Samsung GT-I9152 User Manual

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Page 1 - User Manual

www.samsung.comUser ManualGT-I9152

Page 2 - About this manual

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

Page 3 - Copyright

Utilities100Search scopeTo select what applications to search, tap → Settings → Phone search, and then tick the items to search for.Google NowLaunch

Page 4 - Trademarks

Utilities101Select a folder to open it. To go back to the parent folder, tap . To return to the root directory, tap .In a folder, tap , and then use o

Page 5 - Table of Contents

102Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Application

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Travel & local103Getting directions for a destination1 Tap .2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:•My current

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Travel & local104NavigationUse this application to search for a route to a destination.Tap Navigation on the Applications screen.•Navigation maps

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105SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scre

Page 9 - Package contents

Settings106Setting Network notificationThe device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available.Tap Wi

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Settings107More networksCustomise settings to control networks.Flight modeThis disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-ne

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Settings108Nearby devices•File sharing: Activate media sharing to allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files on your device.•Shared cont

Page 12 - Replace the back cover

Settings109For a personal message:–Edit personal message: Edit the personal message.For a clock:–Dual clock: Set the device to show the dual clock.

Page 13 - Pull out the battery

Getting started112 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.Insert the primary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot

Page 14 - Charging the battery

Settings110•Auto-rotate screen: Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned.•Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device

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Settings111•Answering/ending calls:–The home key answers calls: Set the device to answer an incoming call when pressing the Home button.–The power

Page 16 - Inserting a memory card

Settings112–Call waiting: Allow incoming call alerts when a call is in progress.–Auto redial: Activate auto redial for calls that were not connected

Page 17 - Removing the memory card

Settings113SIM card managerActivate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings.•Voice call: Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls

Page 18 - Turning the device on and off

Settings114AccessibilityAccessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access and alert the following setti

Page 19 - Switching to silent mode

Settings115•Enhance web accessibility: Set applications to install web scripts to make their web content more accessible.•Sound balance: Adjust the

Page 20 - Switching between networks

Settings116Google voice typingTo change the voice input settings, tap .•Choose input languages: Select input languages for text input.•Block offens

Page 21 - Indicator icons

Settings117–Character preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped.–Key-tap sound: Set the device to sound when a key i

Page 22 - Using the touch screen

Settings118•Home address: Enter your home address to use location information with the voice command feature.•Log in to Facebook: Enter your Faceboo

Page 23 - Double-tapping

Settings119–Smart alert: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device.–Zoom: Set the device to z

Page 24 - Pinching

Getting started123 Insert the battery.124 Replace the back cover.

Page 25 - Control motions

Settings120AccountsAdd accountAdd email or SNS accounts.CloudChange settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account.Backup and resetChang

Page 26 - Holding to ear

Settings121•Use wireless networks: Set the device to allow location data collection and to determine the location of your lost or stolen device via W

Page 27 - Panning to browse

Settings122•Set up SIM card lock:–Lock SIM card: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device.–Change SIM

Page 28 - Turning over

Settings123StorageView memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card.Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all da

Page 29 - Palm motions

124TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:•Password: When

Page 30 - Activating Multi Window

Troubleshooting125Your device freezes or has fatal errorsIf your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain

Page 31 - Quick setting panel

Troubleshooting126Audio quality is poor•Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.•When you are in areas with weak signals or p

Page 32 - Home screen

Troubleshooting127Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operat

Page 33 - Setting wallpaper

Troubleshooting128Another Bluetooth device is not located•Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.•Ensure that the Bl

Page 34 - Locked screen

English (EU). 05/2013. Rev. 1.0Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject

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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.

Page 36 - Applications screen

Getting started14Charging the batteryUse the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge t

Page 37 - Sharing applications

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

Page 38 - Entering text

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

Page 39 - Using the Samsung keyboard

Getting started171 Remove the back cover.2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.3 Replace the back cover.Removing the

Page 40 - Copying and pasting

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

Page 41 - Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

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

Page 42 - Setting up accounts

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

Page 43 - Transferring files

Getting started20Switching between networksWhen you insert both SIM or USIM cards, you can use two different subscriptions without the need to carry t

Page 44 - Securing the device

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

Page 45 - Setting a password

Basics22Icon MeaningVibration mode activatedFlight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery power levelUsing the touch screenUse only f

Page 46 - Upgrading the device

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

Page 47 - Communication

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

Page 48 - During a call

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

Page 49 - Receiving calls

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

Page 50 - Ending a call

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

Page 51 - Video calls

Basics28Turning overTurn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio (when using the speaker).TiltingTap and hold two

Page 52 - Contacts

Basics29Palm motionsUse palm motions to control the device by touching the screen.Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On

Page 53 - Displaying contacts

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

Page 54 - Favourite contacts

Basics30Activating Multi WindowUse this feature to run two applications on the screen at the same time.•Only applications on the Multi Window panel c

Page 55 - Business card

Basics31NotificationsNotification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, devic

Page 56 - Messaging

Basics32•Smart stay: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature.•Sync: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.•Flight mode: Activat

Page 57 - Sending scheduled messages

Basics33Moving 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

Page 58 - Google Mail

Basics34Using widgetsWidgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. To use them, add widgets fr

Page 59 - Reading messages

Basics35Drag the widgets panel down to expand it. Scroll right to the last page, tap , and then select a widget to add to the locked screen.Rearrangi

Page 60 - Deleting chat history

Basics36Using applicationsThis device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications.Opening an application

Page 61 - Messenger

Basics37Organising with foldersPut related applications together in a folder for convenience.Tap → Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag i

Page 62 - Web & network

Basics38HelpAccess help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure important settings.Tap Help on the Applications scree

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Basics39Using the Samsung keyboardChanging the keyboard layoutTap → Portrait keyboard types, and then tap Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard.On the 3x4

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

Page 65 - Samsung Link

Basics40HandwritingTap and hold , tap , and then write a word with a finger. Suggested words appear as characters are entered. Select a suggested wo

Page 66 - Using the Group Play feature

Basics41Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkConnect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 105)Turnin

Page 67 - Group Play

Basics42Forgetting Wi-Fi networksAny network that has ever been used, including the current network, can be forgotten so the device will not automatic

Page 68 - Playing music

Basics43Transferring filesMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa.The following file formats

Page 69 - Playing music by mood

Basics44Connecting as a media device1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.2 Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as

Page 70 - Taking photos

Basics45Setting a patternOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern.Draw a pattern by connecting four

Page 71 - Shooting mode

Basics46Unlocking 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

Page 72 - Taking videos

47CommunicationPhoneUse this application to make or answer a call.Tap Phone on the Applications screen.Making callsMaking a callUse one of the followi

Page 73 - Share shot

Communication48Finding contactsEnter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predict

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Communication49Adding contactsTo add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to contacts.Viewing call logsTa

Page 75 - Shortcuts

5Table of ContentsGetting started7 Device layout8 Buttons9 Package contents10 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery14 Charging the battery16

Page 76 - Viewing images

Communication50Rejecting a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the circle, or press and hold the headset button.To send a message when rejecting

Page 77 - Editing images

Communication51Video callsMaking a video callEnter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap to make a video call.During a

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Communication52Swapping imagesDrag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images.ContactsUse this application to manage con

Page 79 - Story Album

Communication53Editing a contactSelect a contact to edit, and then tap .Deleting a contactTap → Delete.Setting a speed dial numberTap → Speed dia

Page 80 - Viewing story albums

Communication54Moving contactsSyncing with Google ContactsTap → Merge accounts → Merge with Google.Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in

Page 81 - Paper Artist

Communication55•Grid view / List view: View contacts in grid or list form.•Help: Access help information about using contacts.Contact groupsAdding c

Page 82 - Using Popup Video player

Communication56MessagingUse this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).Tap Messaging on the Applications screen.You may

Page 83 - Uploading videos

Communication57EmailUse this application to send or view email messages.Tap Email on the Applications screen.Setting up email accountsSet up an email

Page 84 - FM Radio

Communication58Reading messagesSelect an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap .Tap a message t

Page 85 - Scanning radio stations

Communication59Sending messagesIn any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap .Tap → Attach picture to attach image

Page 86 - Play Store

Table of Contents6100 Voice Search100 My Files101 Downloads101 TripAdvisorTravel & local102 Maps103 Local104 NavigationSettings105 About Settin

Page 87 - Play Music

Communication60TalkUse this application to chat with others via Google Talk.Tap Talk on the Applications screen.This application may not be available

Page 88 - Utilities

Communication61Google+Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.Tap Google+ on the Applications screen.Th

Page 89 - Browsing memos

62Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,

Page 90 - S Planner

Web & network63HistoryTap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap → Clear history.Sav

Page 91 - Syncing with Google Calendar

Web & network64Searching the web by voiceTap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear.

Page 92 - Sharing events

Web & network65Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices

Page 93 - Syncing with Dropbox

Web & network66Sending filesSend files to other devices or upload them to web storage services.Select your device, tap , select files, and then ta

Page 94 - Setting alarms

Web & network67Group PlayUse this application to share screens with multiple devices. Create or join a Group Play session, and then share images,

Page 95 - Desk clock

68MediaMusicUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending on the device

Page 96 - S Translator

Media69To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings → Smart Volume.When Smart Volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than th

Page 97 - Voice Recorder

7Getting startedDevice layoutBack buttonMultipurpose jackEarpieceProximity/Light sensorMenu buttonMicrophoneFront cameraPower buttonTouch screenHome b

Page 98 - Managing voice memos

Media70CameraUse this application to take photos or videos.Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 76)Tap Camera on

Page 99 - Searching with images

Media71Shooting modeSeveral photo effects are available.Tap MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen.•Auto: Use th

Page 100 - My Files

Media72Panoramic photosA panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of multiple shots.Tap MODE → Panorama.Tap and move the camera in one di

Page 101 - TripAdvisor

Media73Recording modeTap → to change recording mode.•Normal: Use this mode for normal quality.•Limit for MMS: Use this mode to lower quality for

Page 102 - Travel & local

Media74Configuring settings for CameraTap → to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera

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Media75•Review: Briefly display photos taken.•Volume key: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom function.•Timer: U

Page 104 - Navigation

Media76GalleryUse this application to view images and videos.Tap Gallery on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending on

Page 105 - Settings

Media77Playing videosVideo files show the icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap .Trimming segments of a videoSelect a video, and

Page 106 - Bluetooth

Media78Modifying imagesWhen viewing an image, tap and select Photo editor or Paper Artist.Favourite imagesWhen viewing an image, tap → Favourite t

Page 107 - More networks

Media79Using Tag BuddyTap → Settings → Tag buddy, and then drag the Tag buddy switch to the right to display a contextual tag (weather, location, da

Page 108 - My device

Getting started8•Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.•Do not u

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Media80Viewing story albumsSelect a story album. The cover image appears on the first page. Scroll left or right to view images in the story album.Whe

Page 110 - Home screen mode

Media81Paper ArtistUse this application to make images look like illustrations with fun effects or frames.Tap Paper Artist on the Applications screen.

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Media82Playing videosSelect a video to play.Change screen ratio.Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar.Scan DLNA-enabled devices.Restart the c

Page 112 - Driving mode

Media83YouTubeUse this application to watch videos from the YouTube website.Tap YouTube on the Applications screen.This application may not be availab

Page 113 - Accessory

Media84FM 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

Page 114 - Accessibility

Media85Scanning radio stationsTap → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.Select the ra

Page 115 - Language and input

86Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Page 116 - Samsung keyboard

Application & media stores87Samsung AppsUse this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit

Page 117 - Voice search

88UtilitiesS MemoUse this application to create a memo using images and voice recordings.Tap S Memo on the Applications screen.Composing memosCreate m

Page 118 - Motions and gestures

Utilities89When jotting down a memo, tap once more to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour.When erasing the handwritten memo, tap , an

Page 119 - Smart screen

Getting started9Package contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Battery•Quick start guide•The items supplied with the device

Page 120 - Accounts

Utilities90To create a folder, tap → Create folder.To move memos to another folder, tap → Move.To copy memos, tap → Copy.To change the S Memo sett

Page 121 - Security

Utilities91To 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

Page 122 - Application manager

Utilities92Changing calendar typeSelect one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others. A pinch gesture can be us

Page 123 - About device

Utilities93To upload files to Dropbox, tap → → Upload here → Photos or videos or Other files. To open files in Dropbox, select a file.While viewin

Page 124 - Troubleshooting

Utilities94ClockUse 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

Page 125 - Calls are being dropped

Utilities95Stopping alarmsDrag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified leng

Page 126 - Audio quality is poor

Utilities96CalculatorUse this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen.Rotate the device to landscape

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Utilities97Voice RecorderUse this application to record or play voice memos.Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen.Recording voice memosTap t

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Utilities98Managing voice memosIn the list of voice memos, tap and select one of the following:•Share via: Select voice memos to send, and then sel

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Utilities99Tips for better voice recognition•Speak clearly.•Speak in quiet places.•Do not use offensive or slang words.•Avoid speaking in dialecta

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