Samsung Galaxy S3 User Manual

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View an image ›
In the application list, select 1 Gallery.
Select a folder 
2 → an image.
While viewing an image, use the following options: To view more images, scroll left or right.
 
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To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and  
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slowly spread them apart or pinch them together. To return 
to the original size, double-tap the screen.
To send the image to others or share it, select 
 
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To start a slide show, select 
 
● →  Start. Tap the screen to 
stop the slide show.
To delete the image, select 
 
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To register the faces in the image as face tags, press the 
 
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Option key and select Face tag.
To add the image to the clipboard, press the Option key 
 
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and select Copy to clipboard.
To rotate the image anti-clockwise, press the Option key 
 
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and select Rotate left.
To rotate the image clockwise, press the Option key and 
 
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select Rotate right.
To crop a section from the image, press the Option key and 
 
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select Crop .
To edit the image with the image editor, press the Option 
 
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key and select Edit.
To set the image as your wallpaper or a contact image, 
 
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press the Option key and select Set picture as.
To send the image to a person whose face is tagged in 
 
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the image, press the Option key and select Buddy photo 
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To print the image via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key  
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and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some 
Samsung printers.
To change the name of a file, press the Option key and 
 
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select Rename.
To search for devices that have media sharing activated, 
 
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select Scan for nearby devices.
To view image details, press the Option key and select 
 
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Details.
The options available may vary depending on the 
selected folder.
 ›Tag a face in an image
Learn to tag faces in your images to make calls, send 
messages, and upload messages to social networks with the 
face tag shortcuts.
Face recognition may fail depending on face angle, face 
size, skin colour, facial expression, light conditions, or 
accessories the subject is wearing.
In the application list, select 
1 Gallery.
Select an image.
2 
Press the Option key and select 3 Face tag →  On .
Recognised faces appear in the frame. If faces are not 
recognised automatically, tap and hold a face area to add 
a frame manually.
Select a recognised face 
4 →  Add name.
Select the person’s name from the contact list.
5 
The contact is linked to the face in the image.
When the face tag appears with a name, select the face tag 
and use the available options. 
						

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Play a video ›
In the application list, select 1 Gallery.
Select a folder 
2 → a video (indicated by the  icon).
Select 
3  to begin playback.
Control playback with the keys. 
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During playback, press the Option key to access the following 
options: To search for devices that have media sharing activated, 
 
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select Scan for nearby devices.
To send the video to others or share it, select 
 
●Share via.
To divide the video into segments, select 
 
●Chapter preview. 
You can search for a segment and skip directly to that point.
To trim a segment of the video, select 
 
●Trim.
To listen to audio via a Bluetooth headset, select 
 
●Via 
Bluetooth. You cannot use this option if you connect a 
headset to your device’s headset jack.
To set the video player to turn off automatically after a 
 
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specific period of time, select Video auto off.
To change the video player settings, select 
 
●Settings.
To view video details, select 
 
●Details. 
						

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Music player
Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go.
Some file formats are not supported depending on  
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the device’s software.
If a file size exceeds the memory available, an error 
 
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may occur when you try to open the file.
Playback quality may vary by content type.
 
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Some files may not play properly depending on how  
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they are encoded.
Add music files to your device ›
Start by transferring files to your device or memory card:
Download from the Internet. 
 
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Download from a computer with Samsung Kies. 
 
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Download from a computer with Windows Media Player. 
 
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Receive via Bluetooth. 
 
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Receive via Wi-Fi. 
 
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Copy to your memory card.
 
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Play music ›
In the application list, select 1 Music player.
Select a music category 
2 → a music file. 
						

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Control playback with the following keys:3 
NumberFunction
 1 Activate Shuffle mode.
 2 Scan forwards or backwards in the file by 
dragging or tapping the bar.
 3 Select a sound effect.
 4 
Restart playback; Skip to the previous file 
(tap within 2 seconds); Scan backwards in 
the file (tap and hold).
 5 Adjust the volume.
 6 Change the repeat mode.
 7 Sort music files by mood or year.
 8 Pause playback; Select  to resume 
playback.
 9 Open the playlist.
 10   Skip to the next file; Scan forwards in the 
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You can control the music player with a headset. On 
the Home screen, press and hold the headset button to 
launch the music player. Then, press the headset button 
to start or pause playback.
During playback, press the Option key to access the following 
options: To add music files to the quick list (for saving as a playlist), 
 
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select Add to quick list.
To listen to music via a Bluetooth headset, select 
 
●Via 
Bluetooth. You cannot use this option if you connect a 
headset to your device’s headset jack.
To send the music file to others or share it, select 
 
●Share 
music via.
To add the music file to a playlist, select 
 
●Add to playlist.
To view music details, select 
 
●Details.
To set the music file as your ringtone, select 
 
●Set as.
To change the music player settings, select 
 
●Settings.
To stop playback and close the music player, select 
 
●End.
Create a playlist ›
In the application list, select 1 Music player →  Playlists.
Press the Option key and select 
2 Create playlist.
Enter a title for your new playlist and select 
3 OK.
Select 
4 Add music.
Select the files to include and select 
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Customise music player settings ›
In the application list, select 1 Music player.
Press the Option key and select 
2 Settings.
Change the following options:
3 
Option Function
SoundAlive Select a sound effect.
Play speed Change the playback speed.
Music menu Select music categories to show on the 
music library screen.
Lyrics Set to show song lyrics during 
playback.
Music auto off Set the music player to turn off 
automatically after a specific period of 
time.
Music Hub
You can access the online music store to search for and buy 
your favourite songs. You can also add music files to your wish 
list and play them.
This feature may be unavailable depending on your  
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region or service provider.
To use this feature, you may need to download the 
 
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application from the Internet.
In the application list, select 
1 Music Hub.
Search for, preview, or buy your favourite songs.
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FM Radio
Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen 
to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as 
the radio antenna.
Listen to the FM radio ›
Plug a headset into your device.1 
In the application list, select 2 FM Radio.
The FM radio scans and saves available stations 
automatically.
The first time you turn on the FM radio, it will start 
automatic tuning.
Select a radio station.
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Control the FM radio with the following keys:4 
Number Function
 1 Record a song from the FM radio.
 2 Turn on or off the FM radio.
 3 Search for an available radio station. 
						

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NumberFunction
 4 Add the current radio station to the 
favourites list.
 5 Adjust the volume.
 6 
Access services for the current station, such 
as downloading music files or calling the 
station. This option may be unavailable 
depending on your region.
 7 Fine-tune the frequency.
Record a song from the FM radio ›
Plug a headset into your device.1 
In the application list, select 2 FM Radio.
Select 
3  to turn on the FM radio.
Scroll to a radio station.
4 
Select 5  to start recording.
When you are finished, select 
6 .
The recorded file will be saved in My files 
→  sdcard → 
Sounds.
Save radio stations automatically ›
Plug a headset into your device.1 
In the application list, select 2 FM Radio.
Select 
3  to turn on the FM radio.
Press the Option key and select 
4 Scan → an option.
The FM radio scans and saves available stations 
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Add a radio station to the favourites list ›
Plug a headset into your device.1 
In the application list, select 2 FM Radio.
Select 
3  to turn on the FM radio.
Scroll to a radio station.
4 
Select 5  to add the station to the favourites list.
Customise FM radio settings ›
In the application list, select 1 FM Radio.
Press the Option key and select 
2 Settings.
Change the following options:
3 
Option Function
Storage Select a memory location for saving 
FM radio clips.
Radio text Set to show the station ID on the FM 
radio screen. Station IDs are available 
only from radio stations that provide 
this information.
Alternative 
frequency Set to retune frequencies for stations 
automatically when the current signal 
is weak.
FM auto off Set the FM radio to turn off 
automatically after a specified length 
of time.