Samsung GT-S6010 User Manual
User Manual
GT-S6010
www.samsung.com
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.
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Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
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Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.
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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,
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Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service
provider.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
www.samsung.com
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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.
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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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About this manual
Instructional icons
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.
Trademarks
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SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
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The Android logo, Google™, Google Maps™, Google Mail™, YouTube™, Google Play™
Store, and Google Talk
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technologies are incorporated under licence from SRS Labs, Inc.
and are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS Headphone and WOW HDx
are trademarks of Google, Inc.
™
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Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
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Windows Media Player® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are
registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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Table of Contents
Getting started
6 Device layout
7 Buttons
8 Package contents
9 Installing the SIM or USIM card and
battery
12 Charging the battery
14 Inserting a memory card
16 Turning the device on and off
16 Holding the device
17 Locking and unlocking the device
17 Adjusting the volume
17 Switching to silent mode
30 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
31 Setting up accounts
32 Transferring files
33 Securing the device
34 Upgrading the device
Communication
35 Phone
39 Contacts
42 Messaging
43 Email
44 Google Mail
46 Talk
47 Google+
Basics
18 Indicator icons
19 Using the touch screen
22 Control motions
24 Notifications
25 Home screen
27 Using applications
27 Applications screen
29 Entering text
47 Messenger
47 ChatON
Web & network
48 Internet
49 Bluetooth
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Media
51 Music Player
52 Camera
57 Gallery
59 Video Player
60 YouTube
61 FM Radio
Application & media stores
63 Play Store
64 Samsung Apps
64 Game Hub
65 Music Hub
65 Play Books
Settings
78 About Settings
78 Wi-Fi
78 Bluetooth
78 Data usage
79 More settings
80 Sound
81 Display
81 Wallpaper
81 Motion
82 Storage
82 Battery
82 Applications manager
82 Accounts and sync
82 Location services
83 Security
Utilities
66 Memo
67 S Planner
69 Quickoffice
69 Clock
71 Calculator
72 Voice Recorder
73 Search
74 My Files
74 Downloads
Travel & local
85 Language and input
87 Back up and reset
87 Date and time
88 Accessibility
89 Developer options
89 About device
Troubleshooting
75 Maps
76 Local
77 Latitude
77 Navigation
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Getting started
Headset jack
Device layout
Speaker/Earpiece
Touch screen
Home button
Menu button
Speaker
GPS antenna
Proximity sensor
Power button
Music button
Back button
Microphone
Multipurpose jack
Rear camera
Volume button
Back cover
Memory card slot
Main antenna
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Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause
connectivity problems or drain the battery.
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Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions.
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Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction
in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Buttons
Button Function
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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
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Press and hold for 8-10 seconds to reset the device if it has
Power
Menu
Home
Back
Volume
Music
fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes.
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Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock
mode when the touch screen turns off.
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Tap to open a list of options available for the current screen.
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Tap and hold on the Home screen to launch Google search.
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Press to return to the Home screen.
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Press and hold to open the list of recent applications.
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Tap to return to the previous screen.
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Press to adjust the device volume.
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Press to pause and resume playback.
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Press and hold to view the music player screen.
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Press twice to skip to the next song.
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Getting started
Package contents
Check the product box for the following items:
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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, which are not covered by the warranty.
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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary
depending on the region or service provider.
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The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible
with other devices.
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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make
sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.
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Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.
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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using
unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service.
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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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Getting started
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.
Remove the back cover.
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Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.
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Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
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Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna, as this can damage the
antenna.
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The SIM card slot of your device is only suited for standard SIM cards. Inserting a
microSIM card or a microSIM card with an unauthorised holder may cause damage
to the SIM card slot of your device.
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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.
Insert the battery.
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Replace the back cover.
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Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery
Remove the back cover.
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Pull out the battery.
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Pull out the SIM or USIM card.
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Getting started
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.
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When the battery power is low, the device emits a warning tone and displays a low
battery power message.
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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.
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The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge
the battery.
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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 charger from the device.
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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.
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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.
Checking the battery charge status
When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current
battery charge status:
Charging Fully charged
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Getting started
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:
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When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.
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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.
Inserting a memory card
Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB. Depending on the
memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your
device.
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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.
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Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
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The device supports only the FAT file system for memory cards. When inserting a
card formatted in a different file system, the device asks to reformat the memory
card.
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Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.
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When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory
appears in the
extSdCard
folder under the internal memory.
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Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
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Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.
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Removing the memory card
Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap
→
Settings
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.
→
Storage
→
Unmount SD card
→ OK.
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 Home screen, tap
→
Erase everything
.
→
Settings
→
Storage
→
Format SD card
→
Format SD card
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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Getting started
Turning the device on and off
When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your
device.
Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.
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Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas
where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
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Press and hold the Power button and tap
features.
To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap
Flight mode
to disable the wireless
Power off
.
Holding the device
Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity
problems or drain the battery.
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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 Home button when the touch screen is
turned off, and then tap anywhere on the screen, and then flick your finger in any direction.
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:
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Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode.
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Press and hold the Power button, and then tap .
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Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap
Set the device to alert you to various events in silent mode. On the Home screen, tap
Settings
button, and then tap
→
Sound
→
Sound profiles
.
→
Vibrate
. You can also press and hold the Power
Sound
.
→
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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
GPS activated
Call in progress
Missed call
Synced with the web
Connected to computer
No SIM or USIM card
New text or multimedia message
Alarm activated
Silent mode activated
Vibration mode activated
Flight mode activated
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level
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Using the touch screen
Use only fingers to use the touch screen.
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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 contact water. The touch screen may malfunction
in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
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To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or do not
apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
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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.
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.
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Flicking
Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up
or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts.
Pinching
Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
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Control motions
Simple motions allow easy control of the device.
Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap
→
Settings
→
Motion
, and then drag the
Motion
switch to the right.
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.
To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect
Screen rotation
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Some applications do not allow screen rotation.
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Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation. The
calculator turns into a scientific calculator when rotated to landscape.
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Turning over
Turn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio.
Shaking
Shake the device to search for Bluetooth devices.
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Notifications
Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new
messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open
the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel,
drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.
From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current status and use the following
options:
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Wi-Fi
: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
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GPS
: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.
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Sound
mode.
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Screen rotation
: Activate or deactivate silent mode. You can vibrate or mute your device in silent
: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.
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Notification
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Mobile data
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Bluetooth
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Sync
: Activate or deactivate auto-sync of applications.
The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.
: Hide or show notification icons.
: Activate or deactivate the data connection.
: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
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Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator
icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others.
The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right.
Rearranging items
Adding an application icon
On the Home screen, tap , tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel
preview.
Adding an item
Customise the Home screen by adding widgets or folders, or rearranging panels.
Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following
categories:
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Apps and widgets
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Folder
•
Page
: Create a new folder.
: Rearrange panels on the Home screen.
: Add widgets or applications to the Home screen.
Moving an item
Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the
side of the screen.
Removing an item
Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the bottom of the Home
screen. When the item turns red, release it.
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Rearranging panels
Adding a new panel
Tap →
Edit page
→ .
Moving a panel
Tap →
Edit page
, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
Removing a panel
Tap →
bottom of the screen.
Edit page
, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the
Setting wallpaper
Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen.
On the Home screen, tap and hold the empty area, tap
and then select one of the following:
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Gallery
: See photos taken by the device’s camera or images downloaded from the
Set wallpaper for
→
Home screen
,
Internet.
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Live wallpapers
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Wallpapers
Then, select an image and tap
frame, and then tap
: See animated images.
: See wallpaper images.
Done
.
Set wallpaper
. Or, select an image, resize it by dragging the
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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 Home screen or the Applications screen, select an application icon to open it.
Opening from recently-used applications
Press and hold the Home button to open the list of recently-used applications.
Select an application icon to open.
Closing an application
Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance.
Press and hold the Home button, tap
to close it. To close all running applications, tap
Task manager
End all
, and then tap
.
End
next to an application
Applications screen
The Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications
installed.
On the Home screen, tap
To view other panels, scroll left or right.
Rearranging applications
Tap →
Edit
, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to a new location. To move it to
to open the Applications screen.
another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
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Organising with folders
Put related applications together in a folder for convenience.
Tap
Unnamed folder
folder by dragging, and then tap
→
Edit
, tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it to . Tap the folder →
, enter a folder name, and then tap
Save
to save the arrangement.
Done
. Put applications into the new
Rearranging panels
Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
Installing applications
Use application stores, such as
Samsung Apps
, to download and install applications.
Uninstalling applications
Tap →
Uninstall
Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled.
, and then select an application to uninstall it.
Sharing applications
Share downloaded applications with other users via email, Bluetooth, or other methods.
Tap
next steps vary depending on the method selected.
→
Share app
, select applications, tap
Done
, and then select a sharing method. The
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Entering text
Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text.
Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the
input language to one of the supported languages.
Changing the keyboard type
Tap any text field, open the notifications panel, tap
type of keyboard to use.
Using the Samsung keyboard
Changing the keyboard layout
Tap →
Enter numerals and punctuation
Portrait keyboard types
On the 3x4 keyboard, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap
repeatedly the key corresponding to the character.
Set options for the Samsung
keyboard.
Enter uppercase.
marks.
, and then tap
Qwerty keyboard
Select input method
or
3x4 keyboard
Delete a preceding character.
Break to the next line.
Enter a space.
, and then select the
.
Entering uppercase
Tap before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice.
Changing language keyboards
Slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards.
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