Samsung GT-S5312 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

Troubleshooting100Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operat

Troubleshooting101Another Bluetooth device is not located•Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.•Ensure that the Bl

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

Getting started11•Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna, as this can damage the antenna.•Do not insert a memory card into the SIM c

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.

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

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

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

Getting started19Switching between networksWhen you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can use two different subscriptions on the same network without

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

20BasicsIndicator iconsThe icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table

Basics21Icon MeaningError occurred or caution requiredBattery power levelUsing the touch screenUse only fingers to use the touch screen.•Do not allow

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

Basics25Turning overTurn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio (when using the speaker).Shaking•Shake the devi

Basics26NotificationsNotification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, devic

Basics27Home screenThe Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to ap

Basics28Rearranging panelsAdding a new panelTap → Edit page → .Moving a panelTap → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a

Basics29Using applicationsThis device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications.Opening an application

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

Basics30Organising with foldersPut related applications together in a folder for convenience.Tap → Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag i

Basics31Entering textUse the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text.Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, y

Basics32Entering text by voiceActivate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak.If the device do

Basics33Adding Wi-Fi networksIf the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at the bottom of the networks list. En

Basics34Transferring filesMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa.The following file formats

Basics35Connecting as a media device1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.2 Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as

Basics36Setting a PINOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → PIN.Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the passwo

Basics37Upgrading with Samsung KiesLaunch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and sh

38CommunicationPhoneUse this application to make or answer a call.Tap Phone on the Applications screen.Making callsMaking a callUse one of the followi

Communication39Finding contactsEnter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predict

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

Communication40Adding contactsTo add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to Contacts.Viewing call logsTa

Communication41Rejecting a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the circle, or press and hold the headset button.To send a message when rejecting

Communication42ContactsUse this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others.Tap Contacts on the Applications

Communication43Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:• : Add to favourite contacts.• : Make a voice call.• : Compose a mess

Communication44Favourite contactsTap , and then take one of the following actions:•Search: Search for contacts.•Add to Favourites: Add contacts to

Communication45MessagingUse this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).Tap Messaging on the Applications screen.You may

Communication46EmailUse this application to send or view email messages.Tap Email on the Applications screen.Setting up email accountsSet up an email

Communication47Reading messagesSelect an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap .Tap a message t

Communication48Sending messagesIn any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap .Tap → Attach picture to attach image

Communication49TalkUse this application to chat with others via Google Talk.Tap Talk on the Applications screen.This application may not be available

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

Communication50Google+Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.Tap Google+ on the Applications screen.Th

51Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,

Web & network52BookmarksTo bookmark the current webpage, tap → Add bookmark.To open a bookmarked webpage, tap , and then select one.HistoryTap

Web & network53BluetoothBluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or

54MediaMusic PlayerUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music Player on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending

Media55Creating playlistsMake an own selection of songs.Tap Playlists, and then tap → Create playlist. Enter a title and tap OK. Tap Add music, sele

Media56Taking photosTaking a photoTap to take the photo.Switch between still and video mode.Open the image viewer to display photos. Change the shoo

Media57Shooting modeSeveral photo effects are available.Tap → Shooting mode.•Single shot: Take a single photo.•Panorama: Take a photo composed of m

Media58Recording modeChange recording mode.Select among various eects that are available.Adjust the brightness.Change the camera settings.Indicates w

Media59Use one of the following methods:•Use the Volume button to zoom in or out.•Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zo

Table of Contents6Settings83 About Settings83 Wi-Fi84 Bluetooth84 Data usage84 More settings85 Home screen mode85 Blocking mode86 SIM card manag

Media60•Timer: Use this for delayed-time shots.•Resolution: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up more memo

Media61GalleryUse this application to view images and videos.Tap Gallery on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending on

Media62Playing videosVideo files show the icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap .Editing imagesWhen viewing an image, tap and u

Media63Sharing imagesUse one of the following methods:•In a folder, tap → Select item, select images, and then tap to send them to others.•When

Media64Deleting videosTap → Delete, select videos by ticking, and then tap Delete.Sharing videosTap → Share via, select videos by ticking, tap Don

Media65Sharing videosSelect the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method.Uploading videosSelect your account, tap , select a video, ent

Media66Scanning radio stationsTap → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.Select the ra

67Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Application & media stores68Samsung AppsUse this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit

Application & media stores69Play BooksUse this application to read and download book files.Tap Play Books on the Applications screen.This applicat

7Getting startedDevice layoutBack buttonMultipurpose jackEarpieceMenu buttonMicrophonePower buttonHome buttonTouch screenSpeakerMain antenna Headset j

70UtilitiesMemoUse this application to record important information to save and view at a later date.Tap Memo on the Applications screen.Composing mem

Utilities71Viewing a memoTap the memo thumbnail to open it. Scroll left or right to see more memos.Tap and use the following:• : Delete the memo.•

Utilities72Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap Edit event details or Edit task details to add more details, such as

Utilities73QuickofficeUse this application to view documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations.Tap Quickoffice on the Appli

Utilities74AlarmSetting alarmsTap Create alarm, set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save.•Snooze: S

Utilities75StopwatchTap 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

Utilities76Voice RecorderUse this application to record or play voice memos.Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen.Recording voice memosTap t

Utilities77Managing voice memosIn the list of voice memos, tap and select one of the following:•Share via: Select voice memos to send, and then sel

Utilities78Voice SearchUse this application to search webpages by speaking.Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen.This application may not be ava

Utilities79DownloadsUse this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications.Tap Downloads on the Applications screen.This appli

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

80Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Applications

Travel & local81Getting directions for a destination1 Tap .2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:•My current

Travel & local82NavigationUse this application to search for a route to a destination.Tap Navigation on the Applications screen.•Navigation maps,

83SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scree

Settings84Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.On the Settings screen, tap Wi-

Settings85Mobile networks•Mobile data: Use to allow packet switching data networks for network services.•Data roaming: Use the device to connect to

Settings86SIM card managerActivate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings.•Voice call: Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls.

Settings87DisplayChange the settings for the display.•Wallpaper:–Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen.–Lock screen: Select a

Settings88Application managerView and manage the applications on your device.Location services•Use wireless networks: Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile

Settings89SecurityChange settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.•Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the devic

Getting started9Package contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Battery•Quick start guideUse only Samsung-approved software.

Settings90•Make passwords visible: Set the device to display passwords as they are entered.•Device administrators: View device administrators instal

Settings91Samsung keyboardTo change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap .•Portrait keyboard types: Change the keyboard layout.•Input languages: Sele

Settings92Text-to-speech output•Preferred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap .•S

Settings93MotionActivate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device.•Shake to update: Set

Settings94•Speak passwords: Set the device to read aloud passwords you enter with Talkback.•Answering/ending calls:–The home key answers calls: Set

Settings95•USB debugging: Activate USB debugging mode to connect your device to a computer with a USB cable.•Allow mock locations: Allow mock locati

Settings96•Limit background processes: Set to limit the number of processes that can run in the background.•Show all ANRs: Set the device to alert y

97TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:•Password: When t

Troubleshooting98Your device freezes or has fatal errorsIf your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain

Troubleshooting99Audio quality is poor•Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.•When you are in areas with weak signals or po