Samsung GT-S6012 User manual

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Quick Start Guide
GT-S6012

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This product meets applicable
national SAR limits of 2.0 W/kg. The
specific maximum SAR values can
be found in the SAR information
section of this guide.
When carrying the product or
using it while worn on your body,
maintain a distance of 1.5 cm from
the body to ensure compliance with
RF exposure requirements.
This device provides high quality mobile
communication and entertainment using Samsung’s
high standards and technological expertise.
• Content may differ from the final product, or from
software provided by service providers or carriers,
and is subject to change without prior notice.
• The items supplied with the device and any
available accessories may vary depending on the
region or service provider.
• The supplied items are designed only for this
device and may not be compatible with other
devices.

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• You can purchase additional accessories from
your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are
compatible with the device before purchase.
• Other accessories may not be compatible with your
device.
• Samsung is not liable for performance issues or
incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings
or modified operating system software. Attempting
to customise the operating system may cause your
device or applications to work improperly.
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Warning: situations that could cause injury
to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage
to your device or other equipment
Note: notes, usage tips, or additional
information

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Copyright
Copyright © 2012 Samsung Electronics
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No part of this guide may be reproduced,
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including photocopying, recording, or storing in any
information storage and retrieval system, without the
prior written permission of Samsung Electronics.
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Getting started
Device layout
Back button
Microphone
Speaker/Earpiece
Speaker
Proximity sensor
Menu button
Power button
Music button
Home button
Touch screen

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Getting started
Headset jack
Rear camera
GPS antenna
Main antenna
Multipurpose jack
Volume button
Back cover
Memory card slot
Do not cover the antenna area with your
hands or other objects. This may cause
connectivity problems or drain the battery.

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Getting started
Buttons
Button Function
Power
• Press and hold to turn the device
on or off.
• Press and hold for 8-10 seconds to
reset the device if it has fatal errors
or hang-ups, or freezes.
• Press to lock or unlock the device.
The device goes into lock mode
when the touch screen turns off.
Menu
• Tap to open a list of options
available for the current screen.
• Tap and hold on the Home screen
to launch Google search.
Home
• Press to return to the Home screen.
• Press and hold to open the list of
recent applications.

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Getting started
Button Function
Back
• Tap to return to the previous
screen.
Volume
• Press to adjust the device volume.
Music
• Press to pause and resume
playback.
• Press and hold to view the music
player screen.
• Press twice to skip to the next
song.

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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.
1
Remove the back cover.
Be careful not to damage your fingernails
when you remove the back cover.

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Getting started
2
Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-
coloured contacts facing downwards.
Insert the primary SIM or USIM card into SIM card
slot 1 ( 1 ) and the secondary SIM or USIM card
into SIM card slot 2 ( 2 ).
2
1
The SIM card slot of your device is only suited
for standard SIM cards. Inserting a microSIM
card or a microSIM card with an unauthorised
holder may cause damage to the SIM card
slot of your device.

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Getting started
3
Insert the battery.
2
1
4
Replace the back cover.

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Getting started
Charging the battery
Before using the device for the first time or when the
battery has been unused for extended periods, you
must charge the battery.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers,
batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers
or cables can cause the battery to explode or
damage the device.
Plug the small end of the charger into the
multipurpose jack of the device, and plug the large
end of the charger into an electric socket.
Connecting the charger improperly may
cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by
the warranty.

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Getting started
After fully charging, disconnect the device from the
charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and
then unplug it from the electric socket.
Do not remove the battery before removing
the charger. This may damage the device.
To save energy, unplug the charger when not
in use. The charger does not have a power
switch, so you must unplug the charger from
the electric socket when not in use to avoid
wasting power. The device should remain
close to the electric socket while charging.
Checking the battery charge
status
When you charge the battery while the device is off,
the following icons will show the current battery
charge status:
Charging Fully charged

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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 the device on and off.

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Basics
Notifications
Notification icons appear on the status bar to report
missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device
status, and more. Open the notifications panel,
and then view your device’s current status and use
available options.
Drag down from the status bar to open the
notifications panel. To close the notifications panel,
drag up the bar that is on the bottom of the screen.
The available options may vary depending
on the region or service provider.

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Basics
Making or answering a call
Use call functions, such as making and answering
calls, using options available during a call, or
customising and using call-related features.
Making a call
Enter the number using the keypad, and then tap
or .
Answering a call
When a call comes in, drag outside the circle.
Managing contacts
Manage contacts, including phone numbers, email
addresses, and others. You can group contacts to
make them easier to search for and send contacts to
others or share them.

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Basics
Sending messages
Send text messages, or multimedia messages by
attaching images or videos.
You may incur additional charges for sending
or receiving messages while you are outside
your home service area. For details, contact
your service provider.
Using applications
The Applications screen displays icons for all
applications, including any new applications
installed.
Open the Applications screen and select an
application icon to open it. Tap to close
applications.

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Basics
Connecting to the Internet
Connect to the Internet by using the Wi-Fi feature or
cellular data network. Open the Internet application
and browse webpages.
You may incur additional charges for
accessing the Internet and downloading
media files. For details, contact your service
provider.
Viewing the user manual
The user manual provides complete information
about operating your device.
You may incur additional charges for
accessing the Internet and downloading
media files. For details, contact your service
provider.

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Basics
From your device
1
Open the Internet application.
2
Tap to open the bookmarks list.
3
Select the bookmark for the user manual.
To access the user manual more easily, place a
shortcut or widget for the user manual on the Home
screen.
The user manual may not be available
depending on the web browser or service
provider.
From your computer
Access www.samsung.com and then search for the
user manual by the model name of your device.