Samsung Galaxy S2 Owners Manual

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Editing Bookmarks
1.From the Bookmarks page, tap and hold the bookmark you 
want to edit.
2.Ta p  Edit bookmark.
3.Use the on-screen keypad to edit the name of the 
bookmark or the URL.
4.Ta p  OK.
Deleting Bookmarks
1.From the Bookmarks page, tap and hold the bookmark you 
want to delete.
2.Ta p  Delete bookmark.
3.At the Delete confirmation window, tap OK.
Emptying the Cookies
A cookie is a small file which is placed on your phone by a 
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A list of your most visited webpages is displayed with 
Name and URL address. The webpages that have been 
visited the most will appear at the top.
2.Tap any entry to display the webpage.
Browser Settings
To make adjustments in your browser settings, follow these 
steps:
1.Ta p  Web  ➔  ➔ More ➔ Settings.
2.The following options are available:
 Default zoom: Adjusts the zoom feature. Set to Far, Medium, or 
Close.
 Open pages in overview: Shows an overview of newly opened 
web pages.
 Text encoding:...

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 Enable location: Allows websites to request access to your 
location.
 Clear location access: Clears location access for all websites. Tap OK to complete the process.
 Remember passwords: Stores usernames and passwords for 
visited sites. Remove the checkmark to disable this function.
: Deletes any previously stored usernames or 
passwords. Tap OK to complete the process.
 Show security warnings: Notifies you if there is a security issue 
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Note: When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network.
3.Enter a wireless password if necessary.
Manually add your new network connection
1. Ta p  Add Wi-Fi network.
2. Enter the Network SSID. This is the name of your Wireless 
Access Point.
3.Ta p  t h e  Security field and select a security option. This 
must match the current security setting on your target 
WAP.
4. If secured, you will also need to enter your WAP’s 
password.
5.Ta p  Save to store the new...

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 Displays when connected to another device using 
Wi-Fi Direct. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi 
Direct”  on page 130.
Wi-Fi Advanced Settings
The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you to set
up many of your device’s Wi-Fi service, including:
Setting your Wi-Fi sleep policy
Viewing your device’s MAC Address
Configuring use of either a DHCP or Static IP
To access the Bluetooth Settings menu:
1.From the Home screen, tap   ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless 
and network 
➔ Wi-Fi settings....

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Once connected, the other device will show as Connected 
in your list of Wi-Fi Direct devices and the   icon will 
display at the top of your screen.
10.Ta p  Configure Wi-Fi Direct to change your Device name and 
Password if desired.
11.The Status field will display the Wi-Fi Direct status.
Sharing Infor mation with Connected Device
To share Videos, Photos, or other information with the connected 
device, follow these steps:
1.View the information that you want to share. For example, 
if you want...

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To turn Bluetooth off:
1.From the Home screen, tap   ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless 
and network 
➔ Bluetooth settings.
2.Ta p  t h e  Bluetooth field to deactivate the feature. The green 
checkmark will be removed.
Bluetooth Status Indicators
The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status 
at a glance:
Displays when Bluetooth is active.
Displays when Bluetooth is connected (paired) and 
communicating.
Displays when Bluetooth is on but is not connected 
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To scan for Bluetooth devices:
1.Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2.From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Search for devices to 
search for visible external Bluetooth-compatible devices 
such as headsets, devices, printers, and computers.
Pairing Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted 
connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. 
When you pair devices, they share a passkey, allowing for fast, 
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From the Bluetooth settings page, touch and hold the 
name of the previously paired device, and select 
Disconnect.
Note: Disconnections are manually done but often occur automatically if the paired device goes out of range of your phone or it is powered off.
Deleting a paired device (unpair)
Deleting a device from your list removes its “connection record” 
and upon reconnection would require that you re-enter all the 
previous pairing information.
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PC Connections
You can connect your device to a PC using an optional PC data 
cable using various USB connection modes. When you connect 
the device to a PC, you can synchronize files with Windows 
Media Player, transfer data to and from your device directly, or 
use the Kies air application to access your PC wirelessly.
Connecting as a Mass Storage Device
You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and 
access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the 
device, you can also...