Samsung GT-I9100LKAXEU User Manual
GT-I9100
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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 .......................................................... 15
Attach a hand strap .............................................................. 17
Getting started ....................................................... 18
Turn your device on and o ............................................... 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 les from the web ............................................ 40
Synchronise data .................................................................. 40
Communication ..................................................... 42
Calling ..................................................................................... 42
Messaging .............................................................................. 49
Google Mail ............................................................................ 51
Email ........................................................................................ 53
Talk ........................................................................................... 56
Social Hub .............................................................................. 57
IM .............................................................................................. 57
Contents
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Entertainment ........................................................ 58
Camera .................................................................................... 58
Videos ...................................................................................... 68
Gallery ..................................................................................... 69
Photo editor ........................................................................... 71
Video maker ........................................................................... 72
Music ....................................................................................... 74
Music Hub .............................................................................. 76
FM radio .................................................................................. 77
Game Hub .............................................................................. 80
Personal information ............................................ 81
Contacts .................................................................................. 81
Calendar ................................................................................. 85
Task .......................................................................................... 87
Memo ...................................................................................... 87
Voice recorder ....................................................................... 88
Web .......................................................................... 90
Internet ................................................................................... 90
Maps ........................................................................................ 93
Latitude ................................................................................... 95
Places ....................................................................................... 95
Navigation .............................................................................. 96
Google Search ....................................................................... 97
YouTube .................................................................................. 97
Samsung Apps ...................................................................... 98
Market ..................................................................................... 99
Readers Hub .......................................................................... 99
News & Weather .................................................................. 100
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Connectivity ......................................................... 101
Bluetooth .............................................................................. 101
Wi-Fi ....................................................................................... 103
Wi-Fi Direct ........................................................................... 105
AllShare ................................................................................. 106
Mobile network sharing ................................................... 109
GPS ......................................................................................... 110
PC connections ................................................................... 111
VPN connections ................................................................ 113
Tools ....................................................................... 115
Clock ...................................................................................... 115
Calculator ............................................................................. 117
Downloads ........................................................................... 118
Kies air ................................................................................... 119
Mini diary ............................................................................. 120
My les .................................................................................. 121
Polaris Oce ........................................................................ 121
Task manager ...................................................................... 122
Voice commands ................................................................ 123
Voice Search ......................................................................... 123
Voice talk .............................................................................. 124
Settings .................................................................. 125
Access the Settings menu ................................................ 125
Wireless and network ........................................................ 125
Call .......................................................................................... 127
Sound .................................................................................... 129
Display .................................................................................. 130
Power saving mode ........................................................... 131
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Location and security ........................................................ 132
Applications ......................................................................... 133
Accounts and sync .............................................................. 134
Motion ................................................................................... 135
Privacy ................................................................................... 135
Storage .................................................................................. 136
Language and keyboard .................................................. 136
Voice input and output ..................................................... 138
Accessibility ......................................................................... 140
Dock settings ....................................................................... 141
Date and time ...................................................................... 141
About phone ....................................................................... 141
Troubleshooting .................................................. 142
Safety precautions ............................................... 148
Index ...................................................................... 159
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 may vary
depending on the software and accessories available
in your region or oered by your service provider.
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You can obtain 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 identication 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/Lock key and
1
select Power o → OK to turn it o.
Remove the back cover.
2
Be careful not to damage your ngernails when you
remove the back cover.
Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured
3
contacts facing down.
Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot.
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Insert the battery.
4
Replace the back cover.
5
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 PC data 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
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
›
Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
1
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
2
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 aect 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 (the battery icon is no
3
longer moving), 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
to interrupt the power supply. The travel adapter should
remain close to the socket when in use.
Charge with a PC data cable
›
Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.
Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the
1
multifunction jack.
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Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port on
2
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
3
longer moving), unplug the PC data cable from the device
and then from the PC.
Insert a memory card
To store additional multimedia les, 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.
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Your device supports only the FAT le structure for
memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with
a dierent le 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
le directory of the memory card will appear in the
sdcard/external_sd folder under the internal memory
(moviNAND
memory cards with maximum capacities of
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).
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or
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Remove the back cover and battery.
1
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts
2
facing down.
Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it
3
locks in place.
Replace the battery and back cover.
4
Remove the memory card
›
Before removing a memory card, rst unmount it for safe
removal.
In Idle mode, select
1
→
Unmount SD card → OK.
Remove the back cover and battery.
2
Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the
3
device.
Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
4
Remove the memory card.
5
Replace the battery and back cover.
6
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 → Storage
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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
→
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.
OK → Format SD card → Format SD
Settings → Storage →
Attach a hand strap
Remove the back cover.
1
Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the
2
small projection.
Replace the back cover.
3
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Getting started
Turn your device on and o
To turn on your device,
Press and hold the Power/Lock key.
1
If you turn on your device for the rst time, follow the on-
2
screen instructions to set up your device.
To turn o your device, press and hold the Power/Lock key
→
and then select Power o
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Follow all posted warnings and directions from ocial
personnel when 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/Lock
key and select Flight mode.
OK.
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Get to know your device
Device layout
›
Light sensor
Proximity sensor
Front camera lens
Volume key
Home key
Menu key
1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record
videos.
Mouthpiece
Earpiece
Touch screen
Back key
Mouthpiece
Multifunction jack
1
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Headset jack
Rear camera lens
Power/Lock key
Internal antenna
Keys
›
Key Function
Power/
Lock
Menu
Turn on the device (press and 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).
Flashbulb
Back cover
Speaker
Home
Back Return to the previous screen.
Volume Adjust the device’s volume.
Return to the idle screen; Open the list
of recent applications (press and hold).
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Indicator icons
›
Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
your region or service provider.
Icon Denition
No signal
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
Open WLANs available
WLAN connected
WLAN Direct connected
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
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Icon Denition
Call diverting activated
Connected to PC
USB tethering activated
WLAN hotspot activated
No SIM or USIM card
New text or multimedia message
New email message
New voice mail message
Alarm activated
Event notication
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Silent mode activated
10:00
Vibration mode activated
Flight mode activated
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
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 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.
●
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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Your device turns o the touch screen when you do
not use the device for a specied period. To turn on
the screen, press the Power/Lock key or the Home
key.
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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/Lock key. To unlock, turn on the
screen by pressing the Power/Lock key or the Home key, and
then ick the window with your nger.
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 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 to the corresponding panel of
the idle screen directly.
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,
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Press [1 ] → Add or tap and hold the empty area on the
idle screen.
→
Select the item category
2
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Widgets
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Shortcuts
bookmarks, and contacts.
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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 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.
an item:
When the item turns red, release the item.
3
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 notications, such as messages,
calls, events or processing status. To hide the list, drag the
bottom of the list up.
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From the shortcuts panel, you can use the following options:
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Wi-Fi
: Activate or deactivate the WLAN connection feature.
► p. 104
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Bluetooth
connection feature.
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GPS
: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.
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Sound
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Auto rotation
: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless
► p. 101
/Vibration: Activate or deactivate Vibration mode.
: 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
] → Edit.
You can also place your two ngers on the screen and
pinch to switch to Edit mode.
Add or remove panels by using the following features:
2
●
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.
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To add a new panel, select
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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 [
3
].
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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 to the corresponding main menu screen directly.
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
●
If you rotate the device while using some features, the
interface will automatically rotate as well. To prevent
the interface from rotating, open the shortcuts panel
and select Auto rotation.
●
While using the device, you can capture an image of
a screen by pressing and holding Home key and the
Power/Lock key simultaneously. The image will be
saved in My les
Applications to access the application
→
ScreenCapture.
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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
To change the order of the main menu screens,
In the application list, place your two ngers on the screen
1
and pinch.
Tap and hold the thumbnail of a screen and drag it to the
2
location you want.
] → Save.
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Access recent applications
›
Press and hold the Home key to open the list of
1
applications you have accessed recently.
Select an application to access.
2
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
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Turn on or o the touch tone
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings →
→
Sound
Adjust the volume of the ringtones
›
Press the Volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone
volume.
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
Keypad and tap and hold #.
●
Press and hold the Power/Lock key and select
Audible selection.
Phone →
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
Only in Silent mode. When you switch to Silent mode,
will appear in place of .
Sound → Vibration → Always or
Change your ringtone
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings
→
Sound → Phone ringtone.
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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