Samsung GT-S6812 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

Troubleshooting100Your device freezes or has fatal errorsIf your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain

Troubleshooting101Audio quality is poor•Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.•When you are in areas with weak signals or p

Troubleshooting102Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operat

Troubleshooting103Another Bluetooth device is not located•Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.•Ensure that the Bl

English (SWA). 03/2013. Rev. 1.0Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subjec

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 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

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

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 the deviceThe device can be upgraded to the latest software.This feature may not be available depending on the region or service pro

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

Communication42Video callsMaking a video callEnter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap to make a video call.During a

Communication43Swapping imagesDrag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images.ContactsUse this application to manage con

Communication44Editing a contactSelect a contact to edit, and then tap .Deleting a contactTap → Delete.Setting a speed dial numberTap → Speed dia

Communication45Syncing with Samsung ContactsTap → Merge with Samsung.Contacts synced with Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list.If a co

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

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

Communication49Reading messagesSelect an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap .Tap a message t

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

Communication50Sending messagesIn any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap .Tap → Attach picture to attach image

Communication51TalkUse this application to chat with others via Google Talk.Tap Talk on the Applications screen.This application may not be available

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

53Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,

Web & network54BookmarksTo bookmark the current webpage, tap → Add bookmark.To open a bookmarked webpage, tap , and then select one.HistoryTap

Web & network55ChromeUse this application to search for information and browse webpages.Tap Chrome on the Applications screen.This application may

Web & network56BluetoothBluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or

57MediaMusic PlayerUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music Player on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending

Media58Setting a song as ringtoneTo use the currently-playing song as ringtone, tap → Set as → Phone ringtone.Creating playlistsMake an own selectio

Media59Taking photosTaking a photoTap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame tur

Table of Contents6Settings86 About Settings86 Wi-Fi87 Bluetooth87 Data usage88 More settings89 Blocking mode89 SIM card manager89 Sound90 Display

Media60•Autumn colour: Use this setting for red-shifted background scenery.•Text: Use this setting for books or posters.•Candlelight: Use this sett

Media61Taking videosTaking a videoSlide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap to take a video. To stop recording, tap .•Manual foc

Media62Zooming 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

Media63•Self portrait: Take a photo of yourself.•Self recording: Take a video of yourself.•Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash.•Shooting mode:

Media64•Image quality: Set the quality level for photos. Higher quality images require more storage space.•Video quality: Set the quality level for

Media65Zooming 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

Media66Sharing imagesUse one of the following methods:•In a folder, tap → Select item, select images, and then tap to send them to others.•When

Media67Deleting videosTap → Delete, select videos by ticking, and then tap Delete.Sharing videosTap → Share via, select videos by ticking, tap Don

Media68Sharing videosSelect the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method.Uploading videosSelect your account, tap , select a video, ent

Media69Scanning radio stationsTap → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.Select the ra

7Getting startedDevice layoutBack buttonMultipurpose jackFront cameraEarpieceMenu buttonMicrophonePower buttonHome buttonProximity sensorTouch screenR

70Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Application & media stores71Samsung AppsUse this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit

72UtilitiesMemoUse this application to record important information to save and view at a later date.Tap Memo on the Applications screen.Composing mem

Utilities73Viewing a memoTap the memo thumbnail to open it. Scroll left or right to see more memos.Tap and use the following:• : Delete the memo.•

Utilities74To add an event or task more briefly, tap a date to select it and tap it again.Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with

Utilities75Searching for eventsTap → Search, and then enter a keyword to search for.To view today’s events, tap Today at the top of the screen.Delet

Utilities76QuickofficeUse this application to view documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations.Tap Quickoffice on the Appli

Utilities77AlarmSetting 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

Utilities78TimerSet the duration, and then tap Start.Drag outside the large circle when the timer goes off.Desk clockTap to view in full screen.Cal

Utilities79Recording voice memosTap to start recording. Speak into the microphone at the bottom of the device. Tap to pause recording. Tap to fin

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

Utilities80Managing voice memosIn the list of voice memos, tap and select one of the following:•Share via: Select voice memos to send, and then sel

Utilities81Voice SearchUse this application to search webpages by speaking.Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen.This application may not be ava

Utilities82DownloadsUse this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications.Tap Downloads on the Applications screen.This appli

83Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Applications

Travel & local84Getting directions for a destination1 Tap .2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:•My current

Travel & local85NavigationUse this application to search for a route to a destination.Tap Navigation on the Applications screen.•Navigation maps,

86SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scree

Settings87Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an accesspoint.On the Settings screen, tap Wi-F

Settings88More settingsCustomise settings to control connections with other devices or networks.Flight modeThis disables all wireless functions on you

Settings89Blocking modeSelect which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in blocking mode.SIM

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

Settings90DisplayChange the settings for the display.•Wallpaper:–Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen.–Lock screen: Select a

Settings91Application managerView and manage the applications on your device.Location servicesChange settings for location information permissions.•U

Settings92SecurityChange settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.•Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the devic

Settings93•Device administrators: View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to th

Settings94•Predictive text: Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and show word suggestions. You can also customise the

Settings95Pointer speedAdjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device.CloudChange settings for syncing data or files with

Settings96Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.If the battery remains fully disch

Settings97•Accessibility shortcut: Add a shortcut to Accessibility on the quick menu that appears when you press and hold the Power button.•TalkBack

Settings98•Wait for debugger: Set to prevent the selected application from loading until the debugger is ready.•Show touches: Set to show the pointe

99TroubleshootingWhen 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