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GT-I8750
User Manual
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About this manual
This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail the device’s functions and features.
•Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
•Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
•Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.
•Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of the manual, refer to the Samsung website, www.samsung.com.
•Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service provider.
•Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung.
•Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or applications to work improperly.
•Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media.
•This product includes certain free/open source software. The exact terms of the licences, disclaimers, acknowledgements and notices are available on the Samsung’s website opensource.samsung.com.
•You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services. To avoid additional charges, select an appropriate data tariff plan. For details, contact your service provider.
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•Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed applications, contact service providers.
•Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.
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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
Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information
Copyright
Copyright © 2012 Samsung Electronics
This guide is protected under international copyright laws.
No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics.
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Trademarks
•SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
•Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
•Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
•All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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Table of Contents
Getting started
7Device layout
8Buttons
9Package contents
10Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery
13 Charging the battery
15 Inserting a memory card
17 Turning the device on and off
21 Holding the device
21 Locking and unlocking the device
21 Adjusting the volume
21 Switching to silent mode
Basics
22Indicator icons
23Using the touch screen
25Rotating the screen
26Start screen
26Using applications
27Applications screen
28Help+Tips
28Entering text
29Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
30Setting up accounts
31Transferring files
32 Securing the device
32 Updating the device
Communication
33 Phone
36 People
38Messaging
39Email
40ChatON
Web & network
41Internet Explorer
42Bluetooth
Media
44Music+Videos
45Camera
49 Photos
51Live Wallpaper
51Photo Editor
52Now
53Wetter.Info
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Application & media stores |
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Store |
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About Settings |
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TopApps |
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system |
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Games |
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applications |
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Music Hub |
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Troubleshooting
Utilities
56OneNote
57Calendar
58MiniDiary
59Office
60Alarms
61Calculator
61Wallet
62Kundencenter
62Mediencenter
62Programm Manager
62HRS Hotel Search
Travel & local
63Maps
64NAVIGON select
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Getting started
Device layout
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Earpiece |
Front camera |
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Power button |
Touch screen 
Start button
Back button 
Microphone 
Flash
Camera button
Search button
Multipurpose jack |
Headset jack |
Microphone for |
speakerphone |
Rear camera |
Volume button |
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Back cover
Speaker 
Main antenna
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The microphone at the top of the device is active when you use the speakerphone.
•Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.
•Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions.
•Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Buttons
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Press to return to the Start screen. |
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Tap to launch Bing search. |
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Press to adjust the device volume. |
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Press to launch Camera. |
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Package contents
Check the product box for the following items:
•Device
•Battery
•Quick start guide
Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions, which are not covered by the warranty.
•The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider.
•The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices.
•Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
•You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.
•Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.
•Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service.
•Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer to the Samsung website.
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Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery
Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery.
Only microSIM cards work with the device.
1 Remove the back cover.
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2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
3 Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place.
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• 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 a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card.
•Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
4 Insert the battery.
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5 Replace the back cover.
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Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery
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Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery.
3 Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.
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Charging the battery
Charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
•When the battery power is low, the device emits a warning tone and displays a low battery power message.
•If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device.
Charging with the charger
Plug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the device, and plug the large end of the charger into an electric socket.
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Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
•The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.
•If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.
•While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging.
•If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.
After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the device.
To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The device should remain close to the electric socket while charging.
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Reducing the battery consumption
Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:
•When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.
•Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
•Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
•Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
•Decrease the backlight time.
•Decrease the brightness of the display.
Inserting a memory card
Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device.
• Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.
•Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
•The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. Format your memory card to one of these formats before using it in the device. When inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device may not recognise the card.
•Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.
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Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.
Removing the memory card
Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Start screen, scroll left, tap Settings, scroll to system, and then tap phone storage →SD card →remove SD card →yes.
Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.
Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.
Formatting the memory card
A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device.
On the Start screen, scroll left, tap Settings, scroll to system, and then tap phone storage → SD card →format SD card →yes.
Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions.
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Turning the device on and off
Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.
•Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
•On the Start screen, scroll left, tap Settings, scroll to system, and then tap flight mode to disable the wireless features.
To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then drag the lock screen wallpaper down.
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Setting up the device
When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up the device.
1 Tap get started to start the device setup.
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5 Set a region or country corresponding to the display language, time zone, and time and date, and then tap next.
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If the country or region setting does not match the display language, the regional format is set to the factory default value. This will affect the time and date formats and in some applications, data or contents will be modified. Therefore, when the country or region is set differently from the display language, set the regional format as needed. (p. 71)
Tap create one to sign up for a Microsoft account, or tap sign in, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
After installing applications is finished, tap done to complete the device setup.
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Holding the device
Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.
Locking and unlocking the device
When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period.
To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Start button when the touch screen is turned off, and then drag the lock screen wallpaper up.
Adjusting the volume
Press the Volume button up or down to adjust the ringtone volume, or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video.
Switching to silent mode
Use one of the following methods:
•Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode.
•Press the Volume button, and then tap 
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Set the device to alert you to various events in silent mode. On the Start screen, scroll left, tap Settings, scroll to system, tap ringtones+sounds, and then drag the Vibrate switch to the right.
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Basics
Indicator icons
The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common.
Icon Meaning
No signal
Signal strength
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
HSDPA network connected
Wi-Fi connected
Bluetooth feature activated
No SIM or USIM card
Silent mode activated
Vibration mode activated
Flight mode activated
Battery power level
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Using the touch screen
Use only fingers to use the touch screen.
• 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 contact water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
•To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
•Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device.
Finger gestures
Tapping
To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger.
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Dragging
To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.
Double-tapping
Double-tap on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
Flicking
Flick left or right to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts.
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Pinching
Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
Rotating the screen
Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation.
•Some applications do not allow screen rotation.
•Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation.
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Start screen
The Start screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, shortcuts to applications, and others.
Rearranging items
Adding an application tile
On the Start screen, scroll left, tap and hold an application icon, and then tap pin to start.
Moving an item
Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location.
Resizing an item
Tap and hold an item, and then tap 
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to reduce it. To return it to the original size, tap 
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Removing an item
Tap and hold an item, and then tap 
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Using applications
This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications.
Opening an application
On the Start screen or the Applications screen, tap an application icon to open it.
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