Samsung Propel User manual

Samsung Propel
Reference Manual
Prepared for
Users of the Samsung Propel
By: Samantha Montoya
December 2013

Table of Contents………………………………………………………ii
Introduction……………………………………………………………….v
Chapter 1 - Getting Started………………………………………1
Activating the Phone………………………………………………3
Charging the Battery………………………………………………4
Understand the Phone……………………………………………5
Main Display Layout……………………………………………….9
Command Keys…………………………………………………….10
Navigation Key…………………………………………………….11
Chapter 2 - Functions………………………………………………13
Making a Call………………………………………………………..15
Ending a Call…………………………………………………………15
Messaging…………………………………………………………….15
Time and Date………………………………………………………16
Connectivity………………………………………………………….16
Memory Management………………………………………….17
Clearing Memory………………………………………………….18
Chapter 3 - Applications………………………………………….19
Application Settings……………………………………………..21
Video Settings………………………………………………………21
Reset Settings………………………………………………………21
Using the Gallery………………………………………………….22
Index…………………………………………………………………….25
Bibliography..................................................26

Purpose of this Manual
The purpose of this manual is to help guide you
through the first steps of using this phone. It will be
very helpful to read this that way you can get a good
idea about how to use the phone and understand
some of the basic operations.
Included Items
Everything you will need is in the box with the
Samsung Propel. A wall charger and a pair of
headphones should be included in the box. You may
already have a SIM card you can use with the phone,
but a SIM card will be included with the phone. You
can decide which SIM card you would like to use.
How this Manual is Organized
The manual is divided into three chapters. Each
chapter will have multiple concepts that will help
explain many other functions, which will make it
easier for you to learn how to use this product.
•Chapter 1- “Getting Started”
This chapter will contain sections on how to
activate your phone, turn on and of your phone,
and to adjust the volume settings. Also the main
display layout and commands will be introduced in
the chapter.
•Chapter 2- “Functions and Settings”
This chapter will show how functions work such as
making a call, sending text messages, and video
share. Settings will help you set the date and time

on your phone. This section will also help with
connectivity and memory management.
•Chapter 3- “Applications”
This chapter will have information about games,
media browser, tools, camera, alarms, and other
applications that can be useful to you.
•Appendices
•Bibliography
List of related publications.
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Chapter 1 – Getting Started

Activating the phone
When activating your phone you must follow these
following steps.
1. Remove the battery by pressing down (1)
and then pulling up (2)
2. L
ift the battery up (1) and remove it from
the phone (2)
3. Make sure the gold strips on your SIM card
are facing down, then slide SIM card
completely into the slot
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4. Now replace the battery. Make sure the
three gold strips on the battery match up
with the ones in the phone and slide the
battery to align up with the strips (1) and
then press down (2)
5. With the battery in the phone, you can now
put the cover back on. Place the cover in
the groves on the phone (1) and then slide
until you hear a click (2)
Charging the Battery
1. Plug the phone wall charger into and outlet.
Then open the side slot on the right hand
side of the phone and plug connector of the
wall charger into this slot.
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Understanding the phone
Front View of Your Phone
The numbering labels will help identify your phone:
Keys:
1. Earpiece: used for listening to audio
2. Display: This is where you will see incoming
calls and text messages. You will be able to
view pictures and videos. Also this displays the
date, time, battery life and signal.
3. Volume Keys/Menu Navigation: These keys
allow you to adjust the volume of your call and
the volume of your ringer. It also can be used
to browse through the menu options.
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4. Left Soft Key: Performs the function that is
displayed on the lower left of the display
screen.
5. Messaging: Allows you to go straight to the
messaging menu.
6. Send Key: Allows you to place or receive calls.
If you hold this key down, it will power on your
headset and will initiate the most recent call
from your Recent Call Log.
7. Built in QWERTY Keypad: Allows you to
enter numbers, letters and symbols
individually.
8. Function Key: Allows you to input numbers
and symbols on the upper half of the keys.
9. Microphone: This is where you talk into when
making a call.
10. Caps Shift: Allows you to put in upper-case
text.
11. CV: Press to launch Cellular Video
12. Camera Key: Allows you to go straight to you
camera and video camera.
13. Silent Key: Allows you to adjust between
normal and silent mode.
14. Power On/Off/Menu Key: Allows you to end
calls and exist existing programs. If you hold
the key down it will power your phone on and
off. When having a call you can press this key
to reject it.
15. Clear Key: Allows you to delete characters
when texting and also lets you delete
applications.
16. Right Soft Key: Performs the function that is
displayed on the lower right of the display
screen.
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17. Directional Keys on the Navigation Key:
These keys allow you to browse menus, sub
menus and lists. Each key also acts as a
shortcut to the launch applications from the
screen.
Side View
Keys
The list corresponds with the side view.
1. Volume Keys/Menu Navigation: These keys
allow you to adjust the volume of you call and
the volume of your ringer. These can also be
used to browse through menu options or to
adjust playback volume when playing the
Music Player.
2. mircoSDTM card slot: A microSDTM card and
be placed into the slot for external memory
storage.
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3. Headset jack/Adapter jack: Allows you to
plug in your power source and optional headset
for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations.
4. Shortcut key: Used to access Media Play
Games and Apps Functions
Back View
1. Mirror: Displays your reflection when taking a
picture or video.
2. Speaker: Plays music and audio
3. Back Cover Release: This is where you push
down to release the cover for removal.
4. Back Cover: Covers the back of the phone. It
needs to be removed to access the battery and
SIM card.
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5. Camera: Allows you to take pictures and
videos.
Main Display Layout
The display has three areas:
Icons
Shows the received signal strength.
Appears when data is being transferred.
Appears when the phone is accessing
services in the EDGE network.
Appears when the phone is accessing services
in 3G (UMTS) network.
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Appears when call is in progress.
Appears when an alarm is set.
Appears when a new voicemail has been
received.
Appears when a new text message has been
received.
Appears when a Bluetooth wireless headset is
active and in use.
Appears when phone is set on silent mode.
Shows the level of battery.
Command keys
The functions for the soft keys appear on the display
screen.
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Left Soft Key:The button (2) corresponds with
what appears on the screen (1).
Right Soft Key: The button (4) corresponds with
what appears on the screen (3).
Navigation key
Use navigation key to browse menus, submenus, and
lists. Each key also acts as a shortcut to launch
applications.
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Chapter 2 – Functions