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  • Page 1 GT-S6012B User Manual www.samsung.com...
  • Page 2 • A pplications 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. • S amsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 About this manual Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ • T he Android logo, Google , Google Maps , Google Mail , YouTube , Google Play ™...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting started Entering text Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Device layout Setting up accounts Buttons Transferring files Package contents Securing the device Installing the SIM or USIM card and Upgrading the device battery Charging the battery Inserting a memory card Communication Turning the device on and off Phone...
  • Page 6 YouTube More settings FM Radio SIM card manager Sound Display Application & media stores Wallpaper Motion Play Store Storage Samsung Apps Battery Game Hub Applications manager Accounts and sync Utilities Location services Security Memo Language and input S Planner Back up and reset...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Speaker/Earpiece Proximity sensor Power button Touch screen Home button Music button Menu button Back button Speaker Microphone Headset jack Multipurpose jack GPS antenna Rear camera Volume button Back cover Memory card slot Main antenna...

  • Page 8: Buttons

    Getting started • D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • D o not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions. • D o not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    • A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • O ther accessories may not be compatible with your device.

  • Page 10: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card And

    Getting started 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. Remove the back cover. • B e careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. •...
  • Page 11 SIM card slot of your device. • U se caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
  • Page 12 Getting started Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery. Pull out the SIM or USIM card.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
  • Page 14 • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.

  • Page 15: Inserting A Memory Card

    Getting started Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges: • W hen you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button. •...
  • Page 16 Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.

  • Page 17: Turning The Device On And Off

    Getting started Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. •...

  • Page 18: Locking And Unlocking The Device

    Getting started Locking and unlocking the device When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period. To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button when the touch screen is turned off, and then tap anywhere on the screen, and then flick your finger in any direction.

  • Page 19: Switching Between Networks

    Getting started Switching between networks The device has two SIM card slots that allow you to insert up to two SIM or USIM cards. When you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can use two different subscriptions on the same network without the need to carry two devices at the same time.

  • Page 20: Basics

    Basics Indicator icons The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common. Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Currently accessing SIM or USIM card Roaming (outside of normal service area) GPRS network connected EDGE network connected...

  • Page 21: Using The Touch Screen

    Basics Icon Meaning Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Using the touch screen Use only fingers to use the touch screen. • D o not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
  • Page 22 Basics Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
  • Page 23 Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

  • Page 24: Control Motions

    Basics Control motions Simple motions allow easy control of the device. Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap → Settings → Motion, and then drag the Motion switch to the right. Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation.
  • Page 25 Basics Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio. Shaking Shake the device to search for Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 26: Notifications

    Basics Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 27: Home Screen

    Basics Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others. The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right. Rearranging items Adding an application icon On the Home screen, tap...
  • Page 28 Basics Rearranging panels Adding a new panel → Edit page → Moving a panel → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Removing a panel → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 29: Using Applications

    Basics Using applications This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications. Opening an application On the Home screen or the Applications screen, select an application icon to open it. Opening from recently-used applications Press and hold the Home button to open the list of recently-used applications.
  • Page 30 Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Installing applications Use application stores, such as Samsung Apps, to download and install applications. Uninstalling applications → Uninstall, and then select an application to uninstall it.

  • Page 31: Entering Text

    Basics Entering text Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Changing the keyboard type Tap any text field, open the notifications panel, tap Select input method, and then select the type of keyboard to use.

  • Page 32: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Basics Entering text by voice When Google voice typing is activated, the voice recognition screen appears. Speak a text into the microphone. When you are done, tap to return to the text. To change the text, tap the underlined and select a word or phrase among the dropdowns. Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text, drag to select more or less text, and then tap...

  • Page 33: Setting Up Accounts

    Select the network in the networks list, and then tap Forget. Setting up accounts Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device.

  • Page 34: Transferring Files

    Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media libraries, contacts, and calendars, and syncs them with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.

  • Page 35: Securing The Device

    Basics Securing the device Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. The device requires a preset pattern, PIN, or password whenever unlocking it. Setting a pattern On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Security → Screen lock → Pattern. Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it.

  • Page 36: Upgrading The Device

    Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the pattern, PIN, or password. 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.

  • Page 37: Communication

    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: • K eypad: Enter the number using the keypad, and then tap •...
  • Page 38 Communication 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:...
  • Page 39 Communication Adding contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to Contacts. Sending a message to send a message to the number on display. Viewing call logs Tap Logs to view the history of incoming and outgoing calls. →...
  • Page 40 Communication 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 → Call settings → Set reject messages. the rejection message, tap Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers →...

  • Page 41: Contacts

    Communication 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 and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field. Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap Deleting a contact...
  • Page 42 Communication Searching for contacts Use one of the following search methods: • S croll up or down the contacts list. • U se the index at the right side of the contacts list for quick scrolling, by dragging a finger along it.
  • Page 43 Communication Exporting contacts → Import/Export → Export to SIM card, Export to SD card, or Export to USB storage. Sharing contacts → Import/Export → Share namecard via, select contacts, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Favourite contacts , and then take one of the following actions: •...

  • Page 44: Messaging

    Communication Sending a message or email to a group’s members → Send message or Send email, select members, and then tap Done. Select a group, tap Business card Create a business card and send it to others. Tap Set up profile, enter details, such as phone number, email address, and postal address, and then tap Save.

  • Page 45: Email

    Communication Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s message. Listening to a voice message Tap and hold 1 on the keypad, and then follow the instructions from your service provider. Email Use this application to send or view email messages.

  • Page 46: Google Mail

    Communication Reading messages Select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap Tap a message to read. Reply to the message. Forward the message. Delete the message. Mark the message as a reminder. Open attachments.
  • Page 47 Communication Sending messages In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap → Attach file to attach images. → Add Cc/Bcc to add more recipients. → Save draft to save the message for later delivery. →...

  • Page 48: Talk

    Communication Talk Use this application to chat with others via Google Talk. Tap Talk on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Public profile Tap the account ID at the top of the friends list to change the availability status, image, or status message.

  • Page 49: Google

    Use this application to chat with any device that has a mobile phone number. Tap ChatON on the Applications screen. Create the buddies list by entering phone numbers or email addresses of Samsung accounts, or selecting buddies from the list of suggest.

  • Page 50: Web & Network

    Web & network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go. to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage. Opening a new page →...
  • Page 51 Web & network Bookmarks → Add bookmark. To bookmark the current webpage, tap To open a bookmarked webpage, tap and then select one. History → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the → Clear history. history, tap →...

  • Page 52: Bluetooth

    • D o not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature. To activate Bluetooth, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth, and then drag the Bluetooth switch to the right.

  • Page 53: Music Player

    Media Music Player Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music Player on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the device’s software version. • S ome files may not play properly depending on the encoding used. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play.
  • Page 54 Media ™ • S RS CS Headphone delivers a 5.1 surround sound experience over standard headphones or earbuds when listening to multichannel content, such as DVD movies. ™ • S RS WOW HDx significantly improves the playback quality of audio, delivering a dynamic entertainment experience with deeper, richer bass, a wider sound stage and greater high frequency clarity for crisp details.

  • Page 55: Camera

    Media Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 60) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. The camera automatically shuts off when unused. Camera etiquette • D o not take photos or videos of other people without their permission. •...
  • Page 56 Media Scene mode Predefined settings make point-and-shoot photos easier to take. → Scene mode. • L andscape: Use this setting for a wider view. • N ight: Use this setting for images taken in darker conditions. • S ports: Use this setting for fast-moving subjects. •...
  • Page 57 Media Taking videos Taking a video Slide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap to take a video. To stop recording, tap The zoom function may not be available when recording at the highest resolution. Recording mode Change recording mode.
  • Page 58 Media to change recording mode. • N ormal: Use this mode for normal quality. • L imit for MMS: Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messaging. Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods: •...
  • Page 59 Media • R ecording mode: Change recording mode. • S cene mode: Change the scene mode. • B rightness: This determines how much light the camera’s sensor receives. For lowlight situations, use a higher exposure. • T imer: Use this for delayed-time shots. •...

  • Page 60: Gallery

    Media Shortcuts Reorganise shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options. → Edit shortcuts. Tap and hold an option and drag it to a slot at the left of the screen. The other icons can be moved within the list by tapping and dragging them. Gallery Use this application to view images and videos.
  • Page 61 • S et as: Set the image as a wallpaper or a contact image. • P rint: Print via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. • R ename: Rename the file.

  • Page 62: Video Player

    Media Setting as wallpaper → Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a When viewing an image, tap contact. Video Player Use this application to play video files. Tap Video Player on the Applications screen. •...

  • Page 63: Youtube

    Media Deleting videos → Delete, select videos by ticking, and then tap Delete. Sharing videos → Share via, select a sharing method, select videos by ticking, and then tap Done. YouTube Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website. Tap YouTube on the Applications screen.

  • Page 64: Fm Radio

    Media Sharing videos Select the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method. Uploading videos Select your account, tap , select a video, enter information for the video, and then tap Upload. FM Radio Listen to music and news on the FM radio. Tap FM Radio on the Applications screen.
  • Page 65 Media Scanning radio stations → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen. Adding stations to the favourites list Select to a radio station, and then tap to add the station to the favourites list.

  • Page 66: Application & Media Stores

    Application & media stores Play Store Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device. Tap Play Store on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications Browse applications by category, or tap to search with a keyword.

  • Page 67: Samsung Apps

    This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. If a Samsung account is not registered, follow on-screen instructions to create a Samsung account. To complete the subscription process, read the terms and conditions, and then tap Accept to agree to them.

  • Page 68: Utilities

    • : Delete the memo. • : Change the background colour. • : Lock the memo so that others cannot view it. • : Print the memo via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers.
  • Page 69 Utilities S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks. Tap S Planner on the Applications screen. Creating events or tasks , and then use one of the following methods: • Q uick add: Create an event or task from a memo. •...
  • Page 70 Utilities Attach a map showing the location of the event. Enter the location in the Location field, tap next to the field, and then pinpoint the precise location by tapping and holding on the map that appears. Attach an image. Tap Images, and then take a photo or select one of the existing images. Syncing with Google Calendar →...

  • Page 71: Quickoffice

    Utilities Quickoffice Use this application to view documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations. Tap Quickoffice on the Applications screen. Reading documents Select a Quickoffice program → Internal Storage or Recent Documents → a document. Searching documents Tap Search, tap the search field at the top of the screen, and then enter search criteria. Clock Use this application to set alarms, check the time in any location in the world, measure the duration of an event, set a timer, or use as the desk clock.
  • Page 72 Utilities Alarm Setting alarms Tap Create alarm, set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save. • S nooze: Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset time.

  • Page 73: Calculator

    Utilities Stopwatch Tap Start to time an event. Tap Lap to record lap times. Tap Reset to clear lap time records. Timer Set the duration, and then tap Start. Drag outside the large circle when the timer goes off. Desk clock to view in full screen.

  • Page 74: Voice Recorder

    Utilities Voice Recorder Use this application to record or play voice memos. Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen. Recording voice memos to start recording. Speak into the microphone at the bottom of the device. Tap pause recording. Tap to finish recording. Recording elapsed time Start recording.

  • Page 75: Search

    Utilities Managing voice memos In the list of voice memos, tap and select one of the following: • S hare via: Select a sharing method, and then select voice memos to send. • D elete: Select voice memos to delete. •...

  • Page 76: My Files

    Utilities My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips. Tap My Files on the Applications screen. Select a folder to open it. To go back to the parent folder, tap .

  • Page 77: Travel & Local

    Travel & local Maps Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions. Tap Maps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching for locations , enter an address, and then tap .

  • Page 78: Local

    Travel & local Getting directions for a destination , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations: • M y current location: Use current location for starting location. • C ontacts: Select from the contacts list. •...

  • Page 79: Latitude

    Travel & local Latitude Use this application to share location information with friends. Tap Latitude on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. → Select from Contacts or To add a friend with whom location information is shared, tap Add via email address.

  • Page 80: Settings

    Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Applications screen. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi AP and access the Internet or other network devices.

  • Page 81: More Settings

    Settings More settings Customise settings to control connections with other devices or networks. Airplane mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. Mobile networks • M obile data: Use to allow packet switching data networks for network services. •...

  • Page 82: Sim Card Manager

    Settings Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly without requiring an access point. Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs). SIM card manager Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings. • R eceive incoming calls: Set whether or not to allow incoming calls from the GPRS network while using data services.

  • Page 83: Display

    Settings Display Change the settings for the display. • B rightness: Set the brightness of the display. • S creen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight. • A uto-rotate screen: Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned. •...

  • Page 84: Storage

    Settings Storage View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card. Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory.

  • Page 85: Security

    Settings Security Change settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card. • S creen lock: Activate the screen lock feature. • L ock screen options: Change the settings for the locked screen. These settings are applied only when you set the swipe lock option.
  • Page 86 • R emote controls: Set to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. – Add account: Add or view your Samsung account.

  • Page 87: Language And Input

    • B lock offensive words: Set to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap • P ortrait keyboard types: Change the keyboard layout. • I nput language: Select languages for text input.
  • Page 88 Settings • V oice input: Activate the voice input feature to enter text by voice on the Samsung keyboard. • A uto capitalization: Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark, such as a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark.

  • Page 89: Back Up And Reset

    Settings Back up and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. • B ack up my data: Set to back up settings and application data to the Google server. • B ackup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account. •...

  • Page 90: Accessibility

    Settings Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device. • A uto-rotate screen: Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device. •...

  • Page 91: Developer Options

    Settings Developer options Change the settings for application development. • U SB debugging: Activate USB debugging mode to connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. • D evelopment device ID: View your device’s development ID. •...

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    • R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre.
  • Page 93 Troubleshooting Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power button for 8-10 seconds.
  • Page 94 Troubleshooting Audio quality is poor • E nsure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna. • W hen you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. When dialling from contacts, the call is not connected •...
  • Page 95 Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: •...
  • Page 96 • I f you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • E nsure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
  • Page 97 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region or service provider. www.samsung.com English (LTN). 01/2013. Rev. 1.0...

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