Samsung GT-S5303 User Manual Download

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GT-S5303

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Page 2: ...ngs of your device The images and screenshots used in this manual may differ from the actual product The contents of this manual may differ from the product or from software provided by service providers or carriers and are subject to change without prior notice Access the Samsung website www samsung com for the latest version of the manual Available features and additional services may vary by de...

Page 3: ... software by accessing the Samsung website www samsung com Software audio wallpapers and images provided in this device are licensed for limited use between Samsung and their respective owners Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by users You may incur additional charges for ...

Page 4: ...page 12 Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example In the application list select Settings About device represents Settings followed by About device Copyright Copyright 2013 Samsung Electronics This manual is protected under international copyright laws No part of this manual may be reproduced distributed translated or transmitted in any form or by any ...

Page 5: ... Mail YouTube Google Play Store Google Latitude and GoogleTalk are trademarks of Google Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi CERTIFIED and the Wi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 6: ...rap optional 21 Getting started 22 Turn on or off your device 22 Use the touch screen 23 Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys 26 Get to know the Home screen 26 Access applications 31 Launch multiple applications 33 Customise your device 34 Switch SIM or USIM cards 38 Enter text 40 Communication 43 Calling 43 Messages 49 Google Mail 51 Email 53 Talk 55 ChatON 56 Contents ...

Page 7: ...sic Player 70 FM Radio 74 Personal information 77 Contacts 77 S Planner 80 Memo 82 Voice Recorder 83 Web 85 Internet 85 Latitude 89 Maps 90 Play Store 92 Navigation 93 Local 93 Samsung Apps 94 YouTube 94 Connectivity 97 USB connections 97 Wi Fi 99 Wi Fi Direct 101 Mobile network sharing 102 ...

Page 8: ... 112 Quickoffice 113 SIMToolkit 114 Settings 115 Access the setting options 115 Wi Fi 115 Bluetooth 115 Data usage 115 More settings 116 SIM card manager 117 Sound 117 Display 118 Wallpaper 118 Storage 118 Battery 119 Applications manager 119 Accounts and sync 119 Location services 119 Security 119 Language and input 122 ...

Page 9: ...Contents 9 Back up and reset 124 Date and time 125 Accessibility 125 Developer options 126 About device 127 Troubleshooting 128 Index 134 ...

Page 10: ...malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer s warranty The items supplied with your device and available accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider You can buy additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer The supplied items are designed only for your device and may not be compatible with other devices Other accessories may not be compatible with your de...

Page 11: ...round the antenna with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions Touch screen Back key Microphone Headset jack Speaker Back cover GPS antenna1 Home key Option key Multifunction jack Earpiece Volume key Camera lens Main antenna Power Reset Lock key ...

Page 12: ...aunch the Google search application press and hold Open the list of options available on the current screen Open the search input window while using some applications press and hold Home Return to the Home screen Open the list of recent applications press and hold Back Return to the previous screen Volume Adjust the device s volume 1 If your device experiences fatal errors hanging or freezing you ...

Page 13: ...subscription details such as your personal identification number PIN and optional services To use UMTS or HSDPA services you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module USIM card 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 ...

Page 14: ...and switch between them Use the SIM1 slot 1 for your primary or most frequently used SIM or USIM card Use the SIM2 slot 2 for a secondary SIM or USIM 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 3 Insert the battery ...

Page 15: ...ith a USB cable Use only Samsung approved chargers and cables Unapproved chargers or cables may cause batteries to explode or damage your device When your battery is low the device will emit a warning tone and show a low battery message Recharge your battery to continue using your device If the battery is completely discharged you cannot turn on the device even with the travel adapter connected Al...

Page 16: ...s not covered by the warranty 3 Plug the large end of the travel adapter into an electrical socket If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging the touch screen may not function If this happens unplug the travel adapter from the device The device may heat up while charging This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance If your device is not charging pr...

Page 17: ...electrical socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The device should remain close to the electrical socket while charging Charge with a USB cable Before charging ensure that your computer is turned on 1 Open the cover of the multifunction jack 2 Plug the small end micro USB of the USB cable into the multifunction jack 3 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on a computer Depend...

Page 18: ...e the Bluetooth feature Deactivate theWi Fi feature Deactivate auto syncing of applications Decrease the backlight time Decrease the brightness of the display Insert a memory card optional Your device accepts microSD or microSDHC memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB depending on the memory card manufacturer and type Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards but some brands...

Page 19: ...y card Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of your memory cards When you insert a memory card into your device the memory card s file directory will appear in the extSdCard folder 1 Remove the back cover 2 Insert a memory card with the gold coloured contacts facing upwards 3 Push the memory card into the memory card slot until it locks in place 4 Replace the back cover ...

Page 20: ... card while the device is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or device Format a memory card Formatting your memory card on a computer may cause incompatibilities with your device Format the memory card only on the device In the application list select Settings Storage Format SD card Format SD card Erase everything Before formatti...

Page 21: ...Assembling 21 Attach a hand strap optional 1 Remove the back cover 2 Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection 3 Replace the back cover ...

Page 22: ...uctions to set up your device You must sign in to Google or create a Google account to use applications that interact with the Google server To turn off your device press and hold the Power key and then select Power off OK Follow all posted warnings and directions from approved personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals To use only your devi...

Page 23: ... malfunction Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with liquids The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to liquids 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 For optimal use of the touch screen remove the screen protection film before using...

Page 24: ...ntrol your touch screen with the following actions Tap Touch once to select or launch a menu option or application Tap and hold Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds Drag Tap an item and move it to a new location ...

Page 25: ...wo of your fingers far apart and then pinch them together Your device turns off the touch screen when you do not use it for a specified period To turn on the screen press the Power key or the Home key You can set the length of time that the device waits before turning off the screen In the application list select Settings Display Screen timeout ...

Page 26: ... Power key or the Home key tap anywhere on the screen and then drag your finger outside of the large circle You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent others from using or accessing your personal data and information saved in your device p 35 Get to know the Home screen From the Home screen you can view your device s status and access applications The Home screen has multiple panels Scrol...

Page 27: ...ength Connected to GPRS network Connected to EDGE network Connected to UMTS network Connected to HSDPA network Wi Fi AP connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress Missed call Synchronising with web server Connected to computer No SIM or USIM card New message Alarm activated Roaming outside of service area Silent mode activated ...

Page 28: ...ng options Wi Fi Activate or deactivate theWi Fi feature p 99 GPS Activate or deactivate the GPS feature p 106 Sound Activate or deactivate Silent mode You can mute your device or set it to vibrate in Silent mode Screen rotation Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device Notification Hide or show notification icons Mobile data Activate or deactivate the data connection...

Page 29: ...29 Getting started Move an item on the Home screen Tap and hold an item and then drag it to a new location Remove an item from the Home screen Tap and hold an item and then drag it to the rubbish bin ...

Page 30: ...ct To change the order of panels tap and hold the panel s thumbnail image and then drag it to a new location 3 Press the Back key to return to the previous screen Use widgets Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen Some widgets connect to web services Using a web based widget may result in additional charges The widgets available may var...

Page 31: ... the corresponding screen 3 Select an application 4 Press the Back key to return to the previous screen Press the Home key to return to the Home screen You can add an application shortcut to the Home screen by tapping and holding an icon in the application list If you rotate the device while using some features the interface will rotate as well To prevent the interface from rotating select Setting...

Page 32: ...bout the application 4 Select Save Download an application 1 In the application list select Play Store or Samsung Apps 2 Search for an application and download it to the device To install applications that you downloaded from other sources you must select Settings Security Unknown sources Uninstall an application 1 In the application list press the Option key and select Uninstall 2 Select on an ap...

Page 33: ...ime To launch multiple applications press the Home key while using an application Then select another application to launch from the Home screen Manage applications You can manage multiple applications with the task manager 1 Press and hold the Home key and then select Task manager Active applications The task manager launches and shows active applications 2 Control active applications To close an...

Page 34: ...lication list select Settings Sound Touch sounds Adjust the device s volume 1 Press theVolume key up or down 2 Select and drag the sliders to adjust the volume level for each sound Switch to Silent mode To mute or unmute your device do one of the following Tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel and then select Sound Press and hold the Power key and then ...

Page 35: ... device consumes battery power 1 In the application list select Settings Display Brightness 2 Drag the slider to the left or right 3 Select OK Lock your device You can lock your device with a pattern a PIN or a password Once the screen lock is enabled your device will require your password each time you turn it on or unlock the touch screen If you forget your password take your device to a Samsung...

Page 36: ...elect Confirm 5 Complete the setup of the backup PIN If you forget your unlock pattern you can deactivate the screen lock feature with a backup PIN Set an unlock PIN 1 In the application list select Settings Security Screen lock PIN 2 Enter a new PIN and select Continue 3 Enter the PIN again and select OK Set an unlock password 1 In the application list select Settings Security Screen lock Passwor...

Page 37: ...you block your SIM or USIM card by entering an incorrect PUK take the SIM or USIM card to your service provider to unblock it Activate the Find my mobile feature When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card into your lost or stolen device the Find my mobile feature will send the contact number to your specified recipients automatically so that you can locate and recover your device To use this feat...

Page 38: ...To switch SIM or USIM cards open the notifications panel and select a SIM card icon except for when the device is sending or receiving messages or data from the network Your device supports dual standby with two different networks During a call on one network you can make or answer a new call on the other network or answer a second call from the other network When you make or answer the second cal...

Page 39: ...ustomise SIM or USIM card settings 1 In the application list select Settings SIM card manager 2 Change the following options Option Function Receive incoming calls Set whether or not to allow incoming calls from the other SIM or USIM card while using data services using a SIM or USIM card Data service network Select a SIM or USIM card for data service Dual SIM always on1 Set to allow incoming call...

Page 40: ...the input language to one of the supported languages Change the text input method 1 From a text field tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel 2 Select Select input method a text input method Enter text with the Google voice input feature 1 Speak your text into the microphone 2 When you are finished select Done To add input languages for voice recognition ...

Page 41: ...s and then select next to Samsung keyboard Portrait keyboard types a keypad type 3 Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys You can also use the following keys 1 2 3 4 5 6 Number Function 1 Change the case 2 Switch text input modes 3 Access the keypad settings Tap and hold to switch to Handwriting mode or access the voice input feature or the clipboard 4 Clear your input 5 Start a new line 6 Inse...

Page 42: ...y tapping and holding a virtual key in ABC mode Symbol 1 Select to switch to Symbol mode 2 Select or to scroll to a symbol set 3 Select a symbol Copy and paste text From a text field you can copy and paste text to another application 1 Tap and hold a passage of text 2 Drag or to select the text 3 Select or to add the text to the clipboard 4 In another application place the cursor at the point wher...

Page 43: ... device locks the touch screen during a call automatically To unlock the touch screen double tap Make a call 1 In the application list select Phone Keypad and then enter an area code and a phone number 2 Select or to make a voice call 3 Select End call to end the call You can save numbers that you call frequently in the contact list p 77 To access the call log and redial numbers you have called re...

Page 44: ...rnational call 1 In the application list select Phone Keypad and then tap and hold to insert the character 2 Enter a complete number country code area code and phone number 3 Select or to dial the number Use a headset Connect a headset to your device to answer and control calls conveniently To answer a call press the headset button To reject a call press and hold the headset button To place a call...

Page 45: ...ll waiting service to use this feature To open the dialling screen select Add call To activate the speakerphone feature select Speaker In noisy environments you may have difficulty hearing some calls while using the speakerphone feature For better audio performance use the normal phone mode To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you select Mute To converse with the other pa...

Page 46: ...ecified numbers automatically 1 In the application list select Phone 2 Press the Option key and select Call settings Call rejection 3 Drag the Auto reject mode switch to the right 4 Select Auto reject mode an option Option Function All numbers Reject all calls Auto reject numbers Reject calls from phone numbers on the auto reject list 5 Select Auto reject list 6 Select Create 7 Enter a number and ...

Page 47: ...t Enable FDN 4 Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and select OK 5 Select FDN list and add contacts Set call diverting Call diverting is a network feature that sends incoming calls to a specified number You can set this feature separately for several conditions 1 In the application list select Phone 2 Press the Option key and select Call settings Call forwarding a call type a SIM or...

Page 48: ...ill be sent to the network Set call waiting Call waiting is a network feature that alerts you to an incoming call while you are on another call 1 In the application list select Phone 2 Press the Option key and select Call settings Additional settings a SIM or USIM card Call waiting Your setting will be sent to the network View a call or message log You can view logs of calls and messages that are ...

Page 49: ...y incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area For details contact your service provider Send a text message 1 In the application list select Messaging 2 Add recipients Enter phone numbers manually and separate them with a semicolon or a comma Select phone numbers from your call message or contact lists by selecting 3 Select the text field...

Page 50: ...dress the device will convert the message to a multimedia message 3 Select the text field and enter your message text To insert emoticons press the Option key and select Insert smiley 4 Select and attach a file 5 Press the Option key and select Add subject and then enter a subject 6 To send the message select or View a text or multimedia message 1 In the application list select Messaging Your mess...

Page 51: ...cemail server number before accessing the voicemail server Contact your service provider for this number Google Mail Learn to send or view email messages via the Google Mail webmail service This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider This feature may be labelled differently depending on your region or service provider Send an email message 1 In the application list...

Page 52: ...ect to update the message list 3 Select an email message From the message view use the following options To move to the next or previous message scroll right or left To add the message to the favourites list select To reply to the message select To reply to the message and include all recipients select Replay all To forward the message to other people select Forward To archive the message select T...

Page 53: ...on the email account Email Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account Set up an email account 1 In the application list select Email 2 Enter your email address and password 3 Select Next To enter account details manually select Manual setup 4 Follow the on screen instructions When you are finished setting up the email account email messages will be downloaded t...

Page 54: ... send the message select If you are offline or outside your service area the message will be held in the message thread until you are online and inside your service area View an email message 1 In the application list select Email 2 Select to update the message list 3 Select an email message From the message view use the following options To move to the next or previous message scroll right or lef...

Page 55: ... save the email addresses of the recipients to the phonebook as a group of contacts press the Option key and select Save as group To change the email settings press the Option key and select Settings To save an attachment to your device select the attachment tab Talk Learn to send and receive instant messages to friends and family with the GoogleTalk instant messaging service This feature may be u...

Page 56: ...and send your message To add more contacts to the conversation press the Option key and select Add to chat To switch between active conversations scroll left or right To use voice chat select 4 Press the Option key and select End chat to end the conversation ChatON Learn to use ChatON to send and receive instant messages from any device that has a mobile phone number 1 In the application list sele...

Page 57: ...first time follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup 2 Enter and send your message Google Learn to access Google s social network service You can create groups to send and receive instant messages and upload your photos This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider 1 In the application list select Google If you are launching this application for...

Page 58: ...d period The memory capacity may differ depending on the scene or shooting conditions Take a photo 1 In the application list select Camera 2 Rotate the device anti clockwise to the landscape view 3 Aim the camera lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments 2 1 4 3 6 7 8 5 Number Function 1 Change the shooting mode p 60 2 Apply a special effect ...

Page 59: ...ter taking a photo select the image viewer to view it To view more photos scroll left or right To zoom in or out place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart or pinch them together To return to the original size double tap the screen To send the photo to others select To start a slide show select Start slideshow Tap the screen to stop the slide show To delete the photo press the Op...

Page 60: ...me Samsung printers To change the name of a file press the Option key and select Rename To search for devices that have media sharing activated select Scan for nearby devices To view photo details press the Option key and select Details Change the shooting mode You can take photos with various shooting modes To change the shooting mode select an option Option Function Smile shot Set the device to ...

Page 61: ...scene mode Brightness Adjust the exposure value to change the brightness Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera takes a photo Effects Apply a special effect Resolution Select a resolution option White balance Adjust the colour balance according to the lighting conditions Metering Select a type of exposure metering Guidelines Set to view the grid lines on the preview screen Image qu...

Page 62: ... or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the GPS tag setting Storage Select a memory location for saving captured photos Reset Reset camera settings Record a video 1 In the application list select Camera 2 Rotate the device anti clockwise to the landscape view 3 Drag the slider to swit...

Page 63: ...ltimedia message or for saving normally 2 Apply a special effect 3 Adjust the exposure value to change the brightness 4 Change the camcorder settings 5 View the storage location 6 Switch to the camera 7 Record a video 8 View videos you have recorded To zoom in or out press theVolume key The zoom function may be unavailable when recording in the highest resolution ...

Page 64: ...lide show select Start slideshow Tap the screen to stop the slide show To delete the video press the Option key and select Delete To change the name of a file press the Option key and select Rename To view video details press the Option key and select Details Customise camcorder settings Before recording a video select to access the following options Option Function Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts t...

Page 65: ...n the preview screen Video quality Select a quality level for your videos Storage Select a memory location for saving recorded videos Reset Reset camcorder settings Gallery Learn to view images and play videos saved in your device Some file formats are not supported depending on the device s software If a file size exceeds the memory available an error may occur when you try to open the file Playb...

Page 66: ...show Tap the screen to stop the slide show To delete the image press the Option key and select Delete To add the image to the clipboard press the Option key and select Copy to clipboard To rotate the image anti clockwise press the Option key and select Rotate left To rotate the image clockwise press the Option key and select Rotate right To crop a section from the image press the Option key and se...

Page 67: ...older a video indicated by the icon 3 Select to begin playback 4 Control playback with the keys p 68 During playback press the Option key to access the following options To send the video to others or share it select Share via To listen to audio via a Bluetooth headset select Via Bluetooth You cannot use this option if you connect a headset to your device s headset jack To set the video player to ...

Page 68: ...If a file size exceeds the memory available an error may occur when you try to open the file Playback quality may vary by content type Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded Play a video 1 In the application list select Video Player 2 Select a video 3 Control playback with the following keys 1 2 4 3 5 6 ...

Page 69: ... to the next file Scan forwards in the file tap and hold During playback press the Option key to access the following options To send the video to others or share it select Share via To listen to audio via a Bluetooth headset select Via Bluetooth You cannot use this option if you connect a headset to your device s headset jack To set the video player to turn off automatically after a specific peri...

Page 70: ... while on the go Some file formats are not supported depending on the device s software If a file size exceeds the memory available an error may occur when you try to open the file Playback quality may vary by content type Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card Download from the Int...

Page 71: ...ct a music category a music file 3 Control playback with the following keys 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 4 2 1 Number Function 1 Activate Shuffle mode 2 Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar 3 Select a sound effect 4 Restart playback Skip to the previous file tap within 3 seconds Scan backwards in the file tap and hold 5 Adjust the volume ...

Page 72: ...lowing options To add music files to the quick list for saving as a playlist select Add to quick list To listen to music via a Bluetooth headset select Via Bluetooth You cannot use this option if you connect a headset to your device s headset jack To send the music file to others or share it select Share via To add the music file to a playlist select Add to playlist To view music details select De...

Page 73: ...c player settings 1 In the application list select Music Player 2 Select a music category a music file 3 Press the Option key and select Settings 4 Change the following options Option Function SoundAlive Select a sound effect Play speed Change the playback speed Music menu Select music categories to show on the music library screen Lyrics Set to show song lyrics during playback Music auto off Set ...

Page 74: ...adio 1 Plug a headset into your device 2 In the application list select FM Radio The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically The first time you turn on the FM radio it will start automatic tuning 3 Control the FM radio with the following keys 3 4 1 5 3 6 7 2 Number Function 1 Record a song from the FM radio 2 Turn on or off the FM radio 3 Fine tune the frequency ...

Page 75: ...n 7 Search for an available radio station Save radio stations automatically 1 Plug a headset into your device 2 In the application list select FM Radio 3 Press the Option key and select Scan an option The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically Add a radio station to the favourites list 1 Plug a headset into your device 2 In the application list select FM Radio 3 Scroll to a radi...

Page 76: ...Select a memory location for saving FM radio clips Radio text Set to show the station ID on the FM radio screen Station IDs are available only from radio stations that provide this information Alternative frequency Set to retune frequencies for stations automatically when the current signal is weak FM auto off Set the FM radio to turn off automatically after a specified length of time ...

Page 77: ...Contacts 2 Select a memory location 3 Enter contact information 4 Select Save to add the contact to memory You can create contacts from the dialling screen by selecting Add to contacts Find a contact 1 In the application list select Contacts Contacts 2 Scroll up or down the contact list 3 Select a contact s name From the contact view use the following options To make a voice call select To send a ...

Page 78: ...n list select Contacts Contacts 2 Select your name at the top of the contact list 3 Select 4 Enter your personal details and select Save You can send your namecard by attaching it to a multimedia or email message or transferring it via Bluetooth Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts you can manage multiple contacts and send a message to an entire group 1 In the application list...

Page 79: ...en select Done Copy contacts from your device to the SIM or USIM card 1 In the application list select Contacts Contacts 2 Press the Option key and select Import Export Export to SIM card 3 Select a SIM or USIM card 4 Select contacts to copy and then select Done OK Import or export a contact You can import or export files in vcf format to or from a memory card Import contact files 1 In the applica...

Page 80: ...ort to SD card 3 Select OK to confirm S Planner Your device includes a powerful planner to help you organise your schedules more conveniently and effectively Learn to create and manage events and tasks and set alarms to remind yourself of important events and tasks Create an event or task 1 In the application list select S Planner 2 Select 3 Select an event type at the top of the screen To create ...

Page 81: ...eduled for a specific period Task A list of tasks You can also change the view mode by placing two fingers on the screen and spreading them apart or pinching them together View an event or task 1 In the application list select S Planner 2 Select a date on the calendar To move to a specific day press the Option key and select Go to and then enter the date To move to today s date select Today 3 Sele...

Page 82: ...view more details To snooze the event alarm select Snooze Memo Learn to record important information for viewing at a later date Create a memo 1 In the application list select Memo 2 Select 3 Enter your memo text 4 Select Save View a memo 1 In the application list select Memo 2 Select a memo to view its details While viewing the memo use the following options To edit the memo tap the screen or sel...

Page 83: ...evice s voice recorder Record a voice memo 1 In the application list select Voice Recorder 2 Select to start recording To pause recording select 3 Speak into the microphone 4 When you are finished select Your memo is saved automatically Play a voice memo 1 In the application list select Voice Recorder 2 Select to access the voice memo list 3 Select a voice memo To pause playback select 4 Select to...

Page 84: ...d select Settings 3 Change the following options Option Function Storage Select a memory location for saving voice memos Default name Enter a prefix for naming voice memos Recording quality Select a quality level for voice memos Limit for MMS Set to limit recordings to the maximum length that can be attached to a multimedia message ...

Page 85: ... depending on your region or service provider Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider Browse a webpage 1 In the application list select Internet 2 To access a specific webpage select the URL field enter the web address and then select Go 3 Navigate webpages with the following keys 1 3 4 2 Number Function 1 Reload the current webpage While the device is loading webpage...

Page 86: ...t Forward To open a new window press the Option key and select New window To bookmark the current webpage press the Option key and select Add bookmark To add a shortcut for the current webpage to the Home screen press the Option key and select Add shortcut to home screen To send a web address to others press the Option key and select Share page To search for text on a webpage press the Option key ...

Page 87: ...vailable depending on your region or service provider 1 In the application list select Internet 2 Select the URL field 3 Select and say a keyword into your device s microphone The device searches for webpages related to the keyword 4 Select a search result Bookmark your favourite webpage If you know the address of a webpage you can add a bookmark manually 1 In the application list select Internet ...

Page 88: ... copy the address of the current webpage select Copy link URL To delete the bookmark select Delete bookmark To set the webpage as your browser s homepage select Set as homepage Download a file from the Internet When you download files or applications from the Internet your device saves them to the internal memory Files you download from the Internet can include viruses that will damage your device...

Page 89: ...s Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view their locations with the Google Latitude location service This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider 1 In the application list select Latitude The device joins Latitude automatically 2 Select an option 3 Select friends or enter an email address and then select Add friends 4 Select Yes When your fri...

Page 90: ...ent location 2 Select 3 Enter a keyword for the location and select To search for a location by voice select 4 Select the location to view its details While viewing the map use the following options To zoom in or out place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart or pinch them together To view all of the search results select RESULTS LIST To add a star to the location select the ball...

Page 91: ...t Layers Get directions to a specific destination 1 In the application list select Maps 2 Select 3 Enter the addresses of the starting location and the destination To enter an address from your contact list or starred places or select a point on the map select an option 4 Select a travel method and select GET DIRECTIONS The route is indicated on the map Depending on the selected travel method you ...

Page 92: ...der Your device will save user files from downloaded applications to the internal memory Download an application 1 In the application list select Play Store 2 Search for an application and download it to the device When the download is complete the device will install the application automatically Uninstall an application 1 In the application list select Play Store 2 Press the Option key and selec...

Page 93: ...r 1 In the application list select Navigation 2 Enter your destination with the following methods Enter your destination by voice Enter your destination with the virtual keypad Select your destination from contacts addresses Select your destination from your starred places 3 Install the required software and then use the navigation features Local Learn to search for business and attractions This f...

Page 94: ...mised applications from Samsung Apps your device becomes even smarter Explore the useful applications on offer and enhance your mobile life 1 In the application list select Samsung Apps 2 Search for and download applications to the device This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider For details please visit www samsungapps com or refer to the Samsung Apps leaflet Yo...

Page 95: ...ck with the following keys 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 Number Function 1 Pause or resume playback 2 Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging the bar 3 View the video quality This feature may not be available for some videos 4 Add the video to your playlist 5 Send the URL to others 6 Search for videos 7 Rotate the screen to the portrait view ...

Page 96: ...o 1 In the application list select YouTube 2 Select your account 3 Select a video If you are uploading a video for the first time select a network type to upload a video 4 Enter the details of the upload and select Upload ...

Page 97: ...s Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your computer You can download the program from the Samsung website 1 Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically If Samsung Kies does not launch double click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer 2 Transfer files between your device and the computer Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more informa...

Page 98: ...tween your device and the computer Connect as a camera device You can connect your device to a computer as a camera and access files in your device Use this USB connection mode when your computer does not support the media transfer protocol MTP or does not have the USB driver for your device installed 1 Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable 2 Tap the indicator icons area and drag it d...

Page 99: ...right TheWi Fi feature running in the background will consume battery power To preserve battery power activate the feature only when needed Find and connect to aWi Fi AP 1 In the application list select Settings Wi Fi Your device searches for availableWi Fi APs automatically 2 Select an AP under Wi Fi networks 3 Enter the password for the AP if necessary 4 Select Connect Add aWi Fi AP manually 1 I...

Page 100: ... an AP that hasWPS available and then select Show advanced options 3 Select the WPS drop down menu 4 Select Push button Connect 5 Press aWPS button on the AP within 2 minutes Connect with aWPS PIN 1 In the application list select Settings Wi Fi 2 Select an AP that hasWPS available and then select Show advanced options 3 Select the WPS drop down menu 4 Select PIN from this device to use aWPS PIN of...

Page 101: ...rn to use theWi Fi Direct feature to connect two devices viaWi Fi without requiring an AP Connect your device to another device 1 In the application list select Settings More settings Wi Fi Direct 2 Drag the Wi Fi Direct switch to the right 3 Select Scan 4 Select a device When the owner of the other device accepts the connection the devices are connected You can connect your device to multiple dev...

Page 102: ...a is saved to the ShareViaWiFi folder Mobile network sharing Learn to share your device s mobile network connection with other devices Share your device s mobile network viaWi Fi Learn to use your device as a wireless access point for other devices This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider 1 In the application list select Settings More settings Tethering and port...

Page 103: ...On another device locate your device s name and connect to your mobile network Share your device s mobile network via USB Learn to use your device as a wireless modem by making a USB connection with a computer 1 Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable 2 In the application list select Settings More settings Tethering and portable hotspot 3 Select USB tethering to activate mobile network ...

Page 104: ...amsung 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 not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with y...

Page 105: ... of the other device accepts the connection or enters the same PIN pairing is complete If the pairing is successful the device will search for available services automatically Some devices especially headsets or hands free car kits may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN such as 0000 If the other device has a PIN you must enter it Send data via Bluetooth 1 Select a file or item from an appropriate applicat...

Page 106: ...ebook automatically GPS Your device is equipped with a global positioning system GPS receiver Learn to activate location services and use additional GPS functions For better reception of GPS signals avoid using your device in the following conditions Between buildings in tunnels or underground passages or inside buildings In poor weather Around high voltage or electromagnetic fields In a vehicle w...

Page 107: ...e networks Use GPS satellites Set to use GPS satellites to find your location Location and Google search Set the device to use your current location for Google search and other Google services VPN connections Learn to create virtual private networks VPNs and connect to them securely over the Internet Your device should already be configured with Internet access If you have trouble accessing the In...

Page 108: ...a pre shared security key IPSec user certificate Select a user certificate that theVPN server will use to identify you You can import certificates from theVPN server or download them from the Internet IPSec CA certificate Select a certificate authority CA certificate that theVPN server will use to identify you You can import certificates from theVPN server or download them from the Internet IPSec ...

Page 109: ...d options Set to change the advanced network settings The options available may vary depending on theVPN type 3 When you are finished select Save Connect to a private network 1 In the application list select Settings More settings VPN 2 Select a private network 3 Enter the user name and password and then select Connect ...

Page 110: ...u have prevented the display from rotating when you rotate the device press the Option key and select Scientific calculator Clock Learn to set and control alarms and use the clock display Set an alarm 1 In the application list select Clock 2 Select Create alarm 3 Set the details of the alarm 4 When you are finished select Save To deactivate an alarm select the clock icon next to the alarm To delet...

Page 111: ...s of files you have downloaded from the web 1 In the application list select Downloads 2 Select a download category 3 To open a downloaded file select the log To delete a log select the tick box and select Search Learn to search for data in your device or information on the Internet 1 In the application list select Search 2 Enter a keyword and select To search for data by voice select and say a ke...

Page 112: ...g amr Sound wav imy midi amr Others doc docx pdf ppt pptx txt xls xlsx htm html vcf vcs vnt Some file formats are not supported depending on the device s software If a file size exceeds the memory available an error may occur when you try to open the file View a file 1 In the application list select My Files 2 Select a folder To move up one level in the file directory select To return to the Home ...

Page 113: ...ile to others or share it select Share via To copy or move the files or folders to another file folder select Copy or Move To change the name of a file or a folder select Rename To change the file manager settings select Settings Quickoffice Learn to view documents with your device This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Open a document 1 In the application lis...

Page 114: ...en a recently used file select a file under Recent Documents 4 View the document SIMToolkit Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider Depending on your SIM or USIM card this application may be labelled differently In the application list select SIMToolkit ...

Page 115: ...a usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation Mobile data Set 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 press the Option key Data roaming Set to use data connections when you are roaming Restrict backgr...

Page 116: ...ings to the factory defaults press the Option key and select Reset to default Use only 2G networks Set to connect only to a GPRS or EDGE network Network operators Search networks Search for and select a network Select automatically Set the device to select the first available network Tethering and portable hotspot PortableWi Fi hotspot Set to use your device as a wireless access point for other de...

Page 117: ...ent mode to make your device vibrate or mute all sounds except for media sounds and alarm ringtones Volume Adjust the volume for various sounds on your device Ringtone Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls Sound and vibration Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Keytones Set the device to sound when you enter numbers on the dialling screen Touch sounds Set th...

Page 118: ...or showing items in applications Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings 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 Storage View memory information for your device and memory card You can also format the memory card Formatting a memory...

Page 119: ...ation services Use wireless networks Set to useWi Fi and or mobile networks for finding your location Use GPS satellites Set to use GPS satellites for finding your location Location and Google search Set the device to use your current location for Google search and other Google services Security Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM or USIM card Screen lock Activate the screen l...

Page 120: ... locked screen Encrypt device Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device You must enter the password each time you turn on the device Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your data Encrypt external SD card Encrypt external SD card Set to encrypt files when you save them to a memory card Full encryption Set to encrypt all files on ...

Page 121: ...e www samsungdive com You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the SamsungDive website Set up SIM card lock Lock SIM card Set to lock the SIM or USIM card To use your device with the SIM or USIM card you must enter the PIN Change SIM PIN Change the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card Make passwords visible Set to show your passwords as you enter them Device administrators View th...

Page 122: ...nd text input Language Select a display language Default Select a text input method Google voice typing Activate the Google voice input feature to enter text by voice To change the voice input settings select Select input languages Select input languages for Google voice recognition Block offensive words Set to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs Samsung keyboard To...

Page 123: ...e input feature to enter text by voice Auto capitalisation Set to capitalise the first letter of a sentence automatically Auto punctuate Set to insert punctuation marks automatically when needed Character preview Set the device to show a preview image of each letter you tap Key tap sound Set the device to sound when you tap a key Tutorial View the tutorial for using the Samsung keypad Reset settin...

Page 124: ...ing calls messages or event details Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device Back up and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data Back up my data Set to back up your settings and application data to the Google server Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account Automatic restore Set to restore your settings and applicatio...

Page 125: ...omatic time zone Set to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones Select time zone Select a time zone Use 24 hour format Set to show the time in 24 hour format or 12 hour format Select date format Select a date format Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with physical challenges Change the settings to improve accessibility to the ...

Page 126: ...ions to install web scripts to make their web content more accessible Font size Change the font size for creating or showing items in applications Mono audio Enable mono sound when you listen to audio with one earbud Turn off all sounds Mute all device sounds Tap and hold delay Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen Developer options Change the settings for application develop...

Page 127: ...ration to improve graphic performance Window animation scale Select a speed for opening and closing pop up windows Transition animation scale Select a speed for switching between screens Do not keep activities Set to end a running application when you launch a new application Limit background processes Set to limit the number of processes that can run in the background Show all ANRs Set the device...

Page 128: ...u can disable this feature by using Lock SIM card PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN 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 e...

Page 129: ...h screen is scratched or damaged take your device to a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close applications or reset the device to regain functionality If your device is still responsive and an application is frozen close the application with the task manager If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Po...

Page 130: ... Others cannot hear you speaking on a call Ensure that you are not covering the built in microphone Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth If using a headset ensure that it is properly connected Audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try...

Page 131: ...touched When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time your device may feel hot This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient memory and battery power available to operate the camera application If you receive error messa...

Page 132: ... with another radio receiver If you can hear the station with another receiver your device may require service Contact a Samsung Service Centre Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your device for a number of reasons If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer...

Page 133: ...0 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 drivers installed and updated on your computer If you are aWindows XP user ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed o...

Page 134: ... 45 rejecting 44 speed dialling 78 using in call options 45 viewing logs 48 waiting 48 camera changing camcorder settings 64 changing camera settings 61 recording videos 62 taking photos 58 connectivity Bluetooth 104 GPS connections 106 mobile network sharing 102 USB connections 97 VPN connections 107 Wi Fi 99 contacts copying moving 79 creating 77 creating groups 78 finding 77 importing exporting...

Page 135: ...s 115 silent mode 34 SIM USIM card inserting 13 locking 37 sound key tone 34 settings 117 find my mobile 37 flight mode 22 FM radio 74 gallery 65 Google Latitude 89 Google Mail 51 Google Maps 90 GoogleTalk 55 hand strap 21 home screen adding panels 30 moving items 29 removing items 29 removing panels 30 using the notifications panel 28 indicator icons 27 Internet 85 key functions 12 key tone 34 ma...

Page 136: ...screen locking unlocking 26 using 23 touch tone 34 unpack 10 USB connections as camera device 98 as media device 98 as wireless modem 103 with Samsung Kies 97 withWindows Media Player 97 video player 68 videos playing 67 68 recording 62 uploading toYouTube 96 voice memos playing 83 recording 83 VPN connections 107 web browser 85 Wi Fi 99 YouTube 94 ...

Page 137: ... provider www samsung com English EU 01 2013 Rev 1 0 To install Samsung Kies PC Sync 1 Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website www samsung com kies and install it on your computer 2 Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information ...

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