Samsung GT-S6012 User Manual

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Getting started10•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

Getting started11Removing 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 started12Charging 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 started13Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

Getting started14Reducing the battery consumptionYour device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deact

Getting started151 Open the cover of the memory card slot.2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.3 Push the memory ca

Getting started16Turning the device on and offWhen turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.P

Getting started17Locking and unlocking the deviceWhen not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off t

Getting started18Switching between networksWhen you insert both SIM or USIM cards, you can use two different subscriptions without the need to carry t

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.

Basics20Using the touch screenUse only fingers to use the touch screen.•Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devi

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

Basics24Turning overTurn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio.ShakingShake the device to search for Bluetooth

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

Basics26Home screenThe Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to ap

Basics27Rearranging panelsAdding a new panelTap → Edit page → .Moving a panelTap → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a

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 manual3Instructional iconsWarning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or othersCaution: situations that could cause damage to y

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

Basics31HandwritingTap and hold , tap , and then write a word with a finger. Suggested words appear as characters are entered. Select a suggested wo

Basics32Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkConnect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 81)Turning

Basics33Setting up accountsGoogle applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Goog

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

Basics35Securing the devicePrevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. T

Basics36Unlocking the deviceTurn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the pattern, PIN, or password.If the unlock

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

4Table of ContentsGetting started6 Device layout7 Buttons8 Package contents9 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery12 Charging the battery14

Communication40Rejecting a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the circle, or press and hold the headset button.To send a message when rejecting

Communication41ContactsUse this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others.Tap Contacts on the Applications

Communication42Searching for contactsUse one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts list.•Use the index at the right side o

Communication43Exporting contactsTap → Import/Export → Export to SIM card, Export to SD card, or Export to USB storage.Sharing contactsTap → Impor

Communication44Sending a message or email to a group’s membersSelect a group, tap → Send message or Send email, select members, and then tap Done.Bu

Communication45Viewing incoming messagesIncoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact.Select a contact to view the person’s message.Li

Communication46Reading messagesSelect an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap .Tap a message t

Communication47Sending messagesIn any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap .Tap → Attach picture to attach image

Communication48TalkUse this application to chat with others via Google Talk.Tap Talk on the Applications screen.This application may not be available

Communication49Google+Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.Tap Google+ on the Applications screen.Th

Table of Contents5Travel & local78 Maps79 Local80 NavigationSettings81 About Settings81 Wi-Fi82 Bluetooth82 Data usage82 More settings83 SIM c

50Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,

Web & network51Saved pagesTo view saved webpages, tap → Saved pages.LinksTap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or c

Web & network52Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices are listed. S

53MediaMusic PlayerUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music Player on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending

Media54Setting a song as ringtoneTo use the currently-playing song as ringtone, tap → Set as → Phone ringtone.Creating playlistsMake an own selectio

Media55Taking photosTaking a photoTap to take the photo.Change the shooting mode.Select among various eects that are available.Change the camera se

Media56Shooting modeSeveral photo effects are available, such as cartoon rendering.Tap → Shooting mode.•Single shot: Take a single photo.•Panorama:

Media57Recording modeChange recording mode.Select among various eects that are available.Change the camera settings.Indicates which storage is in use

Media58Configuring settings for CameraTap to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and

Media59ShortcutsReorganise shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options.Tap → Edit shortcuts.Tap and hold an option and drag it to a slo

6Getting startedDevice layoutBack buttonMicrophoneSpeaker/EarpieceSpeakerProximity sensorMenu buttonPower buttonMusic buttonHome buttonTouch screenHea

Media60Playing videosVideo files show the icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap .Editing imagesWhen viewing an image, tap and u

Media61Setting as wallpaperWhen viewing an image, tap → Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a contact.Tagging facesWhen viewing

Media62Deleting videosTap → Delete, select videos by ticking, and then tap Delete.Sharing videosTap → Share via, select videos by ticking, tap Don

Media63Sharing videosSelect the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method.Uploading videosSelect your account, tap , select a video, ent

Media64Scanning radio stationsTap → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.Select the ra

65Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Application & media stores66Samsung AppsUse this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit

Application & media stores67Music HubUse this application to purchase and download songs.Tap Music Hub on the Applications screen.This application

68UtilitiesMemoUse this application to record important information to save and view at a later date.Tap Memo on the Applications screen.Composing mem

Utilities69S PlannerUse this application to manage events and tasks.Tap S Planner on the Applications screen.Creating events or tasksTap , and then u

Getting started7•Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.•Do not u

Utilities70Attach a map showing the location of the event. Enter the location in the Location field, tap next to the field, and then pinpoint the pre

Utilities71QuickofficeUse this application to view documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations.Tap Quickoffice on the Appli

Utilities72AlarmSetting 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

Utilities73StopwatchTap 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

Utilities74Voice RecorderUse this application to record or play voice memos.Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen.Recording voice memosTap t

Utilities75Managing voice memosIn the list of voice memos, tap and select one of the following:•Share via: Select a sharing method, and then select

Utilities76Voice SearchUse this application to search webpages by speaking.Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen.This application may not be ava

Utilities77DownloadsUse this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications.Tap Downloads on the Applications screen.To see the

78Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Applications

Travel & local79Getting directions for a destination1 Tap .2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:•My current

Getting started8Package contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Battery•Quick start guideUse only Samsung-approved software.

Travel & local80NavigationUse this application to search for a route to a destination.Tap Navigation on the Applications screen.•Navigation maps,

81SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scree

Settings82BluetoothActivate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.Data usageKeep track of your data usage amount, and cus

Settings83Mobile networks•Mobile data: Use to allow packet switching data networks for network services.•Data roaming: Use the device to connect to

Settings84SoundChange settings for various sounds on the device.•Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds,

Settings85StorageView memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card.Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all dat

Settings86Lock screenChange settings for securing the device.•Screen lock: Activate the screen lock feature.•Lock screen options: Change the setting

Settings87•Remote controls: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must si

Settings88DefaultSelect a default keyboard type for text input.Google voice typingTo change the voice input settings, tap .•Choose input languages:

Settings89Voice search•Language: Select a language for the voice recognition.•Speech output: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you t

Getting started9Installing the SIM or USIM card and batteryInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the incl

Settings90Add accountAdd email or SNS accounts.MotionActivate the motion feature and change settings for motion recognition.•Shake to update: Set the

Settings91AccessibilityAccessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access and alert the following settin

Settings92Developer optionsChange the settings for application development.•Desktop backup password: Set a password to secure your backup data.•Stay

Settings93•Show CPU usage: Set the device to list all active processes.•Profile GPU rendering: Set the device to check the time of GPU rendering tim

94TroubleshootingWhen 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

Troubleshooting95Your device freezes or has fatal errorsIf your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain

Troubleshooting96Audio quality is poor•Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.•When you are in areas with weak signals or po

Troubleshooting97Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate

Troubleshooting98A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer•Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with

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