Samsung Galaxy SIII Mini User Manual Download

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Page 2: ...ovider Applications and their functions may vary by country region or hardware specifications Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the dev...

Page 3: ... violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty Instructional icons Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information Copyright Copyright 2012 Samsung Electronics This guide is protected under international copyright laws No part of t...

Page 4: ...ogle Mail YouTube Google Play Store and GoogleTalk are trademarks of Google Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 5: ...lent mode Basics 22 Indicator icons 23 Using the touch screen 26 Control motions 31 Notifications 32 Home screen 34 Using applications 34 Applications screen 36 Help 36 Entering text 38 Connecting to aWi Fi network 39 Setting up accounts 40 Transferring files 41 Securing the device 43 Upgrading the device Communication 44 Phone 50 Contacts 53 Messaging 54 Email 55 Google Mail 57 Talk 58 Google 58 ...

Page 6: ... 103 Application manager 104 Location services 104 Lock screen 105 Security 106 Language and input 109 Backup and reset 110 Add account 71 Gallery 74 Video Player 75 YouTube 76 FM Radio 77 Flipboard Application media stores 78 Play Store 79 Samsung Apps 79 S Suggest 80 TopApps 80 Game Hub 80 Play Books 81 Play Movies 81 Video Hub 81 Telekom Music 82 TOP GAMES Utilities 83 Memo 84 S Planner 86 Cloc...

Page 7: ...Table of Contents 7 110 Motion 111 Accessory 111 Date and time 112 Accessibility 113 Developer options 114 About device Troubleshooting ...

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

Page 9: ...n Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press and hold for 8 10 seconds to reset the device if it has fatal errors or hang ups or freezes Press to lock or unlock the device The device goes into lock mode when the touch screen turns off Menu Tap to open a list of options available for the current screen Tap and hold on the Home screen to launch Google search Home Press to return to the ...

Page 10: ...e and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Other accessories may not be compatible with your device Use only Samsung approved accessories Malfunctions caused by using unapproved accessori...

Page 11: ...bile telephone service provider and the included battery 1 Remove the back cover Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards ...

Page 12: ...g Service Centre to remove the memory card The SIM card slot of your device is only suited for standard SIM cards Inserting a microSIM card or a microSIM card with an unauthorised holder may cause damage to the SIM card slot of your device Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards 3 Ins...

Page 13: ...Getting started 13 Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery 3 Pull out the SIM or USIM card ...

Page 14: ... power is low the device emits a warning tone and displays a low battery power message If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device Charging with the charger Plug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the device and plug the larg...

Page 15: ...and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre After fully charging disconnect the device from the charger First unplug the charger from the device and then unplug it from the electric socket Do not remove the battery before removing the charger This may damage the device To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the...

Page 16: ...Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type some memory cards may not be compatible with your device Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device ...

Page 17: ...attery 2 Insert a memory card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards and then push the memory card down 1 2 3 Push the memory card down into the slot and then slide it backwards until it locks into place 4 Replace the battery and back cover ...

Page 18: ...Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards including the loss of data Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage Format SD c...

Page 19: ...warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Press and hold the Power button and tap Flight mode to disable the wireless features To turn off the device press and hold the Power button and then tap Power off Holding the device Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects This may cause ...

Page 20: ...ess the Power button or the Home button when the touch screen is turned off tap anywhere on the screen and then flick your finger in any direction You can use motion to unlock the device On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Lock screen Screen lock Motion To unlock the device with motion tap and hold a point on the screen and then tilt the device forwards Adjusting the volume Press theVolume button...

Page 21: ... theVolume button down until it switches to silent mode Press and hold the Power button and then tap Mute Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen and then tap Sound Set the device to alert you to various events in silent mode Press and hold the Power button and then tap Vibrate ...

Page 22: ... normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress Missed call Synced with the web Connected to computer No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or cau...

Page 23: ... humid conditions or when exposed to water To avoid damaging the touch screen do not tap it with anything sharp or do not apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device Finger gestures Tapping To open an application to select a menu i...

Page 24: ...Dragging To move an icon thumbnail or preview to a new location tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Double tap again to return ...

Page 25: ...ht on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list such as contacts Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out ...

Page 26: ...ns allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation To prevent the display from rotating automatically open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation Some applications do not allow screen rotation Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation The calculat...

Page 27: ...evice after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off it vibrates if you have missed calls or new messages Holding to ear While viewing call message or contact details pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call ...

Page 28: ...move the device to the left or right to move the item to another panel on the Home screen or the Applications screen Panning to browse When an image is zoomed in tap and hold a point on the screen and then move the device in any direction to browse the image ...

Page 29: ... or emails Rotating While the screen is locked tap and hold the screen and then rotate the device to landscape orientation to launch the camera To use this motion on the Home screen tap Apps Settings Lock screen Lock screen options and then drag the Camera quick access switch to the right ...

Page 30: ...r the device to mute ringtone pause media playback or mute the FM radio Shaking Shake the device to search for Bluetooth devices Shake the device to update the list of emails or information fromYahoo News Yahoo Finance or AccuWeather ...

Page 31: ...lerts To close the notifications panel drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen From the notifications panel you can view your device s current status and use the following options Wi Fi Activate or deactivate theWi Fi feature GPS Activate or deactivate the GPS feature Sound Activate or deactivate silent mode You can vibrate or mute your device in silent mode Screen rotation Allow or pr...

Page 32: ...ice s features It displays indicator icons widgets shortcuts to applications and others The Home screen can have multiple panels To view other panels scroll left or right Rearranging items Adding an application icon On the Home screen tap Apps tap and hold an application icon and then drag it into a panel preview Adding an item Customise the Home screen by adding widgets folders or page Tap and ho...

Page 33: ...nd then drag it to a new location Removing a panel Tap Edit page tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the bottom of the screen Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen On the Home screen tap Set wallpaper Home screen and then select one of the following Gallery See photos taken by the device s camera or images down...

Page 34: ... Select an application icon to open Closing an application Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance Press and hold the Home button tap and then tap End next to an application to close it To close all running applications tap End all Alternatively press and hold the Home button and then tap Applications screen The Applications screen displays icons for all...

Page 35: ...nto the new folder by dragging and then tap Save to save the arrangement Rearranging panels Pinch on the screen tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location Installing applications Use application stores such as Samsung Apps to download and install applications Uninstalling applications Tap Uninstall and then select an application to uninstall it Some default applications that c...

Page 36: ...r text Text entry is not supported in some languages To enter text you must change the input language to one of the supported languages Changing the keyboard type Tap any text field open the notifications panel tap Choose input method and then select the type of keyboard to use Using the Samsung keyboard Changing the keyboard layout Tap Portrait keyboard types and then tap Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 k...

Page 37: ...ted words appear as characters are entered Select a suggested word Entering text by voice Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone The device displays what you speak If the device does not recognise your words correctly tap the underlined text and select an alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list To change the language or add languages for the voice recognition...

Page 38: ...d then tap Wi Fi to turn it on or off Your device uses a non harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries TheWLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors but cannot be operated outdoors Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use JoiningWi Fi networks On the Applications screen tap Settings Wi Fi and then drag the Wi Fi switch to the right Select a net...

Page 39: ...s list and then tap Forget Setting up accounts Google applications such as Play Store require a Google account and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device Adding accounts Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Google application without signing in to set up a Google account To sign in with or sign up for a G...

Page 40: ...c Image bmp gif jpg and png Video 3gp mp4 avi wmv flv and mkv Document doc docx dot dotx xls xlsx xltx csv ppt pptx pps ppsx pot potx pdf hwp txt asc rtf and zip Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media libraries contacts and calendars and syncs them with Samsung devices Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website 1 Connect the device to ...

Page 41: ...d information stored in the device by using the security features The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it Setting a face unlock On the Applications screen tap Settings Lock screen Screen lock Face unlock Fit your face in the frame to be captured Then set a backup unlock PIN or pattern to unlock the screen in case the face unlock fails Setting a face and voice unlock On the Applica...

Page 42: ...k PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern Setting a PIN On the Applications screen tap Settings Lock screen Screen lock PIN Enter at least four numbers and then enter the password again to verify it Setting a password On the Applications screen tap Settings Lock screen Screen lock Password Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols and then enter the password again t...

Page 43: ...puter Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box if any Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is upgrading While upgrading the device do not connect other media devices to the computer Doi...

Page 44: ...e keypad and then tap Logs Make a call from the history of incoming and outgoing calls and messages Favourites Make a call from the list of favourite contacts Contacts Make a call from the contacts list Speed dial numbers For speed dial numbers tap and hold the corresponding digit Number prediction When entering numbers on the keypad automatic predictions appear Select one of these to make a call ...

Page 45: ...eypad Speaker Activate the speakerphone Keep the device away from your ears when using the speakerphone Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Headset Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Swap Switch between two calls Merge Make a multiparty call when connected to two calls Repeat this to add more parties This feature is available only if the...

Page 46: ...trict outgoing calls only to numbers with specified prefixes Those prefixes are stored in the SIM or USIM card Tap Call settings Additional settings Fixed Dialling Numbers Enable FDN and then enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card Tap FDN list and add numbers Call barring The device can be set to prevent certain calls from being made For example international calling can be disabled Tap...

Page 47: ...ap Call settings Set reject messages Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers Tap Call settings Call rejection drag the Auto reject mode switch to the right and then tap Auto reject list Tap Create enter a number assign a category and then tap Save Missed calls If a call is missed appears on the status bar Open the notifications panel to view the list of missed calls Call waiting Call w...

Page 48: ... During a video call The following actions are available Switch camera Switch between the front and rear camera Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Hide me Hide your image from the other party Outgoing image Select an image to show it to the other party Keypad Open the keypad Switch to headset Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker o...

Page 49: ...party s images It is illegal in many countries to record a call without the other party s prior permission Tap and hold your image to access the following options Switch camera Switch between the front and rear camera Outgoing image Select an image to show it to the other party Swapping images Drag an image of either party onto the other party s image to swap the images ...

Page 50: ...to edit and then tap Deleting a contact Tap Delete Setting a speed dial number Tap Speed dial setting select a speed dial number and then select a contact for it To remove a speed dial number tap and hold it and then tap Remove Searching for contacts Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Use the index at the right side of the contacts list for quick scrolling ...

Page 51: ...dded or deleted on the device it is also added to or deleted from Google Contacts and vice versa Syncing with Samsung Contacts Tap Merge with Samsung Contacts synced with Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list If a contact is added or deleted on the device it is also added to or deleted from Samsung Contacts and vice versa Importing contacts Tap Import Export Import from SIM card Import...

Page 52: ...d or list form Contact groups Adding contacts to a group Select a group and then tap Select contacts to add and then tap Done Managing groups Tap and then take one of the following actions Create Make a new group Search Search for contacts Change order Tap and hold next to the group name drag it up or down to another position and then tap Done Delete groups Select user added groups and then tap De...

Page 53: ...ext messages SMS or multimedia messages MMS Tap Messaging on the Applications screen You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area For details contact your service provider Sending messages Tap add recipients enter a message and then tap Use the following methods to add recipients Enter a phone number Tap select contacts and then ta...

Page 54: ...ail for the first time Enter the email address and password Tap Next for a private email account such as Google Mail or tap Manual setup for a company email account After that follow on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email account tap Settings Sending messages Tap the email account to use and then tap at the top of the screen Enter recipients subject and message and th...

Page 55: ... message Mark the message as a reminder Forward the message Tap the attachment tab to open attachments and then tap next to an attachment to save it Google Mail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider This application may be labelled diffe...

Page 56: ...t to save the message for later delivery Tap Discard to start over Reading messages Download attachment Mark the message as unread Add a label to this message Preview attachment Keep this message for long term storage Mark the message as a reminder Delete this message Reply to this message Reply to all recipients or forward this message to others Add this email address to the contacts list ...

Page 57: ...ogleTalk Tap Talk on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Public profile Tap the account ID at the top of the friends list to change the availability status image or status message Adding friends Tap enter the email address of the friend to add and then tap DONE Chatting with friends Select a friend from the friends list enter a ...

Page 58: ...is application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Tap All circles to change the category and then scroll up or down to view posts from your circles Messenger Use this application to chat with others via Google instant messaging service Tap Messenger on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a fr...

Page 59: ...list by entering phone numbers or email addresses of Samsung accounts or selecting buddies from the list of suggestions Select a buddy to start chatting To sync contacts on the device with ChatON tap Settings Sync contacts Mobilbox Pro Use this application to access voicemails without dialling the voicemail number Tap Mobilbox Pro on the Applications screen This application may not be available de...

Page 60: ...ing a webpage Opening a new page Tap New window To go to another webpage tap scroll left or right and tap the page to select it Searching the web by voice Tap the address field tap speak a keyword and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage tap Add bookmark To open ...

Page 61: ...page to open it in a new page save or copy To view saved links tap Downloads Sharing webpages To share a webpage address with others tap Share page To share a part of a webpage tap and hold the desired text and then tap Share Chrome Use this application to search for information and browse webpages Tap Chrome on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region ...

Page 62: ...over short distances Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices Samsung is not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especiall...

Page 63: ... with and then accept the auto generated passkey on both devices to confirm Sending and receiving data Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth An example is Gallery Open Gallery select an image tap Bluetooth and then select one of the paired Bluetooth devices After that accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on the other device to receive the image The transferred file is saved i...

Page 64: ...roperly depending on the encoding used Playing music Select a music category and then select a song to play Open the playlist Skip to the next song Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume Open Music square Change the repeat mode Restart the currently playing song or skip to the previous song Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Turn on shuffle Select a s...

Page 65: ...tomatically created by the device When a new song is added tap Music square Library update Tap Music square and select a cell of mood Or select multiple cells by dragging your finger Camera Use this application to take photos or videos Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device s camera p 71 Tap Camera on the Applications screen The camera automatically shuts off when unused Camer...

Page 66: ...ange the flash setting Change the shooting mode Select among various effects that are available Change the camera settings Scene mode Predefined settings make point and shoot photos easier to take Tap Scene mode Landscape Use this setting for a wider view Sports Use this setting for fast moving subjects Party Indoor Use this setting for well lit indoor scenes Beach Snow Use this setting for well l...

Page 67: ...save photos This mode is available only at 960 x 720 resolution Panorama Take a photo composed of many photos strung together Buddy photo share Set the device to recognise a person s face that you have tagged in a photo and send it to that person Face recognition may fail depending on the face angle face size skin colour facial expression light conditions or accessories the subject is wearing Smil...

Page 68: ...deo mode The zoom function may not be available when recording at the highest resolution Recording mode Switch between the front and rear camera Change the flash setting Change recording mode Select among various effects that are available Change the camera settings Indicates which storage is in use Switch between still and video mode Open the video player to play videos ...

Page 69: ... zoom function may not be available when shooting at the highest resolution The zoom in out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video Configuring settings for Camera Tap to configure settings for Camera Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes The available options vary depending on the mode used Edit shortcuts Reorganise...

Page 70: ...e similar to the heat range for white balance exposure in professional cameras ISO Select an ISO value This controls camera light sensitivity It is measured in film camera equivalents Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects Metering Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Centre weighted measures...

Page 71: ...allery Use this application to view images and videos Tap Gallery on the Applications screen Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded Viewing images Launching Gallery displays available folders When another application such as Email saves an image the download folder is automatically cre...

Page 72: ...king To stop using a motion feature drag the Motion switch to the left To set the sensitivity for each motion feature tap Sensitivity settings select a feature and then use the adjustable slide bar Playing videos Video files show the icon on the preview Select a video to watch it and tap and Video Player launches Editing images When viewing an image tap and use the following functions Delete Delet...

Page 73: ...r devices that have media sharing activated Details View image details Deleting images Use one of the following methods In a folder tap Select item select images and then tap Delete When viewing an image tap Delete Sharing images Use one of the following methods In a folder tap Select item select images and then tap to send them to others When viewing an image tap to send it to others or share it ...

Page 74: ...o play Change screen ratio Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar Restart the current video or skip to the previous video Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Skip to the next video Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Adjust the volume Reduce the size of the video screen Pause and resume playback Deleting videos Tap Delete select videos by ticking and then tap Delete Sharing videos Tap...

Page 75: ...sults to watch a video Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display full screen Pause or resume playback Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar Change display quality Add the video to the playlist Search for videos Rotate the screen to portrait orientation Send the URL to others Sharing videos Select the video to view tap and then select a sharing method Uploading videos Select yo...

Page 76: ...e FM radio The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for the first time Tap to turn on the FM radio Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen Add the current radio station to the favourites list Turn the FM radio on or off Access services for the current station Adjust the volume Search for an available radio ...

Page 77: ... access your personalised magazines Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider To start your Flipboard flick up on the greeting page tap Get Started select news topics and then tap Done Select a cover story or a topic flick through the Flipboard pages and then select an article to read While reading an article use the ...

Page 78: ... is a charge for the application tap the price and follow on screen instructions to complete the purchase process When a new version is available for any installed application an update icon appears at the top of the screen to alert you to the update Open the notifications panel and tap the icon to update the application To install applications that you downloaded from other sources on the Applica...

Page 79: ...hem Installing applications Browse applications by category Tap to select a category To search for an application tap at the top of the screen and then enter a keyword in the search field Select an application to view information To download it tap Get or Buy When a new version is available for any installed application an update icon appears at the top of the screen to alert you to the update Ope...

Page 80: ...lications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Scroll left or right and select a game to download from Samsung Apps Play Books Use this application to read and download book files Tap Play Books on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a book file by scrolling left or righ...

Page 81: ...me or video to play or rent Video Hub Use this application to access and purchase videos Tap Video Hub on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a category and then select a video Telekom Music Use this application to listen to songs on the device or the web server provided byTelekom Music and purchase songs Tap Telekom Musi...

Page 82: ...cation media stores 82 TOP GAMES Use this application to purchase and download games Tap TOP GAMES on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 83: ...ot view it tap Browsing memos Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down To edit the memo tap To search for a memo tap Search To delete memos tap Delete To send memos to others tap Send To sort memos by date or colour tap Sort by To sync memos with a Google account tap Sync memo To set a PIN to lock or unlock a memo tap PIN lock Viewing a memo Tap the memo thumbnail to open it Scroll left or r...

Page 84: ...nage events and tasks Tap S Planner on the Applications screen Creating events or tasks Tap and then use one of the following methods Quick add Create an event or task from a memo This feature is available only for English and Korean Add event Enter an event with an optional repeat setting Add task Enter a task with an optional priority setting To add an event or task more briefly tap a date to se...

Page 85: ... On the Applications screen tap Settings Google under Accounts select the Google account and then tick Sync Calendar To manually sync for updating on the Applications screen tap S Planner Sync To display synced events or tasks tap Settings Calendars select the Google account and then tap Done Changing calendar type Tap and then select one from among different types of calendars including year mont...

Page 86: ...nts Select an event tap Share via and then select a sharing method Clock Use this application to set alarms check the time in any location in the world measure the duration of an event set a timer or use as the desk clock Tap Clock on the Applications screen Turn this alarm on or off ...

Page 87: ...to go off before the preset time Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap and hold the alarm and then tap Delete World clock Creating clocks Tap Add city and then enter a city name or select a city from the cities list To apply summer time tap and hold a clock and then tap D...

Page 88: ...ication for simple or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Applications screen Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator If Screen rotation is disabled tap Scientific calculator To see calculation history tap to hide the keypad To clear history tap Clear history To change the character size for history tap Text size Voice Recorder Use this application to...

Page 89: ...g Start recording Recording elapsed time Display the list of voice memos Playing voice memos Select a voice memo to play Adjust the playback speed Trim the voice memo Adjust the volume by dragging the volume bar up or down Stop playback Pause playback To send a voice memo to others tap Share via select a voice memo tap Done and then select a sharing method ...

Page 90: ...ose the voice recorder SVoice Use this application to command by voice the device to dial a number send a message write a memo and more Tap SVoice on the Applications screen Here are several examples of spoken commands Open music Launch calculator Call Lulu mobile Dial Lulu work Check schedule Google Use this application to search not only the Internet but also applications and their contents on t...

Page 91: ...h on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Speak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen Select one of the suggested keywords that appear My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device including images videos songs and sound clips Tap My Files on the Applications screen Select a ca...

Page 92: ...may not be available depending on the region or service provider To see the files downloaded from the Internet tap Internet downloads otherwise tap Other downloads to see the files downloaded from other applications such as Email Select a file to open it with an appropriate application Kundencenter Use this application to access online customer service centre Tap Kundencenter on the Applications s...

Page 93: ...ver Tap Mediencenter on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider MobileTV Use this application to watchTV shows online Tap MobileTV on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 94: ...ct a location to view the detailed location information To search for nearby locations tap Once the location is found tap and use one of the following functions Clear Map Clear the map Make available offline Save the map of a specified area to view it offline Directions Get directions for the found location Layers Overlay multiple layers including satellite images traffic information and more Sett...

Page 95: ...en tap GET DIRECTIONS 4 Select one of the routes that appear and then tap MAPVIEW to view details Local Use this application to search for nearby restaurants banks bus stops and more Tap Local on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a place category and then select a place from the list of search results Map Pinpoint the p...

Page 96: ...h for a route to a destination Tap Navigation on the Applications screen 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 Follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving This application may not be available depending on...

Page 97: ... 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 Follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 98: ...redWi Fi network with aWPS PIN SettingWi Fi sleep policy On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi Advanced KeepWi Fi on during sleep When entering power saving mode the device automatically turns offWi Fi connections When this happens the device automatically accesses data networks if it is set to use them This may incur data transfer fees To avoid data usage bills set this option to Always Setting Networ...

Page 99: ...ore options tap Data roaming Set to use data connections when you are roaming Restrict background data Set to disable sync in the background while using a mobile network Auto sync data Set the device to sync contact calendar email bookmark and social network image data automatically ShowWi Fi usage Set to show your data usage viaWi Fi Mobile hotspots Search for and use another device s mobile netw...

Page 100: ...gh theWi Fi network USB tethering Use USB tethering to share the device s mobile network connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Bluetooth tethering Use the Bluetooth tethering to share the device s mobile network connection with computers via Bluetooth Help Learn more about USB Wi Fi and Bluetooth tethering VPN Set up...

Page 101: ...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 Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones music and videos system sounds and notifications Device ringtone Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls Device vibration ...

Page 102: ...n Home and lock screens Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen Brightness Set the brightness of the display Auto rotate screen Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Smart stay Set to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are l...

Page 103: ...efault applications occupy part of the memory Power saving mode Activate power saving mode and change the settings for power saving mode CPU power saving Set the device to limit some system resource usage Screen power saving Set the device to decrease the brightness of the display Learn about Power saving mode Discover how to reduce battery consumption Battery View the amount of battery power cons...

Page 104: ...r service provider Information ticker Set to show news or stock information on the locked screen This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Clock Set to show the clock on the locked screen Dual clock Set to show the dual clock on the locked screen Weather Set to show weather information on the locked screen Ripple effect Set to show the ripple effect on the locke...

Page 105: ...ing before resetting the device Remote controls 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 account Account registration Add or view your Samsung account Use wireless networks Set to allow location data collection and to determine the location of your lost or stolen device viaWi Fi and mobile networks SIM Change ...

Page 106: ...ypted certificates stored on the USB storage Clear credentials Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password Language and input Change the settings for text input Language Select a display language for all menus and applications Default Select a default keyboard type for text input Google voice typing To change the voice input settings tap Choose input languages Select input...

Page 107: ... the keyboard Handwriting Customise settings for handwriting mode such as recognition time pen thickness or pen colour Voice input Activate the voice input feature to enter text by voice Auto capitalisation Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark such as a full stop question mark or exclamation mark Auto punctuate Set the device to insert a ful...

Page 108: ...ody of message Set to view the text of a new message received while in driving mode Wake up command Set to start voice recognition by saying a wake up command while using SVoice Wake up in lock screen Set the device to recognise commands for controlling the device when the screen is locked Set wake up command Set a wake up command to launch SVoice or perform a specified function Check missed event...

Page 109: ...ct a speed for the text to speech feature Listen to an example Listen to the spoken text for an example Driving mode Activate driving mode to set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in driving mode Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data Back up my dat...

Page 110: ...out while viewing images in Gallery or browsing webpages when you tap and hold two points with your fingers and then tilt the device back and forth Pan to move icon Set to move an item to another page when tapping and holding the item and then panning the device to the left or right Pan to browse images Set to scroll through an image by moving the device in any direction when the image is zoomed i...

Page 111: ...ilable when you connect a headset to the device Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date is reset Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones Set date Set the current date manually Set time Set the cu...

Page 112: ... answer an incoming call when pressing the Home button The power key ends calls Set the device to end a call when pressing the Power button Accessibility shortcut Add a shortcut to Accessibility on the quick menu that appears when you press and hold the Power button TalkBack ActivateTalkback which provides voice feedback Font size Change the font size Text to speech output PreferredTTS engine Sele...

Page 113: ...he battery Protect SD card Set to request a confirmation when reading data from a memory card USB debugging Activate USB debugging mode to connect your device to a computer with a USB cable Allow mock locations Allow mock locations and service information to be sent to a Location Manager service for testing Select debug app Select applications to debug and prevent errors when you pause debugging W...

Page 114: ... hardware acceleration to improve graphic performance Strict mode Set the device to flash the screen when applications perform long operations Show CPU usage Set to list all active processes Profile GPU rendering Set to check the time of GPU rendering time Enable traces Set to capture traces of application and system performance Do not keep activities Set to end a running application when you laun...

Page 115: ...details contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again You cannot access some options without a subscription Contact your service provider for more details The touch screen responds slowly or improperly If your device has a touch screen and the t...

Page 116: ...ignals or poor reception you may lose your connection to the network Move to another area and try again 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 Ensure that yo...

Page 117: ... battery is low Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the device The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off The battery terminals may be dirty Wipe both gold coloured contacts with a clean soft cloth and try charging the battery again If the battery no longer charges completely dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery refer to your local o...

Page 118: ...io cannot receive radio stations To use the FM radio first ensure that the headset is properly connected Next scan for and save the available radio stations If you still cannot use the FM radio after performing these steps try accessing your desired station with another radio receiver If you can hear the station with another receiver your device may require service Contact a Samsung Service Centre...

Page 119: ...ished when you connect the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper drivers installed and updated on your computer If you are aWindows XP user ensure that you haveWindows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer Ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2 0 orWindows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your...

Page 120: ...English 12 2012 Rev 1 0 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region or service provider www samsung com ...

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