Samsung GT-I9105 User Manual

User ManualGT-I9105Pwww.samsung.com

Getting started10Package contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Battery•Quick start guideUse only Samsung-approved software.

100SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scre

Settings101Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.On the Settings screen, tap Wi

Settings102Mobile networks•Mobile data: Use to allow packet switching data networks for network services.•Data roaming: Use the device to connect to

Settings103S BeamActivate the S Beam feature to send data, such as music, videos, images, and documents, to devices that support NFC and Wi-Fi Direct.

Settings104SoundChange settings for various sounds on the device.•Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds

Settings105•Auto-rotate screen: Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned.•Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device

Settings106BatteryView the amount of battery power consumed by your device.Application managerView and manage the applications on your device.Location

Settings107–Camera quick access: Set the device to launch the camera by tapping and holding the screen and rotating the device while the screen is lo

Settings108•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

Settings109Language and inputChange the settings for text input.LanguageSelect a display language for all menus and applications.DefaultSelect a defau

Getting started11Installing the SIM or USIM card and batteryInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the inc

Settings110•Handwriting: Customise settings for handwriting mode, such as recognition time, pen thickness, or pen colour.•Voice input: Select how to

Settings111•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

Settings112Pointer speedAdjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device.CloudChange settings for syncing data or files wit

Settings113•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

Settings114Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.If the battery remains fully disc

Settings115•Accessibility shortcut: Add a shortcut to Accessibility on the quick menu that appears when you press and hold the Power button.•TalkBac

Settings116•Wait for debugger: Set to prevent the selected application from loading until the debugger is ready.•Show touches: Set to show the point

117TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:•Password: When

Troubleshooting118Your device freezes or has fatal errorsIf your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain

Troubleshooting119Audio quality is poor•Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.•When you are in areas with weak signals or p

Getting started12•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

Troubleshooting120Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operat

Troubleshooting121Another Bluetooth device is not located•Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.•Ensure that the Bl

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Getting started13Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery1 Remove the back cover.2 Pull out the battery.3 Pull out the SIM or USIM card.

Getting started14Charging the batteryCharge the battery before using it for the first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. A computer can be a

Getting started15•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 started16Reducing the battery consumptionYour device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deact

Getting started171 Remove the back cover and battery.2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.3 Push the memory card in

Getting started18Formatting the memory cardA memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the

Getting started19Holding the deviceDo not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the b

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

Getting started20Switching to silent modeUse one of the following methods:•Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode.•P

21BasicsIndicator iconsThe icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table

Basics22Icon MeaningFlight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery power levelUsing the touch screenUse only fingers to use the touch

Basics23DraggingTo move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.Double-tappingDouble-tap

Basics24FlickingFlick 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

Basics25Control motionsSimple motions allow easy control of the device.Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home sc

Basics26Picking 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

Basics27Panning 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

Basics28Double-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

Basics29Turning overTurn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio (when using the speaker).Shaking•Shake the devi

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

Basics30TiltingTap 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

Basics31•Screen rotation: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.•Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth f

Basics32Moving 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

Basics33Using applicationsThis device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications.Opening an application

Basics34Rearranging applicationsTap → Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to

Basics35HelpAccess help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure important settings.Tap Help on the Applications scree

Basics36Entering uppercaseTap before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice.Changing language keyboardsSlide the space key left or right t

Basics37Copying 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

Basics38Forgetting Wi-Fi networksAny network that has ever been used, including the current network, can be forgotten so the device will not automatic

Basics39Transferring filesMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa.The following file formats

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

Basics40Connecting as a media device1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.2 Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as

Basics41Setting a patternOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern.Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more

Basics42Unlocking 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

43CommunicationPhoneUse this application to make or answer a call.Tap Phone on the Applications screen.Making callsMaking a callUse one of the followi

Communication44Finding contactsEnter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predict

Communication45Adding contactsTo add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to contacts.Viewing call logsTa

Communication46Rejecting a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the circle, or press and hold the headset button.To send a message when rejecting

Communication47Video callsMaking a video callEnter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap to make a video call.During a

Communication48Swapping imagesDrag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images.ContactsUse this application to manage con

Communication49Editing a contactSelect a contact to edit, and then tap .Deleting a contactTap → Delete.Setting a speed dial numberTap → Speed dia

5Table of ContentsGetting started8 Device layout9 Buttons10 Package contents11 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery14 Charging the battery1

Communication50Syncing with Samsung ContactsTap → Merge with Samsung.Contacts synced with Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list.If a co

Communication51Contact groupsAdding contacts to a groupSelect a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap Done.Managing groupsTap ,

Communication52MessagingUse this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).Tap Messaging on the Applications screen.You may

Communication53EmailUse this application to send or view email messages.Tap Email on the Applications screen.Setting up email accountsSet up an email

Communication54Reading messagesSelect an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap .Tap a message t

Communication55Sending messagesIn any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap .Tap → Attach file to attach images.T

Communication56LabelsGoogle Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inb

Communication57Switching between chatsScroll left or right.Deleting chat historyChats are automatically saved. To delete chat history, tap → Clear c

Communication58ChatONUse this application to chat with any device that has a mobile phone number.Tap ChatON on the Applications screen.This applicatio

59Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,

Table of Contents694 Google94 Voice Search95 My Files95 Downloads96 HRS HotelsTravel & local97 Maps98 Local99 NavigationSettings100 About Sett

Web & network60HistoryTap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap → Clear history.Tap

Web & network61ChromeUse this application to search for information and browse webpages.Tap Chrome on the Applications screen.This application may

Web & network62BluetoothBluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or

Web & network63AllShare PlayUse this application to play contents saved on various devices over the Internet. You can play and send any file on an

Web & network64Group PlayUse this application to share images, documents, and music with other devices that are connected to the same Wi-Fi networ

Web & network65Reading information from an NFC tagPlace the device near an NFC tag. The information from the tag will appear.Making a purchase wit

66MediaMusic PlayerUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music Player on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending

Media67Setting a song as ringtoneTo use the currently-playing song as ringtone, tap → Set as → Phone ringtone.Creating playlistsMake an own selectio

Media68Taking photosTaking a photoTap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame tur

Media69•Autumn colour: Use this setting for red-shifted background scenery.•Text: Use this setting for books or posters.•Candlelight: Use this sett

Table of Contents7112 Cloud112 Backup and reset112 Add account112 Motion113 Accessory114 Date and time114 Accessibility115 Developer options116 A

Media70Taking videosTaking a videoSlide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap to take a video. To stop recording, tap .•Manual foc

Media71Tap to change recording mode.•Normal: Use this mode for normal quality.•Limit for MMS: Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messa

Media72•Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash.•Shooting mode: Change the shooting mode.•Recording mode: Change recording mode.•Effects: Select a

Media73•GPS tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo.•To improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, suc

Media74Viewing imagesLaunching Gallery displays available folders. When another application, such as Email, saves an image, the download folder is aut

Media75•Tag buddy: Set the camera to display contextual tags.•Add weather tag: Add a weather tag.•Copy to clipboard: Copy to clipboard.•Rotate lef

Media76Video PlayerUse this application to play video files.Tap Video Player on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported dependin

Media77YouTubeUse this application to watch videos from the YouTube website.Tap YouTube on the Applications screen.This application may not be availab

Media78FM 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

Media79Scanning radio stationsTap → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.Select the ra

8Getting startedDevice layoutBack buttonMicrophoneProximity/Light sensorMultipurpose jackMicrophone for speakerphoneMenu buttonEarpieceTouch screenHom

80Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Application & media stores81Samsung AppsUse this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit

Application & media stores82TopAppsUse this application to purchase and download applications.Tap TopApps on the Applications screen.This applicat

Application & media stores83Purchasing songsTap STORE and then select a genre → a category. Tap → Buy song, and then follow the on-screen instru

Application & media stores84Play MoviesUse this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows.Tap Play Movies on the Applications sc

85UtilitiesMemoUse this application to record important information to save and view at a later date.Tap Memo on the Applications screen.Composing mem

Utilities86S PlannerUse this application to manage events and tasks.Tap S Planner on the Applications screen.Creating events or tasksTap , and then u

Utilities87Attach a map showing the location of the event. Enter the location in the Location field, tap next to the field, and then pinpoint the pre

Utilities88DropboxUse this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage. When you save files to Dropbox, your device

Utilities89Backing up or restoring dataTap Device backup to back up or restore data with your Samsung account.Syncing with DropboxIf an account is not

Getting started9The 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

Utilities90AlarmSetting alarmsTap Create alarm, set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save.•Snooze: S

Utilities91StopwatchTap Start to time an event. Tap Lap to record lap times.Tap Reset to clear lap time records.TimerSet the duration, and then tap St

Utilities92Voice RecorderUse this application to record or play voice memos.Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen.Recording voice memosTap t

Utilities93Managing voice memosIn the list of voice memos, tap and select one of the following:•Share via: Select voice memos to send, and then sel

Utilities94GoogleUse this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well.Tap Google on th

Utilities95My FilesUse this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips.Tap My Fil

Utilities96HRS HotelsUse this application to search for nearby hotels and make bookings.Tap HRS Hotels on the Applications screen.This application may

97Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Applications

Travel & local98Getting directions for a destination1 Tap .2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:•My current

Travel & local99NavigationUse this application to search for a route to a destination.Tap Navigation on the Applications screen.•Navigation maps,