Samsung GT-I9506 User manual

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GT-I9506
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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.
• 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.

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Copyright
Copyright © 2013 Samsung Electronics
This guide is protected under international copyright
laws.
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.
• 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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™
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™
,
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
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trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is
intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN
can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors,
but cannot be operated outdoors.
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Inc. worldwide.

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Getting started
Device layout
Back button
Multipurpose jack
Notification light
Earpiece
Proximity/Gesture
sensor
Menu button
Microphone
Front camera
Power button
Home button
Touch screen
Light sensor
Rear camera
GPS antenna
Main antenna
Headset jack
Microphone for
speakerphone
Volume button
Flash
Back cover
Speaker
IrLED
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
Button Function
Home
• Press to return to the Home screen.
• Press and hold to open the list of
recent applications.
Back • Tap to return to the previous screen.
Volume
• Press to adjust the device volume.
Buttons
Button Function
Power
• Press and hold to turn the device on
or off.
• Press and hold for more than
7 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.

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Getting started
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Remove the back cover.
Be careful not to damage your fingernails when
you remove the back cover.
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.
• Only microSIM cards work with the device.
• Some LTE services may not be available
depending on the service provider. For details
about service availability, contact your service
provider.

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Getting started
4
Insert the battery.
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1
2
Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured
contacts facing downwards.
3
Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks
in place.

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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.
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Replace the back cover.

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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.
Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor
and then plug the end of the USB cable into the
multipurpose jack.
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
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.
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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Basics
Air Gesture
Use this feature to control functions without touching
the screen.
The device may not recognise your gestures if
you perform them too far from the device or
while wearing dark-coloured clothes, such as
gloves.
Quick glance
When the screen is turned off, move your hand above
the sensor to view notifications, missed calls, new
messages, time and date, and more.

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Air browse
Move your hand to the left or right across the sensor to
browse images, webpages, songs, or memos.
Air jump
While viewing emails or webpages, move your hand up
or down across the sensor to scroll the page up or down.

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Air call-accept
When a call comes in, move your hand to the left, and
then to the right across the sensor to answer the call.
Air move
Tap and hold an icon with one hand, and then move
your other hand to the left or right across the sensor to
move it to another location.
While using the daily or weekly calendar, tap and hold
an event, and then move your other hand to the left or
right to move the event to another day or week.

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Basics
Samsung Smart Pause
During video playback, look away from the screen to
pause the video. To resume playback, look at the screen
again.
Air View
Point at an item with your finger to preview the content
or view information in a pop-up window.
When you point at an area on a webpage for a few
seconds, the device magnifies the area.
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Basics
Samsung Smart Scroll
While viewing emails or webpages, tilt your head
downwards or upwards, or tilt the device forwards or
backwards to scroll in that direction.
You can enable or disable the signal icon on the screen.
When the device recognises the movements of your
head or the device, the icon turns green.

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Basics
The available options may vary depending on
the region or service provider.
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. 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 at the bottom of the screen.

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Basics
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.
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.
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 .
Answering a call
When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.

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Basics
Group Play
Share screens with multiple devices. Create or join a
Group Play session, and then share images, documents,
or music. You can also do the following:
• Write a note or draw on the screen. All participants in a
session can see what you create.
• Send photos to all participants in a session.
• Play online games with friends.
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.
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 or downloading media files. For
details, contact your service provider.

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Basics
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.
Viewing the user manual
The user manual provides complete information about
operating your device.
You may incur additional charges for accessing
the Internet or downloading media files. For
details, contact your service provider.
From your device
1
Open the Internet application.
2
Tap to open the bookmarks list.
3
Select the bookmark for the user manual.