stations), near fuels Use a hands-free device. • or chemicals, and at blasting areas. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers. Jotting down a “to do” • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from the same compartment as the device, its parts, or accessories.
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Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. Use your Do not store your device near or in heaters, microwaves, device at -20 °C to 50 °C hot cooking equipment, or high pressure containers • • Your device may explode if left inside a closed vehicle, as the inside The battery may leak.
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Exposure to loud sounds while driving may distract your • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using attention and cause an accident. • accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung.
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Do not use the device for anything other than its intended • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public Service Center.
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0.140 W/kg. In normal use, the actual SAR is likely to be much lower, as the device has been designed to emit only the RF energy necessary to Samsung is not responsible for data loss. transmit a signal to the nearest base station. By automatically emitting...
Correct disposal of this product Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates...
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Samsung expressly disclaims any “THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS. ” SAMSUNG responsibility or liability for any interruption or suspension of any content DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER or service made available through this device.
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Some contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. To install Kies (PC Sync) Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC.