Samsung GT-I8150 User Manual

GT-I8150user manual

Assembling10AssemblingUnpackCheck your product box for the following items:Mobile device ●Battery ●Quick start guide ●Use only Samsung-approved softwa

Connectivity100Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled ›devicesIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and networ

Connectivity101 ›Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless featureIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and network

Connectivity102 ›Activate the WLAN featureIn Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi.

Connectivity103 ›Connect to a WLAN using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)Using WPS, you can connect to a secured network. To connect to a WLAN with a WPS

Connectivity104Customise DLNA settings for sharing media ›filesTo allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files on your device, you must act

Connectivity105Play your files on another DLNA-enabled ›deviceIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 AllShare.Select 2 My device.Select

Connectivity106Mobile network sharingLearn to set your device as a wireless modem or wireless access point for PCs or other devices, and share your de

Connectivity107 ›Share your device’s mobile network via USBUsing a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your 1 device to a PC.In Idle mode, op

Connectivity108 ›Activate location servicesYou must activate location services to receive location information and search the map.In Idle mode, open t

Connectivity109 ›Connect with Samsung KiesEnsure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website (ww

Assembling11To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,If the device is on, press and hold [1 ] and select Power off → OK to turn it off.Remove the b

Connectivity110 ›Connect as a mass storage deviceYou can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and access the file directory. If you insert

Connectivity111VPN connectionsYou can create virtual private networks (VPN) and connect to your private network securely through a public network, suc

Connectivity112Option FunctionSet user certificateSelect a user certificate that the VPN server uses to identify you. You can import certificates from

Tools113ToolsClockLearn to set and control alarms, and world clocks. You can also use the stopwatch and the desk clock.Set a new alarm ›In Idle mode,

Tools114Create a world clock ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Clock → World clock.Select 2 Add city. Enter a city name or select

Tools115Use the desk clock ›The desk clock displays the current time and date, and weather.In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Clock

Tools116CalculatorLearn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator.Perform the calcul

Tools117DownloadsLearn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web.In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Downloads.Select

Tools118Customise Kies air settings ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Kies air.Press [2 ] → Settings. Change the following options

Tools119Mini diaryLearn to keep a photo diary.Create a Mini diary ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Mini diary.If you are launchin

Assembling12Insert the battery.4 Replace the back cover.5 Charge the batteryBefore using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery.Yo

Tools120My filesLearn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored in your device and

Tools121Create a document ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Polaris Office.If you are launching this application for the first tim

Tools122To send a file to others, press [ ●] → More → Send file.To print the file, press [ ●] → More → Print. Your device is compatible only with some

Tools123Task managerWith the task manager, you can view currently running applications and memory information. In Idle mode, open the application list

Settings124SettingsAccess the Settings menuIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings.Select a setting category and select an optio

Settings125Visible ●: Set your device to be visible to other Bluetooth devices.Search for devices ●: Search for available Bluetooth devices.USB utilit

Settings126Access Point Names ●: Set up access point names (APNs).Network mode ●: Select a network type.Network operators ●: Search for available netw

Settings127Call forwarding ●: Divert incoming calls to another number.Additional settings ●:Caller ID - : Display your caller ID to other parties for

Settings128SoundChange the settings for various sounds on your device.Silent mode ●: Activate Silent mode to mute all sounds except media sounds and a

Settings129Brightness ●: Set the brightness of the display.Auto-rotate screen ●: Set whether or not to rotate the content automatically when the devic

Assembling13When your battery is low, the device will emit a ●warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty. I

Settings130Location and securityChange the settings for securing your device and the SIM or USIM card, and GPS functionality.Use wireless networks ●:

Settings131Visible passwords ●: Set the device to display your password as you enter.Select device administrators ●: View device administrators instal

Settings132Development ●:USB debugging - : Select to connect your device to a PC by using a USB cable. This is for application development.Allow mock

Settings133PrivacyChange the settings for managing your settings and data.Back up my data ●: Set to back up your settings and application data to the

Settings134Swype ›Language ●: Select languages for text input.You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing la

Settings135Samsung keypad ›Portrait keypad types ●: Select the default input method, such as the QWERTY keyboard, traditional keypad, or handwriting s

Settings136Voice input and outputChange the settings for the voice recogniser and the text-to-speech feature.Voice recognition settings ›Language ●:

Settings137AccessibilityAccessibility ●: Activate an accessibility application you have downloaded, such as Talkback or Kickback, which provide voice,

Troubleshooting138TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:Co

Troubleshooting139The touch screen responds slowly or improperlyIf your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly, try

Assembling14Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power 3 outlet.You can use the device while it is charging, but it may ●take longer to fu

Troubleshooting140Outgoing calls are not connectedEnsure that you have pressed the Dial key. ●Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network

Troubleshooting141The battery does not charge properly or the device turns offThe battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold- ●coloured contacts w

Troubleshooting142Error messages appear when launching the FM radioThe FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device uses the headset cable as an

Troubleshooting143Another Bluetooth device is not locatedEnsure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on ●your device.Ensure that the Blue

Safety precautions144Safety precautionsTo prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before

Safety precautions145Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave • ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode

Safety precautions146If you are using a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer for information about radio interferenceSome hearing aids may be interfe

Safety precautions147Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving. Suspend calls • in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain

Safety precautions148Do not store your device on slopesIf your device falls, it can be damaged.Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. Use your

Safety precautions149Use caution when exposed to flashing lightsWhile using your device, leave some lights on in the room and do not hold • the screen

Assembling15Charge with a USB cable ›Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.Open the cover of the multifunction jack.1 Plug one end (micro-

Safety precautions150When speaking on the device:Hold the device upright, as you would with a traditional phone.• Speak directly into the mouthpiece.•

Safety precautions151When cleaning your device:Wipe your device or charger with a towel or a rubber.• Clean the terminals of the battery with a cotton

Safety precautions152Ensure access to emergency servicesEmergency calls from your device may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before tr

Safety precautions153Correct disposal of this product(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)(Applicable in the European Union and other European

Safety precautions154DisclaimerSome content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright, patent

Index155Indexaccess codes 138alarmscreating 113deactivating 113stopping 113AllShare 104auto rejection 46batterycharging 12installing 10Bluetoo

Index156memory cardformatting 17inserting 15removing 17memoscreating 86viewing 86menu screenaccessing 27adding folders or panels 28organising a

Index157storage 133voice input and output 136wireless and network 124silent mode 30SIM cardinstalling 10locking 33Social Hub 56stopwatch 114sy

Index158video player 67, 70videosplaying 67, 70recording 64voice callsanswering 43making 42using options 44voice mail 50voice memosplaying 87r

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Assembling16Your device supports only the FAT file structure for ●memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure, your

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Assembling17Remove the memory card ›Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.In Idle mode, select 1 Applications → Settings →

Getting started18Getting startedTurn your device on and offTo turn on your device, Press and hold [1 ].If you turn on your device for the first time,

Getting started19Get to know your deviceDevice layout ›1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record videos.2. Do not touch the anten

Using this manual2Using this manualThank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. This device will provide you with high quality mobile communic

Getting started20Keys ›Key FunctionPower/Reset1/LockTurn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and hold); Reset the device (pr

Getting started21Icon DefinitionOpen WLANs availableWLAN connectedAllShare in progressBluetooth activatedBluetooth headset connectedGPS activatedCall

Getting started22Icon DefinitionNew email messageNew voice mail messageAlarm activatedEvent notificationRoaming (outside of normal service area)Silent

Getting started23Use the touch screenYour device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touc

Getting started24Your device turns off the touch screen when you do ●not use the device for a specified period. To turn on the screen, press [] or th

Getting started25 ›Add items to the idle screenYou can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets

Getting started26Use the shortcuts panel ›In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open t

Getting started27Access applicationsTo access your device’s applications,In Idle mode, select 1 Applications to access the application list.Scroll lef

Getting started28Drag the application icon to the location you want.3 You can move an application icon to another main menu screen. You can also move

Getting started29Use the task manager ›Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than one application at the same time. However, multitask

Using this manual3You may upgrade your mobile device’s software by ●accessing www.samsung.com.Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other

Getting started30Adjust the volume of the ringtones ›Press the Volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone volume.Switch to Silent mode ›To mute or u

Getting started31Select a wallpaper for the idle screen ›In Idle mode, press [1 ] → Wallpaper → an option.Select an image.2 Select 3 Save or Set wallp

Getting started32Set an unlock patternIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock → Patter

Getting started33Lock your SIM or USIM card ›You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card. In Idle mode, open th

Getting started34Enter your email address and password for your Samsung 3 account and select Sign in.To create a Samsung account, select Sign up.Selec

Getting started35Continue until you have finished the word.2 Release the finger on the last character.3 When the word displays correctly, select 4 to

Getting started36You can also use the following keys: 1 4 3 5 6 7 2 8 Number Function 1 Change case. 2 Access the keypad settings; Change the

Getting started37Enter text using the Samsung keypad ›Select 1 → Portrait keypad types and select a text input method.You can select one of key input

Getting started38Number Function 6 Start a new line. 7 Insert a space; Insert a full stop (double-tap); Change the input language (tap and hold, and

Getting started39Download applications from Android MarketBased on the Android platform, your device’s functionality can be extended by installing add

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Getting started40Download files from the webFiles you download from the web can include viruses that will damage your device. To lessen your risk, onl

Getting started41Set up a server account ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Accounts and sync.Select 2 Add account → an

Communication42CommunicationCallingLearn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or custom

Communication43Answer a call1 When a call comes in, drag right.When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the ringtone.To end the call

Communication44Use options during a voice call ›You can use the following options while a voice call is in progress:To adjust the voice volume, press

Communication45Use options during a video call ›You can use the following options while a video call is in progress:To switch between the front and re

Communication46Set auto rejectionUse auto rejection to reject calls from certain numbers automatically. To activate auto rejection and create auto rej

Communication47Set call forwardingCall diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to another number that you specify. You can set this feat

Communication48Set call waitingCall waiting is a network feature to alert you of an incoming call while you are on a previous call. This feature is av

Communication49Send a text message ›1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Messaging.Select 2 .Add recipients of your message.3 Enter ph

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Communication50Select 5 Tap to enter message and enter your message text.To insert emoticons, press [] → Insert smiley.Select 6 and add an item.You c

Communication51Google MailYou can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail™ to your Inbox. When you access this application, the Inbox screen appe

Communication52From the message view, use the following options:To reply to the message, select ●.To reply to the message including all recipients, s

Communication53EmailLearn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account.Set up an email account ›1 In Idle mode, open the

Communication54Select the text input field to enter your email text.5 Select6 Attach and attach a file.You can select a file from the file list or cr

Communication55TalkLearn to chat with friends and family via Google Talk™.This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider

Communication56Social HubLearn to access Social Hub™, the integrated communication application for Social Network Service (SNS), email, messages, inst

Entertainment57EntertainmentCameraLearn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2560 x 1920 pixels (5 mega

Entertainment58Number Function 1 Change the camera settings. 2 Open the image viewer to view photos you captured. 3 Use camera shortcuts. ● : Change t

Entertainment59After taking photos, select the image viewer icon to view the taken photos.To view more photos, scroll left or right. ●To zoom in or o

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Entertainment60Capture a photo in Self shot mode ›You can take photos of yourself conveniently using the front camera lens.In Idle mode, open the appl

Entertainment61Capture a panoramic photo ›You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode. This mode is convenient for photographing l

Entertainment62Capture a photo in Cartoon mode ›You can take photos with cartoon effects.In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Camera t

Entertainment63Option FunctionEffectsApply a special effect, such as sepia or black and white tones.Resolution Change the resolution option.White bala

Entertainment64Record a video ›1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera.Drag the slider to the camcorder to s

Entertainment65Number Function 3 Use camcorder shortcuts. ● : Change the flash setting. ● : Change the recording mode or switch between the front and

Entertainment66To send a video to others, select ●Share.To delete a video, select ●Delete.To use additional features with a video, select ●More and

Entertainment67 ›Edit the shortcut iconsYou can add or remove shortcuts to frequently used options.From the preview screen, select 1 → Edit shortcuts

Entertainment68Control playback with the following icons:4 Icon FunctionChange a ratio of the video screen.Restart playback; Skip backward (tap within

Entertainment69Your device supports video resolutions up to ●1280 x 720 pixels, depending on the file format.Avoid locking the device’s screen while

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Entertainment70To use additional features with a photo, press [ ●] → More and use the following options:Copy - : Copy a photo file.Print - : Print a p

Entertainment71Select 3 → New selection → OK.To add to or subtract from the selection border, select ● → Add to selection or Remove from selection.T

Entertainment72Add music files to your device ›Start by transferring files to your device or memory card:Download from the wireless web. ●► p. 88Down

Entertainment73You can control the music player with a headset. In ●Idle mode, press and hold the headset button to launch the music player. Press th

Entertainment74Customise music player settings ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Music.Press [2 ] → Settings.Adjust the following

Entertainment75FM radioLearn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the r

Entertainment76Number Function 3 Add the current radio station to the favourites list. 4 Adjust the volume. 5 Fine-tune the frequency.Save a radio st

Entertainment77Customise FM radio settings ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 FM radio.Press [2 ] → Settings.Adjust the following s

Entertainment78Game HubLearn to play social and premium games.In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Game Hub.If you are launching this

Personal information79Personal informationContactsLearn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile

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Personal information80Enter contact information.5 Select 6 Save to add the contact to memory.Find a contact ›1 In Idle mode, open the application list

Personal information81Create your namecard ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Contacts.Press [2 ] → My profile.Press [3 ] → Edit.En

Personal information82Create a group of contacts ›By creating groups of contacts, you can manage multiple contacts and send messages or email to an en

Personal information83Import or export contacts ›To import contact files (in vcf format) from a memory card to your device,In Idle mode, open the appl

Personal information84If an alert message about the calendar sync appears, 3 select OK.Enter the details of the event as required.4 Select 5 Save.View

Personal information85Stop an event alarm ›If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the event alarm icon will appear at the specified time. Open the

Personal information86MemoLearn to record important information to save and view at a later date. Create a memo ›In Idle mode, open the application li

Personal information87Voice recorderLearn to operate your device’s voice recorder.Record a voice memo ›In Idle mode, open the application list and sel

Web88WebWeb services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan.InternetLearn to access and bookmark your favourite

Web89Number Function 1 Enter the web address of a web page to access. 2 Open a list of saved bookmarks, frequently visited pages and recent internet h

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Web90To send the web address (URL) of the web page to others, ●press [ ] → More → Share page.To view the download history, press [ ●] → More → Downlo

Web91Bookmark your favourite web pages ›If you know the web address of the web page, you can manually add a bookmark. To add a bookmark,In Idle mode,

Web92Access the frequently visited pages or the ›recent historyIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Internet.Select 2 → Most visited

Web93Get directions to a specific destination ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Maps.Press [2 ] → Directions.Enter the addresses o

Web94Select 4 Yes .When your friend accepts your invitation, you can share locations.Press [5 ] → See map. Your friends’ locations are marked with the

Web95NavigationLearn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your destination with voice guidance.Navigation maps, your current location, an

Web96Watch videos ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 YouTube.If you are launching this application for the first time, 2 select Acc

Web97Samsung AppsSamsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of applications directly to your device. Featuring a wealth of gam

Web98News & WeatherLearn to view the weather information and read top news and other news articles.View the weather information ›In Idle mode, ope

Connectivity99ConnectivityBluetoothBluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of