Samsung Gt18190n User Guide

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Setting a pattern
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern.
Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. 
Set a backup unlock PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern.
Setting a PIN
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → PIN.
Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it.
Setting a password
On the Applications screen, tap Settings →...

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Unlocking the device
Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock 
code.
If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.
Upgrading the device
The device can be upgraded to the latest software.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Upgrading with Samsung Kies
Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically 
recognises the device and...

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Communication
Phone
Use this application to make or answer a call.
Tap 
Phone on the Applications screen.
Making calls
Making a call
Use one of the following methods:
•	Keypad: Enter the number using the keypad, and then tap .
•	Logs: Make a call from the history of incoming and outgoing calls and messages.
•	Favourites: Make a call from the list of favourite contacts.
•	Contacts: Make a call from the contacts list.
Speed dial numbers
For speed dial numbers, tap and hold the corresponding digit....

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Finding contacts
Enter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As 
characters are entered, predicted contacts appear. Select one to place a call to it.
Making an international call
Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone 
number, and then tap 
.
During a call
The following actions are available:
•	 : Hold a call. Or press and hold the headset button. Tap  to retrieve the held call, or 
press and hold the...

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Adding contacts
To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add 
to contacts
.
Viewing call logs
Tap Logs to view the history of incoming and outgoing calls.
To filter a call log, tap 
 → View by, and then select an option.
Fixed dialling number
The device can be set to restrict outgoing calls only to numbers with specified prefixes. Those 
prefixes are stored in the SIM or USIM card.
Tap 
 → Call settings → Additional settings → Fixed Dialling...

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Rejecting a call
When a call comes in, drag  outside the circle, or press and hold the headset button.
To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, tap 
Reject call with message. To create 
the rejection message, tap 
 → Call settings → Set reject messages.
Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers
Tap  → Call settings → Call rejection, drag the Auto reject mode switch to the right, and 
then tap 
Auto reject list. Tap Create, enter a number, assign a category, and then...

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Video calls
Making a video call
Enter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap  to make a video 
call.
During a video call
The following actions are available:
•	Switch camera: Switch between the front and rear camera.
•	Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
•	 → Hide me: Hide your image from the other party.
•	 → Outgoing image: Select an image to show it to the other party.
•	 → Keypad: Open the keypad.
•	 → Switch to headset:...

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Swapping images
Drag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images.
Contacts
Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and 
others.
Tap 
Contacts on the Applications screen.
Managing contacts
Creating a contact
Tap  and enter contact information.
•	 : Add an image.
•	 /  : Add or delete a contact field.    

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Editing a contact
Select a contact to edit, and then tap .
Deleting a contact
Tap  → Delete.
Setting a speed dial number
Tap  → Speed dial setting, select a speed dial number, and then select a contact for it. To 
remove a speed dial number, tap and hold it, and then tap 
Remove.
Searching for contacts
Use one of the following search methods:
•	Scroll up or down the contacts list.
•	Use the index at the right side of the contacts list for quick scrolling, by dragging a finger 
along it....

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Syncing with Samsung Contacts
Tap  → Merge with Samsung.
Contacts synced with Samsung Contacts appear with 
 in the contacts list.
If a contact is added or deleted on the device, it is also added to or deleted from Samsung 
Contacts, and vice versa.
Importing contacts
Tap  → Import/Export → Import from SIM card, Import from SD card, or Import from 
USB storage
.
Exporting contacts
Tap  → Import/Export → Export to SIM card, Export to SD card, or Export to USB 
storage
.
Sharing contacts...