Samsung GT-I9003 User manual

GT-I9003
user manual

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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile phone.
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 rst
Please read all safety precautions and this manual•
carefully before using your device to ensure safe and
proper use.
The descriptions in this manual are based on the default
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settings of your device.
Images and screenshots used in this user manual may
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dier in appearance from the actual product.
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or from software provided by service providers or
carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice.
Refer to www.samsungmobile.com for the latest version
of the user manual.
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device, software, or service provider.
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on Google Android operating systems and may vary
depending on the user’s operating system.
Applications and their functions may vary by country,
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region, or hardware specications. Samsung is not
liable for performance issues caused by third-party
applications.
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or
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incompatibilities caused by user editing of registry
settings.
You may upgrade your mobile device’s software by
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accessing www.samsungmobile.com.

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Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
information
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example: ►p.12 (represents“see page 12”)
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Followed by—the order of options or menus
you must select to perform a step; for example:
In Idle mode, open the application list and
select Messaging
→
New message (represents
Messaging, followed by New message)
[ ] Square brackets—device keys; for example:
[] (represents the Power/Lock key)
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Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will
see in this manual:
Warning—situations that could cause injury to
yourself or others
Caution—situations that could cause damage to
your device or other equipment

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Trademarks
SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered•
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• ™, Google Mail™,
YouTube™, Android Market™, and Google Talk™are
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Bluetooth
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SIG, Inc. worldwide.
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registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 Samsung Electronics
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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO
DivX®is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is
an ocial DivX Certied®device that plays DivX video. Visit
www.divx.com for more information and software tools to
convert your les into DivX video.
DivX Certied®to play DivX®video up to 640x480,
including premium content.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND
This DivX Certied®device must be registered in order to
play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To
obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section
in your device setup menu.
Go to vod.divx.comfor more information on how to
complete your registration.
DivX
• ®, DivX Certied®,
and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and
are used under licence.
Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents:
7,295,673; 7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of
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their respective owners.

Contents
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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
Attach a hand strap (optional) ...................... 17
Getting started ..................................... 18
Turn your device on and o ........................... 18
Get to know your device ................................. 18
Use the touch screen ........................................ 22
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys . . 23
Get to know the idle screen ........................... 23
Access applications .......................................... 25
Customise your device .................................... 27
Enter text ............................................................ 32
Download applications from Android
Market ................................................................. 37
Download les from the web ........................ 38
Synchronise data .............................................. 39
Communication ................................... 41
Calling .................................................................. 41
Messaging .......................................................... 47

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Personal information .......................... 72
Contacts .............................................................. 72
Calendar .............................................................. 76
Memo ................................................................... 77
Voice Recorder ................................................... 78
Web ........................................................ 79
Internet ............................................................... 79
Layar .................................................................... 82
Maps .................................................................... 83
YiYi ........................................................................ 86
Google Search ................................................... 87
YouTube .............................................................. 87
Google Mail ........................................................ 49
Email .................................................................... 50
Talk ....................................................................... 52
Messenger .......................................................... 53
Social Hub ........................................................... 53
Entertainment ...................................... 54
Camera ................................................................ 54
Video Player ....................................................... 62
Gallery ................................................................. 63
Music Player ....................................................... 65
FM Radio ............................................................. 68

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Tools ..................................................... 102
Clock ................................................................. 102
Calculator ......................................................... 104
Aldiko eBook ................................................... 104
Mini Diary ........................................................ 106
My Files ............................................................. 107
Task Manager .................................................. 108
ThinkFree Oce ............................................. 108
Voice Search .................................................... 110
Write and go .................................................... 110
Settings ................................................ 111
Access the Settings menu ............................ 111
Wireless and network ................................... 111
News & Weather ................................................ 88
am730 .................................................................. 89
Synchronise ........................................................ 89
Samsung Apps .................................................. 90
Daily Brieng ..................................................... 90
Market ................................................................. 91
Connectivity ......................................... 92
Bluetooth ............................................................ 92
Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 94
AllShare ............................................................... 95
Mobile AP ........................................................... 98
USB tethering .................................................... 98
PC connections .................................................. 99

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Troubleshooting ................................ 124
Safety precautions ............................. 130
Call settings ..................................................... 113
Sound ............................................................... 114
Display .............................................................. 115
Location and security ................................... 116
Applications .................................................... 118
Accounts and sync ......................................... 118
Privacy .............................................................. 119
SD card and phone storage ......................... 119
Locale and text ............................................... 119
Voice input and output ................................ 122
Accessibility ..................................................... 123
Date and time ................................................. 123
About phone ................................................... 123

Assembling
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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Mobile device
•
Battery•
Travel adapter (charger)•
User manual•
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 oered by your service
provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from your
•
local Samsung dealer.
The supplied accessories perform best for your
•
device.
Accessories other than the supplied ones may not
•
be compatible with your device.
Install the SIM or USIM card and
battery
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive
a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription
details, such as your personal identication number (PIN)
and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services,
you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module
(USIM) card.

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Insert the SIM or USIM card.
3
Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with•
the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can
•
only use your device’s non-network services and
some menus.
Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card
•
slot.
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,
If the device is on, press and hold [
1
] and select
Power o to turn it o.
Remove the back cover.
2
Be careful not to damage your ngernails when you
remove the back cover.

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Charge the battery
Before using the device for the rst time, you must charge
the battery.
You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter
or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries
to explode or damage your device.
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 and turn red.
If the battery level becomes too low, the device will
automatically power o. Recharge your battery to
continue using your device.
Insert the battery.
4
Replace the back cover.
5

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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 aect your device’s
lifespan or performance.
If your device is not charging properly, bring your
•
device and the charger to a Samsung Service
Centre.
Charge with the travel adapter
›
Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of
1
the device.
Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
2
multifunction jack.
Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause
serious damage to the device. Any damage caused
by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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Charge with the PC data cable
›
Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.
Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of
1
the device.
Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the
2
multifunction jack.
Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port
3
on a PC.
Depending on the type of PC data cable you are
using, it may take some time before charging
begins.
When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
4
no longer moving), unplug the PC data cable from the
device and then from the PC.
When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
4
no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the
device and then from the power outlet.
Do not remove the battery in the following
conditions:
While the device is charging or connected to a PC.
•
Within 8 seconds after you unplug the travel•
adapter or PC data cable.
While the device is turning on.
•
Doing so may reset your time and date setting or
cause damage to the device.
To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not
in use. The travel adapter does not have a power
switch, so you must unplug the travel adapter from
the outlet to interrupt the power supply. The travel
adapter should remain close to the socket when
in use.

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Your device supports only the FAT le structure for•
memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with
a dierent le 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 le directory of the memory card will appear
in the /mnt/sdcard/external_sd folder under the
internal memory (moviNAND™).
Insert a memory card (optional)
To store additional multimedia les, you must insert
a memory card. Your device accepts microSD™or
microSDHC™memory cards with maximum capacities
of 32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and
type).
Samsung uses approved industry standards for
memory cards, but some brands may not be fully
compatible with your device. Using an incompatible
memory card may damage your device or the
memory card and can corrupt data stored on the
card.

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Remove the memory card
›
Before removing a memory card, rst unmount it for safe
removal.
In Idle mode, select
1
Applications
→
Settings
→
SD
card and phone storage
→
Unmount SD card
→
OK.
Remove the back cover.
2
Push the memory card gently until it disengages from
3
the device.
Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
4
Remove the memory card.
5
Replace the back cover.
6
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.
Remove the back cover.
1
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts
2
facing down.
Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it
3
locks in place.
Replace the back cover.
4

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Attach a hand strap (optional)
Remove the back cover.
1
Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over
2
the small projection.
Replace the back cover.
3
Format the memory card
›
Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause
incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory
card only on the device.
In Idle mode, select Applications
→
Settings
→
SD
card and phone storage
→
Unmount SD card
→
OK
→
Format SD card
→
Format SD card
→
Erase everything.
Before formatting the memory card, remember to
make backup copies of all important data stored on
your device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not
cover loss of data resulting from user actions.

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Getting started
Turn your device on and o
To turn on your device,
Press and hold [
1
].
If you turn on your device for the rst time, follow the
2
on-screen instructions to set up your device.
To turn o your device, press and hold [ ] and then select
Power o.
Follow all posted warnings and directions from•
ocial 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,
•
switch to Flight mode. Press and hold [ ] and
select Flight mode.
Get to know your device
Device layout
›
Proximity sensor
Earpiece
Front camera lens
Touch screen
Back key
Home key
Volume key
Light sensor
Menu key
Mouthpiece

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Keys
›
Key Function
Power/
Lock
Turn on the device (press and
hold); Access the quick menus
(press and hold); Lock the touch
screen.
Menu
Open a list of options available on
the current screen; Open the quick
search bar (press and hold).
Home
Return to the idle screen; Open
the list of recent applications
(press and hold).
Back Return to the previous screen.
Volume Adjust the device’s volume.
Multifunction jack
Back cover
Headset jack
Power/Lock key
Internal antenna
Speaker
Rear camera lens

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Icon Denition
GPS activated
Voice call in progress
Call on hold
Speakerphone activated
Missed call
Synchronised with the web
Uploading data
Downloading data
Call diverting activated
Connected to PC
USB tethering activated
Indicator icons
›
Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
your region or service provider.
Icon Denition
No signal
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
WLAN activated
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth headset connected