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GT-I8150
user manual
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Using this manual Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. This device will provide you with high quality mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s exceptional technology and high standards. This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device. Read me first ● Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully before using your device to ensure safe and proper use. ● The descriptions in this manua
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● You may upgrade your mobile device’s software by accessing www.samsung.com. ● Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other contents provided in this device are licenced for limited use between Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user. ● Please keep this manual for future reference. Instructional icons Before
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Copyright Copyright © 2011 Samsung Electronics This user manual is protected under international copyright laws. No part of this user manual 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. Trademarks ● SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Ele
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● DivX , DivX Certified , ® ® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under licence. ● All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a ® subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com ® for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.
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Contents Assembling ............................................................. 10 Unpack .................................................................................... 10 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ........................ 10 Charge the battery ............................................................... 12 Insert a memory card (optional) ....................................... 15 Getting started ....................................................... 18 Turn your
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Entertainment ........................................................ 57 Camera .................................................................................... 57 Videos ...................................................................................... 67 Gallery ..................................................................................... 68 Photo editor ........................................................................... 70 Music .................................
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Connectivity ........................................................... 99 Bluetooth ................................................................................ 99 Wi-Fi ....................................................................................... 101 AllShare ................................................................................. 103 Mobile network sharing ................................................... 106 GPS ................................................
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Applications ......................................................................... 131 Accounts and sync .............................................................. 132 Motion ................................................................................... 132 Privacy ................................................................................... 133 Storage .................................................................................. 133 Language and keyboard ...........
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Assembling Unpack Check your product box for the following items: ● Mobile device ● Battery ● Quick start guide Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. ● The items supplied with your device may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. ● You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. ● T
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To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, If the device is on, press and hold [ ] and select Power 1 → off OK to turn it off. Remove the back cover. 2 Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured 3 contacts facing down. The antenna is located below the memory card slot. Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna, as this can damage the antenna. Assembling 11
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Insert the battery. 4 Replace the back cover. 5 Charge the battery Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery. You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device. Assembling 12
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● When your battery is low, the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty. If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power off. Recharge your battery to continue using your device. ● If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot turn on the device, even with the travel adapter connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before you try to turn on the device. › Charge with a
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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power 3 outlet. ● You can use the device while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery. ● While the device is charging, the touch screen may not function due to an unstable power supply. If this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the device. ● While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. ● If your device is not charging properly, bring
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› Charge with a USB cable Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on. 1 Open the cover of the multifunction jack. Plug one end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the 2 multifunction jack. 3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on a PC. Depending on the type of USB cable you are using, it may take some time before charging begins. 4 When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), unplug the USB cable from the device and then from the PC. Insert
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● Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card. ● Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of memory cards. ● When you insert a memory card in your device, the file directory of the memory card will appear in the sdcard/external_sd folder under the internal memory. Remove the back cover. 1 2 Insert a memory card with the gold-c
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› Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. → → 1 In Idle mode, select Applications Settings Storage → → Unmount SD card OK. Remove the back cover. 2 Remove the memory card. 3 4 Replace the back cover. Do not remove a memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or device. › Format the memory card Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause inco
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Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, Press and hold [ ]. 1 2 If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on- screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and then select Power off → OK. ● Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals. ● To use your device's non-network services only, swit
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Get to know your device Device layout › Front camera lens Proximity sensor Earpiece/ 1 Mouthpiece Volume key Touch screen Home key Back key Menu key Mouthpiece Headset jack Multifunction jack Flashbulb Rear camera lens 2 Power/Reset/Lock GPS antenna key Back cover Main antenna Speaker 1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record videos. 2. Do not touch the antenna area or cover this area with your hands or other objects while using the related functions. Getting started 1
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› Keys Key Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Power/ Access the quick menus (press and 1 Reset / hold); Reset the device (press and hold Lock for 15-17 seconds); Lock the touch screen. Open a list of options available on the Menu current screen; Open the quick search bar (press and hold). Return to the idle screen; Open the list Home of recent applications (press and hold). Back Return to the previous screen. Volume Adjust the device’s volume. 1. If your device has fatal errors
