Samsung GT-I9190 User Manual

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

Utilities100Managing voice memosIn the list of voice memos, tap and select one of the following:•Share via: Select voice memos to send, and then se

Utilities101Tips for better voice recognition•Speak clearly.•Speak in quiet places.•Do not use offensive or slang words.•Avoid speaking in dialect

Utilities102Google NowLaunch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather, public transit info, your next appointment, and mor

Utilities103•View by: Change the view mode.•Sort by: Sort files or folders.•Settings: Change the file manager settings.Adding shortcuts to foldersA

104Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Application

Travel & local105Getting directions for a destination1 Tap .2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:•My current

Travel & local106NavigationUse this application to search for a route to a destination.Tap Navigation on the Applications screen.•Navigation maps

107SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scre

Settings108Setting Network notificationThe device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available.Tap Wi

Settings109•Show Wi-Fi usage: Set the device to show your data usage via Wi-Fi.•Mobile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi hotspots to prevent applications that

Getting started11•Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to

Settings110Nearby devices•File sharing: Activate media sharing to allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files on your device.•Shared cont

Settings111•Lock screen widgets:–Favourite apps or Camera: Set the device to show shortcuts for each application or launch the camera application au

Settings112DisplayChange the settings for the display.•Wallpaper:–Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen.–Lock screen: Select a

Settings113SoundChange settings for various sounds on the device.•Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds

Settings114•Answering/ending calls:–The home key answers calls: Set the device to answer an incoming call when pressing the Home button.–Voice cont

Settings115•Additional settings:–Caller ID: Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls.–Call forwarding: Divert incoming calls to a

Settings116•Voicemail settings: Enter the number to access the voicemail service. Obtain this number from the service provider.•Sound: Select a ring

Settings117Power saving modeActivate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode.•CPU power saving: Set the device to limit some

Settings118•Answering/ending calls:–The home key answers calls: Set the device to answer an incoming call when pressing the Home button.–Answer cal

Settings119•Sound balance: Adjust the sound balance when using a dual headset.•Mono audio: Enable mono sound when listening to audio with one earbud

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

Settings120Samsung keyboardTo change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap .The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.•

Settings121Voice searchFor Samsung voice recognition, use the following options:•Language: Select a language for the voice recognition.•Open via the

Settings122For Google voice recognition, use the following options:•Language: Select a language for the voice recognition.•Speech output: Set the de

Settings123–Move an icon: Set the device to move an item to another page when tapping and holding the item and then panning the device to the left or

Settings124CloudChange settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage.Backup and resetChange the settings for m

Settings125SecurityChange settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.•Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the devi

Settings126•Verify apps: Set this to allow Google to check the application for harmful behaviour before installing it.•Trusted credentials: Use cert

Settings127•Set time: Set the current time manually.•Automatic time zone: Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you

128TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:•Password: When

Troubleshooting129Your device freezes or has fatal errorsIf your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain

Getting started13Charging the batteryUse the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge t

Troubleshooting130Audio quality is poor•Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.•When you are in areas with weak signals or p

Troubleshooting131Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operat

Troubleshooting132Another Bluetooth device is not located•Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.•Ensure that the Bl

English (EU). 06/2013. Rev. 1.0Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject

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 and battery.2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.3 Push the memory card in

Getting started173 Replace the battery and back cover.Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing s

Getting started18•Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such

19BasicsIndicator iconsThe icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table

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

Basics20Icon MeaningError occurred or caution requiredBattery power levelUsing the touch screenUse only fingers to use the touch screen.•Do not allow

Basics21Finger gesturesTappingTo open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen

Basics22Double-tappingDouble-tap on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.FlickingFlick left or right on the Home scr

Basics23PinchingSpread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.Control motionsSimple motions allow easy con

Basics24To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation.•Some applications do not allow

Basics25Panning 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

Basics26Turning overTurn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio (when using the speaker).TiltingTap and hold two

Basics27Palm motionsUse palm motions to control the device by touching the screen.Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated

Basics28Quick setting panelFrom the quick setting panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the status bar, tap to open the

Basics29Home screenThe Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to ap

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

Basics30Rearranging panelsAdding a new panelTap → Edit page → .Moving a panelTap → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a

Basics31Using widgetsWidgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. To use them, add widgets fr

Basics32Drag 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

Basics33Opening from recently-used applicationsPress and hold the Home button to open the list of recently-used applications.Select an application ico

Basics34Rearranging panelsPinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.Installing applicationsUse application

Basics35Entering textUse the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text.Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, y

Basics36Entering text by voiceActivate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak.If the device do

Basics37Joining Wi-Fi networksOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi, and then drag the Wi-Fi switch to the right.Select a net

Basics38Removing accountsOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Accounts, select an account name under My accounts, select the account to remove,

Basics39Connecting with Windows Media PlayerEnsure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer.1 Connect the device to the computer using t

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

Basics40Setting a face and voice unlockOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Face and voice.Fit your face

Basics41Setting a passwordOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Password.Enter at least four characters i

Basics42Upgrading over the airThe device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service.On the Applicatio

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

Communication45• → Contacts: Open the contacts list.• → Memo: Create a memo.• → Message: Send a message.• → Transfer: Connect the first party to t

Communication46Receiving callsAnswering a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the large circle, or press the headset button.If the call waiting s

Communication47Call forwardingThe device can be set to send incoming calls to a specified number.Tap → Call settings → Additional settings → Call for

Communication48• → Theme view: Apply decorative icons to your image.• → Enable cartoon view: Change the view mode to the cartoon view.Tap and hold t

Communication49ContactsUse this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others.Tap Contacts on the Applications

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

Communication50Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:• : Add to favourite contacts.• / : Make a voice or video call.• : C

Communication51Exporting contactsTap → Import/Export → Export to SIM card, Export to SD card, or Export to USB storage.Sharing contactsTap → Impor

Communication52•Delete groups: Select user-added groups, and then tap Delete. Default groups cannot be deleted.•Help: Access help information about

Communication53Use the following methods to make a multimedia message:•Tap and attach images, videos, contacts, memos, events, and others.•Tap →

Communication54EmailUse this application to send or view email messages.Tap Email on the Applications screen.Setting up email accountsSet up an email

Communication55Reading messagesSelect an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap .Tap a message t

Communication56Sending messagesIn any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap .Tap → Attach picture to attach image

Communication57LabelsGoogle Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inb

Communication58Switching between chatsScroll left or right.Deleting chat historyChats are automatically saved. To delete the chat history, tap → Cle

Communication59ChatONUse this application to chat with any device. To use this application, you must sign in to your Samsung account.Tap ChatON on the

Table of Contents6Travel & local104 Maps105 Local106 NavigationSettings107 About Settings107 Connections110 My device123 Accounts124 MoreTrouble

60Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,

Web & network61LinksTap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy.To view saved links, use Downloads. (p. 103)Sharing

Web & network62Syncing with other devicesSync open tabs and bookmarks to use with Chrome on another device, when you are logged in with the same G

Web & network63Sending and receiving dataMany applications support data transfer via Bluetooth. An example is Gallery. Open Gallery, select an ima

Web & network64Samsung LinkUse this application to play contents saved on various devices over the Internet. You can play and send any file on any

Web & network65Using the Group Play featureShare screens with multiple devices. Select a media category and tap . Select files, tap Done, and the

Web & network66Tap and write a note or draw on the screen. All participants can see what you create.Tap to view all shared images in mosaic layo

Web & network67Watching TVSelect from the TV programme suggestions based on your choice when registering a TV or select a category at the top of t

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

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

7Getting startedDevice layoutBack buttonMicrophoneEarpieceProximity/Light sensorMenu buttonMultipurpose jackFront cameraPower buttonHome buttonTouch s

Media70Camera etiquette•Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission.•Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited

Media71•Continuous shot: Take a series of photos of moving subjects.•Best face: Use this to take multiple group shots at the same time and combine t

Media72Taking videosTaking a videoTap to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap .While recording, use the following action

Media73Zooming in and outUse one of the following methods:•Use the Volume button to zoom in or out.•Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom i

Media74Controlling the camera remotelySet the device as a viewfinder to control the camera remotely.Tap → → Remote viewfinder, and then connect the

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

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

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

Media78Modifying imagesWhen viewing an image, tap and use the following functions:•Rotate: Rotate the image.•Crop: Crop the image.•Colour: Adjust

Media79Setting as wallpaperWhen viewing an image, tap → Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a contact.Tagging facesTap → Setti

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

Media80Creating recommended albumsWhen you take photos at one location, the device automatically sorts your photos into albums based on your specified

Media81Editing imagesTap the image of the page in an album.To add a caption, tap .To send the image to others, tap .To delete the image, tap .To apply

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

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

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

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

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

Application & media stores87Samsung HubUse this application to purchase and download multimedia content. You can also manage the content on the de

Application & media stores88Play MusicUse this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service.Tap Pl

89UtilitiesS MemoUse this application to create a memo using images and voice recordings.Tap S Memo on the Applications screen.Composing memosCreate m

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

Utilities90When jotting down a memo, tap once more to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour.When erasing the handwritten memo, tap onc

Utilities91To change the view mode, tap → List view.To create a memo by importing a file, tap → Import.To export memos as another file format, tap

Utilities92S PlannerUse this application to manage events and tasks.Tap S Planner on the Applications screen.Creating events or tasksTap , and then u

Utilities93Attach 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

Utilities94Sharing eventsSelect an event, tap → Share via, and then select a sharing method.DropboxUse this application to save and share files with

Utilities95Syncing with the Samsung accountTap your Samsung account or Sync settings to sync files.Backing up or restoring dataTap Backup to back up o

Utilities96AlarmSetting alarmsTap Create alarm, set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save.•Location

Utilities97StopwatchTap 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

Utilities98S TranslatorUse this application to translate text into other languages.Tap S Translator on the Applications screen.Using S TranslatorSet t

Utilities99Recording voice memosTap to start recording. Speak into the microphone at the bottom of the device. Tap to pause recording. Tap to fin