Samsung GT-I8350 User Guide

GT-I8350

user manual

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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. This device will provide you with high quality mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s exceptional technology and high standards.

This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device.

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Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully before using your device to ensure safe and proper use.

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Formatting and delivery of this user manual is based on Windows operating systems and may vary depending on the user’s operating system.

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Applications on this device may perform dierently from comparable PC applications and may not include all functions available in the PC version.

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Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Caution—situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment

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Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information

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Refer to—pages with related information; for example:

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Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu

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mode, select Settings

region+language → Display language (represents Settings, followed by region+language, followed by Display language)

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Square brackets—device keys; for example: [

]

(represents the Home key)

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Contents

Assembling ................................................................ 9

Unpack ...................................................................................... 9

Install the SIM or USIM card and battery .......................... 9

Charge the battery ............................................................... 11

Getting started ....................................................... 15

Turn your device on and o ............................................... 15

Get to know your device ..................................................... 16

Use the touch screen ........................................................... 19

Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys ..................... 21

Get to know the Start screen ............................................. 21

Access applications .............................................................. 22

Customise your device ........................................................ 22

Enter text ................................................................................ 25

Communication ..................................................... 27

Calling ..................................................................................... 27

Messaging .............................................................................. 32

Email ........................................................................................ 35

Entertainment ........................................................ 38

Camera .................................................................................... 38

Photo Studio .......................................................................... 43

FunShot ................................................................................... 46

Pictures ................................................................................... 47

Music+Videos ........................................................................ 49

Games ..................................................................................... 54

Contents

Personal information ............................................ 55

People ..................................................................................... 55

Calendar ................................................................................. 57

Web .......................................................................... 60

Internet Explorer .................................................................. 60

Maps ........................................................................................ 63

Marketplace ........................................................................... 65

Now .......................................................................................... 65

RSS Times ................................................................................ 69

Connectivity ........................................................... 70

Bluetooth ................................................................................ 70

WiFi .......................................................................................... 71

AllShare ................................................................................... 72

GPS ........................................................................................... 74

Tools ......................................................................... 76

Alarms ..................................................................................... 76

Calculator ............................................................................... 76

Help+How-to ......................................................................... 77

MiniDiary ................................................................................ 77

Oce ....................................................................................... 78

Search ...................................................................................... 82

Voice command .................................................................... 82

Wireless Manager ................................................................. 83

Settings .................................................................... 84

Access the Settings menu .................................................. 84

system ..................................................................................... 84

applications ........................................................................... 91

Contents

Troubleshooting .................................................... 97

Safety precautions ............................................... 102

Index ...................................................................... 113

Contents

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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Travel adapter (charger)

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Headset

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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 identication number (PIN) and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.

Assembling

To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,

If the device is on, press and hold [

screen down with your nger.

Remove the back cover.

Be careful not to damage your ngernails when you remove the back cover.

Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured

contacts facing down.

] and drag the lock

If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can only use your device’s non-network services and some menus.

Assembling

Insert the battery.

Replace the back cover.

Charge the battery

Before using the device for the rst 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.

Assembling

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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 o. 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

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Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the

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.

Assembling

Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power

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 aect 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, rst unplug the travel

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 when not in use to avoid wasting power. The travel adapter should remain close to the socket when in use.

Charge with a USB cable

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Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.

Plug one end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the

multifunction jack.

Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on a

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, rst unplug the USB

cable from the device and then from the PC.

Assembling

Getting started

Turn your device on and o

To turn on your device, press and hold [ ]. If you turn on your device for the rst time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.

You can log in to Windows Live or create a Windows Live account to use applications that interact with the Windows Live server.

To turn o your device, press and hold [ screen down with your nger.

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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. In Menu mode, select Settings

→

ight mode.

] and drag the lock

Getting started

Get to know your device

Device layout

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Earpiece

Volume key

Home key

Back key

Multifunction jack

Proximity sensor

Front camera lens

Touch screen

Search key

Mouthpiece

Getting started

Rear camera lens

Headset jack

Speaker

Power/Reset/Lock

key

Camera key

Keys

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Key Function

Power/

Reset Lock

Turn on the device (press and hold); Reset the device (press and hold for

13-15 seconds); Lock the touch screen and switch to Sleep mode.

Flashbulb

Back cover

Internal antenna

Camera

Turn on the camera; In Camera mode take a photo or record a video.

Return to the previous screen;

Back

View open windows of all active applications (press and hold).

1. If your device has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality.

Getting started

Key Function

Return to the Start screen; Launch the

Home

voice command feature (press and hold).

Search Open the quick search bar.

Volume Adjust the device’s volume.

Indicator icons

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Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider.

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Some indicator icons may be hidden. To display hidden icons, tap the indicator icon area.

Icon Denition

No signal

Signal strength

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

HSDPA/HSUPA network connected

WLAN activated

Bluetooth device connected

Call diverting activated

Getting started

Icon Denition

No SIM or USIM card

SIM or USIM card locked

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

Ringer on

Silent mode activated

Flight mode activated

Vibration mode activated

Battery power level

Charging battery

10:00

Current time

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.

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Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.

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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.

Getting started

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For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection lm before using your device.

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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 ngertip. 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 nger to select or launch a menu, option, or application.

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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 nger up, down, left, or right to move to items on lists.

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Drag and drop: Tap and hold your nger on an item, and then drag your nger to move the item.

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Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your nger to zoom in or out while viewing photos or web pages.

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Pinch: Place two ngers far apart, and then pinch them together.

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Your device turns o the touch screen when you do not use the device for a specied period. To turn on the screen, press [

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You can set the length of time the device waits before

] or [ ].

turning o the screen. In Menu mode, select Settings

→

lock+wallpaper → Screen times out after.

Getting started

Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys

You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted device operations. Press [ screen and keys. To unlock, turn on the screen by pressing

] or [ ], and drag the lock screen up with your nger.

[

You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent others from using or accessing your personal data and information saved in your device.

] to lock the touch

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Get to know the Start screen

When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the Start screen. From the Start screen, you can view indicator icons, shortcuts to applications, and other items.

Add items to the Start screen

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You can customise the Start screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications. To add items to the Start screen, tap and hold on the item and select pin to start.

Move items on the Start screen

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Tap and hold an item to move.

Drag the item to the location you want when the item is

magnied.

Press [

Getting started

Remove items from the Start screen

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Tap and hold an item to remove.

Select 2 .

Access applications

From the Start screen, select 1 to access Menu mode.

Select an application.

Press [3 ] to return to the previous screen; Press [ ] to return to the Start screen.

Switch applications

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Press and hold [ ] to view open windows of all active applications. You can switch between applications, select one from the windows of active applications.

Uninstall applications

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You can uninstall add-on applications.

In Menu mode, tap and hold an application.

Select 2 uninstall.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Customise your device

Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences.

Getting started

Change the language of the display

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In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → region+language Display language.

Select a language you want.

Set the current time and date

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In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → date+time.

Drag the slide next to

feature.

Select your time zone, and set the time and date.

Adjust the device volume

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Press [+/-] to adjust the volume of sounds.

Switch to Silent mode

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To mute or unmute your device, press [+/-] and select ring+vibrate.

You can set the device to alert you to various events in Silent mode. In Menu mode, select Settings ringtones+sounds and drag the slider next to Vibrate. When you switch to Silent mode,

Set automatically to deactivate this

will appear in place

→

Change your ringtone

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In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → ringtones+sounds → Ringtone.

Select a ringtone from the list.

To play the ringtone before setting it, select .

Getting started

Change the display theme

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In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → theme.

Select colours for the background and the highlight.

Adjust the brightness of the display

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In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → brightness.

Drag the slider next to

Select

Select a wallpaper for the lock screen

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In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → lock+wallpaper.

Select

Lock your device

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You can lock your device by activating the device password.

In Menu mode, select

Drag the slider next to

Enter a 4-digit password, enter the new password again,

and then select done.

Level → a brightness level.

The brightness level of the display will aect how quickly the device consumes battery power.

change wallpaper → an image folder → an image.

The rst time you access a menu that requires a password, you will be prompted to create and conrm a password.

Automatically adjust.

Settings → lock+wallpaper.

Password.

Select

time the device waits before locking itself.

Require a password after and select the length of

Getting started

Once the device lock is enabled, you must enter the password each time you turn on the device or unlock the touch screen.

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If you forget your password, bring your device to a Samsung Service Centre to unlock it.

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Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.

Lock your SIM or USIM card

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You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card.

In Menu mode, select

Drag the slider next to

Enter your PIN and select

Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device.

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If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your SIM or USIM card will be blocked. You must enter a PIN unlock key (PUK) to unblock the SIM or USIM card.

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If you block your SIM or USIM card by entering an incorrect PUK, bring the card to your service provider to unblock it.

Settings → applications → phone.

SIM security.

enter.

Enter text

You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad.

You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages.

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Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys on the screen. You can also use the following keys:

2 3

This screen may dier depending on applications.

Number Function

Copy and paste text

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While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications.

Change case.

Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode.

Switch to Emoticon mode.

Clear your input.

Start a new line.

Insert a space.

5 6

Tap a word you want to copy.

Drag 2 or to select the text you want.

Select

In another application, place the cursor where you want to

paste the text.

Select

eld.

to copy onto the clipboard.

to insert the text from the clipboard into the text

Getting started

Communication

Calling

Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features.

Make or answer a call

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You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end, or reject calls.

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When you hold the device near your face, your device automatically turns o and locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs.

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Static electricity discharged from your body or clothing may interfere with the proximity sensor during a call.

Make a call

To make a voice call,

In Menu mode, select

code and a phone number.

Select

To end the call, select

call to make a call.

Phone → , and enter an area

end call.

Communication

To make a video call,

In Menu mode, select

Video Call → , and enter an area

code and a phone number.

Select

To end the call, select

video call to make a call.

end call.

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If you cannot connect a video call, you can make a voice call or send a text message instead by selecting Voice call or

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Use the phonebook to save numbers you dial

frequently. ► p. 55

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To quickly access the voice call log to redial the numbers you dialled recently, select Phone. For the video call log, select Video Call.

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Use the voice command feature to dial by voice.

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Answer a call

When a call comes in, select 1 answer.

When the device is ringing, press [+/-] to mute the ringtone.

To end the call, select

end call.

Communication

Reject a call

When a call comes in, select ignore. The caller will hear a busy tone.

Call an international number

In Menu mode, select 1 Phone → , and tap and hold to insert the + character.

Enter the complete number you want to dial (country

code, area code and phone number), and then select call to dial the number.

Use a headset

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By plugging a headset into the device, you can control calls hands-free:

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To answer a call, press the headset button.

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To reject a call, press and hold the headset button.

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To place a call on hold or retrieve a held call during call, press and hold the headset button.

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To end a call, press the headset button.

Use options during a voice call

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You can use the following options while a voice call is in progress:

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To adjust the voice volume, press [

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To place a call on hold, select select

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To dial a second call, select

again.

add call and then dial a new

+/-].

. To retrieve a held call,

number.

Communication

To answer a second call, select ●answer when a call waiting tone sounds. The rst call is automatically placed on hold. You must subscribe to the call waiting service to use this feature.

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To open the dialling screen, select

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To deactivate the speakerphone feature, select

speaker.

In noisy environments, you may have diculty hearing some calls while using the speakerphone feature. For better audio performance, use the normal phone mode.

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To turn o the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you, select mute.

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To make a multiparty call (conference call), make or answer a second call and select merge calls when connected to the second party. Repeat to add more parties. You must subscribe to the multiparty call service to use this feature.

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To open the phonebook, select

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To switch between the two calls, select

Use options during a video call

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PRESS TO SWAP.

You can use the following options while a video call is in progress:

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To deactivate the speakerphone feature, select

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To turn o the microphone so that the other party cannot

speaker.

hear you, select mute.

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To change the ratio of the image, select

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To hide your image from the other party, select

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To switch between the front and rear camera lens, select

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To adjust the image quality, select

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To open the dialling screen, select

→ quality. → dialpad.

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