Samsung Galaxy S2 Owners Manual

Getting Started       6
Important!: The plug-in SIM card information and its contacts can be easily 
damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, 
inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach 
of small children.
Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket (as 
shown) until the card locks into place. 
•Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and 
that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown.
Note: If the card is...

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Push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks (as 
shown). 
Make sure the microSD’s gold contact pins face downward and the 
card is securely inserted.
For more information on Memory Cards, see “Memory Card” on 
page 38.
Removing the Memor y Card
1.Remove the battery. 
2.Push on the memory card until it clicks and is released. 
3.Grasp the memory card and remove it from the phone.
Installing the Batter y
1.Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the 
phone, making sure the connectors...

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Installing the Back Cover
1.Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone (1) and 
press down (2).
2.Press along the edge of the back cover (3) until you have a 
secure seal.
Note:  Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone.
Charging a Batter y
Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The 
Travel Charger that is used to charge the battery, is included with 
your device. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. 
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Although you can use the phone while the battery is charging, 
doing so will require additional charging time. 
Note:  You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours.
Using the Travel Charger
Important!: Verify that the handset battery is installed prior to connection. If 
the battery is not properly installed and the wall charger is 
connected, the handset may power off and on continuously, 
preventing proper...

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Switching the Phone On or Off
1.Press and hold   (on the upper right side of the 
phone) until the phone switches on.
2.Sweep your finger across the screen to unlock the phone.
Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory. To change the 
language, use the Language menu. For more information, refer to 
“Changing Your Settings”  on page 96.
3.To switch off the phone, press and hold  , until the 
Phone options screen displays.
4.Ta p  Power off to switch off the...

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A green checkmark also appears next to the text that 
explains that you allows your location to be used for 
Google search results and other Google services. If you 
disagree, tap the checkmark to remove it.
5.Ta p  Next.
The main Home screen is displayed.
Creating a New Google Account
In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will need 
to create a Google™ Account when you first use your device. 
With a Google Account, Google applications will always be in 
sync between your phone...

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From your computer, use an Internet browser to navigate 
to 
http://google.com/accounts.
2.Once the URL loads, click on the Can’t access your 
account?
 link.
3.From the Please select your issue section, select I forgot my 
password
.
4.Select Reset your password here, then follow the password 
recovery procedure.
Setting Up Your Voice Mail
1.From the Home screen, tap  , then touch and hold 
.
You may be prompted to enter a password.
2.Follow the tutorial to create a password,...

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Once the SAMSUNG logo appears, release the Power key 
while continuing to press the Volume Up/Down keys.
3.Continue to press the Volume Up/Down keys for at least 8 
seconds, until Recovery mode is launched and the Android 
System Recovery screen is displayed.
4.Release the Volume Up/Down keys.
5.The following options are available:
 reboot system now: this option turns on your phone.
 apply update from sdcard: this option allows you to apply updates 
from your memory card to your phone.
 wipe...

Understanding Your Phone       14
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
This section outlines some key features of your phone and 
describes the screen and the icons that appear when the phone 
is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the phone and 
provides information on using a memory card.
Features of Your Phone
Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many useful 
features. The following list outlines a few of the features included 
in your phone.
Touch screen provides quick response...

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Front facing camera: allows you to take pictures of yourself 
when you set the camera shooting mode to Self shot.
2.Proximity sensors: use the ambient light level to adjust 
keypad access. If the light path is blocked, for example, 
when holding the phone close to your ear, the touch screen 
will turn off.
3.Application icons: you can place shortcuts to your 
favorite applications on the Home screen.
4.Primary shortcuts: allows quick access to important 
features such as Dialer, Email, Browser, and...