Samsung Gt18190n User Guide
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Basics 41 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 → Lock screen → Screen lock → Password. Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it.
Basics 42 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 shows available updates in a dialogue box, if any. Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade. • Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is upgrading. • While upgrading the device, do not connect other media devices to the computer. Doing so may interfere with the update process. Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → About device → Software update → Update.
43 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. Number prediction When entering numbers on the keypad, automatic predictions appear. Select one of these to make a call.
Communication 44 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 headset button. • Add call: Dial a second call. • Keypad: Open the keypad. • Speaker: Activate the speakerphone. Keep the device away from your ears when using the speakerphone. • Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. • Headset: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device. • Swap: Switch between two calls. • Merge: Make a multiparty call when connected to two calls. Repeat this to add more parties. This feature is available only if the multiparty call service is active. • → Contacts: Open the contacts list. • → Message: Send a message. • → Memo: Create a memo. • → Transfer: Connect the first party to the second party. This disconnects you from the conversation. • → Manage conference call: Have a private conversation with one party during a multiparty call or disconnect one party form the multiparty call.
Communication 45 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 Numbers → Enable FDN, and then enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card. Tap FDN list and add numbers. Call barring The device can be set to prevent certain calls from being made. For example, international calling can be disabled. Tap → Call settings → Additional settings → Call barring, select a call type, select a call barring option, and then enter a password. Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the circle, or press the headset button. If the call waiting service is active, another call can be made. When the second call is answered, the first call is put on hold.
Communication 46 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 tap Save. Missed calls If a call is missed, appears on the status bar. Open the notifications panel to view the list of missed calls. Call waiting Call waiting is a service provided by the service provider. A user can use this service to suspend a current call and switch to an incoming call. This service is not available for video calls. To make use of this service, tap → Call settings → Additional settings → Call waiting. Call forwarding The device can be set to send incoming calls to a specified number. Tap → Call settings → Call forwarding, and then select a call type and condition. Enter a number and tap Enable. Ending a call Tap End call to end a call. Or press the headset button.
Communication 47 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: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device. • → Speaker off: Deactivate the speakerphone feature. • → Animated emotions: Apply emotional icons to your image. • → Theme view: Apply decorative icons to your image. • → Enable cartoon view: Change the view mode to the cartoon view. Tap and hold the other party’s image to access the following options: • Capture image: Capture the other party’s image. • Record video: Take a video of the other party’s images. It is illegal in many countries to record a call without the other party’s prior permission. Tap and hold your image to access the following options: • Switch camera: Switch between the front and rear camera. • Outgoing image: Select an image to show it to the other party.
Communication 48 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.
Communication 49 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. • Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria. Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions: • : Add to favourite contacts. • / : Make a voice or video call. • : Compose a message. • : Compose an email. Importing and exporting contacts Syncing with Google Contacts Tap → Merge with Google. Contacts synced with Google 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 Google Contacts, and vice versa.
Communication 50 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 Tap → Import/Export → Share namecard via, select contacts, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Favourite contacts Tap , and then take one of the following actions: • Search: Search for contacts. • Add to favourites: Add contacts to favourites. • Remove from favourites: Remove contacts from favourites. • Grid view / List view: View contacts in grid or list form.