Samsung GT-I9230 User Manual Download Page 6

Page: 6 / 127

Summary of Contents for GT-I9230

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual GT I9230 ...

Page 2: ...ons and the environment that it is used in Available features and additional services may vary by device software or service provider 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 b...

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 2013 Samsung Electronics This guide is protected under international copyright laws No part of t...

Page 4: ... Samsung Electronics 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: ...to silent mode Basics 21 Indicator icons 22 Using the touch screen 26 Control motions 30 Notifications 31 Home screen 34 Locked screen 35 Using applications 35 Applications screen 36 Help 37 Entering text 40 Connecting to aWi Fi network 41 Setting up accounts 42 Transferring files 43 Securing the device 45 Upgrading the device Communication 46 Phone 52 Contacts 56 Messaging 57 Email 58 Google Mail...

Page 6: ...ore 120 Google Settings Troubleshooting Media 69 Music 71 Camera 77 Gallery 80 Video 81 YouTube 83 FM Radio Application media stores 85 Play Store 86 Samsung Apps 86 Play Books 87 Play Movies Utilities 88 Memo 89 S Planner 91 Dropbox 91 Cloud 92 Clock 94 Calculator 94 Voice Recorder 95 SVoice 97 Google 98 Voice Search 98 My Files 99 Downloads ...

Page 7: ...roximity Light sensor Memory card slot Internal touch screen Microphone Front camera Lock button Back button Silent mode button Power End button Camera button Alphanumeric buttons Delete button Dial button Home button Navigation button Confirm button Menu button ...

Page 8: ...utton Back button Menu button Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery Do not use a screen protector This causes sensor malfunctions Do not allow water to contact the touch screen The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water ...

Page 9: ...d to open the list of recent applications Back Tap to return to the previous screen Navigation Press to scroll through options Confirm Press to select the highlighted option or confirm an input Camera Press to launch Camera Press to take photos or videos in camera mode Dial Press to make or answer a call Press to view the history of incoming and outgoing calls and messages Delete Press in a text f...

Page 10: ...or this device 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 unappro...

Page 11: ...ontacts facing downwards 3 Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences cause...

Page 12: ...the SIM or USIM card 1 Open the cover of the SIM card slot 2 Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device and then pull it out 3 Close the cover of the SIM card slot Installing the battery 1 Remove the back cover ...

Page 13: ...gernails when you remove the back cover Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover 2 Insert the battery 2 1 Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna as this can damage the antenna 3 Replace the back cover ...

Page 14: ...by connecting them via the USB cable Use only Samsung approved chargers batteries and cables Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device When the battery power is low the battery icon appears empty 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 minu...

Page 15: ...be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging the touch screen may not function If this happens unplug the charger from the device While charging the device may heat up This is normal and should not affect the device s lifespan or performance If the battery gets hotter than usual the charger may stop c...

Page 16: ...e while charging Checking the battery charge status When you charge the battery while the device is off the following icons will show the current battery charge status Charging Fully charged Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power By customising these options and deactivating features in the background you can use the device longer between cha...

Page 17: ...t the memory card right side up The device supports only the FAT file system for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device asks to reformat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards When inserting a memory card into the device the memory card s file directory appears in the SD memory card folder 1 Open the co...

Page 18: ...ing 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 More Storage Format S...

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: ... and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area at the lower part of the screen Adjusting the volume Press theVolume button up or down to adjust the ringtone volume or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video Switching to silent mode Use one of the following methods Press and hold theVolume button down until it switches to silent mode Press and hold the Power bu...

Page 21: ... most common Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of 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 ...

Page 22: ... electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touch screen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterim...

Page 23: ... open an application to select a menu item to press an on screen button or to enter a character using the on screen keyboard tap it with a finger Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options ...

Page 24: ...4 Dragging To move an icon thumbnail or preview to a new location tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part 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: ... inputs Control motions properly Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation To prevent the display from rotating automatically open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation Some applications do not allow screen rotation Some applications ...

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: ...ing over Turn over the device to mute ringtone pause media playback or mute the FM radio when using the speaker Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out ...

Page 30: ...lent mode You can vibrate or mute your device in silent mode Screen rotation Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device Bluetooth Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature Mobile data Activate or deactivate the data connection Blocking mode Activate or deactivate blocking mode In blocking mode the device will block notifications To select which notifications will be...

Page 31: ... and settings by adding shortcuts to the Home screen To switch to easy mode on the Home screen tap Apps Settings My device Home screen mode Easy mode Apply 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 panels Tap and hold the empty ...

Page 32: ...rag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen When the rubbish bin turns red release the item Rearranging panels Adding a new panel Tap Edit page Moving a panel Tap Edit page tap and hold a panel preview and 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 top of the screen ...

Page 33: ...reen To use them add widgets from the widgets panel to the Home screen Some widgets connect to web services Using a web based widget may result in additional charges The widgets available may vary depending on the region or service provider Adding widgets to the Home screen On the Home screen tap Apps Widgets Scroll left or right on the widgets panel and then tap and hold a widget to add it to the...

Page 34: ... the locked screen in easy mode or when the security features are activated Tap the widgets panel area at the upper part of the screen Scroll right to the last page tap and then select a widget to add to the locked screen Rearranging panels Moving a panel Scroll left or right on the widgets panel area tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location Removing a panel Scroll left or r...

Page 35: ...se applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance Tap 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 tap and hold the Home button and then tap Applications screen The Applications screen displays icons for all applications including any new applications installed On the Home...

Page 36: ...wnload and install applications Uninstalling applications Tap Uninstall and then select an application to uninstall it Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled Sharing applications Share downloaded applications with other users via email Bluetooth or other methods Tap Share app select applications tap Done and then select a sharing method The next steps vary depending o...

Page 37: ...n the notifications panel tap Choose input method and then select the type of keyboard to use Using the Samsung Indian keyboard Enter a space Enter uppercase Set options for the Samsung Indian keyboard Enter numerals and punctuation marks Delete a preceding character Break to the next line Entering uppercase Tap before entering a character For all caps tap it twice Changing language keyboards Add ...

Page 38: ... character tap repeatedly the key corresponding to the character Break to the next line Delete a preceding character Enter numerals and punctuation marks Enter uppercase Set options for the Samsung keyboard Enter a space Entering uppercase Tap before entering a character For all caps tap it twice Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard and then slide the space key left or right t...

Page 39: ...d hold and then tap Help Use handwriting gestures This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider 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 c...

Page 40: ... 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 Connections Wi Fi and then drag the Wi Fi switch to the right S...

Page 41: ...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 Google account on the Applications screen tap Settings Accounts Add account Google Afte...

Page 42: ...divx or ac3 format install applications that support them Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media contents and personal information with Samsung devices Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically If Samsung Kies does not launch d...

Page 43: ...vice by using the security features The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it Setting a face unlock Open the device and on the Applications screen tap Settings My device 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 Open the devic...

Page 44: ... to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern Setting a PIN On the Applications screen tap Settings My device 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 My device Lock screen Screen lock Password Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols and then enter the p...

Page 45: ...g 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 Doing so may in...

Page 46: ...and then press the Dial button 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 mak...

Page 47: ...ume Hold Hold a call Tap Unhold to retrieve the held call Add call Dial a second call Keypad Open the keypad 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 End call End the curren...

Page 48: ...ings 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 Call settings Additional settings Call barring select a call type select a call barring option and then enter a password Receiving calls Answer...

Page 49: ... numbers 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 waiting is a service provided by the service provider A user can use this service to suspend a current call and switch to an incoming call This service is not available for ...

Page 50: ...nt call 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 off Deactivate the speakerphone feature Tap and hold the other party s image to access the following options Capture image Capture the other party s image Record video Take a...

Page 51: ...en 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 Listening to a voice message Tap and hold 1 on the keypad and then follow the instructions from your service provider ...

Page 52: ...ts Tap Contacts Creating a contact Tap and enter contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact field Editing a contact Select a contact to edit and then tap Deleting a contact 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 ...

Page 53: ... following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a voice or video call Compose a message Compose an email Displaying contacts Tap Contacts By default the device shows all saved contacts Tap Contacts to display and then select a location where contacts are saved Moving contacts Tap Contacts Moving contacts to Google Tap Merge accounts Merge with Google Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with...

Page 54: ... and then select a sharing method Favourite contacts Tap Favourites Tap and then take one of the following actions Search Search for contacts Add to favourites Add contacts to favourites Remove from favourites Remove contacts from favourites Grid view List view View contacts in grid or list form Help Access help information about using contacts Contact groups Tap Groups Adding contacts to a group ...

Page 55: ...d Help Access help information about using contacts Sending a message or email to a group s members Select a group tap Send message or Send email select members and then tap Done Business card Tap Contacts Create a business card and send it to others Tap Set up my profile enter details such as phone number email address and postal address and then tap Save If user information has been saved when y...

Page 56: ...sage Tap and attach images videos contacts memos events and others Tap Add subject to enter a subject Sending scheduled messages While composing a message tap Scheduling Set a time and date and then tap OK The device will send the message at the specified time and date If the device is turned off at the scheduled time is not connected to the network or the network is unstable the message will not ...

Page 57: ...nter recipients subject and message and then tap Tap to add a recipient from the contacts list Tap to attach images videos contacts memos events and others Tap to insert images events contacts location information and others into the message Sending scheduled messages While composing a message tap Schedule sending Tick Schedule sending set a time and date and then tap Done The device will send the...

Page 58: ...message Mark the message as a reminder Forward the message Reply to all recipients Tap the attachment tab to open attachments and then tap Save to save it Google Mail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service Tap Gmail on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider This application may be labelled diffe...

Page 59: ... Discard to start over Tap Settings to change the Google Mail settings Tap Send feedback to report your opinions for application development Tap Help to access help information for the Google Mail Reading messages Mark the message as unread Delete this message Preview attachment Keep this message for long term storage Mark the message as a reminder Reply to this message Reply to all recipients or ...

Page 60: ...ap Hangouts on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results to start chatting Google Use this application to stay connected with people via Google s social network service Tap Google on the Applications screen This application may not be av...

Page 61: ...ON Use this application to chat with any device To use this application you must sign in to your Samsung account or verify your phone number Tap ChatON on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Create a buddies list by entering phone numbers or Samsung account email addresses or by selecting buddies from the list of suggestions Alt...

Page 62: ...ess field and then tap the search engine icon next to the web address Opening a new page Tap New window To go to another webpage tap scroll up or down 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 b...

Page 63: ...ing webpages To share a webpage address with others tap Share via 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 or service provider Viewing webpages Tap the address field and then enter a web ad...

Page 64: ...nces 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 especially those that are...

Page 65: ...th authorisation request on the other device to receive the image The transferred file is saved in the Bluetooth folder If a contact is received it is added to the contacts list automatically Group Play Use this application to enjoy moments with your friends by sharing and playing content Create or join a Group Play session and then share content such as images or music Tap Group Play on the Appli...

Page 66: ...d by another device Tap Join group select a Group Play session to join and then enter the password for the group Select a media category and the content that is currently being shared will appear on the device Activate the NFC feature On the Home screen touch the back of your device to the back of another device that is opening a session p 67 Using additional features in a Group Play session While...

Page 67: ...rom an NFC tag Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag The information from the tag will appear Making a purchase with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments you must register for the mobile payment service To register or get details about the service contact your service provider Touch the back of your device to the NFC card reader Sendin...

Page 68: ...ny liabilities caused by the illegal use of copyrighted data On the Applications screen tap Settings Connections S Beam and then drag the S Beam switch to the right Select an item find the location of the NFC antenna on the other device touch the other device s antenna with your device s antenna and then tap your device s screen If both devices try to send data simultaneously the file transfer may...

Page 69: ...ic category and then select a song to play Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen Open the playlist Skip to the next song Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume Change the repeat mode Set the file as your favourite song Restart the currently playing song or skip to the previous song Tap and hold to move backwards q...

Page 70: ... level 13 or lower the option is reapplied Setting a song as ringtone To use the currently playing song as ringtone tap Set as Phone ringtone Listening to a song with others To share the currently playing song with others tap Play via Group Play Creating playlists Make an own selection of songs Tap Playlists and then tap Create playlist Enter a title and tap OK Tap Add music select songs to includ...

Page 71: ...s of other people without their permission Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Taking photos Taking a photo Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus When the subject is in focus the focus frame turns green Tap to take the photo View more options Change the shooting mode In...

Page 72: ...ap the yellow frame on each face and choose the best individual pose for the subject After choosing a pose for each individual tap Save to merge the images into a single photo and save it Sound shot Use this to take a photo with sound Tap to take a photo The device records a few seconds of audio after taking a photo While taking photos in this mode sound is recorded by the internal microphone Rich...

Page 73: ...If the viewfinder is out of the direction the device stops shooting Applying filter effects Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos Tap and select a filter effect The available options vary by mode Taking videos Taking a video Tap to take a video To pause recording tap To stop recording tap While recording use the following actions To change the focus tap where you want to focus To ...

Page 74: ...read two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out The zoom in out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video Share shot Tap and then select one of the following Share shot Send a photo directly to another device viaWi Fi Direct or NFC Buddy photo share Set the device to recognise a person s face that you have tagged in a photo and send it to that perso...

Page 75: ...ght value at a specific location Matrix averages the entire scene 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 Anti shake Activate or deactivate anti shake Anti shake helps focus when the camera is moving Save as Set the device to...

Page 76: ...osure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Guidelines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Flash Activate or deactivate the flash Contextual filename Set the camera to display contextual tags Activate this to useTag Buddy in Gallery To use this feature you must activate the GPS tag setting ...

Page 77: ...ically creates the Screenshots folder Select a folder to open it In a folder images are displayed by creation date Select an image to view it in full screen Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image Double tap anywhere to zoom in Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in Pinch to zoom out or double tap to ...

Page 78: ...evice Rename Rename the file Buddy photo share Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image Rotate left Rotate anticlockwise Rotate right Rotate clockwise Crop Resize the blue frame to crop and save the image in it Set as Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image Details View image details Settings Change the Gallery settings Modifying images When viewing an image tap and use t...

Page 79: ...paper When viewing an image tap Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a contact Tagging faces When viewing an image tap Settings and then tick Face tag A yellow frame appears around the recognised face Tap the face tap Add name and then select or add a contact When the face tag appears on an image tap the face tag and use available options such as making calls or sending messages...

Page 80: ...lication to play video files Tap Video 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 the encoding method used Playing videos Select a video to 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 ...

Page 81: ...her applications without closing the video player While watching videos tap to use the pop up player Spread two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the player or pinch to reduce it To move the player drag the player to another location YouTube Use this application to watch videos from theYouTube website Tap YouTube on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on th...

Page 82: ...isplay 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 Send the URL to others Sharing videos Select the video to view tap and then select a sharing method Uploading videos Select your account tap select a video enter information for the video and then tap ...

Page 83: ...adio 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 station Fine tune t...

Page 84: ... FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen Adding stations to the favourites list Scroll to a radio station and then tap to add the station to the favourites list ...

Page 85: ... 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 Applicatio...

Page 86: ...r a keyword in the search field Select an application to view information To download it tap Free If there 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 ic...

Page 87: ...dia stores 87 Play Movies Use this application to watch download and rent movies orTV shows Tap Play Movies on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 88: ...Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down To edit the memo tap the memo To search for a memo tap Search To delete memos tap Delete To sort memos by date tap Sort by To print memos via a USB orWi Fi connection tap Print Some printers may not be compatible with the device To send the text in memos to others tap Share text via To send memos to others tap Share via To import memos from Google Doc...

Page 89: ...printers may not be compatible with the device Share text via Send the text in the memo to others Share via Send the memo to others S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks Tap S Planner on the Applications screen Creating events or tasks Tap and then use one of the following methods Add event Enter an event with an optional repeat setting Add task Enter a task with an optional pr...

Page 90: ...s a Google account Sync Calendar To manually sync for updating on the Applications screen tap S Planner Sync To display synced events or tasks tap Calendars Display select the Google account and then tap Done Changing calendar type Select one from among different types of calendars including year month week and others at the right side of the screen A pinch gesture can be used to change calendar t...

Page 91: ...n with the device s camera are uploaded to Dropbox automatically To view the uploaded photos or videos tap To share or delete files or create albums tap and then select files To upload files to Dropbox tap Upload here Photos or videos or Other files To open files in Dropbox select a file While viewing images or videos tap to add it to the favourites list To open files in the favourites list tap Cl...

Page 92: ...Dropbox account Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Once you sign in tap Allow and the device automatically syncs files with Dropbox whenever you make some changes Clock Use this application to set alarms check the time of many major cities in the world measure the duration of an event or set a timer Tap Clock on the Applications screen Turn this alarm on or off ...

Page 93: ... 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 DST settin...

Page 94: ...creen rotation is disabled tap Scientific calculator To see the calculation history tap to hide the keypad To clear the history tap Clear history Voice Recorder Use this application to record or play voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen Recording voice memos Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone at the bottom of the device Tap to pause recording Tap to finish record...

Page 95: ...llowing Share via Select voice memos to send and then select a sharing method Delete Select voice memos to delete Settings Change the voice recorder settings End Close the voice recorder Saving files with contextual tags In the list of voice memos tap Settings Contextual filename On SVoice Use this application to command the device by voice to perform various features Tap SVoice on the Application...

Page 96: ...content aloud when you have incoming calls messages and notifications so you can use the device without hands while driving For example the device will read aloud the caller s name or phone number when a call comes in To activate driving mode say Driving mode on Waking up the device with voice When the screen is turned off you can launch SVoice with a voice command Say Hi Galaxy to the device to l...

Page 97: ... search field and then enter a keyword Alternatively tap and then speak a keyword Search scope To select what applications to search tap Settings Phone search and then tick the items to search for Google Now Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather public transit info your next appointment and more when you are most likely to need it Join Google Now when opening ...

Page 98: ...s stored in the device including images videos songs and sound clips Tap My Files on the Applications screen Viewing files Select a folder to open it To go back to the parent folder tap To return to the root directory tap In a folder tap and then use one of the following options Select all Select all files or folders to apply the same option to them at once Create folder Create a folder Search Sea...

Page 99: ...nter search criteria Adding shortcuts to folders Add a shortcut of frequently used folders to the root directory Tap Add shortcut enter a shortcut name tap OK select a folder and then tap Set here Downloads Use this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications Tap Downloads on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service ...

Page 100: ...etting directions for a destination Tap to set starting and ending locations and then select a travel method The device shows the routes to get to the destination 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 ...

Page 101: ...n 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 Specify the destination by using various methods such as speaking or entering the destination address Once a route is found follow the on screen inst...

Page 102: ...PS push button Connect to a securedWi Fi network with aWPS button WPS PIN entry Connect to a securedWi Fi network with aWPS PIN Help Access help information forWi Fi SettingWi Fi sleep policy On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi Advanced KeepWi Fi on during sleep When the screen is turned off the device automatically turns offWi Fi connections When this happens the device automatically acc...

Page 103: ...p Access help information for Bluetooth Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Set mobile data limit Set a limit for the mobile data usage Data usage cycle Enter monthly reset date to monitor your data usage To use more options tap Data roaming Set the device to use data ...

Page 104: ...eWi Fi hotspot Use the portableWi Fi hotspot to share the device s mobile network connection with computers or other devices through 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 Bluetooth tethering to share the devi...

Page 105: ...s Upload from other devices Set the device to accept uploads from other devices Kies viaWi Fi Connect the device to Samsung Kies via aWi Fi network My device Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen Screen lock Activate the screen lock feature The following options may vary depending on the screen lock feature selected Multiple widgets Set the device to allow use of widgets on the locked ...

Page 106: ... launch SVoice or perform a specified function 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 Notification panel Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel Screen mode A...

Page 107: ... the display Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones music and videos system sounds and notifications Vibration intensity Adjust the force of the vibration notification Ringtones Add or select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls Vibrations Add or select a vibration pattern Default notification sound Select a ringtone for events...

Page 108: ...vice to vibrate when the other party answers a call Call end vibration Set the device to vibrate when the other party ends a call Call connect tone Activate or deactivate the call connection tone Minute minder Activate or deactivate the minute minder tone Call end tone Activate or deactivate the call disconnection tone Alerts during calls Set the device to alert you to events during a call Call ac...

Page 109: ...nging Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Keypad tones Set the device to sound when tapping the buttons on the keypad Personalise call sound Select a type of call sound to use with a headset Increase volume in pocket Set the device to raise the ringtone volume when the device is in an enclosed such as a bag or pocket Video call image Select an image to be shown to the ...

Page 110: ...to turn off the vibration when touching keys Learn about Power saving mode Discover how to reduce battery consumption Accessory Change the accessory settings Audio output Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices Some devices may not support the surround sound setting Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical dis...

Page 111: ... visibility Colour adjustment Adjust the colour scheme for the screen when the device determines that you are colour blind or having difficulty reading content Accessibility shortcut Set the device to activateTalkback when you press and hold the Power button and then tap and hold the screen with two fingers Text to speech options PreferredTTS engine Select a speech synthesis engine To change the s...

Page 112: ...rol of your media or data To switch to or exit this mode while using an application press and hold the Home button and theVolume button down simultaneously Language and input Change the settings for text input Some options may not be available depending on the selected language Language Select a display language for all menus and applications Default Select a default keyboard type for text input G...

Page 113: ...ull stop question mark or exclamation mark Auto punctuate Set the device to insert a full stop when you double tap the space bar Character preview Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped Key tap sound Set the device to sound when a key is touched Tutorial Learn how to enter text with the Samsung Indian keyboard Reset settings Reset Samsung Indian keyboard settings Samsung ...

Page 114: ...lp Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard Reset settings Reset Samsung keyboard settings Voice recogniser Select a voice recognition engine This feature appears once you use a voice recognition application Voice search For Samsung voice recognition use the following options Language Select a language for the voice recognition Open via the home key Set the device to launch SVoice by...

Page 115: ...ount information to useTwitter with SVoice For Google voice recognition use the following options Language Select a language for the voice recognition Speech output Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action Block offensive words Hide offensive words from voice search results Download offline speech recognition Download and install language data for offline voice i...

Page 116: ...then tilt the device back and forth Move an icon Set the device to move an item to another page when tapping and holding the item and then panning the device to the left or right Browse an image Set the device to scroll through an image by moving the device in any direction when the image is zoomed in Mute Pause Set the device to mute incoming calls alarms music and the FM radio by placing the dev...

Page 117: ...evice to allow applications to use your current location information Use GPS satellites Set the device to use the GPS satellite for finding the current location Use wireless networks Set the device to allow location data collection or to determine the location of your lost or stolen device viaWi Fi or mobile network My places Set up profiles that will be used for specific locations when you use GP...

Page 118: ... You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the Find my mobile website Set up SIM card lock Lock SIM card Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device Change SIM PIN Change the PIN used to access SIM or USIM data Make passwords visible Set the device to display passwords as they are entered Device administrators View device administrators inst...

Page 119: ...e 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 current time manually Automatic time zone Set the device to re...

Page 120: ...Settings 120 Google Settings Use this application to configure settings for some features provided by Google Tap Google Settings on the Applications screen ...

Page 121: ...N incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For 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 ag...

Page 122: ...he battery and turn on the device to regain functionality If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power button for more than 7 seconds to reboot If this does not solve the problem perform a factory data reset On the Applications screen tap Settings Accounts Backup and reset Factory data reset Reset device Erase everything Before performing the factory data reset remember to ma...

Page 123: ...tery icon is empty Your battery is low Recharge or replace the battery The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly If the battery terminals are dirty the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off Wipe both gold coloured contacts and try charging the battery again The batteries in some devices are not user replace...

Page 124: ...ce Restart the device If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips contact a Samsung Service Centre Photo quality is poorer than the preview The quality of your photos may vary depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use If you take photos in dark areas at night or indoors image noise may occur or images may be out of focus Error mess...

Page 125: ...ur 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 the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer If you are aWind...

Page 126: ...cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly ...

Page 127: ...www samsung com English SWA 11 2013 Rev 1 0 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region service provider or software version and is subject to change without prior notice ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for GT-I9230

Reviews:

Related manuals for GT-I9230

Brands by name

Popular brands

Samsung GT-I9230, User Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for GT-I9230

Reviews:

Related manuals for GT-I9230

Brands by name

Popular brands