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Page 2: Using This Manual
Using this manual Thank you for choosing 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 manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Assembling ............11 Unpack ....................11 Device layout ..................12 Keys ......................14 Insert the SIM or USIM card and the battery ......15 Charge the battery ................17 Insert a memory card (optional) ..........21 Getting started ..........23 Turn on or off your device ............
Page 8 Game Hub ..................105 Latitude ....................105 Maps ....................106 Navigation ..................108 Local ..................... 108 Play Store ................... 109 Samsung Apps ................110 YouTube ..................... 110 Voice Search ..................112 Connectivity ............. 113 USB connections ................113 Wi-Fi ..................... 115 Wi-Fi Direct ..................
Page 9 Mobile network sharing .............. 123 Bluetooth ................... 125 GPS ....................... 127 VPN connections ................128 Tools ..............131 Calculator ..................131 Clock ....................131 Downloads ..................134 Dropbox ..................... 134 Help ...................... 135 My Files ....................136 NFC ....................... 137 Google ....................
Page 10 Applications manager ..............148 Location services ................148 Lock screen ..................148 Security ....................149 Language and input ..............151 Back up and reset ................156 Add account ..................156 Motion ....................156 Accessory ................... 157 Date and time .................. 158 Accessibility ..................
Page 11: Assembling
● 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.
Page 12: Device Layout
Device layout › Front view Number Function Service light Earpiece Volume key Home key Option key Multifunction jack Front camera lens Proximity/Light sensor Touch screen Back key Microphone Assembling...
Page 13: Rear View
› Rear view Number Function Microphone GPS antenna Flash Power/Reset/Lock key Rear camera lens Headset jack Speaker Back cover Main antenna 1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record videos. 2. Do not touch or cover the area around the antenna with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions.
Page 14: Keys
Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the device options (press Power/ and hold); Reset the device (press Reset and hold for 8-10 seconds); Turn off Lock and lock the touch screen or turn it Open the list of options available on the current screen;...
Page 15: Insert The Sim Or Usim Card And The Battery
Insert the SIM or USIM card and the battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
Page 16 Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If the memory card becomes lodged in the SIM card slot, you must take your device to a Samsung Service Centre to have the memory card removed. Insert the battery.
Page 17: Charge The Battery
You can charge the battery with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a computer with a USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables may cause batteries to explode or damage your device.
Page 18 The device may heat up while charging. This is ● normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. If your device is not charging properly, take your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. Assembling...
Page 19 When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel adapter from the device, and then from the electrical socket. Do not remove the battery while the device is connected to the travel adapter. Doing so may damage the device. To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use.
Page 20 › Charge with a USB cable Before charging, ensure that your computer is turned on. Plug the small end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the multifunction jack. Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on a computer.
Page 21: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)
64 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card.
Page 22: Remove A Memory Card
Push the memory card into the memory card slot until it locks in place. Replace the back cover. › Remove a memory card Ensure that the device is not currently accessing the memory card. In the application list, select Settings →...
Page 23: Getting Started
Getting started Turn on or off your device Press and hold the Power key. Enter the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card and select OK (if necessary). If you are turning on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.
Page 24: Use The Touch Screen
Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions for using the touch screen. Do not press the touch screen with your fingertips, ● or use sharp tools on the touch screen. Doing so may damage the touch screen or cause it to malfunction.
Page 25 Control your touch screen with the following actions: Touch once to select or launch a menu, option, or application. Tap and hold Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds. Drag Tap an item and move it to a new location.
Page 26: Use Motions
Flick Briskly scroll up, down, left, or right to move through lists or screens. Pinch Place two of your fingers far apart, and then pinch them together. Your device turns off the touch screen when you do ● not use it for a specified period. To turn on the screen, press the Power key or the Home key.
Page 27 Pick up Pick up the device after not using it for a while or when the screen has turned off. The device will vibrate if you have missed calls or new messages. Hold to ear While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a voice call.
Page 28 Pan to move While holding an item, slide the device to the left or right to move the item to another page on the Home screen or the application list. Pan to browse When an image is zoomed in, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then slide the device in any direction to scroll through the...
Page 29 Double-tap Double-tap the device to move to the top of a list of contacts or email messages. Turn over Place the device face down to mute ringtones or pause media playback. Hand sweep Sweep your hand to the left or right across the screen to capture a screenshot.
Page 30: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And The Keys
Rotate While the screen is locked, tap and hold the screen, and then rotate the device to the landscape view to launch the camera (when the camera shortcut is activated). p. 149 ► Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys When you do not use the device for a specified period, your device turns off the touch screen and locks the touch screen...
Page 31: Get To Know The Home Screen
Get to know the Home screen From the Home screen, you can view your device’s status and access applications. The Home screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to view the panels on the Home screen. You can also select one of the dots at the bottom of the screen to move directly to the corresponding panel.
Page 32 Icon Definition Call in progress Missed call Connected to computer No SIM or USIM card New message Alarm activated Roaming (outside of service area) Silent mode activated (vibrate) Silent mode activated (mute) Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level ›...
Page 33: Change The Home Screen Mode
Sound: Activate or deactivate Silent mode. You can mute ● your device or set it to vibrate in Silent mode. Screen rotation: Allow or prevent the interface from ● rotating when you rotate the device. Power saving: Activate or deactivate Power saving mode. ●...
Page 34: Remove An Item From The Home Screen
› Remove an item from the Home screen Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to the rubbish bin. › Customise the quick access panel You can customise the quick access panel at the bottom of the Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts.
Page 35: Use Widgets
To add a new panel, select . ● To set the main panel of the Home screen, select ● To change the order of panels, tap and hold the panel’s ● thumbnail image, and then drag it to a new location. Press the Back key to return to the previous screen.
Page 36: Access Applications
Access applications Launch applications and take full advantage of features on your device. You can reorganise the application list to match your preferences, or download applications from the Internet to enhance your device’s functionality. On the Home screen, select Apps to access the application list.
Page 37: Download An Application
Select Save. › Download an application In the application list, select Play Store or Samsung Apps. Search for an application and download it to the device. To install applications that you downloaded from other sources, you must select Settings →...
Page 38: Launch Multiple Applications
› Access recently-used applications Press and hold the Home key to view the applications you have accessed recently. Select an application. Launch multiple applications Your device allows you to multitask by running multiple applications at the same time. To launch multiple applications, press the Home key while using an application.
Page 39: Change The Display Language
› Change the display language In the application list, select Settings → Language and input Language. → Select a language. › Turn on or off the touch tones In the application list, select Settings → Sound → Touch sounds. › Adjust the device’s volume Press the Volume key up or down.
Page 40: Change The Display Font
› Select a wallpaper for the Home screen In the application list, select Settings → Display → Wallpaper Home screen. → → Select an image folder an image. › Change the display font In the application list, select Settings → Display →...
Page 41: Lock Your Device
You can lock your device by activating the screen lock feature. If you forget your password, take your device to a ● Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of passwords ● or private information, or other damages caused by illegal software.
Page 42 Adjust the device to fit your face inside the figure. When your face is captured correctly, select Continue. Select . Say a word or phrase to use as an unlock command 4 times. Select Done. Complete the setup of the secondary unlock PIN or pattern.
Page 43 Find my mobile feature will send the contact number to your specified recipients automatically, so that you can locate and recover your device. To use this feature, you must create a Samsung account for controlling the device remotely via the Internet. Getting started...
Page 44: Enter Text
→ → Change Alert. Select Sign in. To create a Samsung account, select Create new account. Enter the email address and password for your Samsung account, and then select Sign in. Drag the SIM Change Alert switch to the right.
Page 45 Speak your text into the microphone. When you are finished, select To add input languages for voice recognition, select the → Add more languages. language › Enter text with the Samsung Chinese IME keypad → T Chinese(Hong Kong) or English → Select keypad type.
Page 46 Number Function Start a new line. Change the input language. Insert a full-stop; Open the emoticon panel (tap and hold). On the handwriting panel, you can use the following gestures: Function Gesture Space Enter Backspace When entering text with the 3*4 keypad, you can use the following modes: Mode Function...
Page 47 2. Select ▲ or ▼ to scroll to a symbol set. Symbol 3. Select a symbol. › Enter text with the Samsung keypad From a text field, tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel. Select Choose input method →...
Page 48 You can also use the following keys: Number Function Change the case. Switch text input modes. Access the keypad settings; Tap and hold to switch to Handwriting mode, enter text by voice, or access the clipboard. Clear your input. Start a new line. Insert a full stop;...
Page 49: Copy And Paste Text
When entering text with the 3x4 keypad, you can use the following modes: Mode Function 1. Select to switch to ABC mode. 2. Select a corresponding virtual key until the appropriate character appears. 1. Select to switch to Number mode. 2.
Page 50: Communication
Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call, or customising and using call-related features. To prevent accidental inputs, turn on the proximity ● sensor to lock the touch screen when you hold the device near your face.
Page 51: Answer A Call
› Answer a call During an incoming call, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle. To mute the ringtone, press the Volume key. Select End call to end the call. › Reject a call During an incoming call, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle.
Page 52 To place a call on hold or retrieve a held call, press and hold ● the headset button. To end a call, press the headset button. ● › Use options during a voice call You can use the following options during a voice call: The options available may vary depending on your region or service provider.
Page 53 To make a multiparty call (conference call), make or answer ● a second call, and then select Merge when connected to the second party. Repeat this to add more parties. You must subscribe to the multiparty call service to use this feature. To open the contact list, press the Option key and select ●...
Page 54 To open the keypad, press the Option key and select ● Keypad. To converse with the other party via a Bluetooth headset, ● press the Option key and select Switch to headset. To deactivate the speakerphone feature, press the Option ●...
Page 55: Additional Settings
› Set auto rejection Use auto rejection to reject calls from specified numbers automatically. In the application list, select Phone. Press the Option key and select Call settings → Call rejection. Drag the Auto reject mode switch to the right. Select Auto reject mode →...
Page 56 Select Enable FDN. Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and select OK. Select FDN list and add contacts. › Set call diverting Call diverting is a network feature that sends incoming calls to a specified number. You can set this feature separately for several conditions.
Page 57 › Set call waiting Call waiting is a network feature that alerts you to an incoming call while you are on another call. This feature is available only for voice calls. In the application list, select Phone. Press the Option key and select Call settings →...
Page 58 Change the following options: Option Function Set to reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically. Call rejection You can add phone numbers to the auto reject list. Add or edit the message that will Set reject messages be sent when you reject a call. Ringtones and Select a ringtone to alert you to →...
Page 59 Option Function Call answering/ → ending Set to end a call when you press power key ends the Power key. calls Auto screen off Set to turn on the proximity during calls sensor during a call. Accessory Set whether or not the device settings for call answers calls automatically after →...
Page 60 Option Function Set the device to raise the Increase volume in ringtone volume when the device pocket is in an enclosed, such as a bag or pocket. Set to send incoming calls to a Call forwarding specified number. Additional settings Display your caller ID to other →...
Page 61: Messages
Option Function Voicemail service Select a voicemail service provider. Enter the voicemail server number. You can obtain this Voicemail settings number from your service provider. Select a ringtone to alert you to Ringtone new voicemails. Set the device to vibrate when Vibrate voicemails are received.
Page 62: Send A Text Message
› Send a text message In the application list, select Messaging → Add recipients: Enter phone numbers manually and separate them with ● a semicolon or a comma. Select phone numbers from your call, message, or ● contact lists by selecting . Select the text field and enter your message text.
Page 63: Google Mail
› View a text or multimedia message In the application list, select Messaging. Your messages are grouped by contact as a message thread. Select a contact. Select a multimedia message to view more details. › Listen to a voicemail message If you have set your device to divert missed calls to the voicemail server, callers may leave voicemail messages when you miss calls.
Page 64 › Send an email message In the application list, select Gmail → Select the recipient field and enter an email address. Select the subject field and enter a subject. Select the text field and enter your email text. Press the Option key and select Attach file, and then attach a file.
Page 65: Email
To mark the message as unread, select ● To mark the message as important, press the Option key ● and select Mark as important. To hide the message, press the Option key and select Mute. ● → All mail from the To view hidden messages, select label list.
Page 66 › Send an email message In the application list, select Email → Add recipients: Enter email addresses manually and separate them with ● a semicolon or a comma. Select email addresses from your message or contact ● lists by selecting . Select the subject field and enter a subject.
Page 67 Saved Email. To print the message via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key ● and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To create a new message, press the Option key and select ● Compose.
Page 68: Talk
Talk Learn to send and receive instant messages to friends and ™ family with the Google Talk instant messaging service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Set your status In the application list, select Talk. Select a Google account.
Page 69: Chaton
To use video chat, select ● To use voice chat, select . ● Press the Option key and select End chat to end the conversation. ChatON Learn to use ChatON to send and receive instant messages from any device that has a mobile phone number. In the application list, select ChatON.
Page 70: Google
Google+ Learn to access Google’s social network service. You can create groups to send and receive instant messages and upload your photos. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In the application list, select Google+. If you are launching this application for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.
Page 71: Entertainment
Entertainment Camera Learn how to take and view photos and videos. The camera turns off automatically when you do not ● use it for a specified period. The memory capacity may differ depending on the ● scene or shooting conditions. ›...
Page 72 Number Function Change the camera settings. View photos you have taken. Take a photo. Use camera shortcuts. : Change the focus mode. ● : Change the shooting mode. ● p. 74 ► : Change the flash setting: You can turn ● on or off the flash manually, or set the camera to use the flash when needed.
Page 73 To print the photo via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key ● and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To change the name of a file, press the Option key and ● select Rename.
Page 74: Change The Shooting Mode
To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ● press the Option key and select Scan for nearby devices. To view photo details, press the Option key and select ● Details. › Change the shooting mode You can take photos with various shooting modes. To change →...
Page 75: Shooting Mode
Option Function Set the device to recognise people’s faces Smile shot and help you take photos of them when they smile. Cartoon Take photos with cartoon effects. › Customise camera settings Before taking a photo, select to access the following options: Option Function...
Page 76 Option Function Adjust the colour balance according to the White balance lighting conditions. Adjust the sensitivity of the imaging sensor. Metering Select a type of exposure metering. Outdoor Set to improve the contrast of the display visibility in bright sunlight. Set the camera to adjust the contrast ratio Auto contrast between bright and dark areas in your...
Page 77: Record A Video
Option Function Set the camera to flip the image Save as flipped automatically when you take a photo with the front camera. Image quality Select a quality level for your photos. Select a memory location for saving Storage captured photos. Reset Reset camera settings.
Page 78 Number Function Change the camcorder settings. View videos you have recorded. Record a video. Use camcorder shortcuts. : Change the flash setting. ● : Change the recording mode (for ● attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally). : Switch to the front camera to record ●...
Page 79 Select to start recording. To change the focus, tap where you want to focus. To ● focus on the centre of the screen, select To capture an image from the video while recording, ● select . This feature will not work when the anti-shake feature is activated.
Page 80 Option Function Flash Change the flash setting. Change the recording mode (for attaching Recording to a multimedia message or for saving mode normally). Effects Apply a special effect. Adjust the exposure value to change the Exposure value brightness. Select the length of the delay before the Timer camcorder starts recording a video.
Page 81: Video Player
› Edit the shortcut icons You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently-used options. From the preview screen, tap and hold the shortcut area, → Edit shortcuts. or select Tap and hold an icon from the option list, and then drag it to the shortcut area.
Page 82 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Change the ratio of the video screen. Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (tap within 3 seconds); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold).
Page 83 During playback, press the Option key to access the following options: To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ● select Scan for nearby devices. To send the video to others or share it, select Share via. ● To divide the video into segments, select Chapter preview. ●...
Page 84: Gallery
Option Function Colour tone Select a colour tone. Outdoor Set to improve the contrast of the visibility display in bright sunlight. Gallery Learn to view images and play videos saved in your device. Some file formats are not supported depending on ●...
Page 85 To print the image via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key ● and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To change the name of a file, press the Option key and ● select Rename.
Page 86: Play A Video
› Tag a face in an image Learn to tag faces in your images to make calls, send messages, and upload messages to social networks with the face tag shortcuts. Face recognition may fail depending on face angle, face size, skin colour, facial expression, light conditions, or accessories the subject is wearing.
Page 87: Music Player
Some files may not play properly depending on how ● they are encoded. › Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: Download from the Internet. p. 104 ► ● Download from a computer with Samsung Kies. p. 113 ► ● Entertainment...
Page 88: Play Music
Download from a computer with Windows Media Player. ● p. 114 ► Receive via Bluetooth. p. 127 ► ● Receive via Wi-Fi. p. 118 ► ● Copy to your memory card. ● › Play music In the application list, select Music Player. → Select a music category a music file.
Page 89 Number Function Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (tap within 3 seconds); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold). Adjust the volume. Change the repeat mode. Sort music files by mood or year. Pause playback; Select to resume playback. Open the playlist.
Page 90: Create A Playlist
To set the music file as your ringtone, select Set as. ● To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ● select Scan for nearby devices. To change the music player settings, select Settings. ● To stop playback and close the music player, select End. ●...
Page 91: Personal Information
Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, phone numbers, email addresses, and more for your contacts. › Create a contact In the application list, select Contacts → Contacts →...
Page 92 From the contact view, use the following options: To make a voice call, select . ● To make a video call, select ● To send a text or multimedia message, select ● To send an email message, select ● To set a favourite number, select ●...
Page 93: Create A Group Of Contacts
› Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can manage multiple contacts and send a message to an entire group. In the application list, select Contacts → Groups. Press the Option key and select Create. Enter a name and customise the settings for the group. Add members to the group.
Page 94: S Planner
› Import or export a contact You can import or export files (in vcf format) to or from your device’s USB storage or a memory card. Import contact files In the application list, select Contacts Contacts. → Press the Option key and select Import/Export →...
Page 95 › Create an event or task In the application list, select S Planner. Select Select an event type at the top of the screen. To create an event from a memo, select Quick add. This feature is available only for English and Korean. Enter the details of the event and select Save.
Page 96: S Memo
› View an event or task In the application list, select S Planner. Select a date on the calendar. To move to a specific day, press the Option key and ● select Go to, and then enter the date. To move to today’s date, select Today. ●...
Page 97: Create A Memo
Create a memo In the application list, select S Memo. If you are launching this application for the first time when you sign in to your Samsung account, select a location to synchronise memos with. Select to write or draw on the screen, or select enter text with the keypad.
Page 98 To set the memo as your wallpaper or a contact image, ● press the Option key and select Set as. To print the memo via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key ● and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Personal information...
Page 99: Voice Recorder
› Organise memos in folders In the application list, select S Memo. Press the Option key and select Create folder. Enter a name for the folder and select OK. Press the Option key and select Move or Copy. Select memos and select Done. Select the new folder and select Move here or Paste here.
Page 100: Play A Voice Memo
› Play a voice memo In the application list, select Voice Recorder. Select to access the voice memo list. Select a voice memo. To pause playback, select . Select to stop playback. You can send the voice memo to others or share it by pressing the Option key and selecting Share via.
Page 101: Web And Gps-Based Services
Web and GPS-based services You may incur additional charges for accessing the Internet and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite webpages. This feature may be labelled differently depending on ●...
Page 102 Number Function Reload the current webpage. While the device is loading webpages, this icon changes to View your bookmarks, saved pages, and recent Internet history. View thumbnails of active browser windows. While browsing a webpage, access the following options: To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ●...
Page 103 Downloads. To print the webpage via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key ● and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To change the browser settings, press the Option key and ● select Settings.
Page 104 Bookmarks. From → To view your bookmarks, select the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark to access the following options: To open the webpage in the current window, select Open. ● To open a new window, select Open in new tab. ●...
Page 105: Game Hub
› View your recent history In the application list, select Internet → → History. Select a webpage to access. Game Hub Learn to access games. In the application list, select Game Hub. Select a game service. Search for and access games. The games available may vary depending on your region or service provider.
Page 106: Maps
Select a friend, or enter an email address and select Add friends. Select Yes. When your friend accepts your invitation, you can share locations. Select MAP VIEW. Your friends’ locations on the map are shown with their photos. Maps ™ Learn to use the Google Maps mapping service to find your location, search for places, and get directions.
Page 107 While viewing the map, use the following options: To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ● slowly spread them apart or pinch them together. To view all of the search results, select RESULTS LIST. ● To view your current location, select .
Page 108: Navigation
Navigation Learn to get spoken directions to your destination. Navigation maps, your current location, and other ● navigational data may differ from actual location information. You should always pay attention to road conditions, traffic, and any other factors that may affect your driving and follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving.
Page 109: Play Store
Select a category. The device searches for places nearby that are related to the category. Select a place name to view its details. You can add more categories by pressing the Option key and selecting Add a search. Play Store Your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications.
Page 110: Samsung Apps
Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to easily download a wide range of applications and updates for your device. With fully optimised applications from Samsung Apps, your device becomes even smarter. Explore the useful applications on offer and enhance your mobile life.
Page 111 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Pause or resume playback. Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging the bar. View the video quality. This feature may not be available for some videos. Add the video to your playlist. Send the URL to others.
Page 112: Voice Search
Voice Search Learn to search the Internet by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In the application list, select Voice Search. Say a keyword into the microphone. The device searches for webpages related to the keyword. Select a search result.
Page 113: Connectivity
Data transfers may fail when using a USB hub. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your computer. You can download the program from the Samsung website. Samsung Kies will work on both Windows and Macintosh computers.
Page 114: Connect With Windows Media Player
› Connect with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your computer. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Open Windows Media Player and synchronise music files. › Connect as a media device You can connect your device to a computer and access media files stored on your device.
Page 115: Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 standards. You can connect to the Internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries.
Page 116 › Add a Wi-Fi AP manually In the application list, select Settings → Wi-Fi → Add Wi-Fi network. Enter an SSID for the AP and select a security type. Set the security settings according to the security type you selected, and then select Save. ›...
Page 117: Wi-Fi Direct
Change the IP settings. Select Connect. › Customise Wi-Fi settings In the application list, select Settings Wi-Fi. → Press the Option key and select Advanced. Change the following options: Option Function Network Set the device to notify you when an notification open Wi-Fi AP is available.
Page 118 › Connect your device to another device In the application list, select Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct. Select Scan. Select a device. When the owner of the other device accepts the connection, the devices are connected. You can connect your device to multiple devices and send data by selecting Multi-connect.
Page 119: Allshare Cast
AllShare Cast Learn to connect your device to a large screen by using an AllShare Cast dongle, and then share your contents. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ● region or service provider. Some files may be buffered while playing depending ●...
Page 120: Allshare Play
AllShare Play. To use the AllShare Play service, you must sign in to your Google and Samsung accounts, and register two or more devices as file servers. The registration methods may vary depending on the device type. To get more details about using AllShare Play, press the Option key and select FAQ.
Page 121 › Play a file on a remote device Supported file formats may differ depending on ● connected devices as a media player. Some files may be buffered while playing depending ● on the network connection. In the application list, select AllShare Play. Select a device or web storage that contains media files.
Page 122 Set to optimise the video quality for Video quality your device when playing videos saved settings on a computer. Lock AllShare Set to lock AllShare Play with the Play password for your Samsung account. Language Select a display language. About View AllShare Play information. Connectivity...
Page 123: Mobile Network Sharing
Mobile network sharing Learn to share your device’s mobile network connection with other devices. › Share your device’s mobile network via Wi-Fi Learn to use your device as a wireless access point for other devices. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
Page 124 Option Function Show Set to show your password as you password enter them. Show advanced Select a broadcast channel. options Select Save. On another device, locate your device’s name and connect to your mobile network. You can restrict mobile network sharing to specified devices.
Page 125: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Learn to exchange data or media files with other devices via Bluetooth. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, ● or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature. Always ensure that you share and receive data with ●...
Page 126: Send Data Via Bluetooth
› Activate the Bluetooth feature In the application list, select Settings and then drag the Bluetooth switch to the right. › Find and pair with another device In the application list, select Settings → Bluetooth → Scan. Select a device. Select OK to match the Bluetooth PIN between two devices.
Page 127: Gps
› Receive data via Bluetooth In the application list, select Settings → Bluetooth and then select the tick box next to your device. To select the length of time that your device will be visible, press the Option key and select Visible time- out.
Page 128: Vpn Connections
› Activate location services You must activate location services to receive location information or search the map. In the application list, select Settings → Location services. Change the following options: Option Function Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks to find your location. Use wireless networks You may incur additional charges...
Page 129 › Set up a VPN profile In the application list, select Settings → More settings → Add VPN network. → Change the following options: Option Function Name Enter a name for the VPN server. Type Select a VPN type. Server address Enter the address of the VPN server. L2TP secret Enter an L2TP secret password.
Page 130 Option Function Select a server certificate that the VPN IPSec server server will use to identify you. You can certificate import certificates from the VPN server or download them from the Internet. PPP encryption Set to encrypt data before sending it to (MPPE) the VPN server.
Page 131: Tools
Tools Calculator Learn to perform calculations with your device. › Perform a calculation In the application list, select Calculator. Use the keys on the screen to perform basic calculations. Rotate the device to the landscape view to use the scientific calculator. If you have prevented the display from rotating when you rotate the device, press the Option key and select Scientific calculator.
Page 132: Set An Alarm
› Set an alarm In the application list, select Clock → Alarm. Select Create alarm. Set the details of the alarm. Drag the Smart alarm switch to the right to activate simulated nature sounds prior to the main alarm. When you are finished, select Save. To deactivate an alarm, select the clock icon next to the alarm.
Page 133: Use The Stopwatch
› Use the stopwatch In the application list, select Clock → Stopwatch. Select Start to begin the stopwatch. Select Lap to record lap times. When you are finished, select Stop. › Use the countdown timer In the application list, select Clock →...
Page 134: Downloads
Option Function Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display. Change the settings for using a Dock desktop dock with your device. Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web or email. In the application list, select Downloads. Select a download category.
Page 135: Help
Select Next. Select Turn on to automatically upload photos and videos captured by the camera on your device. › Upload files to your Dropbox folder In the application list, select Dropbox. → Photos or videos or Other files. Select Select files. Select Dropbox →...
Page 136: My Files
My Files Learn to access various types of files saved in your device. › Supported file formats Your device supports the following file formats: Type Format Image bmp, gif, jpg, png Video 3gp, mp4, avi, wmv, flv, mkv Music mp3, 3ga, aac, m4a, wma Sound wav, mmf, xmf, imy, midi, amr doc, docx, pdf, ppt, pptx, txt, xls, xlsx, htm,...
Page 137: Nfc
From the folder list, press the Option key to access the following options: To create folders for managing files, select Create folder. ● To delete files or folders, select Delete. ● To search for files saved in your device, select Search. ●...
Page 138 With the S Beam feature, you can send data, such as music, videos, images, and documents. Do not send copyright-protected data via S Beam. Doing this may violate copyright laws. Samsung is not responsible for any legal issues caused by the user’s illegal use of copyrighted data.
Page 139: Google
In the application list, select Settings More settings → → S Beam. Drag the S Beam switch to the right. Launch an application that uses music, videos, images, or documents. Open or play a file. Touch the back of your device to the back of the other device.
Page 140: Sim Toolkit
SIM Toolkit Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider. Depending on your SIM or USIM card, this application may be labelled differently. In the application list, select SIM Toolkit. S Voice Learn to use the voice command feature provided by S Voice. You can dial a number, send a message, write a memo, or complete other tasks simply by speaking to your device.
Page 141: Settings
Settings Access the setting options In the application list, select Settings. Select a setting category, and then select an option. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi AP and access the Internet or other network devices. To use options, press the Option key. Advanced: Customise Wi-Fi settings.
Page 142: More Settings
To use more options, press the Option key. Data roaming: Set to use data connections when you are ● roaming. Restrict background data: Set to disable synchronisation ● in the background while using a mobile network. Auto sync data: Set the device to synchronise contact, ●...
Page 143: Network Operators
Network operators: ● - Search networks: Search for and select a network. - Select automatically: Set the device to select the first available network. › Tethering and portable hotspot Portable Wi-Fi hotspot: Set to use your device as a wireless ●...
Page 144: Home Screen Mode
Activate the AllShare Cast feature and share your display with others. › Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. Home screen mode Select a Home screen mode (basic or easy). Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in Blocking mode.
Page 145: Sound
Sound Change the settings for various sounds on your device. Volume: Adjust the volume for various sounds on your ● device. Vibration intensity: Adjust the vibration intensity. ● Device ringtone: Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming ● calls. Device vibration: Add or select a vibration pattern.
Page 146: Display
Display Change the settings to control the display and backlight on your device. Wallpaper ● - Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen. - Lock screen: Select a background image for the locked screen. - Home and lock screens: Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen.
Page 147: Storage
Touch key light duration: Select the length of time that ● the device waits before turning off the touch key backlight. Display battery percentage: Set to view the remaining ● battery life. Auto adjust screen tone: Set to save power by adjusting ●...
Page 148: Battery
Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. Applications manager View and manage the applications on your device. Location services Change the settings for location services. Use wireless networks: Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile ● networks for finding your location. Use GPS satellites: Set to use GPS satellites for finding your ●...
Page 149: Security
- Weather: Set to show the weather information and change the settings for the weather display. - Ripple effect: Set to show the ripple effect on the locked screen. - Help text: Set to show the help text on the locked screen. - Camera quick access: Set the device to launch the camera by tapping and holding the screen and rotating the device while the screen is locked.
Page 150 Remote controls: Set to allow control of your lost or stolen ● device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung and Google accounts. - Account registration: Add or view your Samsung and Google accounts.
Page 151: Language And Input
● install language data for offline voice input. › Samsung Chinese IME To change the Samsung Chinese IME keypad settings, select Input Language: Select input languages to use with the ● keypad. Space key to input association: Set the device to enter the ●...
Page 152: Samsung Keyboard
Vibrate on keypress: Set the device to vibrate when you ● tap a key. Sound on keypress: Set the device to sound when you tap ● a key. Reset settings: Reset the Samsung Chinese IME settings to ● the factory defaults. About: View version information. ● ›...
Page 153 Key-tap vibration: Set the device to vibrate when you tap ● a key. Key-tap sound: Set the device to sound when you tap a ● key. Tutorial: View the tutorial for using the Samsung keypad. ● Reset settings: Reset the Samsung keypad settings to the ● factory defaults. ›...
Page 154 Download offline speech recognition: Download and ● install language data for offline voice input. The following options are available for Samsung voice recognition: Language: Select a language for voice recognition. ● Open via the home key: Set to launch the S Voice ●...
Page 155: Pointer Speed
Wake up in lock screen: Set the device to recognise your ● wake up command when the screen is locked. Set wake-up command: Set a wake up command to ● launch the S Voice application or perform a specified function. Check missed events: Set to view missed calls, messages, ●...
Page 156: Back Up And Reset
Back up and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. Back up my data: Set to back up your settings and ● application data to the Google server. Backup account: Set up or edit your Google backup ● account.
Page 157: Accessory
Pan to browse images: Set to scroll through an image ● by sliding the device in any direction when the image is zoomed in. Shake to update: Set to shake your device to search for ● Bluetooth devices. Turn over to mute/pause: Set to mute ringtones or pause ●...
Page 158: Date And Time
Audio output: Select a sound output format to use when ● connecting your device to HDMI devices. Some devices may not support the surround sound setting. Audio applications: Set the device to show which ● applications are available when you connect a headset to the device.
Page 159: Accessibility
Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with physical challenges. Change the settings to improve accessibility to the device’s interface and features. Auto-rotate screen: Set the interface to rotate ● automatically when you rotate the device. Screen timeout: Select the length of time that the device ●...
Page 160: Developer Options
Developer options Activate and change the settings for application development. Desktop backup password: Set a password to secure your ● backup data. Stay awake: Set the screen to remain on while you are ● charging the battery. Protect SD card: Set to request a confirmation when ●...
Page 161: About Device
Animator duration scale: Select how long pop-up ● windows will be shown. Disable hardware overlays: Set to hide hardware overlays. ● Force GPU rendering: Set to use 2D hardware acceleration ● to improve graphic performance. Strict mode: Set the device to flash the screen when ●...
Page 162: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, Password you must enter the password you set for the device.
Page 163: Calls Are Being Dropped
If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take your ● device to a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close applications or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is still responsive and an application is frozen, close the application with the task manager.
Page 164: Audio Quality Is Poor
Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. ● Ensure that you have accessed the correct cellular network. ● Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone ● number you are dialling. Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on.
Page 165 Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or ● deleting files from your device. Restart the device. If you are still having trouble with ● the camera application after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Troubleshooting...
Page 166 Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are ● within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with ●...
Page 167 Some contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. To install Samsung Kies (PC Sync) 1. Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/hk/ kies) and install it on your computer.

Samsung GT-I9305 User Manual

Assembling

Getting Started

Communication

Entertainment

Personal Information

Web and GPS-Based Services

Connectivity

Tools

Settings

Troubleshooting

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