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  • Page 1 GT-I9192 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

    Google+ Basics Messenger ChatON Indicator icons Using the touch screen Control motions Web & network Palm motions Internet Notifications Chrome Quick setting panel Bluetooth Home screen Screen Mirroring Locked screen Samsung Link Using applications Group Play Applications screen WatchON Help...
  • Page 6 Video Settings YouTube FM Radio 104 About Settings 104 Connections 107 My device Application & media stores 121 Accounts Play Store 121 More Samsung Hub Samsung Apps Troubleshooting Play Music Utilities S Memo S Planner Dropbox Cloud Clock Calculator S Translator...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Proximity/Light sensor Front camera Earpiece Power button Touch screen Home button Menu button Back button Multipurpose jack Microphone Microphone for IrLED speakerphone Headset jack Rear camera GPS antenna Flash Volume button Back cover Speaker Main antenna...

  • Page 8: Buttons

    Getting started The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the speakerphone or take videos. • D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. •...

  • 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: Battery

    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 Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery. Pull out the SIM or USIM card.

  • Page 13: 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 14 • 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 15: 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 16: Removing The Memory Card

    Getting started Remove the back cover and battery. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. Push the memory card into the slot. Replace the battery and back cover. Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps →...

  • Page 17: Turning The Device On And Off

    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: 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 19 Getting started Activating SIM or USIM cards On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → My device → SIM card manager. Drag one or both of the switches for the SIM or USIM cards to the right. Changing the display name and icon of SIM or USIM cards On the Home screen, tap Apps →...

  • Page 20: 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 21: Using The Touch Screen

    Basics Icon Meaning 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 22 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 23: Control Motions

    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. Control motions Simple motions allow easy control of the device.

  • Page 24: Rotating The Screen

    Basics Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation. To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation.
  • Page 25 Basics Holding to ear While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call. 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.
  • Page 26 Basics 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. Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio (when using the speaker).

  • Page 27: Palm Motions

    Basics Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out. Palm motions Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen. Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps →...

  • Page 28: 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 29: Home Screen

    Basics • S ync: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications. • A irplane mode: Activate or deactivate flight mode. The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. To rearrange the options on the quick setting panel, open the quick setting panel, tap , and then tap and drag an item to another location.

  • Page 30: Setting Wallpaper

    Basics Removing an item Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen. When the rubbish bin turns red, release the item. Rearranging panels Adding a new panel →...

  • Page 31: 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 32: Using Applications

    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 33: Applications Screen

    Basics Opening from recently-used applications Press and hold the Home button to open the list of recently-used applications. Select an application icon to open. Closing an application Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance. Press and hold the Home button, tap , and then tap End next to an application to close it.

  • Page 34: Help

    Basics 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. Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled. Sharing applications Share downloaded applications with other users via email, Bluetooth, or other methods.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Basics Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap Copy to copy or Cut to cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard. To paste it into a text entry field, tap and hold at the point where it should be inserted, and then tap Paste.

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: Adding Contacts

    Communication → Contacts: Open the contacts list. • • → Memo: Create a memo. → Message: Send a message. • • → Transfer: Connect the first party to the second party. This disconnects you from the conversation. → Manage conference call: Have a private conversation with one party during a •...

  • Page 45: Receiving Calls

    Communication Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle, or press the headset button. If the call waiting service is active, another call can be made. When the second call is answered, the first call is put on hold. Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle, or press and hold the headset button.

  • Page 46: Call Forwarding

    Communication Call forwarding The device can be set to send incoming calls to a specified number. → Call settings → Additional settings → a SIM or USIM card → Call forwarding, and then select a call type and condition. Enter a number and tap Turn on. Ending a call Tap End call to end a call.
  • Page 47 Communication → Theme view: Apply decorative icons to your image. • • → Enable cartoon view: Change the view mode to the cartoon view. Tap and hold the other party’s image to access the following options: • C apture image: Capture the other party’s image. •...

  • Page 48: Contacts

    Communication 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. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field. Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap Deleting a contact...

  • Page 49: Importing And Exporting Contacts

    → Merge accounts → Merge with Google. Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Moving contacts to Samsung → Merge accounts → Merge with Samsung. Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Importing and exporting contacts Importing contacts →...

  • Page 50: Exporting Contacts

    Communication Exporting contacts → Import/Export → Export to SIM card, Export to SD card, or Export to USB storage. Sharing contacts → Import/Export → Share namecard via, select contacts, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Favourite contacts , and then take one of the following actions: •...

  • Page 51: Messaging

    Communication • D elete groups: Select user-added groups, and then tap Delete. Default groups cannot be deleted. • H elp: Access help information about using contacts. Sending a message or email to a group’s members → Send message or Send email, select members, and then tap Done. Select a group, tap Business card Create a business card and send it to others.
  • Page 52 Communication Use the following methods to make a multimedia message: • T ap and attach images, videos, contacts, memos, events, and others. • T ap → Add subject to enter a subject. Sending scheduled messages → Scheduled message. Set a time and date, and then While composing a message, tap tap OK.

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 55: 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 56: Talk

    Communication Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox. to view messages in other labels. To add a label to a message, select the message, tap , and then select the label to assign. Talk Use this application to chat with others via Google Talk.

  • Page 57: Google

    Communication Switching between chats Scroll left or right. Deleting chat history → Clear chat history. Chats are automatically saved. To delete the chat history, tap Google+ Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service. Tap Google+ on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 58: Chaton

    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 59: 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 60: Chrome

    Web & network 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. (p. 100) Sharing webpages → Share via. To share a webpage address with others, tap To share a part of a webpage, tap and hold the desired text, and then tap Share.

  • Page 61: 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 62: Screen Mirroring

    Web & network Sending and receiving data Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth. An example is Gallery. Open Gallery, → Bluetooth, and then select one of the Bluetooth devices. After select an image, tap that, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on the other device to receive the image. The transferred file is saved in the Bluetooth folder.

  • Page 63: 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 64: Group Play

    Web & network Using the Group Play feature Share screens with multiple devices. Select a media category and tap . Select files, tap Done, and then tap Group Play. A Group Play session is created and the files are shared with other devices in the session.

  • Page 65: Watchon

    Web & network and write a note or draw on the screen. All participants can see what you create. to view all shared images in mosaic layout. to select more images or documents. to view the group participants. Joining Group Play Tap Join group, enter the password, and then select a Group Play session to join.
  • Page 66 Web & network Watching TV Select from the TV programme suggestions based on your choice when registering a TV or select a category at the top of the screen. Select a TV programme and then tap Watch now. The selected programme will show up on the connected TV. Tap and open the control panel to control the TV.

  • Page 67: Music

    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 method used. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play.

  • Page 68: Camera

    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 69: Taking Photos

    Media Camera etiquette • D o not take photos or videos of other people without their permission. • D o not take photos or videos where legally prohibited. • D o not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy. Taking photos Taking a photo Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.
  • Page 70 Media • C ontinuous shot: Take a series of photos of moving subjects. • B est face: Use this to take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to create the best possible image. to take multiple photos. To get the best shot, hold the camera steady and remain still while taking photos.

  • Page 71: Taking Videos

    Media Taking videos Taking a video to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap While recording, use the following actions: • T o change the focus, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the centre of the screen, •...

  • Page 72: Zooming In And Out

    Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods: • U se the Volume button to zoom in or out. • S pread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video.
  • Page 73 Media Controlling the camera remotely Set the device as a viewfinder to control the camera remotely. → → Remote viewfinder, and then connect the device and the camera using Wi-Fi Direct. Tap to take a photo remotely using the device as a viewfinder. Configuring settings for Camera →...
  • Page 74 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 75: 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 the encoding method used. Viewing images Launching Gallery displays available folders.

  • Page 76: Playing Videos

    Media Playing videos Video files show the icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap Trimming segments of a video Select a video, and then tap . Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the desired ending point, and then save the video.

  • Page 77: Modifying Images

    Media Modifying images When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: • R otate: Rotate the image. • C rop: Crop the image. • C olor: Adjust the saturation or brightness of the image. • E ffect: Apply effects to the image. •...

  • Page 78: Story Album

    Media Setting as wallpaper → Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a When viewing an image, tap contact. Tagging faces → Settings, and then tick Face tag. A yellow frame appears around the recognised face on an image.
  • Page 79 Media Creating recommended albums When you take photos at one location, the device automatically sorts your photos into albums based on your specified criteria and suggests making the new albums. → Settings → Home city, and then set a method for recognising your location. Select an album type and set a minimum number of photos.

  • Page 80: Video

    Media → Slideshow → Start slideshow. To start a slideshow, tap → Set as cover. To set the image as an album cover image, tap → Rotate left. To rotate the image anticlockwise, tap → Rotate right. To rotate the image clockwise, tap Video Use this application to play video files.

  • Page 81: Youtube

    Media Sharing videos → Share via, select videos by ticking, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Using Popup Video player Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up player. Spread two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the player or pinch to reduce it.

  • Page 82: Fm Radio

    Media Sharing videos Select the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method. Uploading videos Select your account, tap , select a video, enter information for the video, and then tap 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.
  • Page 83 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 84: 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 85: Samsung Hub

    Managing content on the device Select a service category, scroll left, and then manage content on the device. 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.

  • Page 86: Play Music

    Application & media stores Play Music Use this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service. Tap Play Music on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play music by selecting a music category or share songs with others by uploading them to the Google cloud storage.

  • Page 87: 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 88: Memo

    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 once more to change the eraser size or clear the memo. Save the current setting as a pen Change the pen type.

  • Page 89: S Planner

    Utilities → List view. To change the view mode, tap → Import. To create a memo by importing a file, tap → Export. To export memos as another file format, tap → Create folder. To create a folder, tap → Move. To move memos to another folder, tap →...
  • Page 90 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 91: Dropbox

    Utilities Changing calendar type Select one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others at the right side of the screen. 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 92: 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. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Cloud.

  • Page 93: 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 94: 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 95: 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 the calculation history, tap to hide the keypad.

  • Page 96: 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. Change the recording quality.

  • Page 97: 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 98: 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 99: 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 100: Downloads

    Utilities Viewing files 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 101: 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 102: 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 103: 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 104: 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 105: 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 106: More Networks

    Settings • S how Wi-Fi usage: Set the device to show your data usage via Wi-Fi. • M obile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi hotspots to prevent applications that are running in the background from using them. More networks Customise settings to control networks. Airplane mode This disables all wireless functions on your device.

  • Page 107: My Device

    • U pload from other devices: Set the device to accept uploads from other devices. Screen Mirroring Activate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others. 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 108 Settings – Clock or personal message: Set the device to show a clock or personal message on the locked screen. The following options may vary, depending on your selection. For a personal message: – Edit personal message: Edit the personal message. For a clock: –...
  • Page 109 Settings • N otification panel: Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel. • S creen mode: – Adapt display: Use this mode for optimising the display according to the display settings. – Dynamic: Use this mode to make the display tone more vivid. –...

  • Page 110: Home Screen Mode

    Settings Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device. • V olume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. • R ingtone: Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls. •...
  • Page 111 Settings – Minute minder: Activate or deactivate the minute minder tone. – Call end tone: Activate or deactivate the call disconnection tone. – Alerts during calls: Set the device to alert you to events during a call. • A nswering/ending calls: –...
  • Page 112 Settings – Call barring: Block incoming or outgoing calls. – 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 dialing numbers: Activate or deactivate FDN mode to restrict calls to numbers in the FDN list.

  • Page 113: Blocking Mode

    Settings • V oicemail: – Voicemail service: Select or set your voicemail service provider. – Voicemail settings: Enter the number to access the voicemail service. Obtain this number from the service provider. • A ccounts: Set the device to accept IP calls and set up your accounts for IP call services. •...

  • Page 114: Safety Assistance

    Settings Safety assistance Set the device to send a message to recipients in an emergency. Press and hold the Volume up button and the Volume down button for 3 seconds to send the message. • E dit emergency message: Edit the message that will be sent when you are in an emergency.
  • Page 115 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 116: Language And Input

    Settings • T ext-to-speech options: – Preferred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap – Speech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. – Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example. •...

  • Page 117: Google Voice Typing

    – 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 Select a voice recognition engine. Voice search For Samsung voice recognition, use the following options: • L anguage: Select a language for the voice recognition. • O pen via the home key: Set the device to launch S Voice by pressing the Home button twice.

  • Page 119: Pointer Speed

    Settings For Google voice recognition, use the following options: • L anguage: Select a language for the voice recognition. • S peech output: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action. • B lock offensive words: Hide offensive words from voice search results. •...

  • Page 120: Smart Screen

    Settings – Move an icon: Set the device to move an item to another page when tapping and holding the item and then panning the device to the left or right. – Browse an image: Set the device to scroll through an image by moving the device in any direction when the image is zoomed in.

  • Page 121: Accounts

    Accounts Add account Add email or SNS accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. 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 122 • 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 123: Application Manager

    Settings • M ake passwords visible: By default, the device hides passwords for security. Set the device to display passwords as they are entered. • D evice administrators: View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device.

  • Page 124: Date And Time

    Settings Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset. • A utomatic date and time: Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones.

  • Page 125: 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 126: 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 more than 7 seconds.

  • Page 127: 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 128 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 129 • 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 130 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 (LTN). 07/2013. Rev. 1.0...

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