Samsung GT-I9505 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

Utilities100Attach a map showing the location of the event. Enter the location in the Location field, tap next to the field, and then pinpoint the pr

Utilities101Changing calendar typeSelect one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others at the right side of the

Utilities102To upload files to Dropbox, tap → → Upload here → Photos or videos or Other files. To open files in Dropbox, select a file.While viewi

Utilities103ClockUse 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

Utilities104Stopping alarmsDrag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified len

Utilities105CalculatorUse this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen.Rotate the device to landscape

Utilities106Viewing recommended temperature and humidityTap → Comfort level to view the ideal environment for temperature and humidity that the devi

Utilities107Configuring settings for S HealthTap → Settings, and then select one of the following:•Edit profile: Edit your physical statistics.•Se

Utilities108Starting a conversation with the translatorTap the buttons at the bottom of the screen to communicate with another person via spoken trans

Utilities109Playing voice memosSelect a voice memo to play.• : Trim the voice memo.• : Adjust the playback speed.• : Pause playback.• / : Skip 6

Getting started113 Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place.•Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory c

Utilities110S VoiceUse this application to command the device by voice to dial a number, send a message, write a memo, and more.Tap S Voice on the App

Utilities111GoogleUse this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well.Tap Google on t

Utilities112Voice SearchUse this application to search webpages by speaking.Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen.This application may not be av

Utilities113Adding shortcuts to foldersAdd a shortcut of frequently-used folders to the root directory. Tap → Add shortcut, enter a shortcut name, s

Utilities114Optical ReaderUse this application to scan or extract text or data from images, documents, business cards, or QR codes.Tap Optical Reader

115Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Application

Travel & local116Getting directions for a destination1 Tap .2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:•My current

Travel & local117NavigationUse this application to search for a route to a destination.Tap Navigation on the Applications screen.•Navigation maps

118SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scre

Settings119Setting Network notificationThe device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available.Tap Wi

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

Settings120More networksCustomise settings to control networks.Flight modeThis disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-ne

Settings121NFC•NFC: Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information.•Android Beam: Turn on the Android Beam feature to s

Settings122My deviceLock screenChange settings for the locked screen. Available options may vary, depending on the screen lock feature selected.•Scre

Settings123•Unlock effect: Select an effect when you unlock the screen.•Help text: Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen.•Wake

Settings124•Brightness: Set the brightness of the display.•Auto-rotate screen: Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned.•S

Settings125SoundChange settings for various sounds on the device.•Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds

Settings126–Voice control: Set the device to answer or reject an incoming call with voice commands.–The power key ends calls: Set the device to end

Settings127–Call barring: Block incoming or outgoing calls.–Call waiting: Allow incoming call alerts when a call is in progress.–Auto redial: Activ

Settings128Blocking modeSelect which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in blocking mode.Sa

Settings129•Automatic unlock: Set the device to unlock automatically when the cover is flipped open.•Audio output: Select a sound output format to u

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•Colour adjustment: Adjust the colour scheme for the screen when the device determines that you are colour blind or having difficulty read

Settings131Google voice typingTo change the voice input settings, tap .•Choose input languages: Select input languages for text input.•Block offens

Settings132–Auto-punctuate: Set the device to insert a full stop when you double-tap the space bar.–Fuzzy Pinyin Input: Select Fuzzy pinyin pairs so

Settings133–Key-tap vibration: Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched.–Key-tap sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched.•Help:

Settings134•Check missed events: Set the device to check missed calls, messages, or events when S Voice is launched by pressing the headset button.•

Settings135–Air jump: While viewing emails or webpages, move your hand up or down across the sensor to scroll the page up or down.–Air browse: Move

Settings136Smart screen•Smart stay: Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display.•Smart rot

Settings137AccountsAdd accountAdd email or SNS accounts.CloudChange settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud stor

Settings138•Wi-Fi & mobile network location: Set the device to allow location data collection and to determine the location of your lost or stole

Settings139•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

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

Settings140Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.If the battery remains fully disc

141TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:•Password: When

Troubleshooting142Your device freezes or has fatal errorsIf your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain

Troubleshooting143Audio quality is poor•Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.•When you are in areas with weak signals or p

Troubleshooting144Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operat

Troubleshooting145A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer•Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible wit

English (HK). 04/2013. Rev. 1.0Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject

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

Basics21Tapping and holdingTap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.DraggingTo move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to

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 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•Screen Mirroring: Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring feature.•Multi window: Set to use Multi Window.•Wi-Fi hotspot: Activate or d

Basics35Rearranging itemsAdding an application iconOn the Home screen, tap Apps, tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel previ

Basics36Moving a panelTap → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.Removing a panelTap → Edit page, tap and h

Basics37Using the setting shortcut widgetOn the Home screen, tap Apps → Widgets, and then tap and hold Settings Shortcut to open a list of setting opt

Basics38Adding widgetsTo use widgets when the screen is locked, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen, and then tick Mult

Basics39Using applicationsThis device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications.Opening an application

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

Basics40Organising with foldersPut related applications together in a folder for convenience.Tap → Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag i

Basics41Entering textUse the Samsung Chinese IME keyboard, the Samsung keyboard, or the voice input feature to enter text.Text entry is not supported

Basics42Changing the keyboard typeTap to change the keyboard type. Tap and hold and move the floating keyboard to another location.To switch to th

Basics43Using the Samsung keyboardChanging the keyboard layoutTap → Portrait keyboard types, and then tap Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard.On the 3x4

Basics44HandwritingTap and hold , tap , and then write a word with a finger. Suggested words appear as characters are entered. Select a suggested wo

Basics45Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkConnect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 118)Turnin

Basics46Setting up accountsGoogle applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Goog

Basics47Connecting with Samsung KiesSamsung Kies is a computer application that manages media libraries, contacts, and calendars, and syncs them with

Basics48Securing the devicePrevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. T

Basics49Setting a PINOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → PIN.Enter at least four numbers, and then ente

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

Basics50Upgrading with Samsung KiesLaunch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and sh

51CommunicationPhoneUse this application to make or answer a call.Tap Phone on the Applications screen.Making callsMaking a callUse one of the followi

Communication52Finding contactsEnter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predict

Communication53• → Transfer: Connect the first party to the second party. This disconnects you from the conversation.• → Manage conference call: Hav

Communication54Rejecting a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the large circle, or press and hold the headset button.To send a message when reje

Communication55Video callsMaking a video callEnter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap to make a video call.During a

Communication56Swapping imagesDrag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images.ContactsUse this application to manage con

Communication57Editing a contactSelect a contact to edit, and then tap .Deleting a contactTap → Delete.Setting a speed dial numberTap → Speed dia

Communication58Moving contactsMoving contacts to GoogleTap → Merge accounts → Merge with Google.Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in th

Communication59Contact groupsAdding contacts to a groupSelect a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap Done.Managing groupsTap ,

Table of Contents6105 S Health107 S Translator108 Voice Recorder110 S Voice111 Google112 Voice Search112 My Files113 Downloads113 TripAdvisor114

Communication60MessagingUse this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).Tap Messaging on the Applications screen.You may

Communication61Viewing incoming messagesIncoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact.Select a contact to view the person’s message.Li

Communication62Sending scheduled messagesWhile composing a message, tap → Schedule sending. Tick Schedule sending, set a time and date, and then tap

Communication63Google MailUse this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service.Tap Gmail on the Applications screen.•This appl

Communication64LabelsGoogle Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inb

Communication65Switching between chatsScroll left or right.Deleting chat historyChats are automatically saved. To delete chat history, tap → Clear c

Communication66ChatONUse this application to chat with any device. To use this application, you must sign in to your Samsung account.Tap ChatON on the

67Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,

Web & network68Sharing webpagesTo share a webpage address with others, tap → Share via.To share a part of a webpage, tap and hold the desired te

Web & network69BluetoothBluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or

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

Web & network70Screen MirroringUse this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share y

Web & network71Sending filesSend files to other devices or upload them to web storage services.Select a device, tap , select files, and then tap D

Web & network72Group PlayUse this application to share screens with multiple devices. Create or join a Group Play session, and then share images,

Web & network73NFCYour device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use thi

Web & network74S BeamUse this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents.Do not send copyright-protected data via S Beam. Doing s

Web & network75WatchONUse this application to connect to a TV to watch your favourite shows and movies.Tap WatchON on the Applications screen.You

76MediaMusicUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending on the device

Media77To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings → Smart Volume.When Smart Volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than th

Media78Camera etiquette•Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission.•Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited

Media79•Best face: Use this to take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to create the best possible image.Tap to take multiple ph

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

Media80•Panorama: Take a photo composed of many photos strung together.To get the best shot, follow these tips.–Move the camera slowly in one direct

Media81While recording, use the following actions:•To change the focus, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the centre of the screen, tap .•To

Media82Dual Camera modeWhen you take a landscape photo with the rear camera, the photo or video of captured by the front camera appears in an inset wi

Media83Configuring settings for CameraTap → to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera

Media84•Review: Briefly display photos taken.•Volume key: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom function.•Timer: U

Media85GalleryUse this application to view images and videos.Tap Gallery on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending on

Media86Trimming segments of a videoSelect a video, and then tap . Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the d

Media87Modifying imagesWhen viewing an image, tap and use the following functions:•Rotate: Rotate the image.•Crop: Crop the image.•Colour: Adjust

Media88Setting as wallpaperWhen viewing an image, tap → Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a contact.Tagging facesTap → Setti

Media89Creating recommended albumsWhen you take photos at one location, the device automatically sorts your photos into albums based on your specified

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

Media90Editing 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

Media91Playing videosSelect a video to play.Change screen ratio.Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar.Scan DLNA-enabled devices.Restart the c

Media92YouTubeUse this application to watch videos from the YouTube website.Tap YouTube on the Applications screen.This application may not be availab

Media93FlipboardUse this application to access your personalised magazines.Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen.This application may not be availa

94Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Application & media stores95Samsung HubUse this application to purchase and download multimedia content. You can also manage the content on the de

96UtilitiesS MemoUse this application to create a memo using images and voice recordings.Tap S Memo on the Applications screen.Composing memosCreate m

Utilities97When jotting down a memo, tap once more to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour.When erasing the handwritten memo, tap , an

Utilities98To 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

Utilities99S PlannerUse this application to manage events and tasks.Tap S Planner on the Applications screen.Creating events or tasksTap , and then u