SCH-M828UM.book Page 1 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM SCH-M828C M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 2 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 3 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM GH68-35474A Printed in China Nuance®, VSuite™, T9® Text Input, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc., or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. ACCESS® and NetFront™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACCESS Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 4 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM • Dynamically equalizes and adjusts voice volume to optimize your calling experience, so you can hear clearly and don't need to speak louder to overcome surrounding noise. The noise suppression technology is built-in and already enabled in your new mobile phone. So it's ready to provide unsurpassed voice clarity with every call.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 1 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started .............................................. 5 Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unlocking Your Device Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Making Your First Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCH-M828UM.book Page 2 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM TTY Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Adjusting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCH-M828UM.book Page 3 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing File Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opening Files in File Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calculator . . . .
SCH-M828UM.book Page 4 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Section 12: Messaging ............................................... 115 Section 15: Health and Safety Information ............... 126 Text Messaging (SMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Composing Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Accessing Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Multimedia Messaging (MMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCH-M828UM.book Page 5 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Section 1: Getting Started Setting Up Your Device 1. Install the battery. • Insert the battery into the opening in the back of the device, making sure the connectors align. Gently press down to secure the battery. • Remove the battery from its packaging. • Grasp the device firmly and locate the cover release latch. • Place your fingernail in the opening and firmly “pop” the cover off the device (similar to a soda can).
SCH-M828UM.book Page 6 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM • Position the battery cover over the battery compartment and press down until you hear a click. 6 2. Press and hold to turn the device on. • If your device is activated, it will turn on, search for service and enter standby mode.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 7 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Unlocking Your Device Screen 䊳 To unlock your phone from this screen, touch and drag the Making Your First Call 1. lock icon across the screen. From the Home screen, tap to access the onscreen dialpad. 2. • If your device is locked, touch and drag the lock icon to the right. Use the onscreen dialpad to enter a phone number and tap . • If your device is in PowerSave mode, press reactivate the screen.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 8 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Setting Up Your Voicemail Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off. You should set up your Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your device is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Dial) ➔ (Voicemail). 2. Follow the system prompts to: • Create your password. • Record your name announcement.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 9 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines key features of your device and describes the screen and the icons that appear when the device is in use. Front View Features of Your Phone • 3.2 inch HVGA Touchscreen Display 8 • Android 2.2™, Froyo Platform • Android Market™ for access to over 200,000 Apps • 2.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 10 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Key Functions 1. 4. status and options, such as signal strength, wireless 5. technology, ringer setting, messaging, and battery charge. 2. Display Screen displays all the information needed to to open the recently-used applications window. 6. BACK Key returns you to the previous menu, when in a menu, closes a dialog box, or exits an onscreen list, and the date and time. Also provides one-touch access menu/option. 7.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 11 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Phone Camera and External Views 3 1 2 4 8 1. Camera Lens allows you to take pictures and videos using the built-in 2.0 megapixel camera. 2. External Speaker lets you hear different ringers and sounds 5 and the voice of the other party in speakerphone mode. 3. 7 6 Volume Button allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode, the voice volume during a call, and media playback volume.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 12 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM 4. microSD Card Slot lets you use a microSD card to expand the memory of your phone. A 2GB microSD card comes pre-installed. 5. Power Button lets you turn the device on or off, or turn off the touchscreen display. • When the screen is turned off, press once to return to Screen lock mode. • While the device is unlocked and not on an active call, press and hold to display the Phone options menu (Silent mode, Airplane mode, Power off). 6.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 13 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Status Bar – Status Icons Call Muted – The device microphone has been muted. Speaker – Speakerphone feature is enabled. Battery Strength – Shows your current battery charge level. (Icon shown is fully charged.) Battery Charging – Shows your current battery charge level and indicates it is charging. Battery Low – Shows your current battery charge level is very low.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 14 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Status Bar – Status Icons Sign-in/Sync Error – There has been an issue with your connection to the Google server or you were not properly signed into your account. In order to use Google application or sync features, you must set up and sign into an active Google account. Alarm Event – Shows you have an upcoming alarm event. Download Successful – A recent software download was successfully downloaded.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 15 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Turning Your Device On and Off Turning Your Device On 䊳 Press and hold 1. If your device is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. When a signal is found, your device automatically returns to standby mode. In Power Save mode, your device searches for a signal periodically without your intervention.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 16 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, browser use and other variables may reduce the battery talk and standby times. Tip: Watch your battery level indicator and charge the battery before it runs out of power. Installing the Battery See “Setting Up Your Device” on page 5. Removing the Battery 1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages. 2.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 17 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM 4. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power outlet. Always use a Samsung-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery. Incorrect Correct Correct Incorrect Plug the flat end of the charger into the device’s charger jack. The device turns on with the screen locked and indicates both its charge state and percent of charge.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 18 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM • Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use. • Deactivate the GPS when not needed. Most applications using this function will periodically query the GPS satellites for your current location; each query drains your battery. See “Activating Location Mode” on page 123. • When taking pictures, do not use a flash unless you have to. See “Camera Settings” on page 103. • Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted before charging your device.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 19 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Using Your Device to Search Search Key The Search key ( ) displays the Google Search box that can be used to search for a key term both on the device and online. In some instances, this key opens a search box specific only to the current application. Use the Google Search box to manually search for a term on both your device and on the Web. 1. Press to launch the Google Search box. 2. Tap to select a search area.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 20 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM 3. Tap a match from the list of suggestions, phone search results, or previously chosen search matches. Once Note: To hide the onscreen keyboard and see more of your search matches, press . touched, the item opens in the appropriate application. 3. – or – Touching Voice Search ( touched, the item opens in the appropriate application. microphone to enter a search term. To search the phone and Web by entering text: 1.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 21 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM To use additional Voice Search functions from an open Voice Search dialog, speak the following words to access additional features: • voice actions: allows you to search the web by speaking the search parameters. • send text: allows you to open the Messaging screen. • navigate to: allows you to receive directions via Google Maps™.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 22 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Status bar Notification area Status area Main Home Screen Shortcuts Page Navigation Call Key Application Tab • Notification area displays icons associated with end-user notifications such as: email messages, calls (missed, call in progress), new voicemail, upcoming events, a USB connection, and text/MMS messages. See “Using the Notifications Panel” on page 31.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 23 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Note: Both the status bar and primary shortcuts are visible across all screens (Home and Extended). Screen #3 is the Home Screen. • Google search is an onscreen Internet search engine powered by Google™. Touch to access the Voice Search feature where you can verbally enter a search term and initiate an online search. • Widgets are self-contained onscreen applications (not shortcuts).
SCH-M828UM.book Page 24 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Using the Applications Tab You can access all of your local applications by the shortcuts in the Applications tab. Note: This tab houses all default and downloaded applications (installed from Android Market or from the Web). 1. From the Home screen, tap to open the tab loaded with all of your local applications. To close the Applications screen, tap the Home icon ( 2.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 25 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Application Icons Application Icons Email – Provides access to both your Outlook (Exchange Server-based) work email and Internet email accounts (such as Google, MSN Live, etc. Music – Launches the built-in Music Player (page 121). My Files – Lets you view supported image files and text files on your microSD card (page 86). Facebook – Launches the Facebook Web page via the browser.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 26 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Application Icons ThinkFree Office – A Microsoft Office compatible office suite that provides a central place for managing your documents online or offline (page 89). Voice Dialer – Launches your device’s built-in automatic speech recognition (ASR) software, called Voice Control, to dial a phone number in your Contacts or to launch phone functions (page 92).
SCH-M828UM.book Page 27 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM To add a shortcut from the Applications tab: 1. Press to activate the Note: The same shortcut can be added to any of the available screens (Home or Extended). The application you add to the screen will still appear in the Applications tab. Home Screen. 2. Select a location (screen) for 6. current screen. Once complete, release the screen to lock scrolling across your the shortcut into its new position.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 28 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM • Directions & Navigation • Latitude • Music playlist • Settings 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to add the new shortcut to your current Home Screen. Adding and Removing Widgets Widgets are self-contained applications that reside in either your Applications tab or on the Home or Extended screens. Unlike a shortcut, this widget appears as an onscreen application.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 29 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM 2. Drag the widget over the Delete tab ( ) and release it. 4. Tap an available folder type to place it on your current screen. • As you place the widget into the Trash, both items turn red. • This action does not delete the widget, just removes it from the current screen.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 30 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Menu Navigation Changing the Screen Orientation Your phone is capable of automatically changing the orientation of some onscreen content. The device’s built-in accelerometer senses movement and changes its angle/orientation. This allows the device to change the onscreen content (images, video, Web pages) to properly display based on the current angle (some screens may not automatically change).
SCH-M828UM.book Page 31 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Using Context Menus Context menus (also called popup menus) contain tools that apply to a specific item on the screen. They are similar in function to menu options on your computer when you use a rightmouse click. Using the Notifications Panel The Notification area indicates new message events (data sync status, new messages, calendar events, call status, etc).
SCH-M828UM.book Page 32 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Displaying Your Phone Number 䊳 Press ➔ and tap Settings ➔ Configuring Swype Settings 1. About phone ➔ Status. Your phone number and other information about your device and account is displayed. Entering Text Using Swype Swype™ is the default touchscreen input method. Swype is a unique text input method that allows a user to enter a word by sliding a finger from letter to letter, lifting only between words.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 33 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM – Show complete trace: determines whether to show the entire path formed by the letters you are sliding over to form a given word. – Speed vs. accuracy: sets how quickly Swype responds to your onscreen input. Do you prefer more accurate text entry or is your desire for speed? Move the slider between Fast Response (speed) or Error Tolerance (accuracy) and touch OK.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 34 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Swype Keyboard Overview • Entry field a screen area where text, numbers, or other characters are entered. • Delete deletes characters from the entry field. Send Recipient Entry field Delete • CAPS/ALT: When in ABC mode, this key changes the capitalization of the subsequent entered characters. When in SYM mode, this key displays additional symbol characters. • Text Input mode: There are two available modes: 123 ABC and SYM.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 35 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM 2. Capitalization in this mode can be altered by using the Caps button. To enter numbers and symbols: first character is uppercase 2. Tap SYM to enter the SYM (symbol) mode. Touch the key for the number or symbol you want to enter. all characters are uppercase 3. Tap 1. to enter alternate symbols displayed at the top of the key. next character is lowercase To enter text: 3.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 36 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard To alternate between text input methods, Swype and the Android Keyboard, see “Alternating between Swype and Android Keyboard” on page 32. Selecting a Text Mode using the Android Keyboard Note: Some characters and types, such as some symbols and emoticons are not accessible from the onscreen keyboard. 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the input field to reveal the onscreen keyboard. 2.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 37 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Note: It is recommended that to avoid incorrect conversion, you use this feature in an area relatively free from background noises. Recipient Send ABC Mode In ABC mode, you can enter only letters from the onscreen keyboard. The text mode key shows ?123 . Entry field Suggested words 1. Select the ABC mode ( ABC ). See “Selecting a Text Mode using the Android Keyboard” on page 36.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 38 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and the following letters are lower case. After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds or when you enter a character on a different key. Entering Numbers and Symbols By using the onscreen keyboard in Portrait mode, some symbols are not available (such as Emoticons or Smileys).
SCH-M828UM.book Page 39 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Signing In to Your Google Account 1. Launch an application that requires a Google account (such as Android Market or Gmail). 2. Click Next ➔ Sign in. Note: If you do not already have a Google account, tap Create and follow the onscreen prompts to create your new account. 3. Tap the Username and Password fields and enter your information. 4. Tap Sign in. Your device then communicates with the Google servers to confirm your information. 5.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 40 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Section 3: Making and Answering Calls Making Calls 1. From the Home screen, tap . – or – From the Home screen, tap 2. ➔ . Enter a phone number using the onscreen dialpad and tap . • If you make a mistake while dialing, tap to erase the numbers. 3. Touch and drag to the right when finished. Tip: To redial your last outgoing call, tap from the Call log list.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 41 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Tip: To silence an incoming call ringer, press either the up or down Volume button. Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: • The phone rings or vibrates. • The backlight illuminates. • The screen displays an incoming call message. If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the name of the entry displays. You may also see the phone number of the caller, if available.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 42 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Note: When you end the 911 call, you are returned to the Emergency Call Back mode. 2. Touch and drag across the screen to exit the Emergency Callback mode. Emergency Callback mode: Once you have dialed an emergency number you can press a button to automatically redial the emergency number. 䊳 Press the red cross button for Emergency Call Back mode.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 43 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Touch and drag to the right to accept or to the left to ignore the incoming call. To switch back to the first caller: 䊳 Press In-Call Options and tap Swap calls. Making a 3-Way Call With 3-Way calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. 1. From the Home screen, tap to access the onscreen dialer. 2.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 44 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM • Swap calls to answer a second call when call waiting is activated. • End call to end the current call. • Mute/Unmute to mute the microphone during an active call. Tap again to unmute the microphone. Note: If Mute is activated, the speaker mode is deactivated. • Speaker to route the device audio through the speaker (On) or through the earpiece (Off). – Activate Speaker to route the device audio through the speaker.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 45 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM • Edit number before call to make alterations to the current phone number prior to redial. See “Altering a Number From Call Log” on page 73.. • Send text message allows you to create a new text message to the selected entry. • Add to contacts to save the number if it is not already in your Contacts. See “Saving a Number From Call Log” on page 72. • Remove from call log to delete the entry from the Call Log list. 3. synchronize.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 46 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM 4. To display contact details, tap an entry from the list. Dialing From the Contacts List 1. Note: From Phone screen, tap 2. ➔ From the Home screen, tap Contacts . (Contacts) to list entries. Scroll through the list. Tap the entry you want to call and tap a phone number. Dialing a number from the Favorites tab is similar to dialing from the Contacts tab. (See “Dialing From the Contacts List” on page 46.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 47 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM 2. Touch and hold until you see a “+” on the display screen. 3. Dial the country code and phone number, and then tap . The device automatically prepends the access code for international dialing, followed by the country code and phone number.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 48 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Section 4: Settings Activating Wi-Fi The Settings menu can be accessed by one of two ways: 䊳 From the Home screen, press . and tap 1. – or – From the Home screen, tap From the Home screen, press and tap ➔ . 2. Tap the Wi-Fi field to activate the feature (green Wireless and Networks checkmark indicates active). The device scans for Using Airplane Mode available in-range wireless networks.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 49 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Wi-Fi Setttings 3. Once Wi-Fi is set up for connectivity, the phone automatically uses a Wi-Fi connection when one is available for data services. 1. From the Home screen, press and tap ➔ minutes. Adding a Wi-Fi Network 1. Wireless & networks ➔ Wi-Fi settings. 2.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 50 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Activating the Device Name 1. Activate Bluetooth. 2. From the Home screen, press Note: Some Bluetooth devices are secure and require a PIN number to confirm and pair. and tap ➔ Wireless & networks ➔ Bluetooth settings ➔ Device name. 3. Press to erase the current device name and enter a new device name. 4. From the Home screen, press and tap ➔ 1. Tap Discoverable. you to pair with another device.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 51 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Call Settings Virtual Private Network (VPN) Settings Using this menu you can set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Your phone allows you to configure call settings such as Plus code dialing usage, other international dialing options, and TTY configuration. Note: Before you can use a VPN you must establish and configure one. Adding a VPN 1. From the Home screen, press and tap 2. Tap Add VPN. 3.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 52 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM 3. Tap International Dialing. 4. Tap the entry field and press Your device is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it is compatible with digital cell phones. Your device and TTY device will connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone’s headset jack. from the onscreen keyboard to delete the previous value. 5. Enter a new value and tap OK. 6.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 53 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Warning!: 911 Emergency Calling TTY users should make emergency calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and landline communications. Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted when received by public safety answering points (PSAPs), rendering some communications unintelligible. The problem encountered appears related to software used by PSAPs.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 54 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM • Only when not in Silent mode: your device only vibrates for notifications and alerts when Silent mode is not active. Note: The Phone vibrate setting is independent of other call sound settings. For example, if you enable Silent mode with Phone vibrate, your phone will not play a ringtone, but will vibrate for an incoming call.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 55 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM 2. Tap Notification ringtone. Display Settings 3. Tap a notification ringtone from the available list. The Changing the Brightness ringtone then briefly plays when selected. 4. Adjust your screen’s brightness to suit your surroundings. 1. Tap OK to assign a ringtone. You can select whether your phone plays a sound when using the dialpad, when making an onscreen selection, and when an SD card notification occurs. 1.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 56 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Window Animation Changing the Display Screen This feature provides the use of animation when onscreen windows are opened and closed. If deactivated, windows pop on and off and no transitions are applied. 1. From the Home screen, press and tap ➔ Choose what you see on the Home Screen (behind your shortcuts and Widgets) while powering on or off, and when in standby mode. 1. 2. 2. or All animations.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 57 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Adjusting the Date and Time 7. 1. From the Home screen, press 2. Tap Automatic to disable the feature. and tap ➔ Date & time. applied to the date displayed within the device’s Alarm Clock. Language Settings To assign the default language used by the Android operating system. 1. Note: If enabled, you can not alter the date, time zone or time values. 3. Tap Set date. Adjust the date, month, and year by tapping or 4. .
SCH-M828UM.book Page 58 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Note: Turning Location on allows the network to detect your position using GPS technology, making some mobile applications and services easier to use. Turning Location off disables the GPS location function for all purposes except 911, but will not hide your general location based on the cell site serving your call. No application or service may use your location without your request or permission. GPS-enhanced 911 is not available in all areas.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 59 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Your Device’s Screen Lock Feature 4. Locking Your Screen tap Next. When your device is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911. 䊳 Press Review the onscreen tutorial on pattern creation, and then 5. Draw your pattern by touching your first onscreen point, then, without lifting your finger from the screen, connect at . Locking the screen prevents accidental least four points. Tap Continue to record the pattern.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 60 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Changing an Unlock Pattern Once you have set an unlock pattern you can easily change the pattern. 3. Enter a PIN number or Password and tap Continue. 4. Re-enter the PIN number or Password to confirm and tap OK. 1. Draw the unlock pattern. 2. Tap Change screen lock and redraw the saved pattern. 3. Tap None. 4.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 61 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Calling in Lock Mode Credential Storage When your device is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911or Customer Service. 1. Press to reveal the lock screen. This option allows certain applications to access secure certificates and other credentials. Certificates and credentials can be installed to the SD card and password protected. 1. Note: The Unlock Pattern applies if the Require Pattern setting is enabled. 2.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 62 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Managing Your Available Memory 3. To view your Device’s total available memory: 1. From the Home screen, press and tap ➔ SD card & phone storage. 2. Review the two memory sections for available space information: • SD card displays the memory information specific to an installed microSD card. This amount of space can be altered by replacing the current microSD card.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 63 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Unblocking Unknown Installations To clear an application’s cache: There may be instances where you choose to install applications or packs from sources other than the Android Market. 1. Before these applications can be installed, you must allow the installation of "non-Market applications". 2. Note: To protect your device and data, only download applications from trusted sources, such as the Android Market. 1.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 64 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Manage Running Services To shutdown a current application: This service is an efficient method for managing power consumption and processor/memory resources. Processes can be stopped until the phone is restarted. To stop a currently running service: 1. From the Home screen, press and tap ➔ Applications ➔ Running services. 2. Tap an onscreen process entry. 3. Read the Stop service? dialog and tap Stop.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 65 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Android Development Data Synchronization Settings Android development features are used for development purposes only. 䊳 From the Home screen, press and tap Use this setting to determine which applications are synchronized with external servers and at what intervals. ➔ 1. Applications ➔ Development. • USB Debugging is used for development purposes.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 66 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM 3. Synchronizing Your Corporate Account Click Next ➔ Sign in. Note: If you do not already have a Google account, tap Create and follow the onscreen prompts to create your new account. 4. Tap the Username (@gmail.com) and Password fields and Note: Once a corporate email account is created, it is automatically added as a managed account. enter your information. 5. By default, there are no Corporate Calendar events managed by the phone.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 67 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM 3. Tap the parameters you wish to synchronize. Account settings allows you to configure the current email account settings. • General settings allows you to configure: – Account name displays the name used by the device to track the account. – Your name displays the name used in the From field within your outgoing emails.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 68 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Accessibility Settings Device Updates This service collects all the text you type, including personal data credit card numbers except passwords. It may also log your user interface interactions. 1. Install a screen reader (such as Kickback, Soundback, or Talkback) from the Android Market. 2. From the Home screen, press and tap ➔ Accessibility. 1. 3. Tap Accessibility then select a service for which you want to log data.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 69 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM • Android Version displays the Android, operating system version running on this device. • Baseband version displays the baseband version loaded for this device. • Kernal version displays the kernal version loaded for this device. • Build number displays the software, build number. • Hardware version displays the hardware version for this device.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 70 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Section 5: History Viewing Call Log Call Log (History) is a list of the phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call log makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as your phone automatically adds new numbers to the beginning of the list and removes the oldest entries from the bottom of the list.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 71 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Call Log Options This list provides easy access to redial an entry, or you can also choose to access two types of history entry lists depending on how they are touched. • Highlight an entry from the list and tap to quickly redial the selected entry. See “Making a Call From Call Log” on page 72.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 72 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM • Tap a contact entry name or tap an entry to display the call options screen: – Call information (Incoming/Outgoing call, and Missed call information) provides the time and date of the call and its duration. – Call [Name or Number] allows you to redial the entry by name or number. – Send text message allows you to create a new text message to the selected entry.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 73 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM 3. Tap the First name and Last name fields and enter a 4. name for the contact. 4. Edit the number using the onscreen dialpad or delete digits by pressing Tap Done when you finish entering information for the 5. Tap to erase the numbers. once the number has been changed. contact. Note: The option to select a destination is only available if you have previously established a Google or Corporate account on the device.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 74 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Section 6: Contacts Note: To verify your Contacts appear on your device, you must sync your email accounts after setup (Settings ➔ Accounts & sync). (See “Confirming Contact Synchronization” on page 75.) Creating a New Contacts Entry If existing Google and Corporate email accounts have been synchronized to your phone, these will be made available during the creation of new entries.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 75 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM 6. From the phone numbers area, tap to create a new empty Phone number field within the selected phone number category. • Tap the label button (to the left of the Phone field) to select a category such as: Home, Mobile, Work, Work Fax, Home Fax, Pager, Other, or Custom. ● If you have chosen Custom, enter your new label and tap OK. 7. Tap the Phone field and enter the new number. 8.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 76 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM 3. To synchronize Gmail Contacts, tap Sync Contacts. A green checkmark indicates the feature is enabled. Contacts tab Contact entry’s Overview page – or – To synchronize Corporate Contacts, tap Sync Contacts. A green checkmark indicates the feature is enabled. Note: Any change on either side (Gmail, or Corporate/Outlook Contacts), is reflected on the other side after a sync process.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 77 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Contacts Menu Options 1. Press ➔ 2. Contacts Entry Options and tap ➔ and tap 1. Press . . 2. Tap an entry to display the Contact entry’s overview Touch and hold an entry and screen. This screen contains Name, History, contacts select from the available numbers, email, and linked contact information. contact menu options: • View contact to view the Contact’s overview screen. • Call contact to call a Contact's available number.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 78 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Note: Prior to using this feature, Bluetooth must first be enabled, and the recipient’s device must be visible. Only a Contact’s information can be sent via Bluetooth. No other file type (video, image, or audio) can be sent using Bluetooth. From the Contact’s overview screen, press • [image icon] to assign a picture to the entry. (See “Assigning a Picture to an Entry” on page 79.) • First name/Last name to edit the current name.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 79 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM 5. Tap Done to update the number to the existing 5. Contacts entry. • If an image was already assigned, tap Use this photo, Remove icon, or Change icon. Applying a picture from within your online Gmail: Sending Contacts ➔ 1. Press 2. Tap an entry to open its overview page. 3. Press and tap . 1. Log into your Gmail account and go to your Contacts page. 2.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 80 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Adding Entries to Your Favorites The Favorites tab is a listing that can help you quickly access your most used or preferred Contacts entries. ➔ 1. Press 2. Touch and hold the entry name from the Contacts and tap . tab listing. 3. From the Contacts Entry context menu, tap Add to favorites. Note: Another method to add or remove an entry from your favorites is to toggle the state of the star icon on the Contact’s details page (upperright).
SCH-M828UM.book Page 81 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Section 7: Tools Before You Begin Prior to using Google applications such as calendar, you will need to have an active Google account (page 39). Google Calendar is an application that synchronizes new and existing entries between your phone and your online Google account. To add corporate calendar events to your device’s managed account tracking: 1.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 82 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM To manually sync your calendar events to a managed corporate account: 1. Press ➔ and tap ➔ Accounts & sync. 2. Tap within the Corporate account field to reveal the account’s synchronization settings screen. 3. Tap the green checkmark to toggle it off then back on. (See “Synchronizing Your Corporate Account” on page 66.) Configuring Calendar Settings ➔ 1. Press 2. Tap 3. Tap an onscreen option: and tap . ➔ Settings.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 83 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Adding an Event to the Calendar Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. 1. Press and tap (Calendar). 2. Tap a day to which you would like to add an event. • The default view for the Calendar is the Month view. • To change the view, tap the available tabs along the top (in portrait view) or the left (in landscape view) of the Calendar screen. Choose from Month, Week, Day, and List. 3.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 84 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Note: Some of the available options are dependant on the type of currently available email accounts. • My calendar are calendar entries that are stored locally on the device and not part of an email account. • Corporate are calendar entries that are synchronized between your device and either an MicroSoft Exchange Sync Server or available from within Microsoft® Outlook®.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 85 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM 3. Editing an Existing Event Tap an option: • Snooze all to snooze all event reminders for five minutes. • Dismiss all to dismiss all event reminders. • Press to keep these reminders in place and close the Notifications panel. Viewing Events and tap ➔ 1. Press 2. To view a Calendar event farther out, tap either Week or Press 2. Tap an event to reveal its details. 3. Press 4. Make your modifications (event name, location, .
SCH-M828UM.book Page 86 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Erasing All Events 1. 2. Press and tap Accessing File Viewer ➔ . 䊳 From the main Calendar screen (Month tab view), press Tap Select all to delete all events currently available for this (My Files). Opening Files in File Viewer Press – or – 2. Tap a folder and scroll down or up until you locate your Tap Delete ➔ Yes to erase the selected events and then synchronize this action with your managed account.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 87 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Clock Your phone comes with a built-in series of clock functions such as Alarm, World clock, Stopwatch, and Timer Alarm Clock The alarm clock that has multiple alarm capabilities. There is no limit to the number of alarm events you can create. To create an Alarm event: 1. Press and tap ➔ (Clock). This allows access to the alarm and media application screen.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 88 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Alarm: Launches the Alarm feature. 5. To edit an alarm, tap the entry and then tap the Time field to adjust the alarm time. • Adjust the hour and minute by tapping either • Tap the AM or PM button to change the value. • Tap Set when finished. Picture Gallery: Launches the Gallery. Music Player: Launches the Music Player. Home Screen: Takes you back to the Home Screen. 2. Tap (Alarm) to launch the alarm screen.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 89 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Note: To allow the alarm to sound even while the device is in silent mode, press and tap Settings, then activate the Alarm in silent mode field. To delete an Alarm event: and tap ➔ ➔ 1. Press 2. Touch and hold a desired alarm event. 3. From the onscreen context menu, tap Delete alarm and Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. Press 2. Enter numbers using your keyboard or by tapping an . and tap ➔ 1. (Calculator).
SCH-M828UM.book Page 90 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Updating Your Device Firmware To back up your Exchange Mail information: You can update your phone software using the Update Firmware option. Before Updating Your Firmware 1. As an added precaution, to preserve any data on your microSD card, please remove it from your device prior to starting the update process. (See “Removing the microSD Card” on page 96.) Back Up Your Data Prior to Update Press ➔ and tap 3.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 91 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM To restore your Google applications: Your Google™ application purchases are reloaded remotely and can be re-installed after the update is applied. 1. Log into your Google account with the device. 2. Press and tap 3. Press and tap My apps. 4. Scroll through the list of previously downloaded Google ➔ . applications and choose the one you wish to reinstall. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 92 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Section 8: Voice Services Important!: The Voice Control (Speech to Action) feature will not launch if you are currently in an active menu. Use Voice Dialer, the built-in automatic speech recognition (ASR) software, to dial a phone number in your Contacts or to launch phone functions. Talk into the phone and ASR will recognize your voice and complete tasks you request.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 93 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Opening Menus With Voice Dialer Calling a Contact With Voice Dialer and tap ➔ 1. Press (Voice Dialer). 2. When you see “Listening,” say “Call” followed by the name You can jump directly to many menu items or applications by saying “Go to” followed by a menu option. and the label for the contact you wish to call. For example, 1. Press say “Call John Smith Mobile.” 2.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 94 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Text-to-Speech 2. Allows the phone to provide a verbal readout of onscreen data such as messages and incoming caller information (based on Caller ID). Voice Recognizer Settings 1. Press ➔ and tap ➔ Voice input & output. 2. Tap Voice recognizer settings. 3. Configure the available options to alter the settings associated with this feature. • Language sets the language to use for voice input and output.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 95 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Voice Search Voice Search works similarly to the Voice Dialer. It uses built-in voice recognizer software to listen to your spoken words, convert those to text, and then launch a Google search using that text. and tap ➔ 1. Press 2. Tap Speak now. 3. Speak the command or tap Help. (Voice Search). – or – Tap Watch a video to learn how to use Voice Search. For more information, see “Using Your Device to Search” on page 19.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 96 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Section 9: microSD Card Your Device’s microSD Card and Adapter 2. Flip open the side microSD cover. The microSD Card 3. Firmly press the card into the slot and release it. The card Your phone is equipped with a preinstalled 2GB SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) memory card. It allows you to store images, videos, music, and voice data in your phone.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 97 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Re-inserting the microSD Card 1. Locate the microSD card slot along the side of the device. 2. Flip open the side microSD cover. 3. Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot and push in until you feel a click. 4. Replace the microSD card cover over the open slot. Incorrect Correct Note: Make sure the microSD card's gold contacts are facing down.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 98 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Important!: DO NOT remove a microSD card while the device is accessing or transferring files. Doing so will result in loss or damage of data. Make sure your battery is fully charged before using the microSD card. Your data may become damaged or lost if the battery runs out while you are using the microSD card.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 99 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM 2. The USB icon ( ) displays in the top left Notifications area on your screen. 3. Touch and drag down the Status screen to reveal the Notifications page (or from the Home Screen press Troubleshooting USB Connection If there is ever a circumstance where your setup of the device’s USB connection has an issue, try these troubleshooting tips. 1. 4. troubleshooting procedures.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 100 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM 6. If a Cannot install this Hardware screen displays, follow 2. • Click Finish. • From your Desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties (from the onscreen context menu). • Click the Hardware tab and select the Device Manager. • Open the ? Other devices section from the list. Confirm there is a USB MMC Storage item listed. • This entry indicates an error occurred during the USB driver installation process.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 101 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Note: This process can be reversed from copying data from the microSD card back to the connected computer. To remove the connection: 䊳 When you finish transferring data, click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on your computer’s taskbar, and stop or disconnect the device. Creating Folders in the microSD Card 1. Review the available information. • The storage capacity page is divided into two sections: SD card and Internal phone storage. 3.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 102 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Important Connection Information • To avoid loss of data, DO NOT remove the USB cable, the microSD card, or the battery while accessing or transferring files. • DO NOT use your computer to change or edit folder or file names on the microSD card, and do not attempt to transfer large amounts of data from the computer to the microSD card. Doing so may cause the microSD card to fail.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 103 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Section 10: Camera 3. Note: The storage card that comes installed on your phone allows you to use the camera and camcorder features. All pictures and videos are stored on the internal 2GB SDHC card. Your phone supports SDHC cards of up to 32GB. Taking Pictures To take a picture: 1. Press and hold the camera key ( ) located on the side of the device. and tap until the shutter sounds. (Your on the microSD card.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 104 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM • Settings to access camera hardware settings: – Brightness tap a brightness level (1-5). – Night mode tap Off or On to inactivate or active the flash for night mode. – Picture size to set the size of your image. Choose from: 2M Pixels, 1M Pixels, or VGA Pixels, or QVGA. – Picture quality to set the image quality for your image. Choose from: Super fine, Fine, or Normal. – Color effect to apply different color effects onto images.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 105 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM View Your Pictures Camera Gallery Options The Gallery is where you can access the Gallery of stored camera images. and tap ➔ Accessing the main gallery provides access to pictures. 1. (Gallery). 1. Press 2. Select a folder location (for example: Camera pictures) and tap an image to view your picture. • Pressing from the main Gallery screen reveals gallery-specific options such as, Share, Delete, or More.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 106 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Camera Image Settings and tap Assigning Pictures ➔ (Gallery). 1. Press 2. From Camera gallery, tap an image icon to open the image. • Use the zoom buttons (in the upper-right corner of the screen) to zoom in or out. Note: Picture options can also be accessed by touching and holding the image from the gallery. These options include: Share, Delete, and More. 3. Tap the image and select Slideshow, or Menu. 4.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 107 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Recording Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and send videos with your built-in video camera. 1. Press and hold the camera key ( ) located on the side of the device. Settings – or – Press Mode slider and tap ➔ (Camera) to White Balance activate camera mode. (Additional camera options are Video Quality available through the camera settings page. See “Camera Settings” on page 103 for more information.) 2.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 108 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Camcorder Settings 1. From the camcorder mode ( Camcorder Gallery Options ) tap one of the following onscreen icons (see screen on the previous 1. Press and tap – or – • Camcorder settings to access camcorder hardware settings: – Color effect to apply different color effects onto videos. Choose from: None (default), Mono, Sepia, Negative, or Aqua. – Camera settings to restore the settings back to their default values.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 109 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM – Gmail to attach your video to a new Gmail email message. – Messaging to attach your video to a new MMS message. – YouTube to upload your current video file to a YouTube page. Tap Upload to complete the process. • Delete to delete the current video. • More displays the Details submenu. – Details to display image details such as Title, Type, Date taken, Album, Location, Latitude, Longitude, Size, or Resolution.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 110 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Section 11: Bluetooth About Bluetooth 2. Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices. The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 30 feet.
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SCH-M828UM.book Page 112 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM To make your Device visible: To pair your device with another Bluetooth device: 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. 2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Discoverable. 2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Discoverable. Your Making your discoverable allows it to be detected by other device must be visible to successfully pair with an external device for pairing and communication.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 113 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Note: Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once a pairing has been created, the devices will continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information without having to re-enter a passcode again. 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. 2. From the Bluetooth settings page, touch and hold the name of the previously paired device (from the bottom of the page).
SCH-M828UM.book Page 114 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Note: Prior to using this feature, Bluetooth must first be enabled, and the recipient’s device must be visible. Only a Contact’s information can be sent via Bluetooth. No other file type (video, image, or audio) can be sent using Bluetooth. Note: If no devices are detected, tap Scan Devices to begin a new search. and tap . 1. Press 2. Tap an entry to open its Contact’s overview page (page 78). and tap Share ➔ Bluetooth. 3. Press 4.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 115 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Section 12: Messaging Text Messaging (SMS) With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless device and another messagingready phone. When you receive a new message, it will automatically display on your device’s screen. Messaging is available via the Messaging application in your Applications screen. This icon ( ) appears in Status bar area when a new text message is received.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 116 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM 2. Review your reply and tap Send. 2. You may select additional messaging options by phone number or email address, matching contacts pressing appear onscreen. .) • Options may include: Call, Add subject, Attach, Insert smiley, Delete thread, or More (All threads or Add to Contacts).
SCH-M828UM.book Page 117 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM – – – – – Recording duration: length of the recorded voice message. Volume Meter: displays the volume level. Record: starts recording your message. Play: plays back the recording. Stop: stops the recording. Once stopped, tap either Use this recording (attach it to your message), or Discard (delete the current recording and re-record). Volume Meter Controls Recording duration Record Play Stop • Slideshow: Opens the Edit slideshow menu.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 118 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Current Image Image Navigation 2. From the message list, tap a multimedia message to open its contents. 3. While the message is open, tap the play icon (on a video, audio file, or slideshow) to play back the file or tap an image to view a picture. Note: The file attachment on the MMS message can be saved to the microSD card.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 119 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Deleting a Message or Message Thread 1. Press 2. Touch and hold the message entry ➔ message list (or • Auto-retrieve: Enable this option to automatically retrieve the entire content of your MMS messages. When checked, the MMS message header, message body, and any attachments will automatically download to your device. thread) to display the context menu. ● 3. ➔ and tap .
SCH-M828UM.book Page 120 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Enabling/Disabling 3G Data Your phone allows you to control your use of 3G data. You can now choose to enable or disable this feature. With 3G data disables, you must use Wi-Fi to connect to the Internet. 1. Press ➔ and tap ➔ Wireless & networks ➔ Mobile networks. 2. Tap 3G data to enable the use of 3G data services. (A green checkmark appears next to the field). – or – Tap 3G data to disable 3G data services.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 121 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Section 13: Entertainment Getting Started with Music Creating a Playlist You can download music from Android Market, or save music files to your memory card, and then listen to the music over the speaker, or using a stereo or Bluetooth headset. Music Press and tap ➔ ➔ Songs. Your phone searches through your phone memory and memory card for compatible music files and displays them. 2. Accessing the Music Player and tap 1.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 122 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM 4. Confirm that the song was successfully assigned by 4. navigating to the Phone ringtone menu. • Press ➔ and tap Phone ringtone. 5. Confirm the new song is selected. the title link. ➔ Sound ➔ Note: YouTube is a data-intensive feature. Upgrade to an unlimited data plan to avoid additional data charges. 1. Press 2. Tap Accept to accept the Terms of Service. 3. Press (YouTube).
SCH-M828UM.book Page 123 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Section 14: GPS GPS Services Activating Using Wireless Networks Your built-in GPS capability gives you access to a number of location-based services, including Maps, Navigation, Places, and Latitude. This additional location feature uses open Wi-Fi and mobile network connections to assist in providing additional location accuracy. 1.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 124 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM To synchronize your device’s GPS satellites: 1. Press ➔ and tap To use Google Maps: ➔ Location & 1. Press 2. Tap Use GPS satellites. A checkmark indicates the GPS location feature is enabled. (For additional location information, see “Location Settings” on page 57..) appears in the Notification area when the GPS is active. appears in the Notification area when the GPS is communicating.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 125 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM 3. Tap the search field (at the top of the screen), enter a keyword, and tap . • This keyword can be a category name (such as pizza, steak, burger), a business name, or a Google friend who is sharing their location. 4. Tap (bottom left) to reveal a detailed list of information corresponding to those matches now displayed on your screen with lettered pins. Navigation Google Maps navigation application is available on your device.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 126 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Section 15: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. The terms “mobile device” or “cell phone” are used in this section to refer to your phone. Read this information before using your mobile device. Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals The U.S.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 127 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM While RF energy does not ionize particles, large amounts can increase body temperatures and cause tissue damage. Two areas of the body, the eyes and the testes, are particularly vulnerable to RF heating because there is relatively little blood flow in them to carry away excess heat. Research Results to Date: Is there a connection between RF and certain health problems? The results of most studies conducted to date say no.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 128 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Risk of Brain Cancer from Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields in Childhood and Adolescence (MOBI-KIDS) MOBI-KIDS is an international study investigating the relationship between exposure to radio frequency energy from communication technologies including cell phones and brain cancer in young people. This is an international multi-center study involving 14 European and non-European countries.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 129 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM • Reduce the amount of time spent using your cell phone; • Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between your head and the cell phone. Hands-Free Kits Hands-free kits may include audio or Bluetooth® headsets and various types of body-worn accessories such as belt-clips and holsters. Combinations of these can be used to reduce RF energy absorption from cell phones.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 130 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using cell phones at all. For example, The Stewart Report from the United Kingdom made such a recommendation in December 2000. In this report, a group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 131 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).
SCH-M828UM.book Page 132 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Smart Practices While Driving On the Road - Off the Phone The primary responsibility of every driver is the safe operation of his or her vehicle.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 133 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Never watch videos, such as a movie or clip, or play video games while operating a vehicle. For more information, go to http://www.ctia.org. Battery Use and Safety Important!: Handle and store batteries properly to avoid injury or damage. Most battery issues arise from improper handling of batteries and, particularly, from the continued use of damaged batteries.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 134 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Important!: Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers which are specifically designed for your phone. Warning!: Use of a non-Samsung-approved battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Samsung's warranty does not cover damage to the phone caused by nonSamsung-approved batteries and/or chargers.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 135 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Mail It In The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. Just go to http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/citizenship/ usactivities_environment_samsungrecyclingdirect.html?INT=STA_rec yle_your_phone_page and follow the instructions to print out a free pre-paid postage label and then send your old mobile device or battery to the address listed, via U.S. Mail, for recycling.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 136 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Display / Touch-Screen Please note the following information when using your mobile device: WARNING REGARDING DISPLAY The display on your mobile device is made of glass or acrylic and could break if your mobile device is dropped or if it receives significant impact. Do not use if screen is broken or cracked as this could cause injury to you.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 137 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Your Location Location-based information includes information that can be used to determine the approximate location of a mobile device. Mobile devices which are connected to a wireless network transmit location-based information. Additionally, if you use applications that require location-based information (e.g. driving directions), such applications transmit location-based information.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 138 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM To make an emergency call: Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: 1. If the mobile device is not on, switch it on. Liquids of any kind 2. Key in the emergency number for your present location (for Keep the mobile device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 139 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Shock or vibration Do not drop, knock, or shake the mobile device. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards. Paint Do not paint the mobile device. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts or ventilation openings and prevent proper operation. Responsible Listening Caution!: Avoid potential hearing loss. Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud sounds over time.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 140 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM • Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less time is required before you hearing could be affected. • Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal. • Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 141 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch your mobile device off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the mobile device or any accessory to another device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 142 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Posted Facilities Switch your mobile device off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so. Potentially Explosive Environments Switch your mobile device off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 143 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user's hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated mobile device successfully. Trying out the mobile device with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 144 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM HAC/Wi-Fi and New Technologies This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 145 Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:43 PM Other Important Safety Information • Only qualified personnel should service the mobile device or install the mobile device in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted.