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- Page 1 GT-I9060I/DS GT-I9060I 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 • D efault 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.
- Page 4 About this manual Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. ® ™ ™ ™ • W i-Fi...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting started Transferring files Securing the device Device layout Upgrading the device Buttons Package contents Installing the SIM or USIM card and Communication battery Phone Charging the battery Contacts Inserting a memory card Turning the device on and off Messages Email Holding the device... - Page 6 Table of Contents Application & media stores Settings Play Store About Settings Samsung GALAXY Apps CONNECTIONS Play Books DEVICE Play Movies & TV PERSONAL Play Music SYSTEM Play Games Google Settings Play Newsstand Troubleshooting Utilities Memo S Planner Drive Clock...
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Page 7: Getting Started
Getting started Device layout Proximity sensor Earpiece Front camera Power button Touch screen Home button Back button Recent apps button Microphone Multipurpose jack Rear camera Headset jack Flash Volume button Speaker GPS antenna Back cover Main antenna... -
Page 8: Buttons
• D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • U sing a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction. -
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. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. - 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 Replace the back cover. Removing the SIM or USIM card Remove the back cover. ► Dual SIM models: Pull out the battery, and then the SIM or USIM card. ► Single SIM models: Pull out the SIM or USIM card.
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Page 13: Charging The Battery
Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. 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.
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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.
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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: Holding The Device
Getting started Holding the device Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. 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. -
Page 19: Using Dual Sim Or Usim Cards (Dual Sim Models)
Getting started Using dual SIM or USIM cards (dual SIM models) If you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device. Activating SIM or USIM cards → Settings → SIM card manager. Drag one or both of the On the Home screen, tap switches for the SIM or USIM cards to the right. -
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 (dual SIM models) 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 Finger gestures Tapping To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger. Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.
- Page 23 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 or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
- Page 24 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.
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Page 25: Rotating The Screen
Basics Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation. To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation. -
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 Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen. On the Home screen, tap and hold the empty area, and then tap Wallpapers → Home screen. Scroll left or right and select from images displayed at the bottom of the screen. To select photos taken by the device’s camera or other images, tap From Gallery.
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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. Some applications are grouped into folders. Tap a folder, and then tap an application to open it. -
Page 30: Entering Text
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. - Page 31 Using the Samsung keyboard Changing the keyboard layout , select a language, and then tap Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard. The keyboard layout may not be changed in some languages. Set options for the Samsung keyboard. Delete a preceding character. Enter uppercase.
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Page 32: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network
Basics Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap Copy to copy or Cut to cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard. To paste it into a text entry field, place the cursor at the point where it should be inserted, and →... -
Page 33: Setting Up Accounts
Forget. Setting up accounts Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and GALAXY Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device. Adding accounts Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Google application without signing in to set up a Google account. -
Page 34: Transferring Files
Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer. Transfer files between your device and the computer. -
Page 35: Securing The Device
Basics Connecting as a media device Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device → Media device (MTP). Tap Camera (PTP) if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or not have any appropriate driver installed. -
Page 36: Upgrading 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. - Page 37 Basics 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.
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Page 38: 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: ► Dual SIM models: Enter the number using the keypad, and then tap or . - Page 39 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 ► Dual SIM models: Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap or .
- Page 40 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 Tap → Send 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 41 Communication Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. If the call waiting service is active, another call can be made. When a second call comes in, end or hold the first call. Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.
- Page 42 Communication Call forwarding The device can be set to send incoming calls to a specified number. ► Dual SIM models: Tap → Settings → Call → Additional settings → a SIM or USIM card → Call forwarding, and then select a call type and condition. Enter a number and tap Enable.
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Page 43: Contacts
Communication Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Tap Contacts. Creating a contact and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field. - Page 44 Communication Searching for contacts Tap Contacts. Use one of the following search methods: • S croll up or down the contacts list. • T ap 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: •...
- Page 45 Communication Favourite contacts Tap Favourites. to add contacts to favourites. Tap → Remove from Favorites to remove contacts from favourites. Contact groups Creating a group , set details for the group, add contacts, and then tap Save. Adding contacts to a group Select a group, and then tap .
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Page 46: Messages
Communication Messages Use this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). Tap Messages on the Applications screen. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. Sending messages ►... -
Page 47: Email
Communication Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s message. Email Use this application to send or view email messages. Tap Email on the Applications screen. Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. - Page 48 Communication Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, tap → Schedule email. Tick Schedule email, set a time and date, and then tap Done. The device will send the message at the specified time and date. • I f the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent.
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Page 49: Google Mail
Communication Google Mail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service. Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen. • T his application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • T his application may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider. -
Page 50: Hangouts
Communication Reading messages Keep this message for long-term Delete this message. storage. Access additional options. Mark the message as a reminder. Reply to this message. Preview attachment. Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox. -
Page 51: Google
Communication Google+ Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service. Tap Google+ on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Tap Everything to change the category, and then scroll up or down to view posts from your circles. -
Page 52: 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. Tap to access additional options while viewing a webpage. To change the search engine, tap the address field, and then tap the search engine icon next to the web address. -
Page 53: Chrome
Web & network History → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap → Clear history. Sharing webpages To share a webpage address with others, tap → Share via. To share a part of a webpage, tap and hold the desired text, and then tap Share via. Chrome Use this application to search for information and browse webpages. -
Page 54: 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... - Page 55 Web & network Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices are listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto-generated passkey on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving data Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth.
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Page 56: Media
Media Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 61) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •... - Page 57 Media Taking photos Taking a photo Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. Tap to take the photo. Indicates which shooting mode is in use. Switch between the front and rear camera. Start taking a video. Change the flash setting.
- Page 58 Media • B est photo: Take a series of photos, and then save the best one. • C ontinuous shot: Take a series of photos of moving subjects. • N ight: Use this setting for images taken in darker conditions. •...
- Page 59 Media Recording mode → Recording mode to change the 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 Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.
- Page 60 Media • M etering modes: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated. Centre-weighted measures background light in the centre of the scene. Spot measures the light value at a specific location. Matrix averages the entire scene. •...
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Page 61: Gallery
Media Gallery Use this application to view images and videos. Tap Gallery on the Applications screen. Viewing images Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another application, such as Email, saves an image, the Download folder is automatically created to contain the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically creates the Screenshots folder. - Page 62 Media • R otate right: Rotate clockwise. • C rop: Resize the blue frame to crop and save the image in it. • S et as: Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image. • D etails: View image details. Modifying images When viewing an image, tap Deleting images...
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Page 63: Video
Media Video Use this application to play video files. Tap Video on the Applications screen. Playing videos Select a video to play. Change screen ratio. Adjust the volume. Access additional options. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar. Restart the current Skip to the next video. -
Page 64: Youtube
Media YouTube Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website. Tap YouTube on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Watching videos , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display full screen. - Page 65 Media to turn on the FM radio. Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen. Adjust the volume. Record a song from the FM radio. Access additional options. Enter radio station frequency manually.
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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 Galaxy Apps
Application & media stores Samsung GALAXY Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit apps.samsung.com . Tap GALAXY Apps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. -
Page 68: Play Movies & Tv
Application & media stores Play Movies & TV Use this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows. Tap Play Movies & TV on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Music Use this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service. -
Page 69: Utilities
Utilities Memo Use this application to record important information to save and view at a later date. Tap Memo on the Applications screen. Adding and managing categories Create categories to sort and manage your memos. To add a new category, tap → Manage categories → , enter a category name, and then tap OK. - Page 70 Utilities Browsing memos Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down. To search for a memo, tap To send a memo to others, tap → Select, select a memo, and then tap . To change the memo category, tap → Select, select memos, tap → Move, and then select a category.
- Page 71 Utilities To add an event or task more briefly, tap a date to select it and tap it again. Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap View more options to add more details, such as how often the event repeats or when it has an advance alert. Syncing with Google Calendar On the Applications screen, tap Settings →...
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Page 72: Drive
Utilities Searching for events or tasks Tap → Search, and then enter a keyword to search for. To view today’s events or tasks, tap Today at the top of the screen. Deleting events or tasks Tap → Delete, select events or tasks, and then tap Done. Sharing events or tasks Select an event or task, tap , and then select a sharing method. -
Page 73: Clock
Utilities Clock Use this application to set alarms, check the time of many major cities in the world, measure the duration of an event, or set a timer. Tap Clock on the Applications screen. Turn this alarm on or off. Alarm Setting alarms , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap... -
Page 74: Calculator
Utilities World clock Creating clocks , and then enter a city name or select a city from the cities list. Deleting clocks Tap and hold the clock, and then tap Stopwatch Tap Start to time an event. Tap Lap to record lap times. Tap Reset to clear lap time records. -
Page 75: 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. Access additional options. -
Page 76: Google
Utilities Managing voice memos In the list of voice memos, tap → Select, select voice memos, and select one of the following: • : Send voice memos to others. • : Delete voice memos. • → Rename: Rename the voice memo. •... -
Page 77: Voice Search
Utilities Voice Search Use this application to search webpages by speaking. Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Speak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips. - Page 78 Utilities Select a file or folder by ticking, and then use one of the following functions: • : Delete files or folders. • : Send files to others or share them. • → Move: Move files or folders to another folder. •...
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Page 79: 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 Search for locations by entering an address or a keyword. -
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. Supported features may differ or be labelled differently depending on whether your device is a single or dual SIM model. CONNECTIONS Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other... - Page 81 Settings Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi → → Advanced → Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. When the screen is turned off, the device automatically turns off Wi-Fi connections. When this happens, the device automatically accesses data networks if it is set to use them.
- Page 82 Settings Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount, and customise the settings for the limitation. • M obile data: Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network. •...
- Page 83 Settings Location Change settings for location information permissions. • M ode: Select a method to collect your location data. • R ECENT LOCATION REQUESTS: Set the device to display which applications use your current location information and their battery usage. •...
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Page 84: Device
Settings DEVICE Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device. • V olume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. • R ingtones (dual SIM models): – Ringtones: Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls. –... - Page 85 Settings • D aydream: Set the device to launch a screensaver when your device is connected to a desktop dock or charging. • F ont style: Change the font type for display text. • F ont size: Change the font size. Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen.
- Page 86 Settings • A dditional settings: – Caller ID: Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls. – Call forwarding: Divert incoming calls to another number. – Auto area code: Set the device to insert a prefix (area or country code) automatically before a phone number.
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Page 87: Personal
Settings PERSONAL Add account Add email or SNS accounts. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. • B ack up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server. -
Page 88: System
Settings • M agnification gestures: Set the device to zoom in and out with finger gestures. • A ccessibility shortcut: Set the device to activate Talkback when you press and hold the Power button, and then tap and hold the screen with two fingers. •... - Page 89 • S ound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings. Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, tap •...
- Page 90 Settings • O ffline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. • B lock offensive words: Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs. • B luetooth headset: Set the device to allow a voice search with a Bluetooth headset, when one is connected to the device.
- Page 91 Settings Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset. • A utomatic date and time: Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones.
- Page 92 • R emote controls: Set the device 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. – ACCOUNT REGISTRATION: Add or view your Samsung account.
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Page 93: Google Settings
• S IM Change Alert: Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when lost or stolen. • G o to website: Access the Find my mobile website ( findmymobile.samsung.com ). You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the Find my mobile website. - Page 94 Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: •...
- Page 95 • 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, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close applications or reinsert the battery and turn on the device to regain functionality.
- Page 96 The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • I f the battery terminals are dirty, the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off.
- Page 97 • F ree some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • R estart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Photo quality is poorer than the preview •...
- Page 98 • 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 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
- Page 99 Data stored on the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the device.
- Page 100 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject to change without prior notice. www.samsung.com English (EU). 10/2015. Rev.1.3...