Samsung GT-I8150T User Manual
GT-I8150T
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Contents
Assembling ............................................................. 10
Unpack .................................................................................... 10
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ........................ 10
Charge the battery ............................................................... 12
Insert a memory card (optional) ....................................... 15
Getting started ....................................................... 18
Turn your device on and off ............................................... 18
Get to know your device ..................................................... 19
Use the touch screen ........................................................... 23
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys ..................... 24
Get to know the idle screen ............................................... 24
Access applications .............................................................. 27
Customise your device ........................................................ 29
Enter text ................................................................................ 34
Download applications from Android Market .............. 39
Download files from the web ............................................ 40
Synchronise data .................................................................. 40
Communication ..................................................... 42
Calling ..................................................................................... 42
Messaging .............................................................................. 48
Google Mail ............................................................................ 51
Email ........................................................................................ 53
Talk ........................................................................................... 55
Social Hub .............................................................................. 56
Contents
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Entertainment ........................................................ 57
Camera .................................................................................... 57
Videos ...................................................................................... 67
Gallery ..................................................................................... 68
Photo editor ........................................................................... 70
Music ....................................................................................... 72
Music Hub .............................................................................. 75
FM radio .................................................................................. 75
Personal information ............................................ 79
Contacts .................................................................................. 79
Calendar ................................................................................. 83
Task .......................................................................................... 85
Memo ...................................................................................... 86
Voice recorder ....................................................................... 87
Web .......................................................................... 88
Internet ................................................................................... 88
Maps ........................................................................................ 92
Latitude ................................................................................... 94
Places ....................................................................................... 94
Navigation .............................................................................. 95
YouTube .................................................................................. 96
Samsung Apps ...................................................................... 97
Market ..................................................................................... 98
News & Weather .................................................................... 98
Skype on Vodafone .............................................................. 99
Updates ................................................................................. 100
Vodafone .............................................................................. 100
Vodafone Apps ................................................................... 100
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Contents
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Connectivity ......................................................... 101
Bluetooth .............................................................................. 101
Wi-Fi ....................................................................................... 103
AllShare ................................................................................. 105
Mobile network sharing ................................................... 108
GPS ......................................................................................... 109
PC connections ................................................................... 110
VPN connections ................................................................ 113
Tools ....................................................................... 115
Clock ...................................................................................... 115
Calculator ............................................................................. 118
Downloads ........................................................................... 119
Google Search ..................................................................... 119
Kies air ................................................................................... 119
Mini diary ............................................................................. 121
My files .................................................................................. 122
Polaris Office ........................................................................ 122
SIM Toolkit ............................................................................ 124
Task manager ...................................................................... 125
Voice Search ......................................................................... 125
Settings .................................................................. 126
Access the Settings menu ................................................ 126
Wireless and network ........................................................ 126
Call .......................................................................................... 128
Sound settings .................................................................... 130
Display .................................................................................. 130
Power saving mode ........................................................... 131
Location and security ........................................................ 132
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Applications ......................................................................... 133
Accounts and sync .............................................................. 134
Motion ................................................................................... 134
Privacy ................................................................................... 135
Storage .................................................................................. 135
Language and keyboard .................................................. 135
Voice input and output ..................................................... 138
Accessibility ......................................................................... 139
Date and time ...................................................................... 139
About phone ....................................................................... 139
Troubleshooting .................................................. 140
Safety precautions ............................................... 146
Index ...................................................................... 157
Assembling
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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
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Mobile device
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Battery
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Quick start guide
Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal
software may cause damage or malfunctions that are
not covered by your manufacturer's warranty.
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The items supplied with your device and available
accessories may vary depending on your region or
service provider.
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You can purchase additional accessories from your
local Samsung dealer.
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The supplied accessories perform best for your device.
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Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be
compatible with your device.
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive
a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription
details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and
optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can
purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
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To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,
If the device is on, press and hold the Power key and select
1
Power off → OK to turn it off.
Remove the back cover.
2
Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you
remove the back cover.
Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured
3
contacts facing down.
The antenna is located below the memory card slot. Do
not remove the protective tape covering the antenna,
as this can damage the antenna.
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Insert the battery.
4
Replace the back cover.
5
Charge the battery
Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the
battery.
You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by
connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to
explode or damage your device.
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When your battery is low, the device will emit a
warning tone and display a low battery message. The
battery icon
becomes too low, the device will automatically power
off. Recharge your battery to continue using your
device.
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If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot
turn on the device, even with the travel adapter
connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a
few minutes before you try to turn on the device.
Charge with a travel adapter
›
Open the cover of the multifunction jack.
1
Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
2
multifunction jack.
will also be empty. If the battery level
Connecting the travel adapter improperly may cause
serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by
misuse is not covered by the warranty.
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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power
3
outlet.
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You can use the device while it is charging, but it may
take longer to fully charge the battery.
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While the device is charging, the touch screen may
not function due to an unstable power supply. If this
happens, unplug the travel adapter from the device.
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While charging, the device may heat up. This is
normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or
performance.
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If your device is not charging properly, bring your
device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.
When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel
4
adapter from the device and then from the power outlet.
Do not remove the battery before removing the travel
adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the device.
To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in
use. The travel adapter does not have a power switch,
so you must unplug the travel adapter from the outlet
to interrupt the power supply. The travel adapter should
remain close to the socket when in use.
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Charge with a USB cable
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Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.
Open the cover of the multifunction jack.
1
Plug one end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the
2
multifunction jack.
Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on a
3
PC.
Depending on the type of USB cable you are using, it
may take some time before charging begins.
When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB
4
cable from the device and then from the PC.
Insert a memory card (optional)
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert
a memory card. Your device accepts microSD
microSDHC
32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).
Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory
cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible
with your device. Using an incompatible memory card
may damage your device or the memory card and can
corrupt data stored on the card.
memory cards with maximum capacities of
™
™
or
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Your device supports only the FAT file structure for
memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with
a different file structure, your device will ask you to
reformat the memory card.
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Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the
lifespan of memory cards.
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When you insert a memory card in your device, the
file directory of the memory card will appear in the
sdcard/external_sd folder under the internal memory.
Remove the back cover.
1
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts
2
facing down.
Replace the back cover.
3
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Remove the memory card
›
Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe
removal.
In Idle mode, select
1
→
Unmount SD card.
Remove the back cover.
2
Remove the memory card.
3
Replace the back cover.
4
Do not remove a memory card while the device is
transferring or accessing information, as this could
result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or
device.
Format the memory card
›
Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause
incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card
only on the device.
In Idle mode, select Applications
Unmount SD card
Erase everything.
Before formatting the memory card, remember to make
backup copies of all important data stored on your
device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss
of data resulting from user actions.
Applications → Settings → Storage
→
Settings → Storage →
→
Format SD card → Format SD card
→
Getting started
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Getting started
Turn your device on and off
To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. If you
turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen
instructions to set up your device.
To turn off your device, press and hold the Power key and
→
then select Power off
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Follow all posted warnings and directions from
authorised personnel in areas where the use of
wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and
hospitals.
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To use your device's non-network services only,
switch to Flight mode. Press and hold the Power key
and select Flight mode.
OK.
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Get to know your device
Device layout
›
Proximity sensor
Front camera lens
Volume key
Home key
Menu key
Multifunction jack
Rear camera lens
Power/Reset/Lock
key
Earpiece/
Mouthpiece
Touch screen
Back key
Mouthpiece
Headset jack
Flashbulb
GPS antenna
Back cover
1
2
Main antenna
1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record
videos.
2. Do not touch or cover the antenna area with your hands or
other objects while using the GPS functions.
Speaker
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Keys
›
Key Function
Turn on the device (press and hold);
Power/
Reset
Lock
Menu
Access the quick menus (press and
1
/
hold); Reset the device (press and hold
for 15-17 seconds); Lock the touch
screen.
Open a list of options available on the
current screen; In Idle mode, open the
Google search application (press and
hold); Open the search input window
while using some applications (press
and hold).
Home
Back Return to the previous screen.
Volume Adjust the device’s volume.
Indicator icons
›
Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
your region or service provider.
Icon Definition
No signal
Signal strength
1. If your device has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes, you may
need to reset the device to regain functionality
Return to the idle screen; Open the list
of recent applications (press and hold).
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Icon Definition
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
Open WLANs available
WLAN connected
AllShare in progress
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth headset connected
GPS activated
Call in progress
Call on hold
Speakerphone activated
Missed call
Synchronised with the web
Uploading data
Downloading data
Call diverting activated
Connected to PC
Power saving mode activated
USB tethering activated
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Icon Definition
Wi-Fi tethering activated
No SIM or USIM card
New text or multimedia message
New email message
New voice mail message
Alarm activated
Event notification
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Silent mode activated
Vibration mode activated
Flight mode activated
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
10:00
FM radio turned on in the background
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level
Current time
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Use the touch screen
Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or
perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch
screen.
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To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use
sharp tools.
●
Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact
with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges
can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
●
Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact
with water. The touch screen may malfunction in
humid conditions or when exposed to water.
●
For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the
screen protection film before using your device.
●
Your touch screen has a layer that detects small
electrical charges emitted by the human body. For
best performance, tap the touch screen with your
fingertip. The touch screen will not react to touches of
sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen.
Control your touch screen with the following actions:
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Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu,
option, or application.
●
Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than
2 seconds to open a pop-up option list.
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Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to
move to items on lists.
●
Drag and drop: Tap and hold your finger on an item, and
then drag your finger to move the item.
●
Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in
or out while viewing photos or web pages.
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Your device turns off the touch screen when you do
not use the device for a specified period. To turn on
the screen, press the Power key or the Home key.
●
You can also adjust the backlight time. In Idle mode,
open the application list and select Settings →
→
Display
Screen time-out.
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys
You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any
unwanted device operations.
To lock, press the Power key. To unlock, turn on the screen by
pressing the Power key or the Home key and then flick the
window with your finger.
You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent
others from using or accessing your personal data and
information saved in your device.
► p. 31
Get to know the idle screen
When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen.
From the idle screen, you can view indicator icons, widgets,
shortcuts to applications, and other items.
The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to
a panel of the idle screen. You can also select a dot at the
bottom of the screen to move directly to the corresponding
screen.
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Add items to the idle screen
›
You can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to
applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To
add items to the idle screen,
Press [
1
idle screen.
Select the item category
2
●
Widgets
●
Shortcuts
bookmarks, and contacts.
●
Folders
contacts.
●
Wallpapers
Move items on the idle screen
›
Tap and hold an item to move.
1
Drag the item to the location you want.
2
Remove items from the idle screen
›
Tap and hold an item to remove.
1
The trash bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen.
Drag the item to the trash bin.
2
] → Add or tap and hold the empty area on the
→
an item:
: Add widgets to the idle screen.
: Add shortcuts to items, such as applications,
: Create a new folder or add folders for your
: Set a background image.
When the item turns red, release the item.
3
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Use the notifications panel
›
In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the
indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open the
notifications panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless
connection features and access a list of notifications, such as
messages, calls, events or processing status. To hide the panel,
drag the bottom of the list up.
From the notifications panel, you can use the following
options:
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: Activate or deactivate the WLAN connection feature.
Wi-Fi
► p. 104
BT
: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless
connection feature.
GPS
: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.
Sound
/Vibration: Activate or deactivate Vibration mode.
Auto rotation
► p. 101
: Activate or deactivate the auto rotation.
Available options may vary depending on your region
or service provider.
Add or remove panels to the idle screen
›
You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organise
widgets according to your preferences and needs.
In Idle mode, press [
1
Add or remove panels by using the following features:
2
●
To remove a panel, tap and hold the thumbnail of a
] → Edit.
panel and drag it to the trash bin at the bottom of the
screen.
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To add a new panel, select ●.
●
To change the order of the panels, tap and hold the
thumbnail of a panel and drag it to the location you
want.
When you are finished, press [
3
].
Access applications
To access your device’s applications,
In Idle mode, select
1
list.
Scroll left or right to another application screen.
2
You can also select a dot at the bottom of the screen to
move directly to the corresponding screen.
Select an application.
3
●
When you use applications provided by Google, you
must have a Google account. If you do not have a
Google account, sign up for a Google account.
●
You can add a shortcut to an application by tapping
and holding the application icon from the application
list. You can move the icon to the location you want
on the idle screen.
Press [
4
key to return to the idle screen.
] to return to the previous screen; Press the Home
Applications to access the application
If you rotate the device while using some features, the
interface will automatically rotate as well. To prevent
the interface from rotating, open the notifications panel
and select Auto rotation.
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Organise applications
›
You can reorganise the applications in the application list by
changing their order or grouping them into categories to suit
your preferences and needs.
In the application list, press [
1
Tap and hold an application.
2
Drag the application icon to the location you want.
3
You can move an application icon to another main menu
screen. You can also move most-used applications next to
Home.
Press [
4
To add a folder or panel to the menu screen,
In the application list, press [
1
Tap and hold an application.
2
Drag the application icon to 3 Add folder or Add page at
the bottom of the screen.
Repeat steps 2-3 to add more applications.
4
Drag 5 Add folder or Add page to the menu screen.
A new folder or panel containing the applications is added
to the menu screen.
If you added a folder, enter a name and select
6
] → Save.
] → Edit → OK.
] → Edit.
Ye s .
Press [
7
Access recent applications
›
Press and hold the Home key to view the applications you
1
have accessed recently.
Select an application to access.
2
] → Save.
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Use the task manager
›
Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than
one application at the same time. However, multitasking
may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, or
additional power consumption. To avoid these problems, end
unnecessary programs using the task manager.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
→
manager
The list of all the applications currently running on your
device appears.
To close an application, select
2
To close all active applications, select Exit all.
Active applications.
Exit.
Task
Customise your device
Get more from your device by customising it to match your
preferences.
Set the current time and date
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings
→
Date and time.
Set the time and date and change other options.
2
Turn on or off the touch tone
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings →
→
Sound settings
Audible selection.
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Adjust the volume of the ringtones
›
Press the Volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone
volume.
Switch to Silent mode
›
To mute or unmute your device, do one of the following:
●
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Keypad and tap and hold
●
Press and hold the Power key and select
You can set the device to alert you to various events
in Silent mode. In Idle mode, open the application list
and select Settings
→
Always or Only in Silent mode. When you switch to
Silent mode,
Change your ringtone
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings
→
Sound settings → Phone ringtone.
will appear in place of .
.
Silent mode.
→
Sound settings → Vibration
Phone →
Select a ringtone from the list and select
2
Activate animation for switching windows
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings
→
Display → Animation → Some animations or All
animations.
OK.
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