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U s e r M a n u a l Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
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Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Galaxy Player, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Galaxy System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
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MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
Entering Text Using Swype ......30 Entering Text Using the Samsung Keypad ....32 Configuring the Keypad .
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Bluetooth ........82 Samsung Kies ........83 Memory Card .
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Standard Limited Warranty ......139 End User License Agreement for Software ....143 Section 14: Samsung Product Registration ... 149 Index ... 150...
Section 1: Getting Started This section helps you to quickly start using your device. Understanding This User Manual The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your device. A robust index for features begins on page 150. Also included is important safety information, beginning on page 124, that you should know before using your device.
Prior to use, it is necessary to install the battery into its corresponding internal compartment. The microSD card slot is also located in this same internal area. Removing the Battery Cover Remove the battery cover by placing your thumbnail into the slot at the bottom of the device (1).
Removing a Memory Card Important!: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device. From a Home screen, touch the Menu Key SD card and device storage With the battery cover removed, locate the Memory Card Slot on the upper right side of the back of the device.
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. The Travel Charger that is used to charge the battery is included with your device. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.
Plug the flat end of the Travel Charger into the Charger/ Accessory Interface connector on the device (1) and the other end into a standard AC wall outlet. Warning!: While the device is charging, if the touch screen does not function due to an unstable power supply, unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the USB cable from the device.
Your new device uses your Google account to fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail, Maps, Navigation, Google Talk and the Android Market. When you turn on your device for the first time, set up a connection with your existing Google account or create a new Google account.
Galaxy Player 4.0 Accessories The items supplied with your device may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • The supplied accessories perform best for your device.
Tip: Volume Up is the end closest to the top of the device. Once the SAMSUNG logo appears, release the Power/Lock key while continuing to press the Volume Up key. Continue to press the Volume Up key until the Android System Recovery screen displays.
Section 2: Understanding Your Device This section outlines key features of your device and describes the screen and the icons that appear when the device is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the device. Features Your device is lightweight, easy-to-use, and offers many useful features.
The following items can be found on the front and top of your device as illustrated. Charger/Accessory Port: Allows you to connect a Travel Charger or other optional accessories such as a USB/data cable to sync music and files. Proximity and Light Sensors: The Proximity sensor detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen.
The following items can be found on the sides of your device. Volume Key: From a Home screen, press to adjust Master Volume. During music playback, press to adjust volume. Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen. Status Bar: Presents icons to show notifications, battery power, and connection details. For a list of icons, see “Status Bar”...
The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus six panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more space for adding shortcuts, widgets, and folders. Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator at the top of the display shows your current position.
Use command keys and the touch screen to navigate. Command Keys Menu Key Touch the Menu Key to display options for the current screen or feature. Home Key Touch the Home Key display the first Home screen. Touch and hold the Home Key to launch a menu of recent applications or to launch Task Manager.
Use two fingers, such as your index finger and thumb, to make an inward pinch motion on the screen, as if you are picking something up, or an outward motion by sweeping your fingers out. For example: Pinch the Home screen to show customization options. •...
Auto rotation: Touch to enable or disable auto rotation. When enabled, • the screen orientation changes when you rotate the device. When disabled, the screen locks in the current orientation (horizontal or vertical) and the orientation does not change when you rotate the device.
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Google Talk Invitation: Someone has invited you to chat using Google Talk. Refresh: An account is being refreshed. Alarm Set: An alarm is active. For more information, refer to “Clock” on page 90. Silent Mode: All sounds except media and alarms are silenced, and Vibrate mode is not active.
Primary Shortcuts appear at the bottom of the display. Music: Play music stored on an optional installed memory card. For more information, refer to “Music Player” on page 68. Videos: Play and manage videos stored on an installed memory card. For more information, refer to “Videos” on page 77.
locations. For more information, refer to “Dual Clock” on page 93. Google Search: Display a Google Search bar. For more information, refer to “Google Search” on page 65. Home screen tips: Display tips about the Home screen. Latitude: Locate your friends on a map, and share or hide your location.
Touch Shortcuts, then touch a selection. Follow the prompts to add it to the Home screen. Applications: Launch an application. For a list, Android see “Applications List” on page 25. Bookmark: Launch a bookmarked web page. Directions & Navigation: Get directions and navigation from Google Maps.
Touch Folders, then touch a selection: New folder: Create a new empty folder. All contacts: Create a folder containing all contacts. Contacts with phone numbers: Create a folder containing contacts with stored phone numbers. Received list from Bluetooth: Create a folder containing a list of items received from Bluetooth.
The Applications screen holds all applications on your wireless device. Applications that you download and install from the Android Market or from the web are also added to the Applications screen. You can place shortcuts to applications on the Home screen for quick access to the application.
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Contacts: Save and manage contact information for your friends and colleagues. For more information, refer to “Contacts” on page 40. Downloads: Files, apps, and other items you download in Browser, Gmail, Email, or in other ways, are stored on your tablet’s internal storage. Use the Downloads app to view, reopen, or delete what you have downloaded.
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Places: Use Google Maps to find places of interest, plus add your own favorite places. For more information, refer to “Places” on page 64. Samsung Apps: Connect to Samsung Apps and make your smart device even smarter. Simply and easily download an abundance of applications to your device such as games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, and more.
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® ThinkFree Office: Provides access to a Microsoft Office-compatible applications suite. It also provides a centralized location for the management of your online and offline files. For more information, refer to “ThinkFree Office” on page 101. Videos: Play and manage videos stored on an installed memory card.
You can also enable Word prediction, which matches your key touches to common words. Samsung Keypad: The Samsung Keyboard is a virtual QWERTY • keyboard that allows you to enter text by touching keys on the screen.
For more information, refer to “Language and Keyboard” on page 118. Entering Text Using Swype Swype™ is a new way to enter text on touch screens. Instead of touching each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word.
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Accented characters: Just glide through the letters of the word. • Swype usually recognizes the word and correctly accents the letters. Error correction: If you make a mistake, double-tap on the word you • want to change. Configuring Swype Configure Swype to your preferences. For more information, refer to “Swype Keypad”...
Swype from the Swype Info Key Touch the edit key. Entering Text Using the Samsung Keypad The Samsung Keypad is a custom virtual QWERTY keyboard, featuring predictive text. Input characters by touching the on-screen keys with your finger or use speech recognition.
QWERTY keyboards. Touch Settings The Samsung keypad settings screen displays. Touch the XT9 field so a green check mark appears next to the field. Touch the XT9 advanced settings field to modify XT9 to switch to Symbols associated settings.
Continue typing your message. XT9 mode can be used in portrait or landscape mode. Editing Text You can edit the text you enter in text fields by cutting, copying, or pasting text. These operations can be performed within and across apps. However, some apps do not support editing some or all of the text displayed while others may offer their own way to select text.
From a screen where you can enter text, activate the keypad by touching a text input field on the screen. If necessary, change to the Samsung keypad. For more information, refer to “Changing the Input Method” on page 29.
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Handwriting box 1 Handwriting areas Handwriting box 2 Handwriting area Text Input Mode Use your finger tip to write out each character. When you write single letters, suggestions are offered in Letter Options the Letter Options area. The suggested letter appears in blue.
You can use your voice to enter text using the Voice input feature, which lets you enter text by speaking. Samsung Keypad recognizes your speech and enters text for you. Note: Enable Voice Input in Samsung keypad settings. For more information, refer to “Samsung Keypad” on page 119. Touch Speech Recognition At the Speak now prompt, speak clearly and distinctly into the microphone.
Calendar and Email. • Google: Add your Google account to sync your Contacts, Calendar, and Gmail. Samsung account: Add your Samsung account. • Note: You must register your device with your social networking site before using the device to access the network.
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Note: You must register your device with your social networking site before using the device to access the network. From a Home screen, touch the Menu Key Accounts and sync Add account The Set up your Facebook account screen displays. Touch Next.
Store contact information for your friends, family and colleagues, to quickly access information or to send a message. To access Contacts: From a Home screen, touch Applications Contacts Creating Contacts From a Home screen, touch Applications Contacts At the Save contact to prompt, touch an account for synchronizing the contact (available options depend on the accounts you have set up for synchronization).
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Make changes to update an existing contact. From a Home screen, touch Applications Contacts Touch and hold a contact, then touch Edit. – or – Touch a contact to view its information, then touch the Menu Key Edit. Continue entering contact information. For more information, refer to “Creating Contacts”...
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Use the Get Friends feature to sync with your accounts. You can choose an account you have already added or add a new account. For more information about setting up accounts on your device, see “Setting Up Your Accounts” on page 38. From a Home screen, touch Applications Contacts Touch the Menu Key...
You can send contact namecards as vCards by way of Bluetooth to other Bluetooth devices or in an Email or Gmail as an attachment. Note: Not all Bluetooth devices accept contacts and not all devices support transfers of multiple contacts. Check the target device’s documentation.
Add your profile information and touch Save. – or – Touch the Menu Key Edit to update your profile information For more information, refer to “Creating Contacts” on page 40. Sending My Profile You can send My Profile as a vCard by way of Bluetooth to other Bluetooth devices or as an attachment to a Gmail or other email.
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Touch Delete, then touch Group only, to only delete the group, or Group and group members, to delete the group and the members of that group. Editing a Group From a Home screen, touch Applications Contacts Groups. Touch a Group to display it. Touch the Menu Key Edit group.
At the prompt, choose a sending method, then follow the prompts to send the message: • Email: For more information, refer to “Email” on page 50. • Gmail: For more information, refer to “Composing and Sending Gmail” on page 48. Note: Touch Set as default to use the selected sending method every time you send My Profile.
Section 5: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive messages and other features associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your device supports these types of messages: Gmail: Send and receive Gmail from your Google account. • Email: Send and receive email from your email accounts, including •...
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Refresh your account to update your device from the Gmail servers. From the Home screen, touch Gmail Touch the Menu Key Refresh. Managing Your Gmail Account Use menu options to manage your Gmail. From the Home screen, touch Gmail Touch the Menu Key for these options: •...
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Settings for settings: • Notification settings: Add account • Touch Google or Samsung account to add a new account. – Confirm actions: Have your device prompt you to confirm Archive, Delete, and Send actions. – Reply all: Enable or disable Reply All as the default action when responding to messages.
Use Email to view and manage all your email accounts in one application. Setting Up Email Accounts From a Home screen, touch Applications Email At the Set up email account screen, enter an Email address and Password and touch Next. Enter an account name for the email account just added, which is displayed on the inbox for the email account.
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You can view emails you receive for all accounts in the Combined inbox screen or you can view email accounts individually. From a Home screen, touch Applications Email Note: If you only have one email account set up, touch Menu Key Add account to display the list of email accounts.
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Touch Cc/Bcc to enter recipients in the Cc or Bcc fields. Touch the Subject field to enter a subject. Touch the text field to enter the email text. Touch Attach to add an attachment. Choices are: • File: Select a file from My files. •...
Touch the Menu Key More The following options display depending on the type of account: General settings • Account name: Enter a name to identify this account. • Your name: Enter your name, to appear on emails from this account. •...
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From the Home screen, touch Talk – or – From a Home screen, touch Applications Touch Next to set up a Google account or to Sign in. Touch Create to create a new Google account. – or – Touch Sign in, if you have an existing Google account. Note: If you have already set up your Google account, you are automatically logged in.
Section 6: Web and Social Networking Internet Your device is equipped with a full HTML Browser that allows you to access the internet. From a Home screen, touch Internet Tip: Internet appears by default as a Primary shortcut on the Home screen. Navigating the Web Command Keys Touch the Back Key...
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You can have multiple windows open at one time and easily switch between windows. From a Home screen, touch Internet Touch the Menu Key To open a new window, touch New window. – or – Touch Windows New window. To switch to another open window, touch Windows, then touch another open window to display it.
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To copy the highlighted text, touch To search for the highlighted text, touch Google, Google translate, Wikipedia, or Dictionary. To share the highlighted text, touch as text or Share as image. Then touch Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, or Picasa. Copying a Hyperlink or URL From a Home screen, touch Internet web page.
– Edit bookmark: Change the bookmark name or URL. – Add shortcut to Home: Create a bookmark on the Home screen. – Share link: Use Bluetooth, Email, or Gmail to send the link. – Copy link URL: Save the link’s URL to the clipboard. –...
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– Downloads: View and manage recent downloads. – Settings: Customize the Internet settings (see “Internet Settings” on page 59). Internet Settings From a Home screen, touch Internet Touch the Menu Key More following options: Page content settings • Default zoom: Choose a default zoom level for web pages. •...
Security settings • Remember passwords: When enabled, saves usernames and passwords for sites you visit, to make future visits easier. • Clear passwords: Clear all saved usernames and passwords. • Show security warnings: When enabled, the Browser warns you if there is a problem with a site’s security.
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From a Home screen, touch Maps While viewing a map, touch the Menu Key options: • Search: Find a location. • Directions: Get driving, public transport, or walking directions. • My Places: Display starred locations. • Clear Map: Remove search results from the map. •...
Latitude With Google Latitude, you can see the location of all of your friends on a map or on a list. You can also share or hide your location. You must first set up your tablet to use wireless networks to help pinpoint your location.
From a Home screen, touch Applications Latitude Touch the Menu Key Latitude to display your Latitude list of friends. Touch the Menu Key for these options: • Refresh friends: Update your Latitude list of friends. • Check in: Automatically check in at specific places you designate, and you will be checked in when you are there.
Touch Map at the top of the screen to see a map (Driving) or a satellite image (Walking) of your area. If Driving, touch Route options directions should Avoid highways and Avoid tolls. To find a destination, touch an option: •...
Google Search Search the internet, and your device, using the Google search engine. Tip: The Google Search widget appears on the main Home screen by default. For information about displaying widgets on the Home screen, see “Adding Widgets to the Home Screen” on page 21. From the Home screen, touch the Google Search widget –...
View and upload YouTube videos right from your device. Tip: The YouTube widget appears on the main Home screen by default. For information about displaying widgets on the Home screen, see “Adding Widgets to the Home Screen” on page 21. From the Home screen, touch YouTube –...
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From the Home screen, touch YouTube Touch the Menu Key Settings for the following options: General settings • High quality on mobile: Enable or disable high quality video mode. • Caption font size: Set the caption font size to Small, Medium, Large, or Extra Large.
Section 7: Music Music Player The Music Player plays songs from an installed memory card. From a Home screen, touch Music Music Player scans your memory card and displays songs on the All, Playlists, Albums, or Artists tabs. Touch a song or playlist to begin playback. Artist Name SoundAlive Song Title...
• Playback controls: – Touch to advance to the next song. Touch and hold forward through the current song. – Touch to go back to the previous song. Touch and hold scan backward through the current song. – Touch to pause playback. Touch •...
Touch songs to select them or touch Select all. A check mark indicates selected songs. Touch Add to add the selected songs to the playlist. Adding a song to a playlist during playback From a Home screen, touch Music Touch a song to play it. Touch the Menu Key Add to playlist.
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Mute / Unmute Current Radio Station Song Title Artist Name / Album Title Previous Station Favorites Touch Media Volume to adjust the volume. Touch the Previous Station button or the Next Station button to step through the available stations. Touch a Favorites button to set the current station as a favorite.
Section 8: Photos and Videos Camera Use your device’s built-in camera to take photos and record video. From the Home screen, touch Camera – or – From a Home screen, touch Applications Camera Resolution GPS Active Options Important!: Do not take photos of people without their permission. Taking Photos Photos Remaining...
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– Set as: Assign the photo as Contact icon, Home screen wallpaper, or Lock screen wallpaper. – Delete: To erase the photo, touch OK. • Touch the Back Key to return to the Camera to take more photos. Camera Options Camera options are represented by icons on the left side of the screen.
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Settings: Touch for the following options: Outdoor visibility: Allows you to take better pictures • when outdoors. Macro: Set Macro mode to take close-up pictures. • Face detection causes the camera to automatically recognize if there is a face in the shot. It then optimizes the focus and exposure the face.
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Use your device’s built-in Camcorder to record high-definition video in 720p resolution. From the Home screen, touch Camera Touch the Mode icon to switch from the Camera the Camcorder Recording Time Remaining Options Important!: Do not take videos of people without their permission. Do not take videos in places where cameras are not allowed.
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Sweep across the screen to review all videos. While reviewing the videos: • Double-tap on the screen to zoom all the way in or out. • Touch the screen to display the following options: – Share: Send the video by using AllShare, Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, or YouTube.
Your device’s 4-inch 800x480 Super Clear LCD touch screen provides playback of videos. Use Videos to view and manage videos stored on an installed memory card. From a Home screen, touch Videos While viewing the Videos list, touch the Menu Key options: •...
Your device’s 4-inch 800x480 Super Clear LCD touch screen provides high-resolution display of photos and videos. Use Gallery to view, capture, and manage photos and videos. Gallery Options When you open the Gallery, various photo and video folders are displayed. The folders can be on your device or on your external memory card.
To access the Camera from the Gallery: From a Home screen, touch Applications Gallery Touch at the top of the screen. For more information, refer to “Camera” on page 72. Viewing Videos From a Home screen, touch Applications Gallery Touch a category, then touch a video to play it. Note: Videos are marked with a Play button.
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• Crop: Allows you to crop the image. Touch and drag the sides of the crop box to create the crop area, then touch Save. Touch Discard to stop without cropping the picture. • Rotate left: Allows you to rotate the picture counterclockwise 90 degrees.
Section 9: Connections Your device includes features to connect to the internet and to other devices by using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a USB cable. Your device also supports removable microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards for storing music, photos, videos, and files. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks.
When you turn on Wi-Fi, your device searches for available Wi-Fi connections, then displays them on screen. From any screen, sweep your finger downward from the top to display the Notification Panel. Touch Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi On. Your device automatically scans for available Wireless Access Points.
Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a software that enables you to update your device firmware by connecting to the PC. To learn more about Samsung Kies and Samsung applications, browse featured applications and download Kies at: www.samsungapps.com.
Cancel the pop-up window when it displays on the PC. Run Samsung Kies and follow the prompts to update your device firmware. Refer to Samsung Kies Help for more information. Memory Card Your device supports removable microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards for storing music, photos, videos, and files.
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When finished, exit Windows Media Player and disconnect the USB cable. Connecting as a Mass Storage Device You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the device, you can also access the files directory from the memory card by using the device as a memory card reader.
Section 10: Applications and Widgets This section contains a description of each application that is available in the Applications Menu, its function, and how to navigate through that particular application. If the application is already described in another section of this user manual, then a cross reference to that particular section is provided.
Use AllShare to share multimedia content from your device through Wi-Fi with DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) certified devices. With AllShare, you can: Play multimedia content from your device on another player, such as a • Wi-Fi-capable TV or other playback device. Play multimedia content from another source, such as a wireless •...
• Play file from server on other player via my phone: You can enjoy multimedia content saved on your PC or laptop using other devices like your TV or Hi-Fi. You can then use your device like a remote control. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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To create a calendar event: From a Home screen, touch Applications Calendar Touch the date for which you want to enter an event. Enter the event information in the Create event screen, then touch Save. Customizing the Calendar From a Home screen, touch Applications Calendar Touch the Menu Key Settings to configure settings:...
Choose a sending method: • Bluetooth: For more information about Bluetooth pairing and sending, see “Pairing with a Bluetooth Device” on page 83. • Email: This option is displayed once an email account has been added. For more information, refer to “Email” on page 50. Camera Take photos and record video with your device’s built in Camera.
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Sound • Alarm type: Choose an alarm type of Melody, Vibration, Vibration and melody, or Voice. • Alarm tone: Set an alarm tone from Sounds or Go to My files. • (Volume): Use the slider to hear and set the alarm volume. Touch Save to save the alarm.
You can use this option to measure intervals of time. From a Home screen, touch Applications Clock Touch the Stopwatch tab at the top of the Clock screen. Touch Start to start the stopwatch and touch Lap to mark a unit of time per lap.
Touch a download item to open it. Touch headings for earlier downloads to view them. To delete items, touch the check box to the left of each item you want to delete. Then touch Delete. Touch Deselect all to remove all check marks. Warning!: When you delete an item, it is deleted from your device’s storage or SD card.
Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email. For more information, refer to “Gmail” on page 47. Tip: A shortcut to Gmail appears on the Main Home screen by default. From the Home screen, touch Gmail – or – From a Home screen, touch Applications Gmail Google Search...
Maps Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions, and other location-based information. For more information, refer to “Maps” on page 60. Tip: A shortcut to Google Maps appears on the Main Home screen by default. From the Home screen, touch Maps –...
– or – Touch the Menu Key Create. Compose the memo, then touch Save. For more information, refer to “Entering Text Using the Samsung Keypad” on page 32. Memo List Options While viewing the list of Memos: Touch the Menu Key for the following options: •...
Touch Save to save your diary entry. Tip: Mini Diary is also available through the Days Samsung Widget, to display diary entries right on the Home screen. For information about displaying widgets on the Home screen, see “Adding Widgets to the Home Screen”...
Play music files from an installed memory card. For more information, refer to “Music Player” on page 68. Tip: By default, Music appears as a Primary Shortcut on Home screens. From a Home screen, touch Music My Files Find, view, and manage folders and files stored on an installed memory card.
Google Places uses your location to help you find nearby destinations, such as restaurants, bars, hotels, attractions, ATMs and gas stations, or you can enter a location. For more information, refer to “Places” on page 64. From a Home screen, touch Applications Places Power Control Active applications, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Synchronization, or...
Simply and easily download an abundance of applications to your device, such as games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, and more. Tip: A shortcut to Samsung Apps appears on the Main Home screen by default. From the Home screen, touch Samsung Apps –...
Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based application for instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account. This allows you to search a chat log and store them in your Gmail accounts.
Videos View and manage videos stored on an optional installed memory card. For more information, refer to “Videos” on page 77. Tip: By default, Videos appears as a Primary Shortcut on Home screens. From a Home screen, touch Videos Voice Recorder The Voice Recorder allows you to record an audio file and then immediately share it using Bluetooth, Email, or Gmail.
Perform Google searches by speaking your search terms. For more information, refer to “Voice Search” on page 65. From a Home screen, touch Applications Voice Search Tip: Voice Search is available on the Google Search bar widget, which appears on the Main Home screen by default. View and upload YouTube videos right from your device.
Section 11: Settings This section explains Settings for customizing your device. Accessing Settings There are two ways to access your device settings: From a Home screen, touch the Menu Key – or – From a Home screen, touch Applications Settings The first method is used in this section.
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Have your device alert you to new Wireless Access Points (WAPs). From a Home screen, touch the Menu Key Wireless and network. Touch Wi-Fi settings, then touch Network notification to turn notifications On or Off. When on, a check mark appears in the check box.
Wireless and network. Touch USB settings to choose a setting: • Samsung Kies: Samsung Kies is a software suite that allows you to search and download applications directly from a PC. The applications are then installed onto a mobile device when synced...
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• Mass storage: When connected, your device is treated as a mass storage device for transferring files. VPN Settings The VPN settings menu allows you to set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Important!: Before you can use a VPN you must establish and configure one. Adding a VPN Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN protocol to use: PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), L2TP (Layer 2...
• Touch Enable L2TP secret to make a check mark desired. • Touch Set L2TP secret and enter a password, if desired, then touch OK. • Touch DNS search domains, add a name for DNS search using the keypad, then touch OK. To establish a L2TP/IPSec CRT (Certificate based L2TP/ IPSec): •...
Set the volume level for all types of sounds. Note: You can only set volume when Silent Mode is disabled. From a Home screen, touch the Menu Key Sound Volume. Touch and drag the sliders to set: • Incoming call volume: Adjust the sound for incoming calls. •...
When enabled, tones play when unlocking and locking the screen. From a Home screen, touch the Menu Key Sound. Touch Screen lock sounds to enable or disable tones. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box. Haptic Feedback When enabled, the device vibrates to indicate screen touches and other interactions.
Switch orientation automatically when rotating your device. From a Home screen, touch the Menu Key Display. Touch Auto-rotate screen to enable or disable the mode. When enabled, a check mark box. Animation Set the level of animations for transitions between screens. From a Home screen, touch the Menu Key Display Animation.
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Use Wireless Networks Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable the Use wireless networks option or enable the GPS satellites. From a Home screen, touch the Menu Key Location and security.
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Visible Passwords When enabled, password characters display briefly as you touch them while entering passwords. From a Home screen, touch the Menu Key Location and security. Touch Visible passwords to enable or disable brief displays of password characters. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box.
Clear stored credentials and reset the password. Note: This setting only appears if you have installed encrypted certificates. From a Home screen, touch the Menu Key Location and security. Touch Clear storage to clear stored credentials and reset the password. Applications You can download and install applications from Android Market or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on...
Development. Touch Allow mock locations to enable or disable the setting. When enabled, a check mark box. Using the Samsung Apps option, the device notifies you when there are new applications in Samsung Apps. Settings appears in the check Accounts and Sync Set up and manage accounts, including your Google and Backup Assistant accounts.
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From a Home screen, touch the Menu Key Accounts and sync. Touch Background data to enable or disable the setting. When enabled, a check mark box. Auto-Sync When enabled, all accounts sync data at any time, automatically. From a Home screen, touch the Menu Key Accounts and sync.
Touch Remove account, then touch Remove account at the prompt to remove the account and delete all its messages, contacts and other data. Privacy Manage your device’s use of personal information. Device Backup and Restore Back Up My Data Enable or disable backup of your settings to the Google server. From a Home screen, touch the Menu Key Privacy.
Choose the default text entry method. From a Home screen, touch the Menu Key Language and keyboard Touch Samsung keypad or Swype to set the default method. Swype Keypad Configure Swype keypad settings. For more information about entering text with the Swype keypad, see “Entering Text Using Swype”...
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• Version: View the current Swype software version. Configure Samsung keypad settings. For more information about entering text with the Samsung keypad, see “Entering Text Using the Samsung Keypad” on page 32. From a Home screen, touch the Menu Key Language and keyboard.
• Tutorial: Help for using Samsung keypad and XT9 predictive text. Voice Input and Output Use Voice input and output settings to customize your device’s voice recognition feature and audible readout of text, for example, the contents of email messages.
Touch Voice recognition settings to configure: • Language: Choose a language for your voice input. • SafeSearch: Set the sensitivity for filtering of explicit images from the results of your voice-input Google searches. • Block offensive words: Enable or disable blocking of recognized offensive words from the results of your voice-input Google searches.
Enable or disable accessibility services. Note: You must activate Accessibility services before enabling services. From a Home screen, touch the Menu Key Accessibility. If no accessibility applications are found, a No accessibility applications found message displays. Touch OK to download a screen reader from Android Market and install Note: TalkBack, when installed and enabled, recites menu options, application titles, contacts, and other items when scrolling and making selections.
View information about your device, including status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial. From a Home screen, touch the Menu Key About device. Touch items to view details: • Status: View Battery status, Battery level, Wi-Fi MAC address, Bluetooth address, and Up time.
Section 12: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your Galaxy Player. The terms “GALAXY” or “mobile device” are used in this section to refer to your Galaxy Player. Read this information before using your GALAXY. Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Although GALAXY is not a cell phone, it can operate on the same network as cell phones and can use the same Radio Frequency...
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enough to cause ionization of atoms and molecules. Therefore, RF energy is a type of non-ionizing radiation. Other types of non- ionizing radiation include visible light, infrared radiation (heat), and other forms of electromagnetic radiation with relatively low frequencies. While RF energy does not ionize particles, large amounts can increase body temperatures and cause tissue damage.
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The COSMOS study aims to conduct long-term health monitoring of a large group of people to determine if there are any health issues linked to long-term exposure to radio frequency energy from cell phone use. The COSMOS study will follow approximately 300,000 adult cell phone users in Europe for 20 to 30 years.
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Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between your • head and the cell phone. Hands-Free Kits Hands-free kits may include audio or Bluetooth various types of body-worn accessories such as belt-clips and holsters. Combinations of these can be used to reduce RF energy absorption from cell phones.
Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using cell phones at all. For example, The Stewart Report from the United Kingdom made such a recommendation in December 2000. In this report, a group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
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The FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection to the public and to account for any variations in measurements. SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the mobile device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
GALAXY appears to be dry and appears to operate normally, the circuitry could slowly corrode and pose a safety hazard. If the GALAXY and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear to be working properly.
Samsung-approved chargers which are specifically designed for your GALAXY. WARNING! Use of a non-Samsung-approved battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Samsung’s warranty does not cover damage to the GALAXY caused by non-Samsung-approved batteries and/or chargers.
To find the nearest recycling location, go to: www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect or call 1-877-278-0799. Warning!: Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode. UL Certified Travel Charger The Travel Charger for this mobile device has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety...
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The location-based information may be shared with third-parties, including your wireless service provider, applications providers, Samsung, and other third-parties providing services. Maps, directions, and other navigation data may contain inaccurate or incomplete data, and circumstances can and do change over time.
The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years: Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: Liquids of any kind Keep the mobile device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.
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been associated in some studies with tinnitus (a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound, and distorted hearing. Individual susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and potential hearing problem varies. Additionally, the amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the nature of the sound, the device settings, and the headphones that are used.
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National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD 20892-2320 Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov Internet: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/ National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 395 E Street, S.W. Suite 9200 Patriots Plaza Building Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4674) 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
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Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your • implantable medical device. If you have any questions about using your wireless mobile device with an implantable medical device, consult your health care provider. For more information see: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html#.
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Keep the mobile device and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children. FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice The mobile device may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the mobile device if such interference cannot be eliminated.
Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery; (ii) any of the seals on the battery are...
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(iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG device for which it is specified. What are SAMSUNG’s obligations? During the applicable warranty period, provided the Product is returned in accordance with the terms of this Limited Warranty, SAMSUNG will repair or replace the Product, at SAMSUNG’s sole...
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Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. What is the procedure for resolving disputes? ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE SALE, CONDITION OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCTS SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH FINAL AND BINDING ARBITRATION, AND NOT BY A COURT OR JURY.
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You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by providing notice to SAMSUNG no later than 30 calendar days from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the Product. To opt out, you must send notice by e-mail to optout@sta.samsung.com, with the subject line: “Arbitration Opt Out.”...
IMPORTANT. READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. for software owned by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and its affiliated companies and its third party suppliers and licensors that accompanies this EULA, which includes computer software and may include associated media, printed materials, “online”...
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Software. You may not rent, lease, lend, sublicense or provide commercial hosting services with the Software. 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered as part of the product support services related to the Software provided to you, if any, related to the Software.
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8. TERMINATION. This EULA is effective until terminated. Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this EULA, you must cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software.
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WORKMANLIKE EFFORT, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, RELIABILITY OR AVAILABILITY, ACCURACY, LACK OF VIRUSES, QUIET ENJOYMENT, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS OR OTHER VIOLATION OF RIGHTS. SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST INTERFERENE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE THRID-PARTY APPLICATION, THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE THIRD-PARTY APPLICATION WILL MEET PURCHASER’S REQUIREMENTS, THAT THE OPERATION OF THE...
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SAMSUNG SHALL BE DEEMED TO ALTER THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY REGARDING THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS, OR TO CREATE ANY WARRANTY. 11. Limitation of Liability. SAMSUNG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE ANY THIRD-PARTY...
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14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA. If...
Section 14: Samsung Product Registration Customize your Samsung phone experience • Access to a personalized My Samsung Mobile account • Latest info on promotions, events and special offers on related products • Review Samsung products and share your opinion Register now at www.samsung.com/register...
Index Accessibility settings Accounts setting up setting up a Facebook account setting up a MySpace account setting up a Twitter account AllShare configuring Android keyboard configuring Android Market Android System Recovery Applications downloading new Applications settings allow mock locations development managing running services unknown sources...
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DivX® registration code Do cell phones pose a health hazard? Email composing and sending configuring accounts Facebook setting up an account FM Radio Gallery sharing photos and video viewing photos and video Get Friends Getting Started setting up your phone Gmail account settings composing and sending...
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Removing the Battery Cover Replacing the Battery Cover Reset factory data Ringtones notification Samsung Keypad entering text SAR Values Securing your device locking and unlocking screen unlock settings Security locking and unlocking locking your device...
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System Recovery Text changing input method entering input methods using Swype virtual QWERTY keyboard Text settings Samsung keypad Timer Travel Charger Turning Your Device On and Off Twitter setting up an account Unlocking your device set an unlock pattern USB connections...