SAMSUNG GT-I9003 User Guide

GT-I9003

user manual

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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile phone. 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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dier in appearance from the actual product.

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or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. Refer to www.samsungmobile.com for the latest version of the user manual.

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region, or hardware specications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications.

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incompatibilities caused by user editing of registry settings.

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Assembling ........................................... 10

Unpack ................................................................ 10

Install the SIM or USIM card and battery .... 10

Charge the battery ........................................... 12

Insert a memory card (optional) ................... 15

Attach a hand strap (optional) ...................... 17

Getting started ..................................... 18

Turn your device on and o ........................... 18

Get to know your device ................................. 18

Use the touch screen ........................................ 22

Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys .. 23

Contents

Get to know the idle screen ........................... 23

Access applications .......................................... 25

Customise your device .................................... 27

Enter text ............................................................ 32

Download applications from Android

Market ................................................................. 37

Download les from the web ........................ 38

Synchronise data .............................................. 39

Communication ................................... 41

Calling .................................................................. 41

Messaging .......................................................... 47

Google Mail ........................................................ 49

Email .................................................................... 50

Talk ....................................................................... 52

Messenger .......................................................... 53

Social Hub ........................................................... 53

Personal information .......................... 72

Contacts .............................................................. 72

Calendar .............................................................. 76

Memo ................................................................... 77

Voice Recorder ................................................... 78

Entertainment ...................................... 54

Camera ................................................................ 54

Video Player ....................................................... 62

Gallery ................................................................. 63

Music Player ....................................................... 65

FM Radio ............................................................. 68

Web ........................................................ 79

Internet ............................................................... 79

Layar .................................................................... 82

Maps .................................................................... 83

YiYi ........................................................................ 86

Google Search ................................................... 87

YouTube .............................................................. 87

Contents

News & Weather ................................................ 88

am730 .................................................................. 89

Synchronise ........................................................ 89

Samsung Apps .................................................. 90

Daily Brieng ..................................................... 90

Market ................................................................. 91

Connectivity ......................................... 92

Bluetooth ............................................................ 92

Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 94

AllShare ............................................................... 95

Mobile AP ........................................................... 98

USB tethering .................................................... 98

PC connections .................................................. 99

Contents

Tools ..................................................... 102

Clock ................................................................. 102

Calculator ......................................................... 104

Aldiko eBook ................................................... 104

Mini Diary ........................................................ 106

My Files ............................................................. 107

Task Manager .................................................. 108

ThinkFree Oce ............................................. 108

Voice Search .................................................... 110

Write and go .................................................... 110

Settings ................................................ 111

Access the Settings menu ............................ 111

Wireless and network ................................... 111

Call settings ..................................................... 113

Sound ............................................................... 114

Display .............................................................. 115

Location and security ................................... 116

Applications .................................................... 118

Accounts and sync ......................................... 118

Privacy .............................................................. 119

SD card and phone storage ......................... 119

Locale and text ............................................... 119

Voice input and output ................................ 122

Accessibility ..................................................... 123

Date and time ................................................. 123

About phone ................................................... 123

Troubleshooting ................................ 124

Safety precautions ............................. 130

Contents

Assembling

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

Mobile device

•

Battery• Travel adapter (charger)• User manual•

Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty.

Assembling

The items supplied with your device may vary • depending on the software and accessories available in your region or oered by your service provider.

You can obtain additional accessories from your

•

local Samsung dealer. The supplied accessories perform best for your

•

device. 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.

To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,

If the device is on, press and hold [

Power o to turn it o.

Remove the back cover.

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

] and select

Insert the SIM or USIM card.

Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with • the gold-coloured contacts facing down.

If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can

•

only use your device’s non-network services and some menus.

Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card

•

slot.

Assembling

Insert the battery.

Replace the back cover.

Assembling

Charge the battery

Before using the device for the rst time, you must charge the battery.

You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.

When your battery is low, the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power o. Recharge your battery to continue using your device.

will also be empty and turn red.

Charge with the travel adapter

›

Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of

the device.

Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the

multifunction jack.

Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power

outlet.

You can use the device while it is charging, but it • may take longer to fully charge the battery.

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.

While charging, the device may heat up. This

•

is normal and should not aect your device’s lifespan or performance.

If your device is not charging properly, bring your

•

device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.

Assembling

When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is

no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet.

Do not remove the battery in the following conditions:

While the device is charging or connected to a PC.

•

Within 8 seconds after you unplug the travel • adapter or PC data cable.

While the device is turning on.

•

Doing so may reset your time and date setting or 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.

Assembling

Charge with the PC data cable

›

Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.

Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of

the device.

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

multifunction jack.

Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port

on a PC.

Depending on the type of PC data cable you are using, it may take some time before charging begins.

When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is

no longer moving), unplug the PC data cable from the device and then from the PC.

Insert a memory card (optional)

To store additional multimedia les, you must insert a memory card. Your device accepts microSD microSDHC of 32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).

memory cards with maximum capacities

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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.

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Your device supports only the FAT le structure for • memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a dierent le structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card.

Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten

•

the lifespan of memory cards. When you insert a memory card in your device,

•

the le directory of the memory card will appear in the /mnt/sdcard/external_sd folder under the internal memory (moviNAND

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Assembling

Remove the back cover.

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts

facing down.

Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it

locks in place.

Replace the back cover.

Assembling

Remove the memory card

›

Before removing a memory card, rst unmount it for safe removal.

In Idle mode, select

card and phone storage

Remove the back cover.

Push the memory card gently until it disengages from

the device.

Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.

Remove the memory card.

Replace the back cover.

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.

Applications → Settings → SD

→

Unmount SD card → OK.

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

card and phone storage Format SD card

→

Format 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.

→

Settings → SD

→

Unmount SD card →OK →

Attach a hand strap (optional)

Remove the back cover.

Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over

the small projection.

Replace the back cover.

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.

To turn o your device, press and hold [ Power o.

Follow all posted warnings and directions from • ocial personnel when in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

To use your device's non-network services only,

•

switch to Flight mode. Press and hold [ ] and select Flight mode.

Getting started

] and then select

Get to know your device

Device layout

›

Proximity sensor

Light sensor

Volume key

Home key

Menu key

Mouthpiece

Front camera lens

Earpiece

Touch screen

Back key

Headset jack

Rear camera lens

Power/Lock key

Multifunction jack

Speaker

Back cover

Keys

›

Key Function

Turn on the device (press and Power/ Lock

Home

Back Return to the previous screen.

hold); Access the quick menus

(press and hold); Lock the touch

screen.

Open a list of options available on

the current screen; Open the quick

search bar (press and hold).

Return to the idle screen; Open

the list of recent applications

(press and hold).

Internal antenna

Volume Adjust the device’s volume.

Getting started

Indicator icons

›

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

Icon Denition

No signal

Signal strength

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

WLAN activated

Bluetooth activated

Bluetooth headset connected

Getting started

Icon Denition

GPS activated

Voice call in progress

Call on hold

Speakerphone activated

Missed call

Synchronised with the web

Uploading data

Downloading data

Call diverting activated

Connected to PC

USB tethering activated

Icon Denition

Mobile AP activated

No SIM or USIM card

New text or multimedia message

New email message

New voice mail message

Alarm activated

Event notication

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

Silent mode activated

Vibration mode activated

Flight mode activated

Icon Denition

Music playback in progress

FM radio turned on in the background

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

10:00

Current time

Getting started

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.

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.

Getting started

For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the • screen protection lm 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 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:

Tap: Touch once with your nger 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. Drag: Tap and drag your nger up, down, left, or right to

•

move to items on lists. Drag and drop: Tap and hold your nger on an item, and

•

then drag your nger to move the item.

Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your nger to zoom

•

in or out while viewing photos or web pages.

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 [

You can also adjust the backlight time. In Idle

•

mode, open the application list and select

→

Settings

Display → Screen timeout.

] or the Home key.

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 your device’s status and access applications.

The idle screen has 7 panels. Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen. You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to move to the corresponding panel of the idle screen directly.

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 [ pressing [ window with your nger.

]. To unlock, turn on the screen by

] or the Home key, and then ick the gray

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 [

] → Add or tap and hold the empty area on

the idle screen.

Getting started

Select the item category

• : Add widgets to the idle screen.

Widgets

• : Add shortcuts to items, such as

Shortcuts

applications, bookmarks, and contacts.

Folders

• : Create a new folder or add folders for your

contacts.

Wallpapers

• : Set a background image.

Available items may vary depending on the current idle screen mode.

Move items on the idle screen

›

Tap and hold an item to move until the item appears

gra y.

Drag the item to the location you want.

Getting started

→

an item:

Remove items from the idle screen

›

Tap and hold an item to remove.

The trash bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen.

Drag the item to the trash bin.

When the item turns red, release the item.

Use the shortcuts panel

›

In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag your nger down to open the shortcuts panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless connection features and access a list of a notications, such as messages, calls, events or processing status. To hide the list, drag the bottom of the list up.

From the shortcuts panel, you can use the following options:

Wi-Fi

• : Activate or deactivate the WLAN connection

feature.

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Bluetooth

• : Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless

connection feature.

GPS

• : Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

Silent

• : Activate or deactivate the silent mode.

Auto rotation

• : 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 [

You can also place your two ngers on the screen and pinch to switch to Edit mode.

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] → Edit.

Add or remove panels by using the following features:

To remove a panel, tap and hold the thumbnail of a • panel and drag it to the trash bin at the bottom of the screen.

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 nished, press [

Access applications

To access your device’s applications,

In Idle mode, select

application list.

Scroll left or right to another application screen.

You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to move to the corresponding main menu screen directly.

Applications to access the

Getting started

Select an application.

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 [

] to return to the previous screen; Press the

Home key to return to the idle screen.

Your device has a built-in motion sensor that detects its orientation. If you rotate the device while using some features, the interface will automatically switch to landscape view. To set the interface to keep the orientation when you rotate the device, select Settings

Getting started

→

Display → Auto-rotate screen.

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 [

Tap and hold an application.

Drag the application icon to the location you want.

You can move an application icon to another main menu screen. You can also move most-used applications next to Home.

Press [

To change the order of the main menu screens,

] → Save.

In the application list, place your two ngers on the screen and pinch.

Tap and hold the thumbnail of a screen and drag it to the location you want.

] → Edit.

Access recent applications

›

Press and hold the Home key to open the list of

applications you have accessed recently.

Select an application to access.

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

→

Manager The list of all the applications currently running on

your device appears.

To close an application, select To close all active applications, select Exit all.

Running.

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

Settings → Date and time.

Set the time and date and change other options.

Turn on or o the touch tone

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings

→

Sound → Audible selection.

Adjust the volume of the ringtones

›

Press the Volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone volume.

Getting started

Switch to the silent mode

›

To mute or unmute your device, do one of the following:

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

• Phone

→

Keypad and tap and hold #.

Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen and

•

select Silent. Press and hold [

• ] and select Silent mode.

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

Settings → Sound → Phone ringtone.

Select a ringtone from the list and select

Getting started

→

Sound → Vibrate →

will appear in place of .

OK.

Activate animation for switching

›

windows

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings

→

Display → Animation → Some animations or All

animations.

Select a wallpaper for the idle screen

›

In Idle mode, press [1 ] →Wallpaper →an option.

Select an image.

Select 3 Save or Set wallpaper.

Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device.

Adjust the brightness of the display

›

You can quickly adjust the display brightness by scrolling left or right on the indicator line of the screen.

To adjust the brightness in the setting menu,

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

Settings → Display → Brightness.

Clear the check box next to

Drag the slider

Select

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

to adjust the level of brightness.

OK.

Automatic brightness.

Set a screen lock

›

You can lock the touch screen with an unlock pattern or password to prevent unauthorised people from using the device without your permission.

Once you set a screen lock, your device will require • an unlock code each time you turn it on or unlock the touch screen.

If you forget your PIN or password, bring your

•

device to a Samsung Service Centre to unlock it. Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security

•

codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.

Set an unlock pattern

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock

→

Pattern.

See the on-screen instructions and example patterns

and select Next (if necessary).

Getting started

Draw a pattern by dragging your nger to connect at

least 4 dots.

Select

4 5

Set an unlock PIN code

2 3

Continue.

Draw a pattern again to conrm.

Select 6 Conrm.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock

→

PIN.

Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select

Enter the PIN again and select

Getting started

Continue.

OK.

Set an unlock password

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock

→

Password.

Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select

Continue.

Enter the password again and select

Lock your SIM or USIM card

›

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

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

Settings → Location and security → Set up SIM card

→

lock

Lock SIM card.

Enter your PIN and select

OK.

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