Samsung GT-I8730 User Manual

User ManualGT-I8730www.samsung.com

Getting started10Installing the SIM or USIM card and batteryInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the inc

Settings100Flight modeThis disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.Mobile networks•Mobile data: Use to

Settings101S BeamActivate the S Beam feature to send data, such as music, videos, images, and documents, to devices that support NFC and Wi-Fi Direct.

Settings102SoundChange settings for various sounds on the device.•Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds

Settings103•Auto-rotate screen: Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned.•Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device

Settings104BatteryView the amount of battery power consumed by your device.Application managerView and manage the applications on your device.Location

Settings105–Clock: Set to show the clock on the locked screen.–Dual clock: Set to show the dual clock on the locked screen.–Weather: Set to show we

Settings106•Remote controls: Set to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to y

Settings107Language and inputChange the settings for text input.LanguageSelect a display language for all menus and applications.DefaultSelect a defau

Settings108•Handwriting: Customise settings for handwriting mode, such as recognition time, pen thickness, or pen colour.•Advanced:–Auto capitalisa

Settings109•Show body of message: Set to view the text of a new message received while in driving mode.•Wake up command: Set to start voice recognit

Getting started11•Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna, as this can damage the antenna.•Do not insert a memory card into the SIM c

Settings110Pointer speedAdjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device.CloudChange settings for syncing data or files wit

Settings111•Double tap to top: Set to move to the top of a list of contacts or email messages when you double-tap the device.•Tilt to zoom: Set to z

Settings112Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.If the battery remains fully disc

Settings113•Accessibility shortcut: Add a shortcut to Accessibility on the quick menu that appears when you press and hold the Power button.•TalkBac

Settings114•Wait for debugger: Set to prevent the selected application from loading until the debugger is ready.•Show touches: Set to show the point

115TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:•Password: When

Troubleshooting116Your device freezes or has fatal errorsIf your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain

Troubleshooting117Audio quality is poor•Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.•When you are in areas with weak signals or p

Troubleshooting118Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operat

Troubleshooting119Another Bluetooth device is not located•Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.•Ensure that the Bl

Getting started12Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery1 Remove the back cover.2 Pull out the battery.3 Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengag

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Getting started13Charging the batteryCharge the battery before using it for the first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. A computer can be a

Getting started14•The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.•If the device receives an unstabl

Getting started15Reducing the battery consumptionYour device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deact

Getting started161 Remove the back cover.2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.3 Push the memory card into the slot

Getting started17Formatting the memory cardA memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the

Getting started18Holding the deviceDo not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the b

Getting started19Switching to silent modeUse one of the following methods:•Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode.•P

2About this manualThis device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise.

20BasicsIndicator iconsThe icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table

Basics21Icon MeaningFlight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery power levelUsing the touch screenUse only fingers to use the touch

Basics22DraggingTo move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.Double-tappingDouble-tap

Basics23FlickingFlick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage o

Basics24Control motionsSimple motions allow easy control of the device.Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home sc

Basics25Picking upWhen you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off, it vibrates if you have missed c

Basics26Panning to moveTap and hold an item, and then move the device to the left or right to move the item to another panel on the Home screen or the

Basics27Double-tappingDouble-tap the device to move to the top of a list of contacts or emails.RotatingWhile the screen is locked, tap and hold the sc

Basics28Turning overTurn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio (when using the speaker).Shaking•Shake the devi

Basics29TiltingTap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.Page BuddyUse this feature to use spec

About this manual3•Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you

Basics30•Screen rotation: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.•Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth f

Basics31Moving an itemTap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.Removing an i

Basics32Using applicationsThis device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications.Opening an application

Basics33Rearranging applicationsTap → Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to

Basics34HelpAccess help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure important settings.Tap Help on the Applications scree

Basics35Entering uppercaseTap before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice.Changing language keyboardsSlide the space key left or right t

Basics36Copying and pastingTap and hold over text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap to copy or to cut. The selected text is c

Basics37Forgetting Wi-Fi networksAny network that has ever been used, including the current network, can be forgotten so the device will not automatic

Basics38Transferring filesMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa.The following file formats

Basics39Connecting as a media device1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.2 Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as

About this manual4Trademarks•SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.•The Android logo, Google™, Google Maps™,

Basics40Setting a patternOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern.Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more

Basics41Unlocking the deviceTurn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code.If the unlock code is forgot

42CommunicationPhoneUse this application to make or answer a call.Tap Phone on the Applications screen.Making callsMaking a callUse one of the followi

Communication43Finding contactsEnter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predict

Communication44Adding contactsTo add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to Contacts.Viewing call logsTa

Communication45Rejecting a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the circle, or press and hold the headset button.To send a message when rejecting

Communication46Video callsMaking a video callEnter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap to make a video call.During a

Communication47Swapping imagesDrag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images.ContactsUse this application to manage con

Communication48Editing a contactSelect a contact to edit, and then tap .Deleting a contactTap → Delete.Setting a speed dial numberTap → Speed dia

Communication49Syncing with Samsung ContactsTap → Merge with Samsung.Contacts synced with Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list.If a co

5Table of ContentsGetting started7 Device layout8 Buttons9 Package contents10 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery13 Charging the battery15

Communication50Contact groupsAdding contacts to a groupSelect a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap Done.Managing groupsTap ,

Communication51MessagingUse this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).Tap Messaging on the Applications screen.You may

Communication52Viewing incoming messagesIncoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact.Select a contact to view the person’s message.Li

Communication53Sending scheduled messagesWhile composing a message, tap → Schedule sending. Tick Schedule sending, set a time and date, and then tap

Communication54Google MailUse this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service.Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen.•Thi

Communication55LabelsGoogle Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inb

Communication56Switching between chatsScroll left or right.Deleting chat historyChats are automatically saved. To delete chat history, tap → Clear c

Communication57ChatONUse this application to chat with any device that has a mobile phone number.Tap ChatON on the Applications screen.This applicatio

58Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,

Web & network59HistoryTap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap → Clear history.Tap

Table of Contents6Settings98 About Settings98 Wi-Fi99 Bluetooth99 Data usage99 More settings101 Home screen mode101 Blocking mode102 Sound102 Dis

Web & network60Searching the web by voiceTap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear.

Web & network61Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices are listed. S

Web & network62Playing files on a remote deviceSelect a device or web storage, select a file, tap , and then select a device.•Supported file for

Web & network63NFCYour device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use thi

Web & network64S BeamUse this feature to send data, such as music, videos, images, and documents.Do not send copyright-protected data via S Beam.

65MediaMusic PlayerUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music Player on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending

Media66Setting a song as ringtoneTo use the currently-playing song as ringtone, tap → Set as → Phone ringtone.Creating playlistsMake an own selectio

Media67Taking photosTaking a photoTap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame tur

Media68•Autumn colour: Use this setting for red-shifted background scenery.•Text: Use this setting for books or posters.•Candlelight: Use this sett

Media69Taking videosTaking a videoSlide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap to take a video. To stop recording, tap .•Manual foc

7Getting startedDevice layoutBack buttonMicrophoneFront cameraEarpieceMenu buttonMultipurpose jackTouch screenProximity/Light sensorMicrophone for spe

Media70Tap to change recording mode.•Normal: Use this mode for normal quality.•Limit for MMS: Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messa

Media71•Edit shortcuts: Reorganise shortcuts to frequently-used options.•GPS tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo.•To improve GPS signals, a

Media72•Metering: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated. Centre-weighted measures background light in the centre

Media73Viewing imagesLaunching Gallery displays available folders. When another application, such as Email, saves an image, the download folder is aut

Media74•Tag buddy: Set the camera to display contextual tags.•Add weather tag: Add a weather tag.•Copy to clipboard: Copy to clipboard.•Rotate lef

Media75Video PlayerUse this application to play video files.Tap Video Player on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported dependin

Media76YouTubeUse this application to watch videos from the YouTube website.Tap YouTube on the Applications screen.This application may not be availab

Media77FM RadioListen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna.Tap

Media78Scanning radio stationsTap → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.Select the ra

79Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Getting started8The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the speakerphone or take videos.•Do not cover the antenna area wi

Application & media stores80Samsung AppsUse this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit

Application & media stores81Game HubUse this application to access games.Tap Game Hub on the Applications screen.Scroll left or right and select a

82UtilitiesS MemoUse this application to create a memo using images and voice recordings.Tap S Memo on the Applications screen.Composing memosAppend a

Utilities83View more colours. Adjust the highlighter transparency.Change the pen type.Change the line thickness.Change the pen colour.To change the sh

Utilities84To move memos to another folder, tap → Move.To copy memos, tap → Copy.To change the S Memo settings, tap → Settings.To view the tutorial

Utilities85To add an event or task more briefly, tap a date to select it and tap it again.Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with

Utilities86Changing calendar typeTap , and then select one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others. A pinch g

Utilities87CloudUse this feature to sync files or back up settings and application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox.Tap Settings → Cloud on t

Utilities88ClockUse this application to set alarms, check the time in any location in the world, measure the duration of an event, set a timer, or use

Utilities89Stopping alarmsDrag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified leng

Getting started9Package contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Battery•Quick start guideUse only Samsung-approved software.

Utilities90CalculatorUse this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen.Rotate the device to landscape

Utilities91Playing voice memosSelect a voice memo to play.• : Adjust the playback speed.• : Trim the voice memo.• : Adjust the volume by dragging t

Utilities92Tips for better voice recognition•Speak clearly.•Speak in quiet places.•Do not use offensive or slang words.•Avoid speaking in dialecta

Utilities93Google NowLaunch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather, public transit info, your next appointment, and more

Utilities94In a folder, tap , and then use one of the following options:•Select all: Select all files to apply the same option to them at once.•Crea

95Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Applications

Travel & local96Getting directions for a destination1 Tap .2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:•My current

Travel & local97NavigationUse this application to search for a route to a destination.Tap Navigation on the Applications screen.•Navigation maps,

98SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scree

Settings99Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.On the Settings screen, tap Wi-