Samsung GT-I9506 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

Utilities110Here are several examples of spoken commands:•Open music•Launch calculator•Call Lulu mobile•Dial Lulu work•Check scheduleTips for bet

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

114Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Application

Travel & local115Getting directions for a destination1 Tap .2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:•My current

Travel & local116NavigationUse this application to search for a route to a destination.Tap Navigation on the Applications screen.•Navigation maps

117SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scre

Settings118Setting Network notificationThe device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available.On the

Settings119To use more options, tap .•Data roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming.•Restrict background data: Set the

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

Settings120VPNSet up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs).NFC•NFC: Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain informat

Settings121My deviceLock screenChange settings for the locked screen.•Screen lock: Activate the screen lock feature. The following options may vary d

Settings122DisplayChange the settings for the display.•Wallpaper:–Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen.–Lock screen: Select a

Settings123•Edit after screen capture: Set the device to edit the screenshot after capturing it.•Auto adjust screen tone: Set the device to save pow

Settings124•Screen lock sound: Set the device to sound when locking or unlocking the touch screen.•Haptic feedback: Set the device to vibrate when t

Settings125•Call accessories:–Automatic answering: Set the device to answer automatically after a specified period (available only when a headset is

Settings126•Video call image: Select an image to be shown to the other party.•Use call fail options: Choose to try a voice call when a video call fa

Settings127Power saving modeActivate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode.•CPU power saving: Set the device to limit some

Settings128•Answering/ending calls:–The home key answers calls: Set the device to answer an incoming call when pressing the Home button.–Answer cal

Settings129•Flash notification: Set the flash to blink when you have incoming calls, new messages, or notifications.•Assistant menu: Set the device

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

Settings130Samsung keyboardTo change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap .The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.•

Settings131Voice recogniserSelect a voice recognition engine.This feature appears once you use a voice recognition application.Voice searchFor Samsung

Settings132•Set wake-up command: Set a wake up command to launch S Voice or perform a specified function.•Check missed events: Set the device to che

Settings133Motions and gesturesActivate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device.•Air ge

Settings134•Palm motion:–Capture screen: Set the device to capture an image of the screen when you sweep your hand to the left or right across the s

Settings135Air viewPreview content or view information in a pop-up window by pointing at an item with your finger.•Information preview: View informat

Settings136Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settings and data.•Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application da

Settings137SecurityChange settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.•Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the devi

Settings138•Make passwords visible: Set the device to display passwords as they are entered.•Device administrators: View device administrators insta

Settings139Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.If the battery remains fully disc

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

140Optional applicationsThe following applications must be downloaded before you can use them.•Optical Reader•Samsung LinkOn the Home screen or the

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

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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 MeaningNew text or multimedia messageAlarm activatedSilent mode activatedVibration mode activatedFlight mode activatedError occurred or c

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

Basics22DraggingTo move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.Double-tappingDouble-tap

Basics23FlickingFlick 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

Basics24Control motionsSimple motions allow easy control of the device.Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home sc

Basics25Picking 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

Basics26Panning 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

Basics27TiltingTap 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

Basics28CoveringCover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.Air GestureUse this feature to control functions without touching the screen.Befo

Basics29Air 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

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 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

Basics31Air 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

Basics32Samsung Smart ScrollOn the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → My device → Smart screen → Smart scroll, and then drag the Smart scroll switch t

Basics33Activating Multi WindowUse this feature to run two applications on the screen at the same time.•Only applications on the Multi Window panel c

Basics34Using Multi Window applicationsWhile using Multi Window applications, tap or and use one of the following:• : Switch locations between Mu

Basics35•Multi window: Set to use Multi Window.•Wi-Fi hotspot: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi tethering feature.•S Beam: Activate or deactivate t

Basics36Rearranging itemsAdding an application iconOn the Home screen, tap Apps, tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel previ

Basics37Moving 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

Basics38Adding widgets to the Home screenOn the Home screen, tap Apps → Widgets. Scroll left or right on the widgets panel, and then tap and hold a wi

Basics39Adding widgetsTo use widgets when the screen is locked, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen, and then tick Mult

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

Basics40Using applicationsThis device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications.Opening an application

Basics41Organising with foldersPut related applications together in a folder for convenience.Tap → Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag i

Basics42Entering textUse the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text.Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, y

Basics43Changing the keyboard typeTap and hold , and then tap to change the keyboard type. Tap and hold and move the floating keyboard to another

Basics44Entering text by voiceActivate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak.If the device do

Basics45Joining Wi-Fi networksOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi, and then drag the Wi-Fi switch to the right.Select a net

Basics46Removing accountsOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Accounts, select an account name under My accounts, select the account to remove,

Basics47Connecting with Windows Media PlayerEnsure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer.1 Connect the device to the computer using t

Basics48Setting a face and voice unlockOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Face and voice.Fit your face

Basics49Setting a passwordOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Password.Enter at least four characters i

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

Basics50Upgrading over the airThe device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service.On the Applicatio

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

Communication54Receiving callsAnswering a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.If the call waiting service is active, another cal

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

Communication56Tap and hold your image to access the following options:•Switch camera: Switch between the front and rear camera.•Outgoing image: Sel

Communication57ContactsUse this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others.Tap Contacts on the Applications

Communication58Searching for contactsUse one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts list.•Use the index at the right side o

Communication59Importing and exporting contactsImporting contactsTap → Import/Export → Import from SIM card, Import from SD card, or Import from USB

Table of Contents6107 S Translator108 Voice Recorder109 S Voice111 Google112 Voice Search112 My Files113 Downloads113 TripAdvisorTravel & loc

Communication60Contact groupsAdding contacts to a groupSelect a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap Done.Managing groupsTap ,

Communication61MessagingUse this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).Tap Messaging on the Applications screen.You may

Communication62Viewing incoming messagesIncoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact.Select a contact to view the person’s message.Li

Communication63Sending scheduled messagesWhile composing a message, tap → Schedule sending. Tick Schedule sending, set a time and date, and then tap

Communication64Google MailUse this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service.Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen.•Thi

Communication65LabelsGoogle Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inb

Communication66MessengerUse this application to chat with others via Google+ instant messaging service.Tap Messenger on the Applications screen.This a

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

Web & network68HistoryTap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap → Clear history.Sav

Web & network69Searching the web by voiceTap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear.

7Getting startedDevice layoutBack buttonMultipurpose jackNotification lightEarpieceProximity/Gesture sensorMenu buttonMicrophoneFront cameraPower butt

Web & network70Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices

Web & network71Group PlayUse this application to share screens with multiple devices. Create or join a Group Play session, and then share images,

Web & network72NFCYour device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use thi

Web & network73S BeamUse this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents.Do not send copyright-protected data via S Beam. Doing s

Web & network74WatchONUse this application to connect to a TV to watch your favourite shows and movies.Tap WatchON on the Applications screen.You

75MediaMusicUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending on the device

Media76To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings → Smart Volume.When Smart Volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than th

Media77Camera etiquette•Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission.•Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited

Media78•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

Media79•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

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

Media80While 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

Media81Dual Camera modeWhen you take a landscape photo with the rear camera, the photo or video captured by the front camera appears in an inset windo

Media82Configuring settings for CameraTap → to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera

Media83•Review: Briefly display photos taken.•Volume key: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom function.•Timer: U

Media84GalleryUse this application to view images and videos.Tap Gallery on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending on

Media85Playing videosVideo files show the icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap .Trimming segments of a videoSelect a video, and

Media86Modifying imagesWhen viewing an image, tap and use the following functions:•Rotate: Rotate the image.•Crop: Crop the image.•Colour: Adjust

Media87Sharing imagesUse one of the following methods:•In a folder, tap → Select item, select images by ticking, and then tap to send them to oth

Media88Story AlbumUse this application to create your own digital album to keep your stories by organising the images neatly and automatically.Tap Sto

Media89Viewing 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

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

Media90VideoUse this application to play video files.Tap Video on the Applications screen.•Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX Vid

Media91Using Popup Video playerUse this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop

Media92Sharing videosSelect the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method.Uploading videosSelect your account, tap , select a video, ent

93Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Application & media stores94Samsung HubUse this application to purchase and download multimedia content. You can also manage the content on the de

Application & media stores95Play MusicUse this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service.Tap Pl

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