Samsung GT-I9210 User Manual
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English (EU). 08/2012. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC. Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC. Double-click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC to launch Samsung Kies. Refer to the Kies help for more information. www.samsung.com...
  • Page 2 GT-I9210 user manual...
  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    Google Android operating systems and may vary depending on the user’s operating system. Applications and their functions may vary by country, ● region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications. Using this manual...
  • Page 4: Instructional Icons

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  • Page 5 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered ●...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ............. 10 Unpack ..................10 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ......10 Charge the battery ............... 12 Insert a memory card ............15 Getting started ............18 Turn your device on and off ..........18 Get to know your device .............
  • Page 8 Memo ..................81 Voice recorder ............... 82 Web ................84 Internet ................... 84 Maps ..................88 Latitude ................... 89 Local ..................90 Navigation ................90 YouTube .................. 91 Samsung Apps ..............92 Play Store ................93 News & Weather ..............93 Contents...
  • Page 9 Connectivity ............95 Bluetooth ................95 Wi-Fi ..................97 Wi-Fi Direct ................100 AllShare ................. 101 Mobile network sharing ........... 103 GPS ..................105 PC connections ..............106 VPN connections ..............108 Tools ............... 111 Clock ..................111 Calculator ................114 Downloads ................
  • Page 10 More..................124 Call ..................126 Sound ..................127 Display .................. 128 Power saving ............... 129 Storage .................. 130 Battery ................... 130 Applications ................. 130 Accounts and sync .............. 131 Location services ..............131 Security ................. 131 Language and input ............133 Back up and reset ...............
  • Page 11: Assembling

    ● Battery ● Quick start guide ● Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. The items supplied with your device and available ● accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 12 To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, If the device is on, press and hold the Power key and select Power off → OK to turn it off. Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you ●...
  • Page 13: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.
  • Page 14: Charge With A Travel Adapter

    When your battery is low, the device will emit a ● warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty. If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power off. Recharge your battery to continue using your device.
  • Page 15 If your device is not charging properly, bring your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), first unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet.
  • Page 16: Insert A Memory Card

    32 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.
  • Page 17 Your device supports only the FAT file structure for ● memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card. Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the ●...
  • Page 18: Remove The Memory Card

    › Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. Applications → Settings → Storage In Idle mode, select → Unmount SD card → Remove the back cover. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the device.
  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold the Power key and then select Power off →...
  • Page 20: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device › Device layout Light sensor Mouthpiece Proximity sensor Earpiece Front camera lens Volume key Touch screen Home key Back key Menu key Multifunction jack Mouthpiece 1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record videos.
  • Page 21: Key Function

    Headset jack Rear camera lens Flashbulb Power/Reset/Lock Back cover Speaker Internal antenna › Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and Power/ hold); Reset the device (press and hold Reset for 8-10 seconds, and then release when Lock the device vibrates);...
  • Page 22: Indicator Icons

    Function Return to the idle screen; Open the list of recent applications (press and hold); Home Launch the voice talk application (press twice). Back Return to the previous screen. Volume Adjust the device’s volume. › Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 23 Icon Definition Bluetooth headset connected GPS-based services in use Call in progress Call on hold Speakerphone activated Missed call Uploading data Downloading data Call diverting activated Connected to PC USB tethering activated Wi-Fi tethering activated No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message...
  • Page 24: Use The Touch Screen

    Icon Definition Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Music playback in progress Music playback paused Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Current time 10:00 Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions.
  • Page 25 For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the ● screen protection film before using your device. Your touch screen has a layer that detects small ● electrical charges emitted by the human body. For best performance, tap the touch screen with your fingertip.
  • Page 26: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And Keys

    Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted device operations. To lock, press the Power Key. To unlock, turn on the screen by pressing the Power Key or the Home key, tap anywhere on the screen, and then drag your finger outside of the large circle.
  • Page 27 Folders : Create a new folder or add folders for your ● contacts. Wallpapers : Set a background image. ● › Move items on the idle screen Tap and hold an item to move. Drag the item to the location you want. ›...
  • Page 28: Access Applications

    Sound : Activate or deactivate Silent/Vibration mode. ● Screen rotation : Activate or deactivate the auto rotation. ● Available options may vary depending on your region or service provider. › Add or remove panels to the idle screen You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organise widgets according to your preferences and needs.
  • Page 29 When you use applications provided by Google, you ● must have a Google account. If you do not have a Google account, sign up for a Google account. You can add a shortcut to an application by tapping ● and holding the application icon from the application list.
  • Page 30 To add a folder or panel to the screen, → Edit. In the application list, press [ Tap and hold an application. Add Folder or Add Page at Drag the application icon to the bottom of the screen. Repeat steps 2-3 to add more applications. Add Folder or Add Page to the screen.
  • Page 31: Customise Your Device

    › Use the task manager Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than one application at the same time. However, multitasking may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, or additional power consumption. To avoid these problems, end unnecessary programs using the task manager. Task In Idle mode, open the application list and select Manager...
  • Page 32: Change Your Ringtone

    If you selected a live wallpaper, select Set wallpaper. If you selected a wallpaper image, select Set wallpaper Save. → Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. › Adjust the brightness of the display...
  • Page 33 If you forget your unlock code, bring your device to a ● Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security ● codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
  • Page 34 Set an unlock PIN code Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Security → Screen lock → PIN. Continue. Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select Enter the PIN again and select Set an unlock password Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select →...
  • Page 35: Enter Text

    Find my mobile feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover your device. To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for controlling the device from the web remotely. Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select →...
  • Page 36: Enter Text Using The Android Keyboard

    Select input method → a keyboard type (Android keyboard, Samsung keyboard, or Swype). You can also enter text with your voice. Select Google voice typing, and then select a language to use for the voice input feature.
  • Page 37 › Enter text using the Samsung keyboard → Portrait keypad types and select a text input Select method. You can select one of key input methods (QWERTY or traditional keypad) or handwriting input methods. Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on the screen.
  • Page 38 Number Function Insert a full stop; Open the symbol panel (tap and hold). Insert a space. › Enter text using the Swype keyboard Select the first character of a word and drag your finger to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen.
  • Page 39: Copy And Paste Text

    You can also use the following keys: Number Function Change case. Access the keypad settings (tap and hold). Switch between Symbol/Number mode and Number/ABC mode. Change the input language; Select input languages (tap and hold). Clear your input. Start a new line. Enter text by voice.
  • Page 40: Download Applications From Play Store

    Select to copy, or to cut the text onto the clipboard. In another application, place the cursor where you want to paste the text. Paste to insert the text from the clipboard into → Select the text field. Download applications from Play Store Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications.
  • Page 41: Download Files From The Web

    Download files from the web When you download files or web applications from the web, your device saves them in a memory card. Files you download from the web can include viruses that will damage your device. To lessen your risk, only download files from sources you trust.
  • Page 42 › Set up a server account Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Accounts and sync. → Add account → Select an account type. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. For online community services, such as Facebook or MySpace, enter your user name and password and select Log in.
  • Page 43: Communication

    Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features. › Make or answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end or reject calls.
  • Page 44: Use A Headset

    Answer a call When a call comes in, drag right. When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the ringtone. End call. To end the call, select Reject a call When a call comes in, drag left. To send a message when you reject incoming calls, select Reject call with message.
  • Page 45 › Use options during a call You can use the following options while a call is in progress: To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or ● down. To place a call on hold, select . To retrieve a held call, ●...
  • Page 46 › View and dial missed calls Your device will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, open the notifications panel and select the missed call. › Use additional features You can use various other call-related features, such as auto rejection, Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode, or call diverting or barring.
  • Page 47 Use Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode In FDN mode, your device will restrict outgoing calls, except for the numbers stored in the FDN list. To activate FDN mode, Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Call →...
  • Page 48: View Call Logs

    Select a call barring option. Enter a call barring password and select Your setting will be sent to the network. Set call waiting Call waiting is a network feature to alert you of an incoming call while you are on a previous call. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings →...
  • Page 49: Messaging

    Messaging Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. ›...
  • Page 50: View A Text Or Multimedia Message

    Add recipients of your message. Enter phone numbers or email addresses manually and ● separate them with a semicolon or a comma. Select phone numbers or email addresses from the lists ● by selecting When you enter an email address, the device will convert the message as a multimedia message.
  • Page 51: Google Mail

    › Listen to voice mail messages If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server, callers may leave voice messages when you do not answer incoming calls. To access your voice mail inbox and listen to voice mail messages, Phone In Idle mode, open the application list and select →...
  • Page 52 › Send an email message Google In Idle mode, open the application list and select Mail. Select Enter a name or address in the recipient field. Enter a subject and message. → Attach file → To attach an image file, press [ a file.
  • Page 53: Email

    › Organise email by labels You can organise your email by labelling your messages. You can sort messages by label filter. Add a label to a message From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message. Select Select a label to add and select Filter messages From the Inbox screen, select Select the label of the messages you want to view.
  • Page 54 › Send an email message In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email. Select Add recipients of your message. Enter email addresses manually and separate them with ● a semicolon or a comma. Select email addresses from the lists by selecting ●...
  • Page 55: Talk

    From the message view, use the following options: To move to the previous or next message, select ● To reply to the message, select ● To forward the message to other people, select ● To delete the message, select ● To save an attachment to your device, select the ●...
  • Page 56: Messenger

    › Start a chat Talk. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select a friend from the friend list. The chat screen opens. Enter your message and select To use video chat, select ● To use voice chat, select ●...
  • Page 57: Social Hub

    Social Hub ™ Learn to access Social Hub , the integrated communication application for Social Network Service (SNS), email, messages, instant messages, contacts or calendar information. Visit socialhub.samsungapps.com for more details. Social In Idle mode, open the application list and select Hub.
  • Page 58: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. The camera automatically turns off when you do not ● use it for a specified period. The memory capacity may differ depending on the ● shooting scene or shooting conditions. ›...
  • Page 59 Number Function Change the camera settings. Open the image viewer to view photos you captured. Use camera shortcuts. : Change the flash setting. ● : Switch between the front and rear ● camera lenses. You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently used options.
  • Page 60 After taking photos, select the image viewer icon to view the taken photos. To view more photos, scroll left or right. ● To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ● spread them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out) or double-tap the screen.
  • Page 61 › Capture a photo in Self shot mode You can take photos of yourself conveniently using the front camera lens. Camera In Idle mode, open the application list and select to turn on the camera. → Self portrait. Select Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take a photo.
  • Page 62 › Capture a panoramic photo You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode. This mode is convenient for photographing landscapes. Camera In Idle mode, open the application list and select to turn on the camera. → Shooting mode →...
  • Page 63 › Capture a photo in Cartoon mode You can take photos with cartoon effects. Camera In Idle mode, open the application list and select to turn on the camera. → Shooting mode → Cartoon. Select Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take a photo.
  • Page 64 Option Function Apply a special effect, such as sepia or Effects black and white tones. Resolution Change the resolution option. Adjust the colour balance according to White balance lighting conditions. Adjust the sensitivity of the camera imaging sensor. Metering Select a type of exposure metre. Reduce blur caused by the device's Anti-shake vibration or movement.
  • Page 65: Record A Video

    › Record a video In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera. Drag the slider to the camcorder to switch to the camcorder. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments.
  • Page 66 Number Function Check the camcorder status. : Length of video that can be ● recorded (according to available memory) : Default storage location ● Switch to the camera. Record a video. Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. You can also tap the screen with two fingers and spread them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out).
  • Page 67 More and use To use additional features with a video, select ● the following options: Play : Play a video. Rename : Rename a video file. › Customise camcorder settings Before recording a video, select to access the following options: Option Function Edit shortcuts...
  • Page 68: Video Player

    › Edit the shortcut icons You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently used options. Edit shortcuts or → From the preview screen, select → Edit shortcuts. press [ Tap and hold an icon from the option list and drag it to the shortcut area.
  • Page 69: Gallery

    Control playback with the following icons: Icon Function Change a ratio of the video screen. Play the video on other DLNA devices. Restart playback; Skip backward (tap within 2 seconds); Scan backward in a file (tap and hold). Pause playback; Select to resume playback.
  • Page 70: View A Photo

    Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX ● Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand, one of your available rental counts will be decremented. Some file formats are not supported depending on ● the software of the device.
  • Page 71: Play A Video

    Copy : Copy a photo file. Print : Print a photo using Wi-Fi or USB connection. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Edit : Edit a photo. Crop : Crop an image from a photo.
  • Page 72: Photo Editor

    Photo editor You can edit photos and apply various effects. Photo In Idle mode, open the application list and select editor. Select picture → Select an image. To take a new photo, select Capture picture. → New selection → Select To add to or subtract from the selection border, select ●...
  • Page 73: Music Player

    Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: Download from the wireless web. p. 84 ► ● Download from a PC with Samsung Kies. p. 107 ► ● Receive via Bluetooth. p. 97 ►...
  • Page 74: Create A Playlist

    Control playback with the following icons: Icon Function Adjust the volume. Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected. Activate Shuffle mode. Change the repeat mode (off, repeating a file, or repeating all files). Restart playback; Skip backward (double- tap);...
  • Page 75 Add music. Select Add. Select the files you want to include and select During playback, you can add files to a playlist by pressing Add to playlist. → › Add songs to the quick list You can add songs to the quick list and save them as a →...
  • Page 76: Music Hub

    Music Hub You can access the online music store, and search for and buy your favourite songs. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Music In Idle mode, open the application list and select Hub. If you are launching this application for the first time, select the check box next to Do not show for 90 days and select Confirm.
  • Page 77: Personal Information

    Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts. › Create a contact In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts.
  • Page 78: Find A Contact

    Enter contact information. Select to add the contact to memory. › Find a contact In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts. Scroll up or down on the contact list. You can also drag your finger along the index on the right side to quickly scroll through the list.
  • Page 79: Create A Group Of Contacts

    › Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can manage multiple contacts and send messages or email to an entire group. Start by creating a group. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts. Groups.
  • Page 80: Calendar

    › Import or export contacts To import contact files (in vcf format) from a memory card to your device, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts. → Import/Export → Import from SD card. Press [ Select a memory location. If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact.
  • Page 81: View Events

    Enter the details of the event as required. Save. Select › View events To change the calendar view, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calendar. Select a view mode from the top of the calendar. To view events of a specific date, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calendar.
  • Page 82: Task

    Task Learn to create a task list and set alarms to remind yourself of important tasks or set priority. › Create a task Task. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Create task or press [ → Create task to create Select a task.
  • Page 83: Voice Recorder

    Change the colour of the memo. Lock the memo. Print the memo using using Wi-Fi or USB connection. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → You can send the memo to others by pressing [ Send →...
  • Page 84: Play A Voice Memo

    Stop. When you are finished, select Your memo is saved automatically. Record again. To record more voice memos, select › Play a voice memo Voice In Idle mode, open the application list and select recorder. List. Select Select a voice memo to play. You can send the voice memo to others by pressing →...
  • Page 85: Web

    Web services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. You may incur additional charges for accessing the ● web and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider.
  • Page 86 Number Function View web page details. View thumbnails of active browser windows. Open a list of saved bookmarks, saved pages, and recent internet history. While browsing the web page, use the following options: To zoom in or out, tap the screen with two fingers and ●...
  • Page 87 ● To print the current web page or screen using Wi-Fi or USB ● → Print. Your device is compatible connection, press [ only with Samsung printers. → Settings. To customise the browser settings, press [ ● › Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 88 From the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark and use the following options: Open. To open the web page in the current window, select ● Open in To open the web page in a new window, select ● new window. Edit bookmark.
  • Page 89: Maps

    Maps ™ Learn to use Google Maps to find your location, search the online map for streets, cities, or countries, and get directions. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Search for a specific location Maps.
  • Page 90: Latitude

    Enter the addresses of the starting location and the ending location. To enter an address from your contact list or starred → places, or point the location on the map, select Contacts, Point on map, or My Places. Select a travel method (car, bus, or walk) and select DIRECTIONS.
  • Page 91: Local

    Local Learn to search for a place around you. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Local. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select a category. Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category.
  • Page 92: Youtube

    In Idle mode, open the application list and select Navigation. If you are launching this application for the first time, select Accept. Enter your destination by using one of the following methods: Enter your destination by voice. ● Enter your destination with the virtual keypad. ●...
  • Page 93: Samsung Apps

    Upload. Enter details of the upload and select Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of applications directly to your device. Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, health related applications and more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice of mobile experience.
  • Page 94: Play Store

    If you are launching this application for the first time, read the terms and conditions and select Accept. Search for and download applications as desired. Play Store You can download games, ringtones, or other applications from Play Store. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 95: Read News Articles

    › Read news articles News & In Idle mode, open the application list and select Weather. Scroll left to a news topic at the top of the screen. Select an article to open it. → Settings → News To add news topics, press [ settings →...
  • Page 96: Connectivity

    Bluetooth. If the devices are within range of one another, you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, ● or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.
  • Page 97 › Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Bluetooth Scan for devices. → → Select a device. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select OK. Alternatively, select OK to match the PIN between your device and the device.
  • Page 98: Wi-Fi

    › Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Bluetooth, and then select the check box next to your → device. To select the length of time that your device will be Visible time-out.
  • Page 99 › Activate the Wi-Fi feature In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings, and then select OFF next to Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi feature running in the background will consume battery power. To preserve battery power, activate the feature only when needed. ›...
  • Page 100 › Connect to a Wi-Fi AP using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Using WPS, you can connect to a secured network. To connect to a Wi-Fi AP with a WPS button, Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select →...
  • Page 101: Wi-Fi Direct

    › Set the static IP settings Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Wi-Fi. → Show Select a network, and select the check box next to advanced options. IP settings drop-down menu. Select the Static. Select Change the IP settings for the access point such as IP address, Network prefix length, Gateway, DNS.
  • Page 102: Allshare

    Select an option for sending data via Wi-Fi. The method for selecting an option may vary by data type. Search for and select another device. › Receive data via Wi-Fi When you receive data, it is saved to your device automatically.
  • Page 103 Adjust the following settings to customise the DLNA feature: Option Function Enter a name for your device as a Device name media server. Turn on video sharing with other Share videos DLNA-enabled devices. Turn on image sharing with other Share photos DLNA-enabled devices.
  • Page 104: Mobile Network Sharing

    › Play files from one device on another device AllShare. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Remote device. Select Your device automatically searches for DLNA-enabled devices. Select a device as the media server—the one that contains media files. Select a media category and a file.
  • Page 105 Option Function View or edit the network key to Password prevent unauthorised access to the network. Save. When you are finished, select From another device, locate your device’s name in the available connection list and connect to the network. Your device shares the mobile network connection with the other device.
  • Page 106: Gps

    › Share your device’s mobile network via the Bluetooth wireless feature Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select More... Tethering and portable hotspot. → → Bluetooth tethering to activate the Bluetooth Select tethering feature. On another device, find and pair with your device. Ensure that you have activated the Bluetooth feature and the visibility setting.
  • Page 107: Pc Connections

    By connecting the device to a PC, you can transfer data to and from your device directly and use the Samsung Kies program. Do not disconnect the USB cable from a computer while the device is transferring or accessing data. Doing so may result in data loss or damage to the device.
  • Page 108 USB hub. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website. Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC.
  • Page 109: Vpn Connections

    Copy files from the PC to the memory card. Turn off USB storage. When you are finished, select To disconnect the device from the PC, click the USB device icon on the Windows task bar and click the option to safely remove the mass storage device. Then remove the USB cable from the PC.
  • Page 110 Customise the connection information. Available options may vary depending on the VPN type. Option Function Name Enter a name of the VPN server. Type Select a VPN type. Server address Enter the IP address of the VPN server. L2TP secret Set to use the L2TP secret password.
  • Page 111 Option Function PPP encryption Set to encrypt data before sending it to (MPPE) the VPN server. Show Set to change the advanced network advanced settings. options Save. When you are finished, select › Connect to a private network Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select →...
  • Page 112: Tools

    Tools Clock Learn to set and control alarms and world clocks. You can also use the stopwatch and the desk clock. › Set a new alarm Clock → In Idle mode, open the application list and select Alarm. Create alarm or press [ →...
  • Page 113: Create A World Clock

    › Create a world clock Clock → In Idle mode, open the application list and select World clock. Add city or press [ → Add. Select Enter a city name or select one from the city list. To select a city in the world map view, select To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-3.
  • Page 114 › Use the desk clock The desk clock displays the current time and date, and weather. Clock → In Idle mode, open the application list and select Desk clock. Select to set an idle clock. → Settings. Press [ Change the following options: Option Function Set whether to show the status bar at...
  • Page 115: Calculator

    Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. › Perform the calculation In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calculator. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations.
  • Page 116: Kies Air

    Kies air Kies air allows you to connect your device to another device via Wi-Fi. From a browser, you can view and control media files, contacts, messages, and any other data saved on your device. › Customise Kies air settings Kies air.
  • Page 117: Mini Diary

    Allow (if necessary). Select When connected, you will see your device data on the other device. Stop. To end the connection, select Mini diary Learn to keep a photo diary. › Create a Mini diary Mini In Idle mode, open the application list and select diary.
  • Page 118: My Files

    › View a Mini diary Mini In Idle mode, open the application list and select diary. Select a diary. To upload a mini diary to your community website, ● Publish. → press [ Send via. → To send a mini diary to others, press [ ●...
  • Page 119: Nfc

    Your device allows you to read Near Field Communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products, such as web addresses or service call numbers. The NFC feature is a short-range high frequency wireless connectivity technology that allows your device to read information when placed near an NFC tag.
  • Page 120: Polaris Office

    Open a web page or select an item from an appropriate application. Touch the back of your device to the back of the other device. Tap your device’s screen. The data on your device will be sent and displayed on the screen of the other device.
  • Page 121 To send a file to others, press [ ● To print the file using Wi-Fi or USB connection, press ● → Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To read the document via the text-to-speech feature, ● Text to speech. → press [ To customise the settings for displaying or managing ●...
  • Page 122: Search

    Search You can search for applications and data saved in your device and specific data on the web. Search. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Enter a letter or a word of the data to search for. To search for data by voice, select and say a keyword into your device’s microphone.
  • Page 123: Voice Command

    Storage : View the used and available memory on your ● device and memory card. Help : View help information about extending battery ● life and RAM manager. Voice command Your device provides the intelligent voice command feature which turns your voice commands into action. You can dial a number, send a message, search for locations or information, or complete other tasks simply by speaking to your device.
  • Page 124: Settings

    Settings Access the Settings menu Settings. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select a setting category and select an option. Wi-Fi Turn the Wi-Fi feature on or off. p. 98 ► Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off. p.
  • Page 125: More

    Disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. › Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. › USB utilities Connect your device to a PC as a mass storage. p. 107 ►...
  • Page 126: Android Beam

    Bluetooth tethering : Activate the Bluetooth tethering ● feature to share your device’s mobile network connection with PCs via the Bluetooth wireless feature. p. 105 ► Help : View information about using the tethering features. ● › Activate or deactivate the NFC feature. p.
  • Page 127: Call

    Call Customise the settings for calling features. Call rejection : Set to reject calls from specified phone ● numbers automatically. You can add phone numbers to the reject list. p. 45 ► Set reject messages : Add or edit the message that will be ●...
  • Page 128: Sound

    Call waiting : Allow incoming call alerts when a call is in progress. Auto redial : Activate auto redial for automatically redialling a call that was not connected or cut off during a call. Fixed Dialling Numbers : Activate or deactivate FDN mode to restrict calls to numbers in the FDN list.
  • Page 129: Display

    Touch sounds : Set the device to sound when you select an ● application or option on the touch screen. Screen lock sound : Set the device to sound when you lock ● or unlock the touch screen. Vibrate on touch : Set the device to vibrate when you press ●...
  • Page 130: Power Saving

    Display battery percentage : Set to view the remaining ● battery life. Touch key light duration : Set the duration for the touch ● key backlight. Auto adjust screen power : Set to save power by adjusting ● the brightness of the display. Horizontal calibration : Calibrate the accelerometer to ●...
  • Page 131: Storage

    Turn off Bluetooth : Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use. Turn off GPS : Deactivate the GPS feature when not in use. Turn off Sync : Turn off sync when the device is not synchronising with a web server. Brightness : Activate the brightness setting for Power saving mode.
  • Page 132: Accounts And Sync

    Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation. Location services Change the settings for GPS functionality. Google’s location service : Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile ● networks for finding your location. GPS satellites : Set to use the GPS satellite for finding your ●...
  • Page 133 Remote controls : Set to control a lost device remotely via ● the web. This feature will be activated automatically when you sign in to both Samsung and Google accounts. SamsungDive web page : Access the SamsungDive ● website to register your Samsung account.
  • Page 134: Language And Input

    Make passwords visible : Set the device to display your ● password as you enter. Device administrators : View device administrators ● installed on your device. You can activate device administrators to apply new policies to your device. Unknown sources : Set the device to install applications ●...
  • Page 135: Google Voice Typing

    Vibrate on key-press : Set the device to vibrate when you ● touch a key. Sound on key-press : Set the device to sound when you ● touch a key. Pop-up on key press : Set the device to display a large ●...
  • Page 136: Samsung Keyboard

    : Activate the voice input feature to enter text ● by voice on the Samsung keyboard. Auto-full stop : Set the device to insert a full stop when you ● double-tap the space bar. Tutorial : Learn how to enter text with the Samsung ● keyboard. Settings...
  • Page 137 › Swype To change the Swype keypad settings, select . Select Input Method : Change the keypad type. ● How to Swype : Learn how to enter text with the Swype ● keyboard. Personal dictionary : Set up your own dictionary. The ●...
  • Page 138: Voice Search

    Block offensive words : Hide offensive words your device ● recognised from voice search results. For the Samsung voice recognition, use the following options: Language : Select a language for the voice recognition. ● Web search engine : Select a web search engine.
  • Page 139: Back Up And Reset

    Social settings : Change the settings for accessing ● community websites. Voice talk settings : Change the settings for using Voice ● talk. Voice talk help : Access help information for using Voice ● talk. › Text-to-speech output Preferred engine : View and select the text-to-speech ●...
  • Page 140: Date And Time

    Automatic restore : Set to restore your settings and ● application data when the applications are reinstalled on your device. Factory data reset : Reset your settings to the factory ● default values and delete all your data. Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how time and date are displayed on your device.
  • Page 141: Motion

    Speak passwords : Set the device to read aloud passwords ● you enter with TalkBack. Tap and hold delay : Set the recognition time for tapping ● and holding the screen. Install web scripts : Set applications to install web scripts to ●...
  • Page 142: About Phone

    Desktop backup password : Set a password to secure your ● backup data. Strict mode : Set the device to flash the screen when ● applications perform long operations. Pointer location : Set to show the coordinates and traces of ●...
  • Page 143: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, you Password must enter the password you set for the device.
  • Page 144: Calls Are Being Dropped

    If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your ● local Samsung Service Centre. 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...
  • Page 145: Audio Quality Is Poor

    Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. ● Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. ● Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone ● number you are dialling. Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on.
  • Page 146 Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the...
  • Page 147 Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are ● within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect...
  • Page 148: Safety Precautions

    For safe disposal of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest authorised service centre. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. •...
  • Page 149 • Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated. • Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating. Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage •...
  • Page 150 If you are using a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer for information about radio interference Some hearing aids may be interfered with by the radio frequency of your device. Contact the manufacturer to ensure the safety of your hearing aid. Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments •...
  • Page 151 • Suspend calls in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice, and heavy traffic can be hazardous. • Do not take notes or look up phone numbers. Jotting down a “to do” list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility of driving safely.
  • Page 152 Do not store your device on slopes If your device falls, it can be damaged. Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. It is recommended to use your device at temperatures from 5 °C to 35 °C •...
  • Page 153: Reduce The Risk Of Repetitive Motion Injuries

    Using generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction. • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Do not bite or suck on the device or the battery •...
  • Page 154 Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. • Do not disassemble or puncture the battery, as this can cause explosion or fire.
  • Page 155 Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it repaired. Do not use the device for anything other than its intended use...
  • Page 156 Keep your personal and important data safe • While using your device, be sure to back up important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. • When disposing of your device, back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information.
  • Page 157: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
  • Page 158 ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ” Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control.
  • Page 159: Index

    Index access codes 142 multiparty 44 rejecting 43 alarms using headset 43 creating 111 using options during deactivating 111 voice 44 stopping 111 viewing missed 45 AllShare 101 waiting 47 Android Beam 118 call waiting 47 auto rejection 45 camera battery capturing photos 57 charging 12...
  • Page 160 notifications panel 26 internet settings 123 see web browser turning on or off 18 Kies air 115 display language 133 memory card DLNA formatting 17 see AllShare inserting 15 removing 17 downloads applications 39 memos files 40 creating 81 managing 114 viewing 82 email menu screen...
  • Page 161 Samsung Kies 107 language and input 133 location services 131 phonebook more 124 creating contacts 76 motion 140 creating groups 78 power saving 129 finding contacts 77 security 131 photo editor 71 sound 127 photos storage 130 capturing 57 Wi-Fi 123...
  • Page 162 USIM card installing 10 locking 33 video player 67, 70 videos playing 70 recording 64 voice calls answering 43 making 42 using options 44 voice command 122 voice mail 50 voice memos playing 83 recording 82 VPN connections connecting to 110 creating 108 web browser adding bookmarks 86...

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