Samsung SCH-I589 User Manual

SCH-I589user manual

Assembling10AssemblingUnpackCheck your product box for the following items:Mobile device ●Battery ●Quick start guide ●Use only Samsung-approved softwa

Connectivity100Option FunctionVPN name Enter a name of the VPN server.Set VPN server Enter the IP address of the VPN server.Enable EncryptionSet to en

Tools101ToolsClockLearn to use the clock display on the Idle screen, and set and control alarms for important events.Use the clock display ›In Idle mo

Tools102Stop an alarm ›When the alarm sounds,Select ●Dismiss to stop the alarm.Select ●Snooze to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time.C

Tools103Google SearchYou can search for applications and data in your device and specific data on the web.In Idle mode, open the application list and

Tools104To change the view mode, select ●View by.To sort files or folders, select ●List by.To use additional features using a file, such as moving,

Tools105Create a new document ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 ThinkFree Office.Select 2 Accept to confirm, if you are launching

Tools106Manage documents online ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 ThinkFree Office.Select 2 Online.Enter your user name and passwo

Settings107SettingsAccess the Settings menuIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings.Select a setting category and select an optio

Settings108Tethering and portable hotspot ›USB tethering ●: Activate the USB tethering feature to share your device’s mobile network connection with P

Settings109Call settingsCustomise the settings for calling features.All calls ›Auto reject ●: Enable or disable the auto reject feature and specify a

Assembling11To install the SIM or UIM card and battery,If the device is on, press and hold [1 ] and select Power off → OK to turn it off.Remove the ba

Settings110Call barring - : Block incoming or outgoing calls.Call waiting - : Allow incoming call alerts when a call is in progress.Auto redial - : Ac

Settings111Notification ringtone ●: Select a ringtone to alert you to events, such as incoming messages and missed calls.Audible touch tones ●: Set th

Settings112Location and securityChange the settings for securing your device and the SIM or UIM card, and GPS functionality.Use wireless networks ●: S

Settings113Dual standby settingAccess and alter the settings for switching between networks and register your SIM or UIM cards. ► p 33ApplicationsChan

Settings114Samsung Apps ●: Select a network connection (WLAN or packet switched data network) to get application update notification from Samsung Apps

Settings115Locale and textChange the settings for text input. ›Select languageSelect a display language for all menus and applications.Select input me

Settings116Samsung keypad ›Portrait keypad types ●: Select the default input method, such as the QWERTY keyboard, traditional keypad, or handwriting s

Settings117SafeSearch ●: Set the device to filter explicit text and/or images from voice search results.Block offensive words ●: Hide offensive words

Settings118Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how time and date are displayed on your device.If the battery remains fully

Troubleshooting119TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:Co

Assembling12The antenna is located in the upper area on the back of the device. Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna, as this can da

Troubleshooting120The touch screen responds slowly or improperlyIf your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly, try

Troubleshooting121Outgoing calls are not connectedEnsure that you have pressed the Dial key. ●Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network

Troubleshooting122The battery does not charge properly or the device turns offThe battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold- ●coloured contacts w

Troubleshooting123Error messages appear when launching the FM radioThe FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device uses the headset cable as an

Troubleshooting124Another Bluetooth device is not locatedEnsure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on ●your device.Ensure that the Blue

Safety precautions125Safety precautionsTo prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before

Safety precautions126Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high • external pressure, which can lead to an internal short

Safety precautions127If you are using a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer for information about radio interferenceSome hearing aids may be interfe

Safety precautions128Use a hands-free device.• Get to know your device and its convenience features, such as speed dial and • redial. These features h

Safety precautions129Do not turn on your device if it is wet. If your device is already on, turn it off • and remove the battery immediately (if the d

Assembling13Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.When y

Safety precautions130Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your deviceThe screen of your device may be damaged.• If bent or deformed, your devic

Safety precautions131Use manufacturer-approved batteries, chargers, accessories and suppliesUsing generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life o

Safety precautions132Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your deviceAny changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s • warra

Safety precautions133Handle SIM cards or memory cards with careDo not remove a card while the device is transferring or accessing • information, as th

Safety precautions134Correct disposal of this product(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)(Applicable in the European Union and other European

Safety precautions135DisclaimerSome content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright, patent

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider.www.samsung.comEnglis

Assembling14Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power 3 outlet.You can use the device while it is charging, but it may ●take longer to fu

Assembling15Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on a 3 PC.Depending on the type of USB cable you are using, it may take some time befo

Assembling16Open the cover of the memory card slot.1 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts 2 facing down.Push the memory card in the me

Assembling17Format the memory card ›Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on t

Getting started18Getting startedTurn your device on and offTo turn on your device, press and hold [ ]. If you turn on your device for the first time,

Getting started19Get to know your deviceDevice layout ›Proximity sensorTouch screenBack keyHome keyMouthpieceVolume keyMenu keyEarpieceHeadset jackBac

Using this manual2Using this manualThank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. This device will provide you with high quality mobile communic

Getting started20Keys ›Key FunctionPower/Reset1/LockTurn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and hold); Reset the device (pr

Getting started21Indicator icons ›Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider.Icon DefinitionNo signalSignal stre

Getting started22Icon DefinitionCall diverting activatedConnected to PCUSB tethering activatedWi-Fi tethering activated No SIM or UIM cardNew text or

Getting started23Icon DefinitionError occurred or caution requiredBattery power level10:00Current timeUse the touch screenYour device’s touch screen l

Getting started24Control your touch screen with the following actions:Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu, ●option, or applic

Getting started25Get to know the idle screenWhen the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view indicato

Getting started26Move items on the idle screen ›Tap and hold an item to move until the item appears gray.1 Drag the item to the location you want.2 Re

Getting started27 ›Add or remove panels to the idle screenYou can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organise widgets according to your prefer

Getting started28Select an application.3 When you use applications provided by Google, you ●must have a Google account. If you do not have a Google a

Getting started29To change the order of the main menu screens,In the application list, place your two fingers on the screen 1 and pinch.Tap and hold t

Using this manual3Samsung is not liable for performance issues or ●incompatibilities caused by user editing of registry settings.You may upgrade your

Getting started30Customise your deviceGet more from your device by customising it to match your preferences.Set the current time and date ›In Idle mod

Getting started31Change your ringtone ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Sound → Phone ringtone (CDMA) or Phone ringtone

Getting started32Set an unlock patternIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock → Patter

Getting started33Select 2 CDMA → Lock UIM Card, or select GSM → Lock SIM card.Enter your PIN and select 3 OK.Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must en

Getting started34Change the names and icons of the SIM or UIM cardsIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Dual standby settin

Getting started35Continue until you have finished the word.2 Release the finger on the last character. 3 When the word displays correctly, select 4 t

Getting started36Number Function 1 Change case. 2 Access the swype tip screen; Open the help information (tap and hold). 3 Switch between Symbol mode

Getting started37You can also use the following keys: 1 2 3 5 6 4 7 Number Function 1 Change case. 2 Switch between Symbol/Number mode and ABC m

Getting started38Copy and paste text ›While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications.Place the

Getting started39Install an application ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Market.Select 2 Accept when the terms and conditions app

Using this manual4→Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Idle mode, open the application list a

Getting started40To download files from the web,In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Internet.Search for a file or application and dow

Getting started41Activate automatic sync ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Accounts and sync.Select 2 Auto-sync.Select

Communication42CommunicationCallingLearn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or custom

Communication43Answer a callWhen a call comes in, drag 1 right until it reaches the dot.When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the

Communication44Use options during a call ›You can use the following options while a call is in progress:To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume k

Communication45Use additional features ›You can use various other call-related features, such as Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode or call diverting.Se

Communication46Set call forwardingCall diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to another number that you specify. You can set this feat

Communication47In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Call settings → Voice call.Select 2 CDMA or GSM.Select 3 Call waiting.F

Communication48Send a text message ›1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select → New message.Add recipients of your message.2 Enter phone

Communication49View a text or multimedia message ›1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select .Your messages are grouped into message thread

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Communication50Send an email message ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Gmail.If you are launching this application for the first t

Communication51Organise email by labels ›You can organise your email by labelling your messages. You can sort messages by label filter.Add a label to

Communication52Send an email message ›1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email → an email account.Press [2 ] → Compose.Select 3 Cont

Communication53Select an email message.3 From the message view, use the following options:To reply to the message, press [ ●] → Reply.To forward the m

Communication54Start a chat ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Talk.Select a friend from the friend list. The chat screen opens.2 E

Entertainment55EntertainmentCameraLearn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels (3.2 me

Entertainment56Number Function 1 Check the camera status and settings. ● : Resolution ● : Exposure metre type ● : Number of photos you can take (accor

Entertainment57To set a photo as wallpaper or a caller ID image for a ●contact, select Set as.To delete a photo, select ●Delete.Capture a photo by u

Entertainment58Capture a series of photos ›You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects. This is useful when you are photographing childr

Entertainment59Customise camera settings ›Before taking a photo, select → to access the following options:Option FunctionFocus modeTake close-up p

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Entertainment60Record a video ›1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera.Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.2 Select

Entertainment61Number Function 5 Switch to the camera. 6 Record a video. 7 View the video you recorded last.Press the Volume key to zoom in or out.5

Entertainment62Option FunctionEffectsApply a special effect, such as sepia or black and white tones.Video quality Set the quality level for your video

Entertainment63Some file formats are not supported depending on ●the software of the device.If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error

Entertainment64Crop - : Crop an image from a photo.Rotate left - : Rotate a photo anti-clockwise.Rotate right - : Rotate a photo clockwise.Play a vide

Entertainment65You can also play music files in the following formats ●if you open them from My files, multimedia messages, or on the web browser: mi

Entertainment66Control playback with the following keys:3 7 5 6 8 3 2 1 4 Number Function 1 Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system whe

Entertainment67You can control the music player with a headset. In ●Idle mode, press and hold the headset button to launch the music player. Press th

Entertainment68Customise music player settings ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Music.Select a category 2 → a music file.Press [3

Entertainment69Select the radio station you want from the all station list 3 and press [ ] to return to the FM radio screen.Control the FM radio with

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Entertainment70Save a radio station automatically ›Plug a headset into the device.1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 FM Radio.Sele

Entertainment71Option FunctionBackground playingSet whether or not to run the FM radio in the background while using other applications. If this featu

Personal information72Personal informationContactsLearn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile

Personal information73Enter contact information.5 Select 6 Save to add the contact to memory.Find a contact ›1 In Idle mode, open the application list

Personal information74Create your namecard ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 .Press [2 ] → My profile.Enter your own personal deta

Personal information75Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group.3 Select 4 Save.Copy contacts ›In Idle mode, open the application list and sele

Personal information76View the communication log ›You can view the communication log of calls, messages, email or SNS threads.In Idle mode, open the a

Personal information77View events ›To change the calendar view,In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Calendar.Press [2 ] and select Day

Personal information78MemoLearn to record important information to save and view at a later date.Create a memo ›In Idle mode, open the application lis

Personal information79Record a voice memo ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Voice recorder.Select 2 Record to start recording.Spea

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Web80WebWeb services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan.InternetLearn to access and bookmark your favourite

Web81Number Function 1 Enter the web address of a web page to access. 2 Open a list of saved bookmarks, frequently visited pages and recent internet h

Web82Search for information by voice ›This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.In Idle mode, open the application

Web83To copy the web address of the web page, select ●Copy link URL.To delete the bookmark, select ●Delete bookmark.To use the web page as your home

Web84Enter a keyword for the location and select 5 .To search for a location by voice, select .Select the location you want to view details.6 To view

Web85LatitudeLearn to share your location with your friends and view friends’ locations via Google Latitude™.This feature may be unavailable depending

Web86While viewing information, use the following options:4 To view the place on the map, select ●Map.To view the route to the place, select ●Direct

Web87Contacts ●: Select your destination from addresses of your contacts.Starred Places ●: Select your destination from the list of your starred place

Web88Number Function 1 Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar. 2 Change the quality of the display.Upload videos ›In Idle mode, open the appl

Web89View the weather information ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 News & Weather.Select 2 Weather at the top of the screen.Y

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Web90The feature may be unavailable depending on your ●region or service provider.For details, please visit www.samsungapps.com. ●In Idle mode, open

Connectivity91ConnectivityBluetoothBluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of

Connectivity92Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled ›devicesIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and network

Connectivity93 ›Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless featureIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and networks

Connectivity94 ›Activate the WLAN featureIn Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi.

Connectivity95Mobile network sharingLearn to set your device as a wireless modem or wireless access point for PCs or other devices, and share your dev

Connectivity96Select 3 Mobile AP settings → Configure mobile AP to configure network settings to use your device as an access point:Option FunctionNet

Connectivity97Do not touch or cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions.This feature may be unavailable de

Connectivity98 ›Connect with Samsung KiesEnsure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website (www

Connectivity99Copy files from the PC to the memory card.6 When you are finished, select 7 Disconnect storage from PC.To disconnect the device from the