Samsung GH-T859 User manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung SGH-T859. This powerful,“go anywhere”device,
puts the best of the web and mobile computing at your ngertips in a lightweight, highly versatile
platform that ts your active lifestyle. Built on the Google Android operating system, the GH-T859
gives you access to thousands of useful and entertaining applications to enrich your mobile web
experience.
With integrated wireless access and a responsive touch screen, you can keep in touch with
versatile messaging and video calling applications; read books and newspapers on the go; stay
up-to-date on the latest news, sports, and weather; manage your multimedia and business les;
and browse the web for maps, business locations, and more.
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Please read all safety precautions and this guide carefully before using your device to ensure
safe and proper use.
The descriptions in this guide are based on the default settings of your device.
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Images and screenshots used in this guide may dier in appearance from the actual product.
Content in this guide may dier from the product, or from software provided by service
providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice.

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Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service provider.
Formatting and delivery of this guide is based on Google Android operating systems and may
vary depending on the user’s operating system.
Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specications.
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Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications.
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by user editing of
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registry settings.
You may upgrade your mobile device’s software by accessing www.samsungmobile.com.
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Sound sources, wallpapers, and images provided in this device are licenced for limited use
between Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for
commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for
such copyright infringement by the user.
Please keep this guide for future reference.
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Instructional icons
Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this guide:
Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution—situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information
ŹRefer to—pages with related information; for example:
Źp.12 (represents“see page 12”)
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Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for
example: In Menu mode, select Settings
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Wireless and network (represents Settings,
followed by Wireless and network)
[]Square brackets—device keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power key)

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Copyright
Copyright © 2011 Samsung Electronics
This user manual is protected under international copyright laws.
No part of this user manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any
form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in
any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung
Electronics.
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Market™, and Google Talk™are trademarks of Google, Inc.
Bluetooth
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Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its aliates. Other names may be
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Windows Media Player
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Wi-Fi
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Alliance.

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DivX ®, Divx Certied®, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc.
and are used under license.
Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: Pat. 7,295,673;
7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO
DivX®is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an ocial DivX Certied®device that
plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your les
into DivX video.
DivX Certied®to play DivX®video up to HD 720p, including premium content
May play DivX®video up to HD 1080p
(LCD resolution : 1024x600)
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND
This DivX Certied®device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand
(VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup
menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.

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Assembling ........................................................................................... 11
Unpack ............................................................................................................................... 11
Charge the battery .......................................................................................................... 12
Insert the SIM or USIM card ........................................................................................... 13
Insert a memory card (optional) .................................................................................. 15
Getting started ..................................................................................... 18
Turn your device on and o .......................................................................................... 18
Get to know your device ................................................................................................ 20
Use the touch screen ....................................................................................................... 22
Get to know the home screen ...................................................................................... 24
Access applications ......................................................................................................... 26
Customise your device ................................................................................................... 27
Enter text ........................................................................................................................... 30
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Connecting to the internet ................................................................ 34
Browse web pages ........................................................................................................... 35
Bookmark your favourite web pages ......................................................................... 35
Reading ebooks ................................................................................... 36
Using Wi-Fi ............................................................................................ 37
Activate the WLAN feature ............................................................................................ 37
Find and connect to a WLAN ......................................................................................... 37
Using Bluetooth ................................................................................... 38
Activate the Bluetooth feature ..................................................................................... 38
Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices ............................................. 38

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Connecting to a PC .............................................................................. 39
Connect with Samsung Kies ......................................................................................... 39
Synchronise with Windows Media Player .................................................................. 40
Connect as a mass storage device ............................................................................... 40
Safety precautions ............................................................................... 42

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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Mobile device
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USB power adapter
PC data cable
Headset
Quick start guide
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 may vary depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or oered by your service provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.
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The supplied accessories perform best for your device.
Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be compatible with your device.