Samsung GT-I9507 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

100UtilitiesS MemoUse this application to create a memo using images and voice recordings.Tap S Memo on the Applications screen.Composing memosCreate

Utilities101When jotting down a memo, tap once more to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour.When erasing the handwritten memo, tap , a

Utilities102To 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

Utilities103S PlannerUse this application to manage events and tasks.Tap S Planner on the Applications screen.Creating events or tasksTap , and then

Utilities104Attach 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

Utilities105Changing calendar typeSelect one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others at the right side of the

Utilities106CloudUse this feature to sync files or back up settings and application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox.On the Applications scre

Utilities107ClockUse 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

Utilities108Stopping alarmsDrag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified len

Utilities109CalculatorUse this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen.Rotate the device to landscape

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

Utilities110Viewing recommended temperature and humidityTap → Comfort level to view the ideal environment for temperature and humidity that the devi

Utilities111Configuring settings for S HealthTap → Settings, and then select one of the following:•Edit profile: Edit your physical statistics.•Se

Utilities112Starting a conversation with the translatorTap the buttons at the bottom of the screen to communicate with another person via spoken trans

Utilities113Playing voice memosSelect a voice memo to play.• : Trim the voice memo.• : Adjust the playback speed.• : Pause playback.• / : Skip 6

Utilities114S 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

Utilities115GoogleUse this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well.Tap Google on t

Utilities116Voice SearchUse this application to search webpages by speaking.Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen.This application may not be av

Utilities117DownloadsUse this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications.Tap Downloads on the Applications screen.This appl

118Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Application

Travel & local119Getting directions for a destination1 Tap .2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:•My current

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

Travel & local120NavigationUse this application to search for a route to a destination.Tap Navigation on the Applications screen.•Navigation maps

121SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scre

Settings122Setting Network notificationThe device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available.On the

Settings123To use more options, tap .•Data roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming.•Restrict background data: Set the

Settings124Tethering and portable hotspot•Portable Wi-Fi hotspot: Use the portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share the device’s mobile network connection with

Settings125•Allowed devices list: View the list of devices that can access your device.•Not-allowed devices list: View the list of devices that are

Settings126For a personal message:–Edit personal message: Edit the personal message.For a clock:–Dual clock: Set the device to show the dual clock.

Settings127•Screen mode:–Adapt display: Use this mode for optimising the display according to the display settings.–Dynamic: Use this mode to make

Settings128LED indicator•Charging: Set the device to turn on the notification light while you are charging the battery.•Low battery: Set the device

Settings129Home screen modeSelect a Home screen mode (standard or easy).CallCustomise the settings for calling features.•Call rejection: Reject calls

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

Settings131•Increase volume in pocket: Set the device to raise the ringtone volume when the device is in an enclosed, such as a bag or pocket.•Video

Settings132Power saving modeActivate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode.•CPU power saving: Set the device to limit some

Settings133•Answering/ending calls:–The home key answers calls: Set the device to answer an incoming call when pressing the Home button.–Answer cal

Settings134•Enhance web accessibility: Set applications to install web scripts to make their web content more accessible.•Sound balance: Adjust the

Settings135Samsung keyboardTo change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap .The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.•

Settings136Voice recogniserSelect a voice recognition engine.This feature appears once you use a voice recognition application.Voice searchFor Samsung

Settings137•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

Settings138Motions and gesturesActivate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device.•Air ge

Settings139•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

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

Settings140Air viewPreview content or view information in a pop-up window by pointing at an item with your finger.•Information preview: View informat

Settings141Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settings and data.•Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application da

Settings142SecurityChange settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.•Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the devi

Settings143•Make passwords visible: Set the device to display passwords as they are entered.•Device administrators: View device administrators insta

Settings144Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.If the battery remains fully disc

145Optional applicationsThe following applications must be downloaded before you can use them.•Optical ReaderOn the Home screen or the Applications s

146TroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device.Whe

Troubleshooting147The touch screen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the to

Troubleshooting148Sound echoes during a callAdjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area.A cellular network or the Internet

Troubleshooting149Your device is hot to the touchWhen you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended

Getting started15Reducing the battery consumptionYour device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deact

Troubleshooting150•Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly

Troubleshooting151Data stored on the device has been lostAlways make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you cannot r

English (AUS). 08/2013. Rev. 1.0Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subjec

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•Power saving: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode.•Screen Mirroring: Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring feature.•Multi windo

Basics36Changing the Home screen modeThe Home screen has standard and easy modes. In easy mode, you can easily access your favourite contacts, applica

Basics37Rearranging panelsAdding a new panelTap → Add or remove a page → .Moving a panelTap → Add or remove a page, tap and hold a panel preview,

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 the other party’s image to access the following options:•Capture image: Capture the other party’s image.•Record video: T

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

Communication58Searching for contactsTap Contacts.Use one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts list.•Use the index at the

Communication59Importing and exporting contactsTap Contacts.Importing contactsTap → Import/Export → Import from SIM card, Import from SD card, or Im

Table of Contents6112 Voice Recorder114 S Voice115 Google116 Voice Search116 My Files117 Downloads117 TripAdvisorTravel & local118 Maps119 Loc

Communication60Managing groupsTap , and then take one of the following actions:•Create: Make a new group.•Search: Search for contacts.•Change orde

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 & network68BookmarksTo bookmark the current webpage, tap → Add bookmark.To open a bookmarked webpage, tap , and then select one.HistoryTap

Web & network69ChromeUse this application to search for information and browse webpages.Tap Chrome on the Applications screen.This application may

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

Web & network70BluetoothBluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or

Web & network71Screen MirroringUse this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share y

Web & network72Samsung LinkUse this application to play contents saved on various devices over the Internet. You can play and send multimedia file

Web & network73Group PlayUse this application to share screens with multiple devices. Create or join a Group Play session, and then share images,

Web & network74NFCYour device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use thi

Web & network75S BeamUse this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents.Do not send copyright-protected data via S Beam. Doing s

Web & network76WatchONUse this application to connect to a TV to watch your favourite shows and movies.Tap WatchON on the Applications screen.You

77MediaMusicUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending on the device

Media78To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings → Smart Volume.When Smart Volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than th

Media79CameraUse this application to take photos or videos.Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 86)Tap Camera on

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

Media80Shooting 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

Media81•Animated photo: Use this to create animated photos from a video.•Rich tone (HDR): Use this to take a photo with an improved contrast ratio.•

Media82Taking videosTaking a videoTap to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap .While recording, use the following action

Media83Zooming 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

Media84•You can record videos in dual camera mode for up to 5 minutes in Full HD and up to 10 minutes in HD.•While taking videos in this mode, sound

Media85•ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in film-camera equivalents. Low values are for stationary or

Media86•Contextual filename: Set the camera to display contextual tags. Activate this to use Tag Buddy in Gallery and Story Album.To use this feature

Media87Zooming in and outUse one of the following methods to zoom in an image:•Double-tap anywhere to zoom in.•Spread two fingers apart on any place

Media88•Copy to clipboard: Copy to clipboard.•Print: Print the image via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. Some printers may not be compatible with the dev

Media89Making image collagesIn a folder, tap → Select item, select two to four images by ticking, and then tap → Create collage. Select a style at

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

Media90Tagging facesTap → Settings, and then tick Face tag. A yellow frame appears around the recognised face. Tap the face, tap Add name, and then

Media91Story AlbumUse this application to create your own digital album to keep your stories by organising the images neatly and automatically.Tap Sto

Media92Viewing 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

Media93VideoUse this application to play video files.Tap Video on the Applications screen.•Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX Vid

Media94Deleting videosTap → Delete, select videos by ticking, and then tap Delete.Sharing videosTap → Share via, select videos by ticking, tap Don

Media95YouTubeUse this application to watch videos from the YouTube website.Tap YouTube on the Applications screen.This application may not be availab

Media96FlipboardUse this application to access your personalised magazines.Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen.This application may not be availa

97Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Application & media stores98Samsung HubUse this application to purchase and download multimedia content. You can also manage the content on the de

Application & media stores99Play MusicUse this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service.Tap Pl