Samsung GT-I9100G User Manual

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Web99Your device gets smarter with fully optimised applications from Samsung Apps. Explore amazing applications and make your mobile life even better.

Web100If you are launching this application for the rst time, 2 select the check box next to Skip this screen for 90 days and select Conrm.Select an

Connectivity101ConnectivityBluetoothBluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of

Connectivity102Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled ›devicesIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and networ

Connectivity103 ›Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless featureIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and network

Connectivity104 ›Activate the WLAN featureIn Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi.

Connectivity105 ›Connect to a WLAN using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)Using WPS, you can connect to a secured network. To connect to a WLAN with a WPS

Connectivity106Select a device and then select 3 Connect.When the owner of the other device accepts the connection, pairing is complete.To deactivate

Connectivity107Customise DLNA settings for sharing media ›lesTo allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media les on your device, you must activ

Connectivity108Play your les on another DLNA-enabled ›deviceIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 AllShare.Select 2 My device.Select

Assembling10AssemblingUnpackCheck your product box for the following items:Mobile device ●Battery ●Travel adapter (charger) ●Quick start guide ●Use on

Connectivity109Mobile network sharingLearn to set your device as a wireless modem or wireless access point for PCs or other devices, and share your de

Connectivity110 ›Share your device’s mobile network via USBUsing a PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on 1 your device to a PC.In Idle mode

Connectivity111 ›Activate location servicesYou must activate location services to receive location information and search the map.In Idle mode, open t

Connectivity112Using a PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on 1 your device to a PC.Samsung Kies will launch automatically.If Samsung Kies d

Connectivity113To disconnect the device from the PC, click the USB device icon on the Windows task bar and click the option to safely remove the mass

Connectivity114Option FunctionSet IPsec pre-shared keyEnter a pre-shared key.Enable L2TP secretSet to use the L2TP secret password.Set L2TP secret Ent

Tools115ToolsClockLearn to set and control alarms, and world clocks. You can also use the stopwatch and the desk clock.Set a new alarm ›In Idle mode,

Tools116Create a world clock ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Clock → World clock.Select 2 Add city or press [ ] → Add. Enter a c

Tools117Use the desk clock ›The desk clock displays the current time and date, and weather.In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Clock

Tools118Perform the calculation ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Calculator.Use the keys that correspond to the calculator displa

Assembling11To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,If the device is on, press and hold the Power/Lock key and 1 select Power o → OK to turn it o

Tools119Kies airKies air allows you to connect a PC to your device via a WLAN. From the PC browser, you can view and control media les, contacts, mes

Tools120Enter the web address displayed by Kies air in the browser 2 on your PC.When connected, you will see your device data on the PC’s web browser.

Tools121My lesLearn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos, music, sound clips, and other types of les stored in your device and me

Tools122Enter a name for the document and select the saving 5 location.Select 6 Save.Open a document ›In Idle mode, open the application list and sele

Tools123Voice commandsYour device provides the intelligent voice command feature which turns your voice commands into action. You can dial a number, s

Tools124Voice talkLearn to use the voice command feature provided by Voice talk. You can dial a number, send a message, write a memo, or complete othe

Settings125SettingsAccess the Settings menuIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings.Select a setting category and select an optio

Settings126Kies via Wi-Fi ›Connect your device to Samsung Kies via a WLAN.Bluetooth settings ›Bluetooth ●: Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or o

Settings127Mobile networks ›Use packet data ●: Set to allow packet switched data networks for network services.Data roaming ●: Set the device to conne

Settings128The power key ends calls - : Set the device to end a call when you press the Power/Lock key. ●Turn on proximity sensor: Set to turn on the

Assembling12Insert the battery.4 Replace the back cover.5 Charge the batteryBefore using the device for the rst time, you must charge the battery.You

Settings129SoundChange the settings for various sounds on your device.Silent mode ●: Activate the silent mode to mute all sounds except media sounds a

Settings130DisplayChange the settings for the display.Screen display ●:Font style - : Change the font type for the display text. You can download font

Settings131Gyro sensor calibration ●: Calibrate the gyroscope so your device can correctly recognise rotation.Place the device on a stable surface dur

Settings132Location and securityChange the settings for securing your device and the SIM or USIM card, and GPS functionality.Use wireless networks ●:

Settings133Alert message recipients ●: Add or edit recipients for the alert message.Remote functions ●: Set to control a lost device remotely via the

Settings134Memory usage ●: View available memory and the memory used by applications on your device.Battery usage ●: View the amount of power consumed

Settings135MotionChange the settings that control motion recognition on your device.Motion activation ●: Set to use motion recognition.Turn over ●: Se

Settings136StorageView memory information for your device and memory card. You can also format the memory card.Formatting a memory card will permanent

Settings137Auto-spacing ●: Set the device to automatically insert a space between words.Auto-capitalization ●: Set the device to automatically capital

Settings138XT9 ●: Activate XT9 mode to enter text using Predictive input mode.XT9 advanced settings ●: Activate the advanced features of XT9 mode, suc

Assembling13When your battery is low, the device will emit a ●warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty. I

Settings139Use location ●: Set to use your location information for voice search results.Hide oensive words ●: Hide oensive words your device recogn

Settings140Text-to-speech settings ›Listen to an example ●: Listen to the spoken text for an example. Install voice data for using the text-to-speech

Settings141Dock settingsAudio output mode ●: Set to use the connected dock’s speaker when your device is connected to a car or desktop dock.Date and t

Troubleshooting142TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:Co

Troubleshooting143The touch screen responds slowly or improperlyIf your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly, try

Troubleshooting144Outgoing calls are not connectedEnsure that you have pressed the Dial key. ●Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network

Troubleshooting145The battery does not charge properly or the device turns oThe battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold- ●coloured contacts wi

Troubleshooting146Error messages appear when launching the FM radioThe FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device uses the headset cable as an

Troubleshooting147Another Bluetooth device is not locatedEnsure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on ●your device.Ensure that the Blue

Safety precautions148Safety precautionsTo prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before

Assembling14Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power 2 outlet.You can use the device while it is charging, but it may ●take longer to fu

Safety precautions149Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to ●high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short

Safety precautions150If you are using a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer for information about radio interferenceSome hearing aids may be interfe

Safety precautions151Position your device within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless ●device without removing your eyes from the road. If you

Safety precautions152Do not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areasDust can cause your device to malfunction.Do not store your device on slopes

Safety precautions153Do not use a ash close to the eyes of people or animalsUsing a ash close to the eyes may cause temporary loss of vision or dama

Safety precautions154Use caution when using the device while walking or movingAlways be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself or othe

Safety precautions155Install mobile devices and equipment with cautionEnsure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your ●vehicle

Safety precautions156Specic Absorption Rate (SAR) certication informationYour device conforms to European Union (EU) standards that limit human expo

Safety precautions157Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government oce, for details

Safety precautions158DisclaimerSome content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright, patent

Assembling15Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port on 2 a PC.Depending on the type of PC data cable you are using, it may take some t

Assembling16Remove the back cover and battery.1 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts 2 facing down.Push the memory card in the memory

Assembling17Format the memory card ›Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on t

Getting started18Getting startedTurn your device on and oTo turn on your device, Press and hold the Power/Lock key.1 If you turn on your device for t

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Getting started19Get to know your deviceDevice layout ›1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record videos.Front camera lensProximit

Getting started20Keys ›Key FunctionPower/LockTurn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and hold); Lock the touch screen.MenuO

Getting started21Indicator icons ›Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider.Icon DenitionNo signalSignal stren

Getting started22Icon DenitionCall diverting activatedConnected to PCUSB tethering activatedWLAN hotspot activatedNo SIM or USIM cardNew text or mult

Getting started23Use the touch screenYour device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touc

Getting started24Your device turns o the touch screen when you do ●not use the device for a specied period. To turn on the screen, press the Power/

Getting started25Press [1 ] → Add or tap and hold the empty area on the idle screen.Select the item category 2 → an item:Widgets ●: Add widgets to the

Getting started26From the shortcuts panel, you can use the following options:Wi-Fi ●: Activate or deactivate the WLAN connection feature. ► p. 104Blue

Getting started27Access applicationsTo access your device’s applications,In Idle mode, select 1 Applications to access the application list.Scroll lef

Getting started28Organise applications ›You can reorganise the applications in the application list by changing their order or grouping them into cate

Using this manual2Using this manualThank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. This device will provide you with high quality mobile communic

Getting started29Access recent applications ›Press and hold the Home key to open the list of 1 applications you have accessed recently.Select an appli

Getting started30Turn on or o the touch tone ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Sound → Audible selection.Adjust the volu

Getting started31Select a wallpaper for the idle screen ›In Idle mode, press [1 ] → Wallpaper → an option.Select an image.2 Select 3 Save or Set wallp

Getting started32Set an unlock patternIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Location and security → Set up screen lock → Pat

Getting started33Lock your SIM or USIM card ›You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card. In Idle mode, open th

Getting started34Read the terms and conditions and select 3 Accept.Select 4 Alert message recipients.Enter the password for your Samsung account again

Getting started35Enter text using the Swype keyboard ›Select the rst character of a word and drag your nger 1 to the second character without releas

Getting started36You can also use the following keys: 1 3 5 6 8 7 2 4 Number Function 1 Change case. 2 Access the swype tip screen; Show the al

Getting started37Enter text using the Samsung keypad ›Select 1 → Portrait keypad types and select a text input method.You can select one of key input

Getting started38Number Function 6 Access the keypad settings; Change the text input method (tap and hold). 7 Insert a space; Insert a full stop (doub

Using this manual3You may upgrade your mobile device’s software by ●accessing www.samsung.com.Sound sources, wallpapers, and images provided in this

Getting started39Download applications from Android MarketBased on the Android platform, your device’s functionality can be extended by installing add

Getting started40Download les from the webWhen you download les or web applications from the web, your device saves them in a memory card.Files you

Getting started41Set up a server account ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Accounts and sync.Select 2 Add account → an

Communication42CommunicationCallingLearn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or custom

Communication43Answer a call1 When a call comes in, drag right.When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the ringtone.To end the call

Communication44Use options during a voice call ›You can use the following options while a voice call is in progress:To adjust the voice volume, press

Communication45Use options during a video call ›You can use the following options while a video call is in progress:To switch between the front and re

Communication46Use additional features ›You can use various other call-related features, such as auto rejection, Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode, or

Communication47Use Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) modeIn FDN mode, your device will restrict outgoing calls, except for the numbers stored in the FDN lis

Communication48Select a call barring option.2 Enter a call barring password and select 3 OK.Your setting will be sent to the network.Set call waitingC

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Communication49MessagingLearn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received.You ma

Communication50Add recipients of your message.3 Enter phone numbers or email addresses manually, ●separating them with a semicolon or a comma.Select

Communication51Listen to voice mail messages ›If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server, callers may leave voice messages w

Communication52Press [3 ] → Compose.Enter a name or address in the recipient eld.4 Enter a subject and message.5 To attach an image le, press [6 ] →

Communication53Add a label to a messageFrom the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message.1 Select 2 Change labels.Select a label to add and select 3 OK.Ad

Communication54When you are nished setting up the email account, the email messages are downloaded to your device. If you have created more than two

Communication55View an email message ›When you open an email account, you can view previously retrieved emails oine or connect to the email server to

Communication56TalkLearn to chat with friends and family via Google Talk™.This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider

Communication57Social HubLearn to access Social Hub™, the integrated communication application for Social Network Service (SNS), email, messages, inst

Entertainment58EntertainmentCameraLearn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 3264 x 2448 pixels (8 meg

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Entertainment59Number Function 1 Change the camera settings. 2 Open the image viewer to view photos you captured. 3 Use camera shortcuts. ● : Change t

Entertainment60Select 5 to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.After taking photos, select the image viewer icon to view the taken photos.

Entertainment61In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Camera to turn on the camera.Select 2 → Self shot.Make any necessary adjustments.

Entertainment62Capture a panoramic photo ›You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode. This mode is convenient for photographing l

Entertainment63Capture a photo in Cartoon mode ›You can take photos with cartoon eects.In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Camera to

Entertainment64Option FunctionEectsApply a special eect, such as sepia or black and white tones.Resolution Change the resolution option.White balanc

Entertainment65Record a video ›1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera.Drag the slider to the camcorder to s

Entertainment66Number Function 4 Check the camcorder status. ● : Length of video that can be recorded (according to available memory) ● : Default stor

Entertainment67Customise camcorder settings ›Before recording a video, select to access the following options:Option FunctionFlashChange the ash se

Entertainment68 ›Edit the shortcut iconsYou can add or remove shortcuts to frequently used options.From the preview screen, press [1 ] → Edit shortcut

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Entertainment69Control playback with the following icons:4 Icon FunctionChange a ratio of the video screen.Skip backward; Scan backward in a le (tap

Entertainment70Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX ●Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the screen while playing a DivX Video-On-D

Entertainment71Play a video ›1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gallery.Select a video (with the 2 icon) to play.Rotate the device

Entertainment72Video makerYou can edit videos and apply various eects. The video editor supports the following video resolutions and codecs:Type Form

Entertainment73Select 7 and add a transition eect between images or videos.When you are nished, press [8 ] → Save.Trim a segment of a video ›Launch

Entertainment74MusicLearn to listen to your favourite music while on the go with the music player. The music player supports the following le formats

Entertainment75Icon FunctionChange the repeat mode (o, repeating a le, or repeating all les).Skip backward; Scan backward in a le (tap and hold).P

Entertainment76Add songs to the quick list ›You can add songs to the quick list and save them as a playlist. During playback, press [] → Add to quick

Entertainment77In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Music Hub.If you are launching this application for the rst time, 2 select the ch

Entertainment78Control the FM radio with the following keys:4 1 4 2 2 3 5 Number Function 1 Turn o or on the FM radio. 2 Search for an availab

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Entertainment79Add a radio station to the favourites list ›Plug a headset into the device.1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 FM ra

Entertainment80Game HubLearn to play social and premium games.In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Game Hub.If you are launching this

Personal information81Personal informationContactsLearn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile

Personal information82Find a contact ›1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts.Scroll up or down on the contact list.2 You can al

Personal information83Enter your own personal details.4 Select 5 Save.You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring

Personal information84Press [3 ] → Create.Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group.4 Select 5 Add member, select contacts to add to the group,

Personal information85Select a memory location.3 If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact.Select an o

Personal information86View events ›To change the calendar view,In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Calendar.Select a view mode from t

Personal information87TaskLearn to create a task list and set alarms to remind yourself of important tasks or set priority.Create a task ›In Idle mode

Personal information88View memos ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Memo.Press [2 ] → Search or press and hold [ ] to search for a

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Personal information89Play a voice memo ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Voice recorder.Select 2 List.Select a voice memo to play

Web90WebWeb services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan.InternetLearn to access and bookmark your favourite

Web91Number Function 1 Enter the web address of a web page to access. 2 Open a list of saved bookmarks, frequently visited pages and recent internet h

Web92To view the download history, press [ ●] → More → Downloads.To customise the browser settings, press [ ●] → More → Settings.To print the current

Web93From the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark and use the following options:To open the web page in the current window, select ●Open.To open t

Web94Search for a specic location ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Maps.If you are launching this application for the rst time,

Web95Select 6 .The route is indicated on the map. To view only the single part of the route, select or . When you are nished, press [7 ] → Clear Ma

Web96Select a category.2 Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category.Select a place name to view its

Web97Google SearchYou can search for data saved on your device or on the web.In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Google Search.Enter

Web98Share videos ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 YouTube.Select a video.2 Select 3 More → Share → an option. Upload videos ›In