Samsung Gt18190n User Guide
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2 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. • Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use. • Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings. • Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product. • 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, www.samsung.com. • Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service provider. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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 an appropriate data tariff plan. For details, contact your service provider.
About this manual 3 • 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. • 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. 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.
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5 Table of Contents Getting started 7 Device layout 8 Butt ons 9 Pack age contents 10 Installing the SIM or USIM car d and battery 13 Charg ing the battery 15 Inser ting a memory card 18 Tur ning the device on and off 18 Holding the device 19 Lock ing and unlocking the device 19 Adjusting the v olume 20 Swit ching to silent mode Basics 21 Indicator icons 22 Using the t ouch screen 25 Con trol motions 30 Notifica tions 31 Home screen 33 Using applica tions 33 Applica tions screen 35 Help 35 Ent ering text 37 Connec ting to a Wi-Fi network 38 Setting up ac counts 39 Tr ansferring files 40 Secur ing the device 42 Upgr ading the device Communication 43 Phone 48 C ontacts 52 M essaging 53 Email 54 Google M ail 56 T alk 57 G oogle+ 57 M essenger 58 Cha tON Web & network 59 Internet 60 Chr ome 61 Bluet ooth Media 63 Music Player 64 C amera 70 G allery
Table of Contents 6 Settings 93 About Settings 93 W i-Fi 94 Bluet ooth 94 Data usage 94 Mor e settings 96 Home screen mode 96 Blocking mode 96 S ound 97 Displa y 98 S torage 98 Po wer saving mode 98 Ba ttery 98 Applica tion manager 99 Loca tion services 99 Lock scr een 100 S ecurity 101 Language and input 104 Backup and r eset 104 Add ac count 104 M otion 105 A ccessory 105 Dat e and time 106 A ccessibility 107 Dev eloper options 108 About devic e Troubleshooting 73 Video Player 74 Y ouTube 75 FM R adio 76 F lipboard Application & media stores 77 Play Store 78 Samsung A pps 78 S Suggest 79 Game Hub 79 Video Hub Utilities 80 Memo 81 S Planner 83 Clock 85 C alculator 86 Voic e Recorder 87 S Voic e 87 G oogle 88 Voic e Search 89 My F iles 89 D ownloads Travel & local 90 Maps 91 L ocal 92 La titude 92 Na vigation
7 Getting started Device layout Back button Multipurpose jack Front camera Earpiece Menu button Microphone Power button Home button Proximity sensor Touch screen Rear camera GPS antenna Main antenna Headset jack Volume button Flash Back cover Speaker
Getting started 8 • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions. • Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water. Buttons ButtonFunction Power • Press and hold to turn the device on or off. • Press and hold for 8-10 seconds to reset the device if it has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes. • Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock mode when the touch screen turns off. Menu • Tap to open a list of options available for the current screen. • Tap and hold on the Home screen to launch Google search. Home • Press to return to the Home screen. • Press and hold to open the list of recent applications. Back• Tap to return to the previous screen. Volume• Press to adjust the device volume.
Getting started 9 Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Device • Battery • Quick start guide Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions, which are not covered by the warranty. • The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider. • The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices. • Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • Other accessories may not be compatible with your device. • Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service. • Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer to the Samsung website.
Getting started 10 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. 1 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. 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.