Samsung SCH-I905 User manual

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Using this guide
Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung SCH-I905. 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 SCH-I905
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 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.
Read me rst
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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The Android logo, Google Search ™, Google Maps™, Google Mail™, YouTube™, Android
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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trademarks of their respective owners.
Windows Media Player
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Wi-Fi
 ®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi
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.

Contents
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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.

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Charge the battery
Your device has a built-in battery. Before using the device for the rst time, you must charge the
battery.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers. Unauthorised chargers can cause batteries to
explode or damage your device.
When your battery is low, the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery
message. The battery icon will also be empty and turn red. If the battery level becomes too
low, the device will automatically power o. Recharge your battery to continue using your
device.
Connect the PC data cable to the USB power adapter and then plug the end of the PC data
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cable into the multifunction jack.

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Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
Plug the USB power adapter into a power outlet.
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You can use the device while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the
battery.
While the device is charging, the touch screen and the touch keys may not function due
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to an unstable power supply. If this happens, unplug the USB power adapter from the
power outlet or unplug the PC data cable from the device.
While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not aect your device’s

lifespan or performance.
If your device is not charging properly, bring your device and the charger to a Samsung
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Service Centre.
When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel
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adapter from the device and then from the power outlet.
Insert the SIM or USIM card
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card,
with subscription details, such as your personal identication number (PIN) and optional services.
To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM)
card.

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To install the SIM or USIM card,
Open the cover to the SIM card slot on the side of the device.
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Insert the SIM or USIM card.
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Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot.
Close the cover of the SIM card slot.
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Getting started
Turn your device on and o
To turn on your device,
Press and hold [
1].
If you turn on your device for the rst time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your
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device.
To turn o your device, press and hold [ ] and then select Power o
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Yes.

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Switch to Flight mode
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In Flight mode, you can disable all wireless connections and use non-network services in areas
where wireless devices are prohibited, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
To activate Flight mode, go to Settings
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Wireless and network
ĺ
Flight mode. You can also
press and hold [ ] and then select Flight mode.
To deactivate Flight mode and use wireless connections, go to Settings
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Wireless and network
and clear the check box next to Flight mode.
Switch to the silent mode
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In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] and then select Silent mode.
Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen and select
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Get to know your device
Device layout
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Number Function
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Front camera lens
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Headset jack
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Light sensor
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Mouthpiece
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Home key
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Menu key
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Speaker
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Multifunction jack
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Internal antenna
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Flashbulb
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Rear camera lens
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Power key
Number Function
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Volume key
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Memory card slot
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SIM card slot
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Back key
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Search key

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Keys
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Key Function
Power Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and
hold); Lock the touch screen.
Volume Adjust the device’s volume.
Menu Open a list of options available on the current screen.
Home Return to the home screen; Open the list of recent applications (press
and hold).
Back Return to the previous screen.
Search In Idle mode, open the Google search application; Open the search input
window while using some applications.
Use the touch screen
Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to
use the touch screen.

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To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices.
Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with water. The touch screen may
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malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection lm before using your
device.
Your touch screen has a layer that detects small electrical charges emitted by the human

body. For best performance, tap the touch screen with your ngertip. The touch screen
will not react to touches of sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen.
You can control your touch screen with the following actions:
Tap: Touch once with your nger to select or launch a menu, option, or application.
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Drag: Tap and drag your nger up, down, left, or right to move to items on lists.
Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds to open a pop-up option list.
Drag and drop: Tap and hold your nger on an item, and then drag your nger to move the item.
Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your nger to zoom in or out while viewing photos or web
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Rotate the touch screen
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Your device has a built-in motion sensor that detects its orientation. If you rotate the device, the
interface will automatically rotate according to the orientation.
To set the interface to keep the orientation, open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen
and select Orientation lock.
Lock or unlock the touch screen
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When you do not use the device for a specied period, your device turns o the touch screen and
automatically locks the touch screen to prevent any unwanted device operations. To manually lock
the touch screen, press [ ].
To unlock, turn on the screen by pressing [ ], and drag right until Unlock appears. If you set a
screen lock, you need to enter your PIN or password, or draw a pattern.
Get to know the home screen
When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the home screen. From the home screen, you can
view your device’s status and access Menu mode. Scroll left or right to a panel of the home screen.
Add items to the home screen
›
In Idle mode, press [
1]
ĺ
Add.
Select the item category (widget, shortcut, folder, or wallpaper) and select an item.
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