Samsung GT-I9295 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

Utilities100CloudUse this feature to sync files or back up settings and application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox.On the Applications scre

Utilities101ClockUse this application to set alarms, check the time in any location in the world, measure the duration of an event, set a timer, or us

Utilities102Stopping alarmsDrag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified len

Utilities103CalculatorUse this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen.Rotate the device to landscape

Utilities104Checking your health informationYou can view your information on the health board screen. Select one of the following to view details:•Ca

Utilities105Configuring settings for S HealthTap → Settings, and then select one of the following:•Edit profile: Edit your physical statistics.•Se

Utilities106Starting a conversation with the translatorTap the buttons at the bottom of the screen to communicate with another person via spoken trans

Utilities107Playing voice memosSelect a voice memo to play.• : Trim the voice memo.• : Adjust the playback speed.• : Pause playback.• / : Skip 6

Utilities108Here are several examples of spoken commands:•Open music•Launch calculator•Call Lulu mobile•Dial Lulu work•Check scheduleTips for bet

Utilities109GoogleUse this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well.Tap Google on t

Getting started113 Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place.•Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna, as this c

Utilities110Voice SearchUse this application to search webpages by speaking.Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen.This application may not be av

Utilities111DownloadsUse this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications.Tap Downloads on the Applications screen.This appl

Utilities112Extracting and translating textTap , and then select the languages to translate. Aim the rear camera at some text, and then tap to captu

113Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Application

Travel & local114Getting directions for a destination1 Tap .2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:•My current

Travel & local115NavigationUse this application to search for a route to a destination.Tap Navigation on the Applications screen.•Navigation maps

116SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scre

Settings117Setting Network notificationThe device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available.Tap Wi

Settings118•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

Settings119NFC•NFC: Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information.•Android Beam: Turn on the Android Beam feature to s

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

Settings120My deviceLock screenChange settings for the locked screen. Available options may vary, depending on the screen lock feature selected.•Scre

Settings121DisplayChange the settings for the display.•Wallpaper:–Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen.–Lock screen: Select a

Settings122LED indicator•Charging: Set the device to turn on the notification light while you are charging the battery.•Low battery: Set the device

Settings123CallCustomise the settings for calling features.•Call rejection: Reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically. Add phone number

Settings124•Additional settings:–Caller ID: Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls.–Call forwarding: Divert incoming calls to a

Settings125Blocking modeSelect which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in blocking mode.Dr

Settings126AccessoryChange the accessory settings.•Dock sound: Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a desk

Settings127•Show shortcut: Add a shortcut to Accessibility on the quick menu that appears when you press and hold the Power button.•Manage accessibi

Settings128Language and inputChange the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language.LanguageSelect a

Settings129•Advanced:–Auto capitalisation: Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark, such as a

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

Settings130•Show body of message: Set the device to view the text of a new message received while in driving mode.•Wake up command: Set the device t

Settings131Pointer speedAdjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device.Motions and gesturesActivate the motion recognitio

Settings132–Browse an image: Set the device to scroll through an image by moving the device in any direction when the image is zoomed in.–Mute/Pause

Settings133Air viewPreview content or view information in a pop-up window by pointing at an item with your finger.•Information preview: View informat

Settings134Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settings and data.•Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application da

Settings135•Encrypt external SD card: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card.If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this set

Settings136•Trusted credentials: Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various applications.•Install from device storage: Install

Settings137•Automatic time zone: Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones.•Select time zone:

138TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:•Password: When

Troubleshooting139Your device freezes or has fatal errorsIf your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain

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

Troubleshooting140Audio quality is poor•Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.•When you are in areas with weak signals or p

Troubleshooting141Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operat

Troubleshooting142A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer•Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible wit

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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

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

Basics21DraggingTo move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.Double-tappingDouble-tap

Basics22FlickingFlick 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

Basics23Control motionsSimple motions allow easy control of the device.Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home sc

Basics24Picking 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

Basics25Panning to browseWhen an image is zoomed in, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then move the device in any direction to browse the image

Basics26TiltingTap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.Palm motionsUse palm motions to contro

Basics27CoveringCover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.Air GestureUse this feature to control functions without touching the screen.Befo

Basics28Air jumpWhile viewing emails or webpages, move your hand up or down across the sensor to scroll the page up or down.Air browseMove your hand t

Basics29Air moveTap and hold an icon with one hand, and then move your other hand to the left or right across the sensor to move the icon to another l

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

Basics30Air ViewOn the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → My device → Air view, and then drag the Air view switch to the right.Point at an item with y

Basics31Samsung Smart ScrollOn the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → My device → Smart screen → Smart scroll, and then drag the Smart scroll switch t

Basics32Activating Multi WindowUse this feature to run two applications on the screen at the same time.•Only applications on the Multi Window panel c

Basics33Using Multi Window applicationsWhile using Multi Window applications, tap or and use one of the following:• : Switch locations between Mu

Basics34•Power saving: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode.•Screen Mirroring: Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring feature.•Multi windo

Basics35Moving 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

Basics36Setting wallpaperSet an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen.On the Home screen, press the Menu button, tap Se

Basics37Locked screenThe locked screen prevents the device from unwanted operation when not in use and also allows you to add convenient widgets.Addin

Basics38Using applicationsThis device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications.Opening an application

Basics39Organising with foldersPut related applications together in a folder for convenience.Press the Menu button, tap Edit, tap and hold an applicat

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

Basics40Entering textUse the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text.Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, y

Basics41Changing language keyboardsAdd languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards.HandwritingT

Basics42Copying and pastingTap and hold over text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap Copy to copy or Cut to cut. The selected text

Basics43Forgetting Wi-Fi networksAny network that has ever been used, including the current network, can be forgotten so the device will not automatic

Basics44Transferring filesMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa.The following file formats

Basics45Connecting as a media device1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.2 Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as

Basics46Setting a patternOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern.Draw a pattern by connecting four

Basics47Unlocking 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

48CommunicationPhoneUse this application to make or answer a call.Tap Phone on the Applications screen.Making callsMaking a callUse one of the followi

Communication49Finding contactsEnter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predict

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

Communication50•Menu button → Contacts: Open the contacts list.•Menu button → Memo: Create a memo.•Menu button → Message: Send a message.•Menu but

Communication51Receiving callsAnswering a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the large circle, or press the headset button.If the call waiting s

Communication52Call forwardingThe device can be set to send incoming calls to a specified number.Press the Menu button, tap Call settings → Additional

Communication53Tap and hold the other party’s image to access the following options:•Capture image: Capture the other party’s image.This feature may

Communication54ContactsUse this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others.Tap Contacts on the Applications

Communication55Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:• : Add to favourite contacts.• / : Make a voice or video call.• : C

Communication56Exporting contactsPress the Menu button, and then tap Import/Export → Export to SIM card, Export to SD card, or Export to USB storage.S

Communication57•Delete groups: Select user-added groups, and then tap Delete. Default groups cannot be deleted.•Help: Access help information about

Communication58Use the following methods to make a multimedia message:•Tap and attach images, videos, contacts, memos, events, and others.•Press t

Communication59EmailUse this application to send or view email messages.Tap Email on the Applications screen.Setting up email accountsSet up an email

Table of Contents6101 Clock103 Calculator103 S Health105 S Translator106 Voice Recorder107 S Voice109 Google110 Voice Search110 My Files111 Down

Communication60Reading messagesSelect an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap .Tap a message t

Communication61Sending messagesIn any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap .Press the Menu button, and then tap A

Communication62Talk (Hangouts)Use this application to chat with others.Tap Talk (Hangouts) on the Applications screen.This application may not be avai

Communication63ChatONUse this application to chat with any device. To use this application, you must sign in to your Samsung account.Tap ChatON on the

64Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,

Web & network65Sharing webpagesTo share a webpage address with others, press the Menu button, and then tap Share via.To share a part of a webpage,

Web & network66BluetoothBluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or

Web & network67Screen MirroringUse this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share y

Web & network68Sending filesSend files to other devices or upload them to web storage services.Select a device, tap , select files, tap Done, and

Web & network69Group PlayUse this application to share screens with multiple devices. Create or join a Group Play session, and then share images,

7Getting startedDevice layoutBack buttonMultipurpose jackNotication lightEarpieceProximity/Gesture sensorMenu buttonMicrophoneFront cameraPower butto

Web & network70NFCYour device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use thi

Web & network71S BeamUse this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents.Do not send copyright-protected data via S Beam. Doing s

Web & network72Connecting to a TVConnect to a TV to display the device’s screen onto a large surface and control the TV remotely with the device.S

73MediaMusicUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending on the device

Media74To listen to songs at equal volume levels, press the Menu button, and then tap Settings → Smart Volume.When Smart Volume is activated, the volu

Media75CameraUse this application to take photos or videos.Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 81)Tap Camera on

Media76Shooting 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

Media77•Eraser: Use this to erase the movements of moving subjects in the background.Tap to take a series of photos. The device erases traces of mov

Media78Taking videosTaking a videoTap to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap .While recording, use the following action

Media79Zooming 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

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

Media80Configuring settings for CameraTap → to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera

Media81•White balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. The settings are designed for specific lighti

Media82Viewing imagesLaunching Gallery displays available folders. When another application, such as Email, saves an image, the Download folder is aut

Media83Editing imagesWhen viewing an image, press the Menu button and use the following functions:•Favourite: Add the image to favourites.•Slideshow

Media84•Effect: Apply effects to the image.•Portrait: Correct red-eye, adjust and retouch faces, or make background blurry.•Sticker: Attach sticker

Media85Tagging facesPress the Menu button, tap Settings, and then tick Face tag. A yellow frame appears around the recognised face on an image. Tap th

Media86Creating recommended albumsWhen you take photos at one location, the device automatically sorts your photos into albums based on your specified

Media87Editing 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

Media88Playing videosSelect a video to play.Change screen ratio.Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar.Scan DLNA-enabled devices.Restart the c

Media89YouTubeUse this application to watch videos from the YouTube website.Tap YouTube on the Applications screen.This application may not be availab

Getting started9Button FunctionMenu•Press to open a list of options available for the current screen.•Press and hold on the Home screen to launch Go

Media90FlipboardUse this application to access your personalised magazines.Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen.This application may not be availa

91Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Application & media stores92Samsung HubUse this application to purchase and download multimedia content. You can also manage the content on the de

Application & media stores93Play MusicUse this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service.Tap Pl

94UtilitiesS MemoUse this application to create a memo using images and voice recordings.Tap S Memo on the Applications screen.Composing memosCreate m

Utilities95When jotting down a memo, tap once more to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour.When erasing the handwritten memo, tap onc

Utilities96To change the order of memos, press the Menu button, and then tap Change order.To move memos to another folder, press the Menu button, and

Utilities97Creating events or tasksTap , and then use one of the following methods:•Add event: Enter an event with an optional repeat setting.•Add

Utilities98Attaching memos to a dateTap and hold a date to select it and the memo pad appears.Syncing with Google CalendarOn the Applications screen,

Utilities99Searching for eventsPress the Menu button, tap Search, and then enter a keyword to search for.To view today’s events, tap Today at the top