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  • Page 1 GT-I9152 User Manual www.samsung.com...
  • Page 2: About This Manual

    • A pplications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung. • S amsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software.
  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics.
  • Page 4 About this manual Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ • T he Android logo, Google , Google Maps , Google Mail , YouTube , Google Play ™...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting started Applications screen Help Device layout One-handed operation Buttons Entering text Package contents Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Installing the SIM or USIM card and Setting up accounts battery Transferring files Charging the battery Securing the device Inserting a memory card Upgrading the device Turning the device on and off...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Samsung Link 100 Voice Search Group Play 100 My Files 101 Downloads 101 TripAdvisor Media Music Travel & local Camera Gallery 102 Maps Story Album 103 Local Paper Artist 104 Navigation Video YouTube Settings FM Radio 105 About Settings 105 Connections Application &...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Proximity/Light sensor Earpiece Front camera Power button Touch screen Home button Menu button Back button Microphone Multipurpose jack Headset jack Flash GPS antenna Rear camera Volume button Speaker Back cover Main antenna...
  • Page 8: Buttons

    Getting started • D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • D o not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions. • D o not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
  • Page 9: Package Contents

    • A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • O ther accessories may not be compatible with your device.
  • Page 10: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card And

    Getting started Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. Only microSIM cards work with the device. Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
  • Page 11 SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. • U se caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
  • Page 12: Battery

    Getting started Insert the battery. Replace the back cover.
  • Page 13: Battery

    Getting started Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery. Pull out the SIM or USIM card.
  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
  • Page 15 • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
  • Page 16: Inserting A Memory Card

    Getting started Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges: • W hen you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button. •...
  • Page 17: Removing The Memory Card

    Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.
  • Page 18: Turning The Device On And Off

    Getting started Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → More → Storage → Format SD card → Format SD card →...
  • Page 19: Holding The Device

    Getting started Holding the device Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. Locking and unlocking the device When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode.
  • Page 20: Switching Between Networks

    Getting started Switching between networks When you insert both SIM or USIM cards, you can use two different subscriptions without the need to carry two devices at the same time. Activate two cards and switch between them when making calls or sending messages. Your device supports dual standby with two different networks.
  • Page 21: Basics

    Basics Indicator icons The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common. Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Currently accessing SIM or USIM card Roaming (outside of normal service area) GPRS network connected EDGE network connected...
  • Page 22: Using The Touch Screen

    Basics Icon Meaning Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Using the touch screen Use only fingers to use the touch screen. • D o not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
  • Page 23 Basics Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
  • Page 24 Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
  • Page 25: Control Motions

    Basics Control motions Simple motions allow easy control of the device. Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → My device → Motions and gestures → Motion, and then drag the Motion switch to the right.
  • Page 26 Basics Picking up When you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off, it vibrates if you have missed calls or new messages. Holding to ear While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call.
  • Page 27 Basics Panning to move Tap and hold an item, and then move the device to the left or right to move the item to another panel on the Home screen or the Applications screen. Panning to browse When an image is zoomed in, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then move the device in any direction to browse the image.
  • Page 28 Basics Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio (when using the speaker). Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.
  • Page 29: Palm Motions

    Basics Palm motions Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen. Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → My device → Motions and gestures → Palm motion, and then drag the Palm motion switch to the right.
  • Page 30: Activating Multi Window

    Basics Activating Multi Window Use this feature to run two applications on the screen at the same time. • O nly applications on the Multi Window panel can run. • W hen launching applications that contain multimedia files, such as music or videos, sound from both files will be played.
  • Page 31: Notifications

    Basics Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 32: Home Screen

    Basics • S mart stay: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature. • S ync: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications. • F light mode: Activate or deactivate flight mode. The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. →...
  • Page 33: Setting Wallpaper

    Basics Moving an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen. Removing an item Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen.
  • Page 34: Locked Screen

    Basics Using widgets Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. To use them, add widgets from the widgets panel to the Home screen. • S ome widgets connect to web services. Using a web-based widget may result in additional charges.
  • Page 35 Basics Drag the widgets panel down to expand it. Scroll right to the last page, tap , and then select a widget to add to the locked screen. Rearranging panels Moving a panel Drag the widgets panel down, scroll left or right, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
  • Page 36: Using Applications

    Basics Using applications This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications. Opening an application On the Home screen or the Applications screen, select an application icon to open it. Opening from recently-used applications Press and hold the Home button to open the list of recently-used applications.
  • Page 37: Installing Applications

    Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Installing applications Use application stores, such as Samsung Apps, to download and install applications. Uninstalling applications → Uninstall, and then select an application to uninstall it.
  • Page 38: Help

    Entering text Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.
  • Page 39: Using The Samsung Keyboard

    → Portrait keyboard types, and then tap Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard. On the 3x4 keyboard, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap repeatedly the key corresponding to the character. Set options for the Samsung keyboard. Delete a preceding character.
  • Page 40: Copying And Pasting

    Basics Handwriting Tap and hold , tap , and then write a word with a finger. Suggested words appear as characters are entered. Select a suggested word. Entering text by voice Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak.
  • Page 41: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Basics Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 105) Turning Wi-Fi on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. •...
  • Page 42: Setting Up Accounts

    Select the network in the networks list, and then tap Forget. Setting up accounts Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device.
  • Page 43: Transferring Files

    Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media libraries, contacts, and calendars, and syncs them with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
  • Page 44: Securing The Device

    Basics Connecting as a media device Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device → Media device (MTP). Tap Camera (PTP) if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or not have any appropriate driver installed.
  • Page 45: Setting A Pin

    Basics Setting a pattern On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern. Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup unlock PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern. Setting a PIN On the Applications screen, tap Settings →...
  • Page 46: Upgrading The Device

    Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software.
  • Page 47: Communication

    Communication Phone Use this application to make or answer a call. Tap Phone on the Applications screen. Making calls Making a call Use one of the following methods: • K eypad: Enter the number using the keypad, and then tap •...
  • Page 48: Finding Contacts

    Communication Finding contacts Enter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predicted contacts appear. Select one to place a call to it. Making an international call Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap During a call The following actions are available:...
  • Page 49: Adding Contacts

    Communication Adding contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to contacts. Viewing call logs Tap Logs to view the history of incoming and outgoing calls. → View by, and then select an option. To filter a call log, tap Fixed dialling number The device can be set to restrict outgoing calls only to numbers with specified prefixes.
  • Page 50: Rejecting A Call

    Communication Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the circle, or press and hold the headset button. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, tap Reject call with message. To create → Call settings → Set up call reject messages. the rejection message, tap Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers →...
  • Page 51: Video Calls

    Communication Video calls Making a video call Enter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap to make a video call. During a video call The following actions are available: • S witch camera: Switch between the front and rear camera. •...
  • Page 52: Contacts

    Communication Swapping images Drag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images. Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Creating a contact and enter contact information.
  • Page 53: Editing A Contact

    Communication Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap Deleting a contact → Delete. Setting a speed dial number → Speed dial setting, select a speed dial number, and then select a contact for it. To remove a speed dial number, tap and hold it, and then tap Remove. Searching for contacts Use one of the following search methods: •...
  • Page 54: Importing And Exporting Contacts

    → Merge accounts → Merge with Google. Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Syncing with Samsung Contacts → Merge accounts → Merge with Samsung. Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Importing and exporting contacts Importing contacts →...
  • Page 55: Contact Groups

    Communication • G rid view / List view: View contacts in grid or list form. • H elp: Access help information about using contacts. Contact groups Adding contacts to a group . Select contacts to add, and then tap Done. Select a group, and then tap Managing groups , and then take one of the following actions:...
  • Page 56: Messaging

    Communication Messaging Use this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). Tap Messaging on the Applications screen. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. Sending messages , add recipients, enter a message, and then tap Use the following methods to add recipients:...
  • Page 57: Email

    Communication Email Use this application to send or view email messages. Tap Email on the Applications screen. Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Enter the email address and password. Tap Next for a private email account, such as Google Mail, or tap Manual setup for a company email account.
  • Page 58: Google Mail

    Communication Reading messages Select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap Tap a message to read. Add this email address to the contacts list. Mark the message as a reminder. Open attachments. Forward the message.
  • Page 59: Sending Messages

    Communication Sending messages In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap → Attach picture to attach images. → Attach video to attach videos. → Add Cc/Bcc to add more recipients. → Save draft to save the message for later delivery. →...
  • Page 60: Talk

    Communication Talk Use this application to chat with others via Google Talk. Tap Talk on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Public profile Tap the account ID at the top of the friends list to change the availability status, image, or status message.
  • Page 61: Google

    This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Create a buddies list by entering phone numbers or Samsung account email addresses, or by selecting buddies from the list of suggestions. Alternatively, tap Contact sync to manually sync contacts from the device.
  • Page 62: Web & Network

    Web & network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go. to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage. To change the search engine, tap the address field, and then tap the search engine icon next to the web address.
  • Page 63: Chrome

    Web & network History → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the → Clear history. history, tap Saved pages → Saved pages. To view saved webpages, tap Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy. To view saved links, use Downloads.
  • Page 64: Bluetooth

    • D o not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature. To activate Bluetooth, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections →...
  • Page 65: Samsung Link

    To use this application, you must sign in to your Samsung account and register two or more devices. The registration methods may vary depending on the device type. To get more →...
  • Page 66: Sending Files

    Web & network Sending files Send files to other devices or upload them to web storage services. , select files, and then tap Done. Select your device, tap Sharing files Select a device or web storage, tap , select files, tap Done, and then select a sharing method.
  • Page 67: Group Play

    Web & network Group Play Use this application to share screens with multiple devices. Create or join a Group Play session, and then share images, documents, or music. Tap Group Play on the Applications screen. • T his application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. •...
  • Page 68: Media

    Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the device’s software version. • S ome files may not play properly depending on the encoding used. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play.
  • Page 69: Setting A Song As Ringtone

    Media → Settings → Smart Volume. To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap When Smart Volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent damage to your hearing.
  • Page 70: Camera

    Media Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 76) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •...
  • Page 71: Shooting Mode

    Media Shooting mode Several photo effects are available. Tap MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen. • A uto: Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.
  • Page 72: Taking Videos

    Media Panoramic photos A panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of multiple shots. Tap MODE → Panorama. and move the camera in one direction. When the blue frame aligns with the viewfinder, the camera automatically takes another shot in a panoramic sequence. To stop shooting, tap Taking videos Taking a video...
  • Page 73: Recording Mode

    Media Recording mode → to change recording mode. • N ormal: Use this mode for normal quality. • L imit for MMS: Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messaging. Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods: •...
  • Page 74: Configuring Settings For Camera

    Media Configuring settings for Camera → to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode used. • P hoto size / Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up more memory.
  • Page 75 Media • R eview: Briefly display photos taken. • V olume key: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom function. • T imer: Use this for delayed-time shots. • W hite balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range.
  • Page 76: Gallery

    Media Gallery Use this application to view images and videos. Tap Gallery on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • S ome files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded. Viewing images Launching Gallery displays available folders.
  • Page 77: Playing Videos

    • C opy to clipboard: Copy to clipboard. • P rint: Print via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. • R ename: Rename the file. • B uddy photo share: Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image.
  • Page 78: Modifying Images

    Media Modifying images When viewing an image, tap and select Photo editor or Paper Artist. Favourite images → Favourite to add the image to the favourites list. When viewing an image, tap Deleting images Use one of the following methods: →...
  • Page 79: Story Album

    Media Using Tag Buddy → Settings → Tag buddy, and then drag the Tag buddy switch to the right to display a contextual tag (weather, location, date, and person’s name) when opening an image. Story Album Use this application to create your own digital album to keep your stories by organising the images neatly and automatically.
  • Page 80 • S hare via: Send the album to others. • P rint: Print the album via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. • O rder photo book: Place an order for a printed album.
  • Page 81: Paper Artist

    Media Paper Artist Use this application to make images look like illustrations with fun effects or frames. Tap Paper Artist on the Applications screen. Use artistic tools to edit an image. The edited image is saved in the Gallery → Paper Pictures folder.
  • Page 82: Deleting Videos

    Media Playing videos Select a video to play. Scan DLNA-enabled Adjust the volume. devices. Move forwards or Skip to the next backwards by video. Tap and hold dragging the bar. to move forwards quickly. Change screen ratio. Reduce the size of the video screen.
  • Page 83: Youtube

    Media YouTube Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website. Tap YouTube on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Watching videos , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display full screen.
  • Page 84: Fm Radio

    Media FM Radio Listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. Tap FM Radio on the Applications screen. Listening to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device before launching the FM radio.
  • Page 85 Media Scanning radio stations → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen. Adding stations to the favourites list Scroll to a radio station, and then tap to add the station to the favourites list.
  • Page 86: Application & Media Stores

    Application & media stores Play Store Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device. Tap Play Store on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications Browse applications by category, or tap to search with a keyword.
  • Page 87: Samsung Apps

    Application & media stores Samsung Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit www.samsungapps.com . Tap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 88: Utilities

    Utilities S Memo Use this application to create a memo using images and voice recordings. Tap S Memo on the Applications screen. Composing memos Create memos with enriched content by drawing sketches with your finger or adding images or voice memos. to write or draw on the screen, or tap to enter text with the keyboard.
  • Page 89 Utilities When jotting down a memo, tap once more to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour. When erasing the handwritten memo, tap , and then tap to change the eraser size or tap Clear all to clear the memo. Save the current setting as a pen Change the pen type.
  • Page 90: S Planner

    To set the memo as wallpaper or to assign it to a contact, tap → Print. The device is only To print the memo via a USB or Wi-Fi connection, tap compatible with some Samsung printers. To edit the memo, tap To play the voice recording, tap S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks.
  • Page 91: Syncing With Google Calendar

    Utilities To add an event or task more briefly, tap a date to select it and tap it again. Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap Edit event details or Edit task details to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an advance alert, or where it takes place.
  • Page 92: Dropbox

    Utilities Changing calendar type Select one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others. A pinch gesture can be used to change calendar type. For example, pinch to change from the monthly calendar to the yearly calendar, and spread apart to change yearly calendar back to monthly calendar.
  • Page 93: Cloud

    To open files in the favourites list, tap Cloud Use this feature to sync files or back up settings and application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Cloud.
  • Page 94: Clock

    Utilities Clock Use this application to set alarms, check the time in any location in the world, measure the duration of an event, set a timer, or use as the desk clock. Tap Clock on the Applications screen. Turn this alarm on or off. Alarm Setting alarms Tap Create alarm, set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and...
  • Page 95: World Clock

    Utilities Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time. Deleting alarms Tap and hold the alarm, and then tap Delete. World clock Creating clocks Tap Add city, and then enter a city name or select a city from the cities list.
  • Page 96: Calculator

    Utilities Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Applications screen. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If Screen → Scientific calculator. rotation is disabled, tap To see calculation history, tap to hide the keypad.
  • Page 97: Voice Recorder

    Utilities Voice Recorder Use this application to record or play voice memos. Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen. Recording voice memos to start recording. Speak into the microphone at the bottom of the device. Tap pause recording. Tap to finish recording. Recording elapsed time Change the recording quality.
  • Page 98: Voice

    Utilities Managing voice memos In the list of voice memos, tap and select one of the following: • S hare via: Select voice memos to send, and then select a sharing method. • D elete: Select voice memos to delete. •...
  • Page 99: Google

    Utilities Tips for better voice recognition • S peak clearly. • S peak in quiet places. • D o not use offensive or slang words. • A void speaking in dialectal accents. The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak.
  • Page 100: Voice Search

    Utilities Search scope → Settings → Phone search, and then tick the To select what applications to search, tap items to search for. Google Now Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather, public transit info, your next appointment, and more when you are most likely to need it. Join Google Now when opening Google search for the first time.
  • Page 101: Downloads

    Utilities Select a folder to open it. To go back to the parent folder, tap . To return to the root directory, tap In a folder, tap , and then use one of the following options: • S elect all: Select all files to apply the same option to them at once. •...
  • Page 102: Travel & Local

    Travel & local Maps Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions. Tap Maps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching for locations , enter an address, and then tap .
  • Page 103: Local

    Travel & local Getting directions for a destination , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations: • M y current location: Use current location for starting location. • C ontacts: Select from the contacts list. •...
  • Page 104: Navigation

    Travel & local Navigation Use this application to search for a route to a destination. Tap Navigation on the Applications screen. • N avigation 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.
  • Page 105: Settings

    Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Applications screen. Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices.
  • Page 106: Data Usage

    Settings Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available. Tap Wi-Fi → → Advanced and tick Network notification to activate this feature. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.
  • Page 107: More Networks

    Settings More networks Customise settings to control networks. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. Mobile networks • M obile data: Use to allow packet switching data networks for network services. •...
  • Page 108: My Device

    • D ownload to: Select a memory location for saving media files. • U pload from other devices: Set the device to accept uploads from other devices. Kies via Wi-Fi Connect the device to Samsung Kies via a Wi-Fi network. My device Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen.
  • Page 109 Settings For a personal message: – Edit personal message: Edit the personal message. For a clock: – Dual clock: Set the device to show the dual clock. – Clock size: Change the size of the clock. – Show date: Set the device to show the date with the clock. –...
  • Page 110: Home Screen Mode

    Settings • A uto-rotate screen: Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned. • S creen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight. • D aydream: Set the device to launch a screensaver when your device is connected to a desktop dock or charging.
  • Page 111 Settings • A nswering/ending calls: – The home key answers calls: Set the device to answer an incoming call when pressing the Home button. – The power key ends calls: Set the device to end a call when pressing the Power button.
  • Page 112: Blocking Mode

    Settings – Call waiting: Allow incoming call alerts when a call is in progress. – Auto redial: Activate auto redial for calls that were not connected or that were cut off. – Fixed Dialling Numbers: Activate or deactivate FDN mode to restrict calls to numbers in the FDN list.
  • Page 113: Sim Card Manager

    Settings SIM card manager Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings. • V oice call: Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls. • V ideo call: Select a SIM or USIM card for video calls. •...
  • Page 114: Accessibility

    Settings Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device. • A uto-rotate screen: Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device. •...
  • Page 115: Language And Input

    Settings • E nhance web accessibility: Set applications to install web scripts to make their web content more accessible. • S ound balance: Adjust the sound balance when using a dual headset. • M ono audio: Enable mono sound when listening to audio with one earbud. •...
  • Page 116: Google Voice Typing

    • D ownload offline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • P ortrait keyboard types: Change the keyboard layout.
  • Page 117 – Character preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. – Key-tap sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • H elp: Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
  • Page 118: Pointer Speed

    Settings • H ome address: Enter your home address to use location information with the voice command feature. • L og in to Facebook: Enter your Facebook account information by voice. • L og in to Twitter: Enter your Twitter account information by voice. For Google voice recognition, use the following options: •...
  • Page 119: Smart Screen

    Settings – Smart alert: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device. – Zoom: Set the device to zoom in or out while viewing images in Gallery or browsing webpages, when you tap and hold two points with your fingers and then tilt the device back and forth.
  • Page 120: Accounts

    Add account Add email or SNS accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. • B ack up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server.
  • Page 121 • R emote controls: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. – Account registration: Add or view your Samsung account.
  • Page 122: Application Manager

    Settings • S et up SIM card lock: – Lock SIM card: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device. – Change SIM PIN: Change the PIN used to access SIM or USIM data. •...
  • Page 123: Date And Time

    Settings Storage View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card. Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory.
  • Page 124: Troubleshooting

    • R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre.
  • Page 125: Calls Are Being Dropped

    Troubleshooting Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power button for 8-10 seconds.
  • Page 126: Audio Quality Is Poor

    Troubleshooting Audio quality is poor • E nsure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna. • W hen you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. When dialling from contacts, the call is not connected •...
  • Page 127: Error Messages Appear When Launching The Camera

    Contact a Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: •...
  • Page 128: Another Bluetooth Device Is Not Located

    • I f you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • E nsure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
  • Page 129 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject to change without prior notice. www.samsung.com English (EU). 05/2013. Rev. 1.0...

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