Samsung GT-I9300T User Manual

GT-I9300T

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

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Assembling ........................................................ 11

Unpack ................................................................................................. 11

Device layout ..................................................................................... 12

Keys ........................................................................................................ 14

Insert the SIM or USIM card and the battery ........................ 15

Charge the battery .......................................................................... 17

Insert a memory card (optional) ................................................ 21

Getting started .................................................. 23

Turn on or off your device ............................................................ 23

Use the touch screen ...................................................................... 24

Use motions ....................................................................................... 26

Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys .................... 30

Get to know the Home screen ................................................... 31

Access applications ......................................................................... 36

Launch multiple applications ..................................................... 38

Customise your device .................................................................. 38

Enter text ............................................................................................. 44

Communication .................................................48

Calling ................................................................................................... 48

Messages ............................................................................................. 59

Google Mail ........................................................................................ 61

Email ...................................................................................................... 63

Talk ......................................................................................................... 66

ChatON ................................................................................................. 67

Messenger ........................................................................................... 67

Google+ ............................................................................................... 68

Contents

Entertainment ....................................................69

Camera ................................................................................................. 69

Video Player ........................................................................................ 79

Gallery ................................................................................................... 82

Music Player ........................................................................................ 85

Music Hub ........................................................................................... 89

FM Radio .............................................................................................. 89

Personal information ........................................ 93

Contacts ............................................................................................... 93

S Planner .............................................................................................. 96

S Memo ................................................................................................ 98

Voice Recorder ................................................................................ 101

Web and GPS-based services ..........................103

Internet ............................................................................................... 103

Flipboard ........................................................................................... 107

Game Hub ......................................................................................... 107

Latitude .............................................................................................. 108

Maps .................................................................................................... 108

More Services .................................................................................. 110

Navigation ......................................................................................... 110

Local ..................................................................................................... 111

Play Store ........................................................................................... 111

Samsung Apps ................................................................................ 112

S Suggest ........................................................................................... 113

YouTube ............................................................................................. 113

Voice Search ..................................................................................... 115

Video Hub ......................................................................................... 115

Contents

Connectivity ..................................................... 116

USB connections ............................................................................ 116

Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................... 118

Wi-Fi Direct ........................................................................................ 120

AllShare Cast .................................................................................... 122

AllShare Play ..................................................................................... 123

Mobile network sharing .............................................................. 126

Bluetooth ........................................................................................... 128

GPS ....................................................................................................... 130

VPN connections ............................................................................ 131

Tools ..................................................................134

Calculator .......................................................................................... 134

Clock .................................................................................................... 134

Downloads ........................................................................................ 137

Dropbox ............................................................................................. 137

Help ...................................................................................................... 139

My Files ............................................................................................... 139

NFC ....................................................................................................... 140

Google ................................................................................................ 143

SIM Toolkit ......................................................................................... 143

S Voice ................................................................................................. 143

Settings ............................................................ 144

Access the setting options ......................................................... 144

Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................... 144

Bluetooth ........................................................................................... 144

Data usage ........................................................................................ 144

More settings ................................................................................... 145

Home screen mode ...................................................................... 147

Blocking mode ................................................................................ 148

Sound .................................................................................................. 148

Display ................................................................................................ 149

Storage ............................................................................................... 150

Power saving .................................................................................... 151

Battery ................................................................................................ 151

Applications manager ................................................................. 151

Location services ............................................................................ 151

Lock screen ....................................................................................... 152

Security ............................................................................................... 153

Language and input ..................................................................... 155

Back up and reset ........................................................................... 159

Add account ..................................................................................... 159

Motion ................................................................................................ 159

Accessory ........................................................................................... 160

Date and time .................................................................................. 161

Accessibility ...................................................................................... 162

Developer options ......................................................................... 163

About device .................................................................................... 164

Troubleshooting .............................................. 165

Safety information .......................................... 171

Index ................................................................. 182

Contents

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Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

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Mobile device

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Battery

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Quick start guide

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

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The items supplied with your device and available accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider.

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You can buy additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer.

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The supplied items are designed only for your device and may not be compatible with other devices.

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Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.

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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Unapproved accessories may cause your device to malfunction.

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Device layout

Front view

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Number Function

1 1

Service light

Earpiece

Volume key

Home key

Option key

Multifunction jack

Front camera lens

Proximity/Light sensor

Touch screen

Back key

Microphone

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Rear view

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Number Function

Microphone

GPS antenna

1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record videos.

2. Do not touch or cover the area around the antenna with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions.

Flash

Power/Reset/Lock key

Rear camera lens

Headset jack

Speaker

Back cover

Main antenna

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Keys

Key Function

Turn on the device (press and hold);

Power/

Reset Lock

Option

Home

Access the device options (press and hold); Reset the device (press and hold for 8-10 seconds); Turn off and lock the touch screen or turn it on.

Open the list of options available on the current screen; On the Home screen, launch the search application (press and hold); Open the search input window while using some applications (press and hold).

Return to the Home screen; Open the list of recent applications (press and hold); Launch the S Voice application (press twice).

Back Return to the previous screen.

Volume Adjust the device’s volume.

1. If your device experiences fatal errors, hanging, or freezing, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality.

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Insert the SIM or USIM card and the battery

When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.

You can use microSIM cards only.

Remove the back cover.

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

Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.

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Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured

contacts facing downwards.

Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If the memory card becomes lodged in the SIM card slot, you must take your device to a Samsung Service Centre to have the memory card removed.

Insert the battery.

Replace the back cover.

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Charge the battery

Before using the device for the first time or when the battery has been unused for an extended period, you must charge the battery. You can charge the battery with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a computer with a USB cable.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables may 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 show a low battery message. 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 while before you try to turn on the device.

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If you use multiple applications at once, network applications, or applications that need a connection to another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer, always use these applications after fully charging the battery.

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Charge with a travel adapter

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Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the

multifunction jack.

Connecting the travel adapter improperly may 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 an electrical

socket.

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If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the device.

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The device may heat up while charging. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance.

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If your device is not charging properly, take your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.

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When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel

adapter from the device, and then from the electrical socket.

Do not remove the battery while the device is connected to the travel adapter. Doing so may damage 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 electrical socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The device should remain close to the electrical socket while charging.

About the battery charging icons

When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current battery charging status:

Charging Fully charged

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Charge with a USB cable

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Before charging, ensure that your computer is turned on.

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

multifunction jack.

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

computer.

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

When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB

cable from the device, and then from the computer.

Reduce the battery consumption

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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:

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Activate Power saving mode.

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When you are not using your device, switch to Sleep mode by pressing the Power key.

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Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.

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Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

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Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

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Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

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Decrease the backlight time.

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Decrease the brightness of the display.

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Insert a memory card (optional)

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.

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. It may also corrupt data saved on the memory card.

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Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards. If you insert a memory card formatted with a different file structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card.

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Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of your memory cards.

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When you insert a memory card into your device, the memory card’s file directory will appear in the extSdCard folder.

Remove the back cover.

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts

facing downwards.

Push the memory card into the memory card slot until it

locks in place.

Replace the back cover.

Remove a memory card

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Ensure that the device is not currently accessing the memory card.

In the application list, select

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Unmount SD card

Remove the back cover.

Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the

device.

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.

Format a memory card

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Formatting your memory card on a computer may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device.

In the application list, select Settings

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SD card

Format SD card → Erase everything.

OK.

Settings → Storage →

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Storage → Format

Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions.

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Getting started

Turn on or off your device

Press and hold the Power key.

Enter the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card and

select OK (if necessary).

If you are turning on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. You must sign in to Google or create a Google account to use applications that interact with the Google server.

To turn off your device, press and hold the Power key, and

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then select Power off

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Follow all posted warnings and directions from approved personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

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To use only your device’s non-network features, switch to Flight mode. ► p. 145

OK.

Getting started

Use the touch screen

Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions for using the touch screen.

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Do not press the touch screen with your fingertips, or use sharp tools on the touch screen. Doing so may damage the touch screen or cause it to malfunction.

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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 liquids. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to liquids.

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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.

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For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film 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 fingertip. The touch screen will not react to touches from sharp objects, such as a stylus or pen.

Getting started

Control your touch screen with the following actions:

Tap

Touch once to select or launch a menu, option, or application.

Tap and hold

Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds.

Drag

Tap an item and move it to a new location.

Double-tap

Tap an item twice quickly.

Getting started

Flick

Briskly scroll up, down, left, or right to move through lists or screens.

Pinch

Place two of your fingers far apart, and then pinch them together.

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Your device turns off the touch screen when you do not use it for a specified period. To turn on the screen, press the Power key or the Home key.

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You can set the length of time that the device waits before turning off the screen. In the application list,

→

select Settings

Display → Screen timeout.

Use motions

Built-in motion recognition allows you to perform actions by moving your device or making gestures with your hands.

To use these functions, you must first activate the motion recognition feature. In the application list, select Settings Motion.

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Getting started

Excessive shaking or impact the device may result in unintended inputs. To learn how to control motions properly, in the application list, select Settings

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Motion

Learn about motions. ► p. 160

Pick up

Pick up the device after not using it for a while or when the screen has turned off. The device will vibrate if you have missed calls or new messages.

Hold to ear

While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a voice call.

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Tilt

While holding the device with two hands, tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out when viewing images or browsing webpages.

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Pan to move

While holding an item, slide the device to the left or right to move the item to another page on the Home screen or the application list.

Pan to browse

When an image is zoomed in, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then slide the device in any direction to scroll through the image.

Shake

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Shake your device to search for Bluetooth devices or Kies air devices.

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Shake your device to update the list of email messages or information from Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance, or AccuWeather.

Updates will not work for widgets on the Home screen.

Getting started

Double-tap

Double-tap the device to move to the top of a list of contacts or email messages.

Turn over

Place the device face down to mute ringtones, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio.

Hand sweep

Sweep your hand to the left or right across the screen to capture a screenshot.

You cannot capture a screenshot while using some applications.

Palm touch

Touch the screen with your palm to pause media playback or mute the FM radio.

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Rotate

While the screen is locked, tap and hold the screen, and then rotate the device to the landscape view to launch the camera (when the camera shortcut is activated).

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Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys

When you do not use the device for a specified period, your device turns off the touch screen and locks the touch screen and the keys automatically to prevent unintended operations. To lock the touch screen and the keys manually, press the Power key.

To unlock them, turn on the screen by pressing the Power key or the Home key, and then flick your finger in any direction.

You can use the motion unlock for unlocking the screen. In the application

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list, select Settings

→

Screen lock

Motion → OK. To unlock the screen with the motion unlock, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then tilt the device forwards.

Lock screen →

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

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