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  • Page 1 GT-I9060 User Manual www.samsung.com/hk...

  • 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. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. ® ™ ™ ™ • W i-Fi...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Switching between networks Hangouts Google+ Basics Photos ChatON Indicator icons Using the touch screen Control motions Web & network Palm motions Internet Activating Multi Window Chrome Notifications Bluetooth Home screen Samsung Link Locked screen Group Play Using applications Applications screen Help...
  • Page 6 Gallery Navigation Video YouTube Settings Radio About Settings Connections Application & media stores My device Play Store 110 Accounts Samsung Hub 110 More Samsung Apps 113 Google Settings Play Games Troubleshooting Utilities S Memo S Planner Dropbox Cloud Clock Calculator...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Proximity sensor Earpiece Front camera Power button Touch screen Home button Back button Menu button Microphone Multipurpose jack Rear camera Headset jack Flash Volume button Speaker GPS antenna 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. 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 of your device. • 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: 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 13 • 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 14: Reducing The Battery Consumption

    Getting started Checking the battery charge status When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current battery charge status: Charging Fully charged 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: •...

  • Page 15: Inserting A Memory Card

    Getting started Inserting a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • S ome memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.

  • Page 16: 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 17: Turning The Device On And Off

    Getting started Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. •...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Volume

    Getting started Adjusting the volume Press the Volume button up or down to adjust the ringtone volume, or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video. Switching to silent mode Use one of the following methods: • P ress and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode. •...

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21 Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options. 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 or image to zoom in a part.
  • Page 22 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 23: 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 24 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. Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio (when using the speaker).

  • Page 25: Palm Motions

    Basics 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 → Settings → My device → Motions and gestures → Palm motion, and then drag the Palm motion switch to the right.

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: Home Screen

    Basics Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others. The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right. Changing the Home screen mode The Home screen has standard and easy modes.

  • Page 29: Setting Wallpaper

    Basics Rearranging panels Adding a new panel → Edit page → Moving a panel → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Removing a panel → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen.

  • Page 30: Locked Screen

    Basics Adding widgets to the Home screen On the Home screen, tap Apps → Widgets. Scroll left or right on the widgets panel, and then tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen. Put it on a location you want, resize it by dragging the frame if necessary, and then tap anywhere on the screen to save the location of the widget.

  • Page 31: Using Applications

    Basics Rearranging panels Moving a panel Scroll left or right on the widgets panel area, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Removing a panel Scroll left or right on the widgets panel area, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen.

  • Page 32: Applications Screen

    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 33: Help

    To sort categories by an alphabetical order, tap To search for keywords, tap Entering text Use the Samsung Chinese IME keyboard, 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 34 Basics Using the Samsung Chinese IME keyboard Changing the keyboard layout → T-Chinese(Hong Kong), and then tap Qwerty CangJie or Stroke. → English, and then tap Qwerty English or 3x4 English. On the 3x4 keyboard, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap repeatedly the key corresponding to the character.

  • Page 35: Stroke Mode

    → Alphabets or Numbers and symbols, 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. Enter uppercase.

  • Page 36: Copying And Pasting

    Basics Entering uppercase before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice. Changing the keyboard type → Floating to change the keyboard type. Tap and hold Tap and hold , and then tap and move the floating keyboard to another location. →...

  • Page 37: 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. 95) Turning Wi-Fi on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.

  • Page 38: Setting Up Accounts

    Basics 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. Adding accounts Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Google application without signing in to set up a Google account.
  • Page 39 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer. Transfer files between your device and the computer.

  • Page 40: Securing The Device

    Basics Securing the device Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. Setting a face unlock On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Face unlock.

  • 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 Basics Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → More → About device → Software update → Update.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Making An International Call

    Communication 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: • : Hold a call. Tap to retrieve the held call.

  • Page 45: Viewing Call Logs

    Communication Viewing call logs Tap Logs to view the history of incoming and outgoing calls. → View → a SIM or USIM card, 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. Those prefixes are stored in the SIM or USIM card.

  • Page 46: Missed Calls

    Communication Missed calls If a call is missed, appears on the status bar. Open the notifications panel to view the list of missed calls. Call waiting Call waiting is a service provided by the service provider. A user can use this service to suspend a current call and switch to an incoming call.
  • Page 47 Communication → Animated emotions: Apply emotional icons to your image. • • → 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: •...

  • 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 Tap Contacts. Creating a contact and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field.

  • 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 Tap Contacts.

  • Page 50: Sharing Contacts

    Communication Sharing contacts → Share namecard via, select contacts, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Favourite contacts Tap Favourites. , and then take one of the following actions: • S earch: Search for contacts. • A dd to Favourites: Add contacts to favourites. •...

  • Page 51: Messages

    Communication Business card Tap Contacts. Create a business card and send it to others. Tap Set up my profile, enter details, such as phone number, email address, and postal address, and then tap Save. If user information has been saved when you set up the device, select the business card, and then tap to edit.

  • Page 52: Email

    Communication Translating and sending messages → Translate, drag the To use the translating feature while composing a message, tap Translate switch to the right, set a language pair, and then tap OK. to translate the message, and then tap Done. The translated message will replace the message of the source language.

  • Page 53: Reading Messages

    Communication Sending scheduled messages → Scheduled email. Tick Scheduled email, set a time While composing a message, tap and date, and then tap Done. The device will send the message at the specified time and date. • I f the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent.

  • Page 54: Google Mail

    Communication Google Mail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service. Tap Gmail on the Applications screen. • T his application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • T his application may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 55: Hangouts

    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. → Change labels, and then select To add a label to a message, select the message, tap the label to assign.

  • Page 56: Photos

    Tap ChatON on the Applications screen. 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 → Contact sync to by selecting buddies from the list of suggestions. Alternatively, tap manually sync contacts from the device.

  • Page 57: 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. →...

  • Page 58: Chrome

    Web & network 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. (p. 92) Sharing webpages →...

  • Page 59: 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 60: Samsung Link

    Internet. You can play and send multimedia files on your device to another device or web storage service. 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.

  • Page 61: Group Play

    Web & network Playing files on a remote device Select a device or web storage, tap , select a file, and then select a device. • S upported file formats may differ depending on connected devices as a media player.
  • Page 62 Web & network Creating a group for Group Play When you create a Group Play session, other devices can join the session and share the content. When you use a password for a Group Play session, other devices must enter the password to join the session.

  • Page 63: 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 software installed on the device. • 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 64: 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 65: 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. 69) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •...

  • Page 66: 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 67: Taking Videos

    Media Taking videos Taking a video to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap Recording mode → to change the recording mode. • N ormal: Use this mode for normal quality. • L imit for MMS: Use this mode to lower the recording quality for sending via messaging. Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods: •...
  • Page 68 Media Share shot → , and then select one of the following: • S hare shot: Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi Direct. • B uddy photo share: Set the device to recognise a person’s face that you have tagged in a photo and send it to that person.

  • Page 69: Gallery

    Media • W hite balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras. •...
  • Page 70 Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image: • D ouble-tap anywhere to zoom in. • S pread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out, or double-tap to return.

  • Page 71: 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 olour: Adjust the saturation or brightness of the image. • E ffect: Apply effects to the image. •...

  • Page 72: Video

    Media Tagging faces → Settings, and then tick Face tag. A yellow frame appears When viewing an image, tap around the recognised face. Tap the face, tap Add name, and then select or add a contact. When the face tag appears on an image, tap the face tag and use available options, such as making calls or sending messages.

  • Page 73: Deleting Videos

    Media Playing videos Select a video to play. Scan DLNA-enabled Adjust the volume. devices. Move forwards or Skip to the next video. backwards by Tap and hold to move dragging the bar. forwards quickly. Change screen ratio. Switch to floating screen mode.

  • Page 74: 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 75 Media to turn on the FM radio. Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen. Adjust the volume. Turn the FM radio on or off. Enter radio station frequency manually.

  • Page 76: 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 77: Samsung Hub

    Application & media stores Samsung Hub Use this application to purchase, enjoy, and manage digital media content. Samsung Hub also promotes and recommends content that you may like. Tap Samsung Hub on the Applications screen. The types of content provided may vary depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 78: Play Games

    Application & media stores Play Games Use this application to download and play games. Tap Play Games on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 79: 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 80 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 tap Clear all to clear the memo. Save the current setting as a pen Change the pen type.

  • Page 81: S Planner

    Utilities → Move. To move memos to another folder, tap → Copy. To copy memos, tap → Settings. To change the S Memo settings, tap → Help. To access help information for S Memo, tap → Backup and restore. To back up or restore memos to or from a storage location, tap Viewing a memo Tap the memo thumbnail to open it.
  • Page 82 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 83: 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 84: Cloud

    Utilities 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. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 85: Clock

    Utilities Clock Use this application to set alarms, check the time of many major cities in the world, measure the duration of an event, or set a timer. 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 86: Calculator

    Utilities World clock Creating clocks Tap Add city and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list. To apply summer time, tap and hold a clock, and then tap DST settings. Deleting clocks → Delete, select clocks, and then tap Delete. Stopwatch Tap Start to time an event.

  • Page 87: S Translator

    Utilities S Translator Use this application to translate text into other languages. Tap S Translator on the Applications screen. Using S Translator Set the source and target languages, enter text in the input field, and then tap To add a language pair to your favourites list, tap To send a language pair to others, tap .

  • Page 88: 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 89: 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 90: Google

    Utilities Hands-free mode In hands-free mode, the device will read content aloud when you have incoming calls, messages, and notifications so you can use the device without hands while driving. For example, the device will read aloud the caller’s name or phone number when a call comes in. To activate hands-free mode, say “Hands-free mode on.

  • Page 91: 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 92: Downloads

    Utilities • V iew by: Change the view mode. • S ort by: Sort files or folders. • S ettings: Change the file manager settings. Select a file or folder by ticking, and then use one of the following functions: •...

  • Page 93: 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 Search for locations by entering an address or a keyword.

  • Page 94: 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 95: 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 96: Data Usage

    Settings Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. To use more options, tap •...

  • Page 97: 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 98: 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 99 Settings 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. – Owner information: Enter your information that is shown with the clock. For a personal message: –...

  • Page 100: Home Screen Mode

    Settings • F ont style: Change the font type for display text. • F ont size: Change the font size. • T ouch key light duration: Set the duration for the touch button backlight. • D isplay battery percentage: Set the device to display the remaining battery life. •...
  • Page 101 Settings – The power key ends calls: Set the device to end a call when you press the Power button. • T urn off screen during calls: Set the device to turn on the proximity sensor during a call. •...

  • Page 102: Blocking Mode

    Settings – Vibrate when ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls. – Dialling keypad tone: Set the device to sound when tapping the buttons on the keypad. • V ideo call image: Select an image to be shown to the other party. •...

  • Page 103: Safety Assistance

    Settings Safety assistance Set the device to send a message to recipients in an emergency. Press and hold the both sides of the Volume 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 104 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 105: 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 106: Google Voice Typing

    • O ffline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. Samsung Chinese IME To change the Samsung Chinese IME keyboard settings, tap • T -Chinese(Hong Kong): Select a default keyboard layout for Chinese. • E nglish: Select a default keyboard layout for English.

  • Page 107: Samsung Keyboard

    • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • H andwriting setting: Customise settings for handwriting mode, such as recognition time, pen thickness, or pen colour. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung Chinese IME keyboard settings. • V ersion: View version information. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 108 This feature appears once you use a voice recognition application. 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 when you press the Home button twice.

  • Page 109: 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 110: 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 111: Location Services

    • 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 112: 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 113: Google Settings

    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 114: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: •...
  • Page 115 • 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, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close applications or reinsert the battery and turn on the device to regain functionality.
  • Page 116 The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • I f the battery terminals are dirty, the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off.
  • Page 117 • F ree some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • R estart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Photo quality is poorer than the preview •...
  • Page 118 • 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 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
  • Page 119 Data stored on the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the device.
  • Page 120 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/hk English (HK). 01/2014. Rev.1.0...

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