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  • Page 1 GT-I9100 user manual...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    ● from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. Refer to www. samsung.com for the latest version of the user manual. Available features and additional services may vary by ● device, software, or service provider.

  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

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  • Page 5 ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ® DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX ® Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ............. 10 Unpack ..................10 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ......11 Charge the battery ............... 13 Insert a memory card ............17 Attach a hand strap .............. 19 Getting started ............20 Turn your device on and off ..........20 Get to know your device .............
  • Page 7 Maps ..................98 Local ..................100 Navigation ................100 Play Store ................101 Play Books ................102 Play Movies ................102 Readers Hub ................ 103 Samsung Apps ..............103 Voice Search ................. 104 Video Hub ................104 YouTube ................104 Contents...
  • Page 8 Connectivity ............106 USB connections ..............106 Bluetooth ................108 Wi-Fi ..................110 Wi-Fi Direct ................112 AllShare Play ................ 113 Group Cast ................116 Mobile network sharing ........... 117 GPS ..................119 VPN connections ..............120 Tools ............... 123 Calculator ................
  • Page 9 Home screen mode ............134 Blocking mode ..............134 Sound ..................134 Display .................. 135 Storage .................. 136 Power saving mode ............136 Battery ................... 136 Application manager ............137 Location services ..............137 Lock screen ................137 Security ................. 138 Language and input ............

  • Page 10: Assembling

    ● microSIM holder ● 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 may vary ● depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider.

  • Page 11: Install The Sim Or Usim Card And Battery

    Install the SIM or USIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
  • Page 12 Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If the memory card becomes lodged in the SIM card slot, you must take your device to a Samsung Service Centre to have the memory card removed. Insert the battery.

  • Page 13: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the battery with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a computer with a USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.

  • Page 14: Charge With A Travel Adapter

    While charging, the device may heat up. This is ● normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. If your device is not charging properly, bring your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. Assembling...
  • Page 15 When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the electrical socket. Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the device. To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use.
  • Page 16 › Charge with a USB cable Before charging, ensure that your computer is turned on. Plug the small end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the multifunction jack. Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on a computer.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Remove The Memory Card

    Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place. Replace the battery and back cover. › Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. Settings → Storage → In the application list, select Unmount SD card →...

  • Page 19: Attach A Hand Strap

    Attach a hand strap Remove the back cover. Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection. Replace the back cover. Assembling...

  • Page 20: 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 21: 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 Mouthpiece Multifunction jack 1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record videos.

  • Page 22: Key Function

    Headset jack Flashbulb Rear camera lens Power/Reset/ Lock key Back cover Speaker Internal antenna › Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Power/ Access the quick menus (press and Reset hold); Reset the device (press and hold Lock for 8-10 seconds);...

  • Page 23: Indicator Icons

    Function Return to the Home screen; Open the Home list of recent applications (press and hold). 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. Icon Definition No signal...
  • Page 24 Icon Definition Call in progress Missed call Connected to computer USB tethering activated WLAN hotspot activated No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message Alarm activated Roaming (outside of normal service area) Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated...

  • Page 25: Use The Touch Screen

    Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. Do not press the touch screen with your fingertips, ● or use sharp tools on the touch screen. Doing so may damage the touch screen or cause it to malfunction.

  • Page 26: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And Keys

    Control your touch screen with the following actions: Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu, ● option, or application. Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than ● 2 seconds to open a pop-up option list. Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to ●...

  • Page 27: Get To Know The Home Screen

    Get to know the Home screen When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the Home screen. From the Home screen, you can view your device’s status and access applications. The Home screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to a panel of the Home screen.

  • Page 28: Change The Home Screen Mode

    Power saving : Activate or deactivate Power saving mode. ● Sync : Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications. ● Available options may vary depending on your region or service provider. › Change the Home screen mode The Home screen has basic and easy modes. In easy mode, you can easily access your favourite contacts, applications, and settings by adding shortcuts to the Home screen.

  • Page 29: Use Widgets

    › Add or remove panels to the Home screen You can add or remove panels of the Home screen to organise widgets according to your preferences and needs. → Edit page. On the Home screen, press [ You can also place your two fingers on the screen and pinch them together to switch to Edit mode.

  • Page 30: Access Applications

    Add a Settings shortcut to the Home screen You can create shortcuts to frequently-used setting options on the Home screen. Widgets to open the widget In the application list, select panel. Settings Shortcut, and release it on the Tap and hold Home screen.
  • Page 31 If you rotate the device while using some features, the ● interface will automatically rotate as well. To prevent the interface from rotating, open the notifications panel and select Screen rotation. While using the device, you can capture an image of a ●...

  • Page 32: Customise Your Device

    › Access recent applications Press and hold the Home key to open the list of applications you have accessed recently. Select an application to access. › Use the task manager Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than one application at the same time.

  • Page 33: Change The Display Language

    › Change the display language Settings → Language and In the application list, select input Language. → Select a language. › Turn on or off the touch tone In the application list, select Settings → Sound → Touch sounds. › Adjust the device’s volume Press the Volume key up or down.

  • Page 34: Change The Display Font

    Home screen. → → Select an image folder an image. Done or Set wallpaper. Select Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. › Change the display font Settings → Display →...
  • Page 35 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 36 Set an unlock pattern Settings → Lock screen → In the application list, select Screen lock → Pattern. View the on-screen instructions and the example pattern, and then select Next. Draw a pattern to connect at least 4 dots and select Continue.

  • Page 37: Lock Your Sim Or Usim Card

    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 Security →...
  • Page 38 SIM Change Alert switch to the right. Drag the Alert message. Select Enter the text message that will be sent to the recipients and select OK. Add recipients: Create and enter phone numbers manually, Select ● including the country code and the + symbol. Select phone numbers from your contact list by ●...

  • Page 39: Enter Text

    To add input languages for voice recognition, select the → Add more languages. language › Enter text using the Samsung keypad From a text field, tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel. Choose input method →...
  • Page 40 You can also use the following keys: Number Function Change case. Switch between Symbol/Number mode and ABC mode. Access the keypad settings; Enter text by voice, or access the clipboard (tap and hold). Clear your input. Start a new line. Insert a full stop;...

  • Page 41: Enter Text Using The Swype Keyboard

    When entering text with the 3x4 keypad, you can use the following modes: Mode Function Select to switch to ABC mode. Select a corresponding virtual key until the appropriate character appears. Select to switch to Number mode. Select a number. Number You can enter numbers by tapping and holding a virtual key in ABC mode.
  • Page 42 Release the finger on the last character. When the word displays correctly, select to insert a space. If the correct word does not display, select an alternative word from the list that appears. Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text. You can also tap the keys to enter text.

  • Page 43: Download Applications From Play Store

    › Copy and paste text While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications. Tap and hold a passage of text. Drag or to select the text to be copied. Select to copy, or to cut the text onto the clipboard.

  • Page 44: Download Files From The Web

    › Uninstall an application → Uninstall. In the application list, press [ on an application icon and then select OK. Select You can uninstall only the applications that you have downloaded. Download files from the web When you download files or web applications from the web, your device saves them in a memory card.

  • Page 45: 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 and answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end or reject calls.

  • Page 46: Call An International Number

    Answer a call When a call comes in, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle. 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, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle.

  • Page 47: Use Options During A Voice Call

    › Use options during a voice call You can use the following options while a voice call is in progress: To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or ● down. To place a call on hold, select .

  • Page 48: View And Dial Missed Calls

    › Use options during a video call You can use the following options while a video call is in progress: To switch between the front and rear camera lens, select ● Switch Camera. To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot ●...

  • Page 49: Set Call Forwarding

    Auto reject mode → Select an option. Option Function All numbers Reject all calls. Auto reject Reject calls from phone numbers on numbers the auto reject list. Auto reject list. Select Create. Select Save. Enter a number and select You can set the criteria for the number. To add more numbers, repeat steps 6-7.

  • Page 50: Set Call Barring

    Phone. In the application list, select → Call settings → Call forwarding → Press [ a call type. Select a condition. Enter a number to which calls will be forwarded and select Enable. Your setting will be sent to the network. ›...

  • Page 51: View Call Logs

    › View call logs You can view logs of your calls filtered by their types. Phone Logs. → In the application list, select → View by → Press [ an option to sort the call logs. From the call logs, you can make a call or send a message directly to a contact by quickly flicking the contact to the left or right.
  • Page 52 Option Function Ringtones and → keypad tones Add or select a vibration pattern. Device vibration Ringtones and keypad tones Set the device to vibrate and ring → Vibrate when to alert you to incoming calls. ringing Ringtones and Set the device to sound when you →...
  • Page 53 Option Function Set whether or not the device Call accessories answers calls automatically after → Automatic a specified period (available only answering when a headset is connected). Call accessories Select the length of time that the → Automatic device waits before answering answering timer calls.
  • Page 54 Option Function Additional settings Set the device to alert you to → Call waiting incoming calls during a call. Set to automatically redial a call Additional settings that was not connected or that → Auto redial was cut off. Set to remove background noise Additional settings so that the other party can hear →...

  • Page 55: Messaging

    Option Function Select a ringtone to alert you to Ringtone new voicemails. Set the device to vibrate when Vibrate voicemails are received. Set to accept IP calls and set up Accounts your accounts for IP call services. Set whether to use IP call services Use Internet calling for all calls or only for IP calls.

  • Page 56: Send A Multimedia Message

    › Send a multimedia message In the application list, select Messaging → Add recipients of your message. Enter phone numbers or email addresses manually, ● separating them with a semicolon or a comma. Select phone numbers or email addresses from the lists ●...

  • Page 57: 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 →...

  • Page 58: View Email Messages

    Attach picture or Attach → To attach a file, press [ video → a file. Select to send the message. If you are offline or outside your service area, the message will be held in the message thread until you are online and inside your service area.

  • Page 59: Email

    Report → To add the message to the spam list, press [ ● spam or Report phishing. → Settings. To change the email settings, press [ ● Email Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account. ›...

  • Page 60: View An Email Message

    Select the subject field to enter a subject. Select the text input field to enter your email text. Select and attach a file. You cannot attach Digital Rights Management (DRM)- protected files. Select to send the message. To send the message at a specified time and date, press Schedule sending.

  • Page 61: Talk

    → sdcard0 → Saved Email. → Print. To print the message via Wi-Fi or USB, press [ ● Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Compose. To create a new message, press [ ● → Font size.

  • Page 62: Chaton

    › Add friends to your friend list Talk → In the application list, select DONE. Enter an email address of the friend and select When your friend accepts the invitation, the friend is added to your friend list. › Start a chat Talk.

  • Page 63: Messenger

    Messenger Learn to send and receive instant messages to friends and family with the Google+ messenger instant messaging service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Messenger. In the application list, select If you are launching this application for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

  • Page 64: 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 65 Number Function Change the camera settings. Open the image viewer to view photos you captured. Capture a photo. Use camera shortcuts. : Change the effect mode. ● : Change the shooting mode. p. 67 ► ● : Change the flash setting. ●...
  • Page 66 [ Print. Your → To print the photo via Wi-Fi or USB, press [ ● device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Rename. To rename the photo file, press [ ● To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ●...

  • Page 67: Change The Shooting Mode

    › Change the shooting mode You can take photos with various shooting modes. To change → an option. the shooting mode, select Option Function Set the device to recognise people’s faces Face detection and help you take photos of them. Panorama Take panoramic photos.
  • Page 68 Option Function Exposure value Adjust the exposure value. Take close-up photos or set the camera to Focus mode focus on the subject or focus on human faces automatically. Select the length of the delay before the Timer camera takes a photo. Resolution Change the resolution option.

  • Page 69: Record A Video

    Option Function Set the camera to flip the image Save as flipped automatically when you take a photo with the front camera lens. Image quality Set the quality level for your photos. Select a memory location for storing Storage captured photos. Reset Reset menus and shooting options.
  • Page 70 Number Function Change the camcorder settings. Open the image viewer to view videos you recorded. Record a video. Use camcorder shortcuts. : Change the effect mode. ● : Change the recording mode (for ● attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally).

  • Page 71: Customise Camcorder Settings

    After recording videos, select the image viewer icon to view the recorded videos. To view more videos, scroll left or right. ● To play a video, select ● To send a video to others, select ● → Start slideshow. Tap the To start a slide show, select ●...

  • Page 72: Edit The Shortcut Icons

    Option Function Adjust the colour balance according to White balance lighting conditions. Outdoor Activate Outdoor visibility to select an visibility appropriate lighting condition. Display the guidelines on the preview Guidelines screen. Set the camera to flip the image Save as flipped automatically when you record a video with the front camera lens.

  • Page 73: Video Player

    Video Player Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of videos. Some file formats are not supported depending on ● the software of the device. If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error ● can occur when you open files. Playback quality may vary by content type.
  • Page 74 Number Function Capture an image. Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Change the ratio of the video screen. Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (tap within 3 seconds); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold). Adjust the volume.

  • Page 75: Gallery

    › Customise video player settings → Settings. During playback, press [ Change the following options: Option Function Set the video player to play the next Auto play next file automatically. SoundAlive Select a sound effect. Customise the settings for a subtitle Subtitles file.

  • Page 76: View A Photo

    › View a photo In the application list, select Gallery. Select a folder. Select a photo (with no icon) to view. While viewing a photo, use the following options: To view more photos, scroll left or right. ● To zoom in or out, tap the screen with two fingers and ●...
  • Page 77 [ → Print. Your To print the photo via Wi-Fi or USB, press [ ● device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Rename. To rename the photo file, press [ ● To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ●...

  • Page 78: Music Player

    › Play a video In the application list, select Gallery. Select a video (with the icon) to play. Control playback with the virtual keys. p. 73 ► During playback, you can use the following options: To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ●...

  • Page 79: Play Music

    Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: Download from the wireless web. p. 95 ► ● Download from a computer with Samsung Kies. p. 106 ► ● Receive via Bluetooth. p. 109 ►...
  • Page 80 Number Function Activate Shuffle mode. Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Select a sound effect. Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (tap within 3 seconds); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold). Adjust the volume.

  • Page 81: Create A Playlist

    → To send the music file to others or share it, press [ ● Share via. → Add to To add the music file to a playlist, press [ ● playlist. → Set as. To set the music file as your ringtone, press [ ●...

  • Page 82: Music Hub

    › Customise music player settings Music Player. In the application list, select → Settings. Press [ Adjust the following settings to customise your music player: Option Function SoundAlive Select a sound effect. Play speed Change the playback speed. Select music categories to display on Music menu the music library screen.

  • Page 83: Fm Radio

    FM Radio Learn to 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. › Listen to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device. FM Radio.

  • Page 84: Record A Song From The Fm Radio

    Number Function Search for an available radio station. Add the current radio station to the favourites list. Adjust the volume. Access services for the current station, such as downloading music files or calling the station. This option may be unavailable depending on your region.

  • Page 85: Add A Radio Station To The Favourites List

    › Add a radio station to the favourites list Plug a headset into the device. FM Radio. In the application list, select Select to turn on the FM radio. Scroll to the radio station you want. Select to add to the favourites list. ›...

  • Page 86: Game Hub

    Game Hub Learn to play social and premium games. Game Hub. In the application list, select If you are launching this application for the first time, select the tick box next to Do not show for 90 days and select Confirm. Select and install a game.

  • Page 87: 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 Contacts → Contacts →...

  • Page 88: Create A Group Of Contacts

    Once you find a contact, you can use the following options: To call the contact, select ● To send a message, select ● To send an email message, select ● To set a favourite number, select ● To edit the contact information, select ●...

  • Page 89: Copy Contacts

    Contacts Groups. → In the application list, select → Create. Press [ Enter a name and customise the settings for the group. Add members to the group. Save. Select › Copy contacts Copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device Contacts →...

  • Page 90: S Planner

    Select a memory location. Select an option for importing a single contact file, multiple contact files, or all contact files, and select OK. Select contact files to import and select Export contacts Contacts → Contacts. In the application list, select →...

  • Page 91: View An Event Or Task

    › Change the view mode S Planner. In the application list, select Select Select a view mode. Year : All months in the year ● Month : A full month in one view ● Week : Hourly blocks for the days in one full week ●...

  • Page 92: Memo

    › Stop an event alarm If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the event alarm icon will appear at the specified time. Open the notifications panel from the top of the screen. Select the event notification. Select an event to view more details. To snooze or dismiss the event alarm, select Snooze or Dismiss.

  • Page 93: Voice Recorder

    To protect the memo from accidental deletion, select ● → To print the memo via Wi-Fi, select . Your device is ● compatible only with some Samsung printers. Voice Recorder Learn to operate your device’s voice recorder. › Record a voice memo Voice Recorder.

  • Page 94: Customise Voice Recorder Settings

    › Customise voice recorder settings Voice Recorder. In the application list, select → Settings. Press [ Change the following options: Option Function Select a memory location for saving Storage voice memos. Recording Select a quality level for voice memos. quality Set to limit recordings to the maximum Limit for MMS length that can be attached to a...

  • Page 95: Web

    Web services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite webpages. You may incur additional charges for accessing the ● web and downloading media. For details, contact your service provider.
  • Page 96 Number Function Reload the current webpage. While the device is loading webpages, this icon changes to Open a list of saved bookmarks, saved pages and recent internet history. View thumbnails of active browser windows. While browsing the web page, use the following options: To zoom in or out, tap the screen with two fingers and ●...

  • Page 97: Search For Information By Voice

    ● To print the current web page or screen via a connected ● → Print. Your device is compatible only printer, press [ 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 98: Maps

    Open. To open the web page in the current window, select ● Open in To open the web page in a new window, select ● new tab. Edit bookmark. To edit the bookmark details, select ● To add the bookmark shortcut to the Home screen, select ●...

  • Page 99: Search For A Specific Location

    › Search for a specific location Maps. In the application list, select The map will display your current location. Select Enter a keyword for the location and select To search for a location by voice, select . Select the location you want to view details. While viewing the map, use the following options: To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ●...

  • Page 100: Local

    Select a travel method (car, bus, or walk) and select DIRECTIONS. Depending on the selected travel method, you may see multiple routes. Select a route to view details of your trip and select VIEW to view the route on the map. Select to view only a single part of the route.

  • Page 101: Play Store

    Navigation maps, your current location, and other ● navigational data may differ from actual location information. You should always pay attention to road conditions, traffic, and any other factors that may affect your driving and follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving.

  • Page 102: Play Books

    › Download an application Play Store. In the application list, select Search for an application and download it to the device. When the download is complete, the device will install the application automatically. › Uninstall an application Play Store. In the application list, select →...

  • Page 103: Readers Hub

    Search for and download reading material from the online store. 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 104: Voice Search

    Voice Search Learn to search the Internet by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Voice Search. In the application list, select Say a keyword into the microphone. The device searches for webpages related to the keyword. Select a search result.
  • Page 105 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Pause or resume playback. Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging the bar. View the video quality. This feature may not be available for some videos. Add the video to your playlist. Send the URL to others.

  • Page 106: Connectivity

    Data transfers may fail when using a USB hub. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your computer. You can download the program from the Samsung website. Samsung Kies will work on both Windows and Macintosh computers.

  • Page 107: Connect With Windows Media Player

    › Connect with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your computer. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Open Windows Media Player and synchronise music files. › Connect as a media device You can connect your device to a computer and access media files stored on your device.

  • Page 108: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Learn to exchange data or media files with other devices via Bluetooth. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, ● or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. Always ensure that you share and receive data with ●...

  • Page 109: Send Data Via Bluetooth

    OK to match the Bluetooth PIN between two Select devices. Alternately, enter a Bluetooth PIN and select OK. When the owner of the other device accepts the connection or enters the same PIN, pairing is complete. If the pairing is successful, the device will search for available services automatically.

  • Page 110: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 standards. You can connect to the Internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries.

  • Page 111: Connect To A Wi-Fi Ap With A Protected Setup

    Enter an SSID for the AP and select a security type. Set the security settings according to the security type you selected, and then select Save. › Connect to a Wi-Fi AP with a protected setup You can connect to a secured AP with a WPS button or WPS PIN.

  • Page 112: Wi-Fi Direct

    › Customise Wi-Fi settings Settings → Wi-Fi. In the application list, select → Advanced. Press [ Option Function Network Set the device to notify you when an notification open Wi-Fi AP is available. Keep Wi-Fi on Set whether or not to keep the Wi-Fi during sleep feature active in Sleep mode.

  • Page 113: Allshare Play

    AllShare Play. To use the AllShare Play service, you must sign in to your Google and Samsung accounts, and register two or more devices as file servers. The registration methods may vary depending on the device type. To get more details about →...
  • Page 114 › Send a file AllShare Play. In the application list, select Select a device or web storage that contains media files. Select a media category and select the tick box on a file. Select Select a device or web storage to save the file. ›...
  • Page 115 Lock AllShare Set to lock AllShare Play with the Play password for your Samsung account. Language Select a display language. About View AllShare Play information. Customer Access customer support information.

  • Page 116: Group Cast

    Group Cast You can share images, documents, and music with other devices that are connected to the same Wi-Fi AP. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Share a file Group Cast. In the application list, select Start to share with other Select a media type under devices.

  • Page 117: Mobile Network Sharing

    Mobile network sharing Learn to share your device’s mobile network connection with other devices. › Share your device’s mobile network via Wi-Fi Learn to use your device as a wireless access point for other devices. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 118: Share Your Device's Mobile Network Via Usb

    Option Function Show Set to show your password as you password enter them. Show advanced Select a broadcast channel. options Save. Select On another device, locate your device’s name and connect to your mobile network. You can restrict mobile network sharing to specified devices.

  • Page 119: Gps

    › Share your device’s mobile network via Bluetooth Settings → More settings → In the application list, select Tethering and portable hotspot. Bluetooth tethering to activate the mobile Select network sharing via Bluetooth. On another device, find and pair with your device. Ensure that you have activated the Bluetooth feature and the visibility setting.

  • Page 120: Vpn Connections

    › Activate location services You must activate location services to receive location information or search the map. Settings → Location In the application list, select services. Adjust the following settings to activate location services: Option Function Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks to find your location.
  • Page 121 › Set up VPN connections Settings → More settings → In the application list, select Add VPN network. → Customise the connection information. 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 122 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 Available options may vary depending on the VPN type. Save. When you are finished, select ›...

  • Page 123: Tools

    Tools Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. › Perform the calculation Calculator. In the application list, select Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. Rotate the device to landscape view to use the scientific calculator.

  • Page 124: Stop An Alarm

    › Set a new alarm Clock → Alarm. In the application list, select Create alarm. Select Set alarm details. Drag the Smart alarm switch to the right to activate simulated nature sounds prior to the main alarm. Save. When you are finished, select To deactivate an alarm, select the clock icon next to the →...

  • Page 125: Use The Stopwatch

    › Use the stopwatch Clock → Stopwatch. In the application list, select Start to begin the stopwatch. Select Lap to record lap times. Select Stop. When you are finished, select Reset to clear recorded times. Select › Use the count-down timer Clock Timer.

  • Page 126: Downloads

    Option Function Calendar Set to show the calendar. Set to display the weather for your current location. You can also set the Weather desk clock to be automatically updated with latest information and select a temperature unit. Change the settings for using a Dock desktop dock with your device.

  • Page 127: My Files

    My Files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored in your device and memory card. › Supported file formats Your device supports the following file formats: Option Function Image bmp, gif, jpg, png...

  • Page 128: Google

    To send a file to others, select the tick box and select ● To copy or move the files to another file folder, select the ● → Copy or Move. tick boxes and select To change the name of a file, select the tick box and ●...

  • Page 129: Voice Command

    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. Voice command.

  • Page 130: Mini Diary

    Mini diary Learn to keep a photo diary. › Create a Mini diary Mini diary. In the application list, select If you are launching this application for the first time, select Yes. If there is a diary saved, select to create a new entry. Change the today’s date and set the weather (if necessary).

  • Page 131: Settings

    Settings Access the Settings menu Settings. In the application list, select Select a setting category and select an option. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi AP and access the Internet or other network devices. To use options, press [ Advanced : Customise Wi-Fi settings.

  • Page 132: More Settings

    To use options, press [ Data roaming : Set to use data connections when you are ● roaming. Restrict background data : Set to disable synchronisation ● in the background while using a mobile network. Auto sync data : Set the device to synchronise contact, ●...

  • Page 133: Network Operators

    Network mode : Select a network type. ● Network operators ● Search networks : Search for and select a network. Select automatically : Set the device to select the first available network. › Tethering and portable hotspot Portable Wi-Fi hotspot: Set to use your device as a wireless ●...

  • Page 134: Home Screen Mode

    › Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. Home screen mode Select a Home screen mode (basic or easy). Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in Blocking mode.

  • Page 135: Display

    Display Change the settings for the display. Wallpaper ● Home screen : Select a background image for the Home screen. Lock screen : Select a background image for the locked screen. Home and lock screens : Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen.

  • Page 136: Storage

    Storage View memory information for your device and memory card. You can also format the USB storage and the memory card. Formatting a memory card will permanently delete all data from the memory card. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory.

  • Page 137: Application Manager

    Application manager View and manage the applications on your device. Location services Change the settings for location services. Use wireless networks : Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile ● networks for finding your location. Use GPS satellites : Set to use GPS satellites for finding your ●...

  • Page 138: Security

    : Set to allow control of your lost or stolen ● device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung and Google accounts. Account registration : Add or view your Samsung and Google accounts.
  • Page 139 Use wireless networks : Set to allow location data collection and to determine the location of your lost or stolen device via Wi-Fi and mobile networks. SIM Change Alert : Activate or deactivate the Find my ● mobile feature which helps you locate your device when it is lost or stolen.

  • Page 140: Language And Input

    Download offline speech recognition : Download and ● install language data for offline voice input. › Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keypad settings, select . Portrait keyboard types : Select a keypad type. ● Input languages : Select languages for text input.
  • Page 141 Key-tap sound : Set the device to sound when you tap a key. Tutorial : Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad. ● Reset settings : Reset the Samsung keypad settings to the ● factory defaults.
  • Page 142 Sound on keypress : Set the device to sound when you touch a key. Show helpful tips : Set the device to automatically display tips for your actions when available. Auto-spacing : Set the device to automatically insert a space between words. Auto-capitalisation : Set the device to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark,...
  • Page 143 Download offline speech recognition : Download and ● install language data for offline voice input. For the Samsung voice recognition, use the following options: Language : Select a language for the voice recognition. ● Launch Voice talk : Set to launch the Voice talk application ●...

  • Page 144: Pointer Speed

    Voice command help : Access help information for using ● the voice command feature. 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 ●...

  • Page 145: Back Up And Reset

    Back up and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. Back up my data : Set to back up your settings and ● application data to the Google server. Backup account : Set up or edit your Google backup ●...

  • Page 146: Accessory

    Pan to browse images : Set to scroll through an image ● by sliding the device in any direction when the image is zoomed in. Shake to update : Set to shake your device to search for ● Bluetooth devices or Kies air devices. Turn over to mute/pause : Set to mute ringtones, pause ●...

  • Page 147: Date And Time

    Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how time and date are displayed on your device: If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date will be reset. Automatic date and time : Set to receive time information ●...

  • Page 148: Accessibility Shortcut

    Answering/ending calls ● The home key answers calls : Set to answer calls by pressing the Home key. The power key ends calls : Set to end a call when you press the Power key. Accessibility shortcut : Add a shortcut to accessibility ●...

  • Page 149: Developer Options

    Developer options Activate and change the settings for application development. Desktop backup password : Set a password to secure your ● backup data. Stay awake : Set the screen to remain on while you are ● charging the battery. Protect SD card : Set to request a confirmation when ●...

  • Page 150: About Device

    Transition animation scale : Select a speed for switching ● between screens. Animator duration scale : Select how long pop-up ● windows will be shown. Disable hardware overlays : Set to hide hardware overlays. ● Force GPU rendering : Set to use 2D hardware acceleration ●...

  • Page 151: 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 152: 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 device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power key for 8-10 seconds.

  • Page 153: 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 154 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 155: Error Messages Appear When Launching The Fm Radio

    Contact a Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or ●...

  • Page 156: Another Bluetooth Device Is Not Located

    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 157: Index

    Index access codes 151 camera capturing photos 64 alarms customising camcorder 72 creating 124 customising camera 67 stopping 124 recording videos 69 AllShare Play 113 connections auto rejection 48 Bluetooth 108 battery PC 106 charging 13 VPN 120 installing 11 Wi-Fi 110 Bluetooth contacts...
  • Page 158 email memos sending 59 creating 92 setting accounts 59 viewing 92 viewing 60 menu screen FDN mode 49 accessing 30 organising applications 31 file manager 127 messages flight mode 20 accessing voice mail 57 FM radio sending email 59 listening to 83 sending multimedia 56 saving stations 84 sending text 55...
  • Page 159 Wi-Fi 110 locking 26 world clock 124 using 25 YouTube 104 unpack 10 USB connections as camera device 107 as media device 107 as wireless modem 118 with Samsung Kies 106 with Windows Media Player 107 video calls Index...
  • Page 160 Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your computer. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Double-click the Samsung Kies icon on your computer to launch Samsung Kies. Refer to the Kies help for more information. www.samsung.com...

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