Samsung GT-S7580 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

Settings100AccountsAdd accountAdd email or SNS accounts.Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settings and data.•Back up my data: Set the

Settings101SecurityChange settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.•Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the devi

Settings102•Unknown sources: Choose to install applications from any source. If not chosen, download applications only from Play Store.•Verify apps:

Settings103Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.If the battery remains fully disc

104TroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device.Whe

Troubleshooting105The touch screen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the to

Troubleshooting106Sound echoes during a callAdjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area.A cellular network or the Internet

Troubleshooting107Your device is hot to the touchWhen you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended

Troubleshooting108•Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly

Troubleshooting109Data stored on the device has been lostAlways make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you cannot r

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

English (EU). 11/2013. Rev.1.1Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject

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 Open the cover of the memory card slot.2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing upwards.3 Push the memory card

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 MeaningFlight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery power levelUsing the touch screenUse only fingers to use the touch

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

Basics25NotificationsNotification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, devic

Basics26Rearranging itemsAdding an application iconOn the Home screen, tap Apps, tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel previ

Basics27Removing a panelTap → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen.Setting wallpape

Basics28Using applicationsThis device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications.Opening an application

Basics29Organising with foldersPut related applications together in a folder for convenience.Tap → Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag i

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

Basics30Entering textUse the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text.Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, y

Basics31Entering text by voiceActivate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak.If the device do

Basics32Adding 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

Basics33Transferring filesMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa.The following file formats

Basics34Connecting as a media device1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.2 Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as

Basics35Setting a patternOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern.Draw a pattern by connecting four

Basics36Unlocking 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

37CommunicationPhoneUse this application to make or answer a call.Tap Phone on the Applications screen.Making callsMaking a callUse one of the followi

Communication38Finding contactsEnter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predict

Communication39Adding contactsTo add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to contacts.Sending a messageTa

About this manual4Trademarks•SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.•Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of

Communication40Rejecting a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, tap Reject cal

Communication41Video callsMaking a video callEnter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap .During a video callThe follow

Communication42Tap and hold your image to access the following options:•Switch camera: Switch between the front and rear camera.•Outgoing image: Sel

Communication43ContactsUse this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others.Tap Contacts on the Applications

Communication44Searching for contactsTap Contacts.Use one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts list.•Use the index at the

Communication45Importing and exporting contactsTap Contacts.Importing contactsTap → Import/Export → Import from USB storage, Import from SD card, or

Communication46Contact groupsTap Groups.Adding contacts to a groupSelect a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap Done.Managing g

Communication47MessagingUse this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).Tap Messaging on the Applications screen.You may

Communication48Viewing incoming messagesIncoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact.Select a contact to view the person’s message.Li

Communication49Sending scheduled messagesWhile composing a message, tap → Scheduled email. Tick Scheduled email, set a time and date, and then tap D

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

Communication50Google MailUse this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service.Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen.•Thi

Communication51Reading messagesMark the message as unread.Delete this message.Preview attachment.Mark the message as a reminder.Keep this message for

Communication52Google+Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.Tap Google+ on the Applications screen.Th

Communication53ChatONUse this application to chat with any device. To use this application, you must sign in to your Samsung account or verify your ph

54Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpageTap the address field, e

Web & network55HistoryTap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap → Clear history.Tap

Web & network56Opening a new pageTap → New tab.To go to another webpage, tap , and then select a webpage.Searching the web by voiceTap the addre

Web & network57Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices

58MediaMusicUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending on the softwa

Media59To set a personalised sound while listening to songs with a headset, tap → Settings → Adapt Sound → On. When you turn the volume up to level

Table of Contents6Travel & local86 Maps87 Local87 NavigationSettings88 About Settings88 Connections91 My device100 Accounts100 More103 Google S

Media60CameraUse this application to take photos or videos.Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 65)Tap Camera on

Media61Shooting 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

Media62Taking videosTaking a videoTap to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap .Tap to take photos while taking a video.

Media63Zooming 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

Media64•ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in film-camera equivalents. Low values are for stationary or

Media65GalleryUse this application to view images and videos.Tap Gallery on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending on

Media66Editing imagesWhen viewing an image, tap and use the following functions:•Favourite: Add to the favourites list.•Slideshow: Start a slidesh

Media67Deleting imagesUse one of the following methods:•In a folder, tap → Select item, select images, and then tap .•When viewing an image, tap

Media68Playing videosSelect a video to play.Change screen ratio.Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar.Scan DLNA-enabled devices.Restart the c

Media69YouTubeUse this application to watch videos from the YouTube website.Tap YouTube on the Applications screen.This application may not be availab

7Getting startedDevice layoutBack buttonMenu buttonMultipurpose jackHome buttonEarpieceFront cameraProximity sensorMicrophoneVolume buttonTouch screen

Media70RadioListen 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 Rad

Media71Scanning radio stationsTap → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.Select the ra

72Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Application & media stores73Samsung AppsUse this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit

Application & media stores74Play GamesUse this application to download and play games.Tap Play Games on the Applications screen.This application m

75UtilitiesMemoUse this application to record important information to save and view at a later date.Tap Memo on the Applications screen.Composing mem

Utilities76Viewing a memoTap the memo thumbnail to open it. Scroll left or right to see more memos.Tap and use the following:•Delete: Delete the mem

Utilities77Enter 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

Utilities78DropboxUse this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage. When you save files to Dropbox, your device

Utilities79ClockUse this application to set alarms, check the time of many major cities in the world, measure the duration of an event, or set a timer

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

Utilities80Stopping alarmsDrag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified leng

Utilities81CalculatorUse this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen.Rotate the device to landscape

Utilities82Playing voice memosSelect a voice memo to play.• : Trim the voice memo.• : Adjust the playback speed.• : Pause playback.•/ : Skip to t

Utilities83GoogleUse this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well.Tap Google on th

Utilities84My FilesUse this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips.Tap My Fil

Utilities85DownloadsUse this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications.Tap Downloads on the Applications screen.This appli

86Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Applications

Travel & local87LocalUse this application to search for nearby restaurants, banks, bus stops, and more.Tap Local on the Applications screen.This a

88SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scree

Settings89Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.Tap Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct.Blueto

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

Settings90More networksCustomise settings to control networks.Flight modeThis disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-net

Settings91My deviceLock screenChange settings for the locked screen.•Screen lock: Activate the screen lock feature. The following options may vary de

Settings92DisplayChange the settings for the display.•Wallpaper:–Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen.–Lock screen: Select a

Settings93•Vibrate when ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls.•Dialling keypad tone: Set the device to sound whe

Settings94•Call accessories:–Automatic answering: Set the device to answer automatically after a specified period (available only when a headset is

Settings95•Sound: Select a ringtone to alert you to new voicemails.•Vibrate: Set the device to vibrate when voicemails are received.•Accounts: Set

Settings96AccessibilityAccessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access and alert the following settin

Settings97•Text-to-speech options:–Preferred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap

Settings98Google voice typingTo change the voice input settings, tap .•Choose input languages: Select input languages for text input.•Block offensi

Settings99Voice search•Language: Select a language for the voice recognition.•Speech output: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you t