Samsung GALAXY Y SCH-i509 User manual

SCH-I509
user manual

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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device.
This device will provide you with high quality mobile
communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s
exceptional technology and high standards.
This user manual has been specially designed to guide you
through the functions and features of your device.
Read me first
Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully
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before using your device to ensure safe and proper use.
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settings of your device.
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in appearance from the actual product.
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applications to work improperly.

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Contents
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Assembling ................................................................ 9
Unpack ...................................................................................... 9
Install the UIM card and battery ......................................... 9
Charge the battery ............................................................... 11
Insert a memory card (optional) ....................................... 14
Attach a hand strap (optional) .......................................... 16
Getting started ....................................................... 17
Turn your device on and off ............................................... 17
Get to know your device ..................................................... 18
Use the touch screen ........................................................... 22
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys ..................... 23
Get to know the idle screen ............................................... 23
Access applications .............................................................. 26
Customise your device ........................................................ 28
Enter text ................................................................................ 32
Download applications from Android Market .............. 36
Download files from the web ............................................ 37
Synchronise data .................................................................. 37
Communication ..................................................... 39
Calling ..................................................................................... 39
Messaging .............................................................................. 44
Google Mail ............................................................................ 46
Email ........................................................................................ 47
Talk ........................................................................................... 50
Social Hub .............................................................................. 51
Contents

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Entertainment ........................................................ 52
Camera .................................................................................... 52
Gallery ..................................................................................... 60
Music ....................................................................................... 62
FM radio .................................................................................. 65
Personal information ............................................ 68
Contacts .................................................................................. 68
Calendar ................................................................................. 72
Memo ...................................................................................... 74
Voice recorder ....................................................................... 74
Web .......................................................................... 76
Internet ................................................................................... 76
Maps ........................................................................................ 79
Latitude ................................................................................... 81
Places ....................................................................................... 81
Navigation .............................................................................. 82
YouTube .................................................................................. 83
Samsung Apps ...................................................................... 85
Market ..................................................................................... 85
News & Weather .................................................................... 86
Connectivity ........................................................... 87
Bluetooth ................................................................................ 87
Wi-Fi ......................................................................................... 89
Mobile network sharing ..................................................... 91
GPS ........................................................................................... 92

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PC connections ..................................................................... 93
VPN connections .................................................................. 94
Tools ......................................................................... 97
Clock ........................................................................................ 97
Calculator ............................................................................... 98
Downloads ............................................................................. 98
Google Search ....................................................................... 99
My Files ................................................................................... 99
Quickoffice ........................................................................... 100
Task manager ...................................................................... 101
UIM Toolkit ........................................................................... 102
Voice Search ......................................................................... 102
Settings .................................................................. 103
Access the Settings menu ................................................ 103
Wireless and networks ...................................................... 103
Call settings .......................................................................... 104
Sound .................................................................................... 106
Display .................................................................................. 106
Location and security ........................................................ 107
Applications ......................................................................... 108
Accounts and sync .............................................................. 109
Privacy ................................................................................... 109
SD card and phone storage ............................................. 110
Locale and text .................................................................... 110
Voice input and output ..................................................... 112
Accessibility ......................................................................... 113

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Date and time ...................................................................... 113
About phone ....................................................................... 113
Troubleshooting .................................................. 114
Safety precautions ............................................... 120

Assembling
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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Mobile device
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Battery
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Quick start guide
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Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal
software may cause damage or malfunctions that are
not covered by your manufacturer's warranty.
The items supplied with your device and available
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accessories may vary depending on your region or
service provider.
You can purchase additional accessories from your
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local Samsung dealer.
The supplied accessories perform best for your device.
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Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be
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compatible with your device.
Install the UIM card and battery
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a
User Identity Module (UIM) card, with subscription details,
such as your personal identification number (PIN) and
optional services.

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To install the UIM card and battery,
If the device is on, press and hold the Power key and select
1
Power off
→
OK to turn it off.
Remove the back cover.
2
Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you
remove the back cover.
Insert the UIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing
3
down.
The 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 damage the antenna.

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Insert the battery.
4
Replace the back cover.
5
Charge the battery
Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the
battery.
You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by
connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to
explode or damage your device.

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When your battery is low, the device will emit a
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warning tone and display a low battery message. The
battery icon will also be empty. If the battery level
becomes too low, the device will automatically power
off. Recharge your battery to continue using your
device.
If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot
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turn on the device, even with the travel adapter
connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a
few minutes before you try to turn on the device.
Charge with a travel adapter
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Open the cover of the multifunction jack.
1
Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
2
multifunction jack.
Connecting the travel adapter improperly may cause
serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by
misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power
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outlet.
You can use the device while it is charging, but it may
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take longer to fully charge the battery.
While the device is charging, the touch screen may
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not function due to an unstable power supply. If this
happens, unplug the travel adapter from the device.
While charging, the device may heat up. This is
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normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or
performance.
If your device is not charging properly, bring your
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device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.
When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel
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adapter from the device and then from the power outlet.
Do not remove the battery before removing the travel
adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the device.
To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in
use. The travel adapter does not have a power switch,
so you must unplug the travel adapter from the outlet
when not in use to avoid wasting power. The travel
adapter should remain close to the socket when in use.
Charge with a USB cable
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Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.
Open the cover of the multifunction jack.
1
Plug one end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the
2
multifunction jack.

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Plug 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 before charging begins.
When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB
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cable from the device and then from the PC.
Insert a memory card (optional)
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert
a memory card. Your device accepts microSD™or
microSDHC™memory cards with maximum capacities of
32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).
Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory
cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible
with your device. Using an incompatible memory card
may damage your device or the memory card and can
corrupt data stored on the card.
Your device supports only the FAT file structure for
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memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with
a different file structure, your device will ask you to
reformat the memory card.
Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the
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lifespan of memory cards.
When you insert a memory card in your device, the
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file directory of the memory card will appear in the
sdcard folder.

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Remove the back cover.
1
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts
2
facing down.
Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it
3
locks in place.
Replace the back cover.
4
Remove the memory card
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Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe
removal.
In Idle mode, select
1
→
Settings
→
SD card and phone
storage
→
Unmount SD card
→
OK.
Remove the back cover.
2
Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the
3
device.
Remove the memory card.
4
Replace the back cover.
5
Do not remove a memory card while the device is
transferring or accessing information, as this could
result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or
device.

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Format the memory card
›
Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause
incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card
only on the device.
In Idle mode, select
→
Settings
→
SD card and phone
storage
→
Unmount SD card
→
OK
→
Format SD card
→
Format SD card
→
Erase everything.
Before formatting the memory card, remember to make
backup copies of all important data stored on your
device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss
of data resulting from user actions.
Attach a hand strap (optional)
Remove the back cover.
1
Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the
2
small projection.
Replace the back cover.
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Getting started
Turn your device on and off
To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. If you
turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen
instructions to set up your device.
To turn off your device, press and hold the Power key and
then select Power off
→
OK.
Follow all posted warnings and directions from
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authorised personnel in areas where the use of
wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and
hospitals.
To use your device's non-network services only,
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switch to Flight mode. Press and hold the Power key
and select Flight mode.

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Get to know your device
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Device layout
1. Do not touch or cover the antenna area with your hands or
other objects while using the GPS functions.
Home key
Volume key
Menu key
Earpiece
Proximity sensor
Touch screen
Mouthpiece
Back key
Multifunction jack
Main antenna
Camera lens
Power/Reset/
Lock key Speaker
Back cover
Headset jack
GPS antenna
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Keys
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Key Function
Power/
Reset
1
/
Lock
Turn on the device (press and hold);
Access the quick menus (press and
hold); Reset the device (press and hold
for 8-10 seconds until the SAMSUNG
logo appears); Lock the touch screen.
Menu
Open a list of options available on the
current screen; In Idle mode, open the
Google search application (press and
hold); Open the search input window
while using some applications (press
and hold).
Home Return to the idle screen; Open the list
of recent applications (press and hold).
Back Return to the previous screen.
Volume Adjust the device’s volume.
1. If your device has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes, you may
need to reset the device to regain functionality.

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Indicator icons
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Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
your region or service provider.
Icon Definition
No signal
Signal strength
Open Wi-Fi APs available
Wi-Fi AP connected
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth headset connected
GPS activated
Call in progress
Call on hold
Speakerphone activated
Missed call
Synchronised with the web
Uploading data
Downloading data
Connected to PC