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SCH-I589
user manual
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Using this manual Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. This device will provide you with high quality mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s exceptional technology and high standards. This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device. Read me first ● Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully before using your device to ensure safe and proper use. ● The descriptions in this manua
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● Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by user editing of registry settings. ● You may upgrade your mobile device’s software by accessing www.samsung.com. ● Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other contents 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 s
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→ Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → About phone (represents Settings, followed by About phone) [ ] Square brackets—device keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power/Reset/Lock key) Copyright Copyright © 2012 Samsung Electronics This user manual is protected under international copyright laws. No part of this user manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or tra
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● and are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorporated under licence from SRS Labs, Inc. ● Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, ® Inc. worldwide. ● Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/ or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. ● Wi-Fi , the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are ® registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. ● All other trademarks and copyrights ar
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Contents Assembling ............................................................. 10 Unpack .................................................................................... 10 Install the SIM or UIM card and battery .......................... 10 Charge the battery ............................................................... 12 Insert a memory card .......................................................... 15 Attach a hand strap .......................................................
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Entertainment ........................................................ 55 Camera .................................................................................... 55 Gallery ..................................................................................... 62 Music ....................................................................................... 64 FM Radio ................................................................................. 68 Personal information ................
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Tools ....................................................................... 101 Clock ...................................................................................... 101 Calculator ............................................................................. 102 Downloads ........................................................................... 102 Google Search ..................................................................... 103 My files ...................................
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Troubleshooting .................................................. 119 Safety precautions ............................................... 125 Contents 9
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Assembling Unpack Check your product box for the following items: ● Mobile device ● Battery ● 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 and available accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider. ● You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. ● The supplied accessories perfor
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To install the SIM or UIM card and battery, If the device is on, press and hold [ ] and select Power 1 → off OK to turn it off. Remove the back cover. 2 Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. 3 Insert the SIM or UIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. Your device has two SIM card slots to allow you to use two SIM or UIM cards, and switch between them. Use the bottom slot for the SIM or UIM card. Use the upper slot for the UIM card only. A
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The antenna is located in the upper area on the back of the device. Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna, as this can damage the antenna. If you do not insert a SIM or UIM card, you can only use your device’s non-network services and some menus. Insert the battery. 4 5 Replace the back cover. Charge the battery Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery. You can charge the device with the a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC wi
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Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables 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. If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power off. Recharge your battery to continue using your device. ● If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot turn on the device, even with the
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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power 3 outlet. ● 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 may not function due to an unstable power supply. If this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the device. ● While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. ● If your device is not charging properly, bring
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Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on a 3 PC. Depending on the type of USB cable you are using, it may take some time before charging begins. When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB 4 cable from the device and then from the PC. Insert a memory card To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your device accepts microSD or ™ microSDHC memory cards with maximum capacities of ™ 32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).
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Open the cover of the memory card slot. 1 2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. 3 Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place. 4 Close the memory card cover. › Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. → → 1 In Idle mode, select Settings SD card and phone → → storage Unmount SD card OK. Open the memory card cover. 2 3 Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the device. 4
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› Format the memory card Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device. → → In Idle mode, select Settings SD card and phone storage → Unmount SD card → OK → Format SD card → → Format SD card Erase everything. Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on your device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions. Attach
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Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, press and hold [ ]. If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and then select → Power off OK. ● Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals. ● To use your device's non-network services only, switch to
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Get to know your device Device layout › Proximity sensor Earpiece Volume key Touch screen Home key Back key Menu key Mouthpiece Headset jack Multifunction jack Camera lens Power/Reset/Lock key Network switch key Back cover Memory card slot Speaker Internal antenna Getting started 19
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› Keys Key Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and Power/ hold); Reset the device (press and 1 Reset / hold for 8-10 seconds until the Lock SAMSUNG logo appears); Lock the touch screen. In Idle mode, switch between Network SIM or UIM cards; Access the card switch management menu (press and hold). Open a list of options available on the current screen; In Idle mode, Open the Google search application Menu (press and hold); Open the search input
