Samsung Galaxy Mini User manual

Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
Customer Care Centre
1.800.SAMSUNG
www.samsung.ca
Many of the services and features described above are network dependent
and may require additional subscription and/or usage charges. Not all
features are available for purchase or use in all areas. Contact your service
provider for details.
Please Note: Standby and talk times will vary depending on phone usage
patterns and conditions. Battery power consumption depends on factors
such as network conguration, signal strength, operating temperature,
features selected, frequency of call, and voice, data and other application
usage patterns.
Compatibility with all Bluetooth® equipment is not guaranteed. The
Bluetooth technology trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., Canada
and used by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. under license.
© 2011 Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.All rights reserved. Samsung
is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and its related
entities. Specications subject to change without notice.
GH68-34939A
Network
• Dual band: HSPA
• Quad band: GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Dimensions: 110.4 x 60.6 x 12.1 mm
Weight: 108.8 g
Display: 3.2" 240 x 400 TFT
Battery Standard
• Talk time - up to 6 hrs
• Standby time - up to 340 hrs
Memory
• Phone Book: up to available memory
• Multimedia: up to available memory
Messaging Capabilities
• Voice memos
• MMS
• SMS
• E-mail
Camera / Video Specs
• 3.2M pixel camera
• 2048 x 1536 camera resolution
• 320 x 240 video resolution
Bluetooth Supported Proles
• Supports HFP, HSP, A2DP, AVRCP, OPP, FTP, PBAP
Expandable Memory: Up to 32GB
Open the multifunction jack cover on top of the device. 1.
Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack.2.
Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet.3.
When the battery is fully charged, unplug the travel adapter from the 4.
power outlet and then from the device.
GET TO KNOW THE IDLE SCREEN
To scroll through the Idle screen:
Drag left or right to view the hidden areas of the Idle screen.
To add items to the Idle screen:
Press1. → Add or tap and hold the empty area on the idle screen.
Select the item category and then select an item:2.
Widgets: • Add widgets to the idle screen.
Shortcuts• : Add shortcuts to items, such as applications, bookmarks
and contacts.
Folders• : Create a new folder or add folders for your contacts.
Wallpapers• : Set a background image.
WIRELESS FUNCTIONS
In Idle mode, select 1. → Settings → Wireless and networks →
Wi-Fi settings.
Select2. Wi-Fi to turn wireless services on or off.
Android Market provides an easy and quick way to shop for games and
mobile applications.
To install applications:
In Idle mode, select 1. → Market.
Select2. Accept when the terms and conditions appear.
Select an item category and then select an item.3.
Select4. Install (for free items) or Buy.
If you select5. Install, select OK to download immediately.
If you select6. Buy, you need to enter your credit card information. Follow
the on-screen instructions.
To uninstall applications:
1. From the Android Market home screen, select Downloads.
2. Select the application that you want to delete.
3. Select Uninstall → OK.
SYNCHRONIZE DATA
You can synchronize data (Google messages, calendar, and contacts) with the
Google web server and back up or restore your data.
To activate automatic sync:
In Idle mode, select 1. → Settings → Accounts and sync.
Select2. Auto-sync.
Select an account.3.
Select the applications that you want to synchronize.4.
To exclude applications from automatic synchronization, clear the
checkboxes next to the applications you want to exclude.
To synchronize data manually:
In Idle mode, select 1. → Settings → Accounts and sync.
Select an account.2.
Press3. → Sync now. Your device will start synchronizing the data
you set for synchronization.
Wi-Fi
Your device features wireless networking capabilities that allow you to con-
nect to wireless local area networks (WLANs).
To activate and connect to a WLAN:
In Idle mode, select 1. → Settings → Wireless and networks →
Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi. Your phone
automatically searches for available WLAN networks.
Select a network.2.
Enter a password for the WLAN.3.
Select4. Connect.
To add a WLAN:
In Idle mode, select 1. → Settings → Wireless and networks →
Wi-Fi settings.
Select2. Add Wi-Fi network.
Enter the SSID for the network and select the security type.3.
Set the security settings depending on the selected security type.4.
Select5. Save.
External speaker
Camera lens
Receiver
Display
Quick search
Microphone
Menu key
Home key
Strap holder
Headset jack
Multifunction jack
Power/End key
Proximity Sensor
Volume key
Back key
microSD
card slot
LEARNING THE BASICS
1. Remove the backcover.
2. Insert the SIM card.
3. Insert the battery.
4. Replace the back cover.
INSERT SIM CARD CHARGING THE BATTERY ANDROID MARKET TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS THE FINE PRINT
Note: Insert the
SIM card with the
gold-coloured contacts
facing down.
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Gmail™
You can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail to your Inbox.
To view email messages:
In Idle mode, select 1. → Gmail.
Select an email message.2.
You can reply to or forward a message. From an open message, you can
select Reply, Reply all, or Forward.
To send an email message:
In Idle mode, select 1. → Gmail.
Press2. → Compose.
Enter a name or address in the recipient eld.3.
Enter a subject and message.4.
To attach an image le, press 5. → Attach and then select a le.
Select6. to send the message.
Talk™
Learn to send instant messages to your friends or family using Google Talk.
To start a chat:
In Idle mode, select 1. → Talk.
The Friends list shows all of your Google Talk contacts, divided into
Available, Invisible, Busy and Ofine.
Select a friend from the Friends list. The chat screen opens.2.
Enter your message and select3. Send.
To insert emoticons, press → More → Insert smiley.
To switch between active chats, press 4. → Switch chats.
To end the chat, press 5. → End chat.
Google Search
To start a search:
In Idle mode, select the Google Search bar. 1.
Enter a keyword and select2. . You are connected to the Google
website.
Google Maps™
You can nd your location, search the online map for streets, cities, or
countries, and get directions.
To search the map:
In Idle mode, select 1. → Maps.
Scroll through the map.2.
To zoom in or out, select 3. or , or place two ngers on the screen
and slowly pinch or spread them apart.
To nd your location:
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1. Maps.
Press2. .
To search for a specic location:
In Idle mode, select 1. → Maps.
Press2. → Search.
Use one of the following methods: Enter the address, enter the category 3.
of the business, or select an address that you have visited or a category
from the list.
Select4. (if necessary).
To get directions to a specic destination:
In Idle mode, select 1. → Maps.
Press2. → Directions.
Enter the addresses of the starting and ending locations.3.
Select a travel method (driving, transit, riding or walking) and select 4. Go.
When you are nished, press 5. → Clear Map.
YouTube™
YouTube is a free online video streaming service. You can use it to view and
share videos.
To watch videos:
In Idle mode, select 1. → YouTube.
Select a video from the list of the featured videos. You can also select a2.
video category by pressing → Browse and
selecting a category.
Tap the screen to pause or resume playback. Drag the progress bar to3.
move to a point in the le. Press the volume keys to adjust the volume.
To share videos:
In Idle mode, select 1. → Gallery.
Tap and hold the video le until the menu appears.2.
Select3. Share → YouTube at the bottom left of the screen.
PICTURE/VIDEO
To take a picture:
In Idle mode, select 1. → Camera.
Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landscape view.2.
MUSIC
To play music files:
In Idle mode, select 1. → Music.
Select a category and then select a music le. 2.
Control playback using the following icons:3.
Pause the song.
Start the song after pausing.
Press and hold to rewind the song. Tap to go to previous
song.
Press and hold to fast-forward the song. Tap to go to next
song.
Plays the entire song list once.
Shuffles the current list of songs randomly.
Songs play in order and are not shuffled.
Plays the entire song list once.
Replays the current list when the list ends.
Repeats the currently playing song.
Note: For more information, see the online User Guide available at www.
samsung.ca
If necessary, select 3. to switch to the camera.
Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.4.
Press the Volume key to zoom in or out.5.
Press6. to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.
To record a video:
In Idle mode, select 1. → Camera.
Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landscape view.2.
If necessary, select 3. to switch to the camcorder.
Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.4.
Press the Volume key to zoom in or out.5.
Select6. to start recording.
Select7. to stop recording.
To view captured videos, select the video icon in the bottom right corner of
the screen.
MESSAGING
To send a text message:
In Idle mode, select 1. → New message .
In the To: eld, enter the recipient’s phone number or email address.2.
Select the text input eld and enter your message text.3.
To insert emoticons, press → Insert smiley.
Select4. Send to send the message.
To send a multimedia message:
In Idle mode, select 1. →New Message.
In the To: eld, enter the recipient’s phone number or email address.2.
Select the text input eld and enter your message text. 3.
To insert emoticons, press → Insert smiley.
Press4. → Attach, select an option, and add an item.
Select5. Send to send the message.
To send an email message:
In Idle mode, select 1. → Email → an email account.
Press2. → Compose.
Enter an email address.3.
Select the subject input eld and enter a subject.4.
Select the text input eld and enter your message text.5.
To attach an image le, touch 6. Attach and then select a le.
Select7. Send to send the message. If you are ofine or outside your
service area, the message will be held in the message thread list until
you are online and in your service area.
BROWSER
To browse web pages:
In Idle mode, select 1. → Web.
Access a web page:2.
Press• → Bookmarks and select a bookmark.
Press• → Most visited or History, and select a web page.
Select the URL input eld, enter the web address (URL) of •
the web page and select Go.
While browsing web pages, use the following features:3.
To return to the previous page, press • .
To reload a web page, press • → Refresh.
To zoom in or out, place two ngers on the screen and slowly pinch or •
spread them apart. The web page you are currently viewing may not
support this zoom feature.
To open multiple pages:
In Idle mode, select 1. → Web.
Access a web page and press2. → New window.
Open another web page in the new window.3.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to open more web pages.4.
Press5. → Windows to view the web pages that are
currently open.
Select the web page that you want to view.6.
To search for text on a web page:
In Idle mode, select 1. → Web.
Press2. → More → Find on page.
Enter a keyword in the search eld. 3.
The web page highlights the text that matches your input.
To bookmark your favourite web pages:
In Idle mode, select 1. → Web.
Press2. → Bookmarks.
Select3. Add.
The page title and web address (URL) of the currently displayed page are
entered automatically but can also be edited.
Select4. OK.
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