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GT-I9100
user manual
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Using this manual Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. 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. Read me first ● Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully before using your device to ensure safe and proper use. ● The descriptions in this manua
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● You may upgrade your mobile device’s software by accessing www.samsung.com. ● Sound sources, wallpapers, and images provided in this device are licenced for limited use between Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user. ● Please keep this manual for future reference. Instructional icons Before you start, familiarise yo
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Copyright Copyright © 2011 Samsung Electronics This user manual is protected under international copyright laws. No part of this user manual 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 ● SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Ele
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● DivX , DivX Certified , and ® ® associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under licence. ● All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is ® an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit ® www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video. DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p, including ® ®
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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 ........................................................
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Entertainment ........................................................ 58 Camera .................................................................................... 58 Videos ...................................................................................... 68 Gallery ..................................................................................... 69 Photo editor ........................................................................... 71 Video maker ...........................
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Connectivity ......................................................... 101 Bluetooth .............................................................................. 101 Wi-Fi ....................................................................................... 103 Wi-Fi Direct ........................................................................... 105 AllShare ................................................................................. 106 Mobile network sharing .................
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Location and security ........................................................ 132 Applications ......................................................................... 133 Accounts and sync .............................................................. 134 Motion ................................................................................... 135 Privacy ................................................................................... 135 Storage .....................................
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Assembling Unpack Check your product box for the following items: ● Mobile device ● Battery ● 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. ● The items supplied with your device may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. ● You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. ● T
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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 off OK to turn it off. Remove the back cover. 2 Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. 3 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. Assembling 11
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Insert the battery. 4 Replace the back cover. 5 Charge the battery Before using the device for the first 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. Assembling 12
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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 will also be empty. If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power off. Recharge your battery to continue using your device. ● 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
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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power 2 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 affect your device’s lifespan or performance. ● If your device is not charging properly, bring
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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 files, you must insert a memory card. Your device accepts microSD or ™ microSDHC memory cards with maximum capacities of ™ 32 GB (de
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Remove the back cover and battery. 1 2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. 3 Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place. Replace the battery and back cover. 4 › Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. → → In Idle mode, select Applications Settings Storage 1 → → Unmount SD card OK. Remove the back cover and battery. 2 3 Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the devi
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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 Settings Storage Unmount SD card → OK → 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. Attach a han
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Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, Press and hold the Power/Lock key. 1 2 If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on- screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold the Power/Lock key and then select Power off → OK. ● Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals. ● To use your device's no
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Get to know your device Device layout › 1 Light sensor Mouthpiece Proximity sensor Earpiece Front camera lens Volume key Touch screen Home key Back key Menu key Mouthpiece Multifunction jack 1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record videos. Getting started 19
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Headset jack Flashbulb Rear camera lens Power/Lock key Back cover Speaker Internal antenna Keys › Key Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Power/ Access the quick menus (press and Lock hold); Lock the touch screen. Open a list of options available on the Menu current screen; Open the quick search bar (press and hold). Return to the idle screen; Open the list Home of recent applications (press and hold). Back Return to the previous screen. Volume Adjust the device’s volume. Gettin
