Samsung Gt15800 L Manual

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Control your touch screen with the following actions:Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a 
•	menu, option, or application.
Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 •	seconds to open a pop-up option list.
Scroll: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to •	move to items on lists.
Drag and drop: Tap and hold your finger on an item, and •	then drag your finger to move the item.
Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom •	in or out while viewing photos or web pages.Your device turns off the touch screen when you •	do not use the device for a specified period. To 
turn on the screen, press any key. 
You can also adjust the backlight time. In Idle 
•	mode, open the application list and select 
Settings → Display → Screen timeout.
To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use •	sharp tools.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into •	contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic 
discharges can cause the touch screen to 
malfunction.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into 
•	contact with water. The touch screen may 
malfunction in humid conditions or when 
exposed to water. 
For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the •	screen protection film before using your device.
Your touch screen has a layer that detects small •	electrical charges emitted by the human body. 
For best performance, tap the touch screen with 
your fingertip. The touch screen will not react to 
touches of sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen.  
						

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 ›Add items to the idle screenYou can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to 
applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To 
add items to the idle screen,Press [
1 ] → Add  or tap and hold the empty area on 
the idle screen.
Select the item category 
2 → an item:
Widgets
•	: Add widgets to the idle screen.
Shortcuts
•	: Add shortcuts to items, such as 
applications, bookmarks, and contacts.
Folders
•	: Create a new folder or add folders for your 
contacts.
Wallpapers
•	: Set a background image.
Lock or unlock the touch screen 
and keys
You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any 
unwanted device operations. 
To lock, press [
]. To unlock, turn on the screen by 
pressing any key, and then flick the grey window with your 
finger.
Get to know the idle screen
When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle 
screen. From the idle screen, you can view your device’s 
status and access applications.
The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to 
switch panels. You can also select a dot on the top of the 
screen to move to the corresponding panel of the idle 
screen directly. 
						

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Use the shortcuts panel ›In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the 
indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open 
the shortcuts panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless 
connection features and access a list of a notifications, such 
as messages, calls, events or processing status. To hide the 
list, drag the bottom of the list up.
From the shortcuts panel, you can use the following 
options:Wi-Fi
•	: Activate or deactivate the WLAN connection 
feature. ► p. 8 9
Bluetooth•	: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless 
connection feature. ► p. 8 7
GPS•	: Activate or deactivate the GPS connection feature.
Silent•	: Activate or deactivate the silent mode.
Auto rotation•	: Activate or deactivate the auto rotation.Available options may vary depending on your 
region or service provider.
Move items on the idle screen ›
Tap and hold an item to move. 1 
Drag the item to the location you want when the item 2 is magnified.
Remove items from the idle screen ›
Tap and hold an item to remove. 1 The item is magnified and the trash icon appears on 
the application area, meaning that the application 
area at the bottom of the idle screen changes to the 
trash bin.
Drag the item to the trash bin.
2 
When the item turns red, release the item.3  
						

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Select an application.3 When you use applications provided by Google, •	you must have a Google account. If you do not 
have a Google account, sign up for a Google 
account.
You can add a shortcut to an application by 
•	tapping and holding the application icon from 
the application list. You can move the icon to the 
location you want on the idle screen.
Press [
4 ] to return to the previous screen; Press the 
Home key to return to the idle screen.
Your device has a built-in motion sensor that detects 
its orientation. If you rotate the device while using 
some features, the interface will automatically 
switch to landscape view. To set the interface to 
keep the orientation when you rotate the device, 
select Settings 
→  Display → Auto-rotate screen.
 ›Add or remove panels to the idle screenYou can add or remove panels of the idle screen to 
organise widgets according to your preferences and needs.
In Idle mode, press [
1 ] → Edit. 
Select 
2  to add new panels or drag a panel to the 
trash bin at the bottom of the screen to remove a 
panel.
Press [
3 ].
Access applications
To access your device’s applications,
In Idle mode, select 
1 Applications to access the 
application list.
Scroll left or right to another application screen.
2 You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to 
move to the corresponding main menu screen directly. 
						

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Use the task manager ›Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than 
one application at the same time. However, multitasking 
may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, or 
additional power consumption. To avoid these problems, 
end unnecessary programs using the task manager.In Idle mode, open the application list and select 
1 Task 
Manager →  Active applications.
The list of all the applications currently running on 
your device appears.
To close an application, select 
2 End.
To close all active applications, select End all.
Organise applications ›You can reorganise the applications in the application list 
by changing their order or grouping them into categories 
to suit your preferences and needs.
In the application list, press [
1 ] → Edit. 
Tap and hold an application.
2 
Drag the application icon to the location you want.3 You can move an application icon to another 
main menu screen. You can also move most-used 
applications next to Home.
Press [
4 ] →  Save .
Access recent applications ›
Press and hold the Home key to open the list of 1 applications you have accessed recently.
Select an application to access.
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Switch to the silent mode ›To mute or unmute your device, do one of the followings:In Idle mode, open the application list and select 
•	Phone  → Keypad, and tap and hold # .
In Idle mode, press and hold [•	] and select Silent mode.
Change your ringtone ›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings →  Sound → Voice call ringtone.
Select a ringtone from the list and select 
2 OK.
Activate animation for switching  ›
windowsIn Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings  → Display → Animation → Some animations or All 
animations.
Customise your device
Get more from your device by customising it to match your 
preferences.
Set the current time and date ›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings →  Date and time.
Set the time and date and change other options.
2 
Turn on or off the touch tone ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings  → Sound → Audible selection.
Adjust the volume of the ringtones ›Press the Volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone 
volume. 
						

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Set a screen lock ›You can lock the touch screen with an unlock pattern or 
password to prevent unauthorised people from using the 
device without your permission.
Once you set a screen lock, your device will require •	an unlock code each time you turn it on or unlock 
the touch screen.
If you forget your PIN or password, bring your 
•	device to a Samsung Service Centre to unlock it. 
Before bringing your device to a Samsung Service 
Centre, remember to make backup copies of all 
important data stored on your device.
Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security 
•	codes or private information or other damages 
caused by illegal software.
Select a wallpaper for the idle screen ›
In Idle mode, press [1 ] →	Wallpaper → an option.
Select an image.
2 
Select 3 Save  or Set  wallpaper.Samsung is not responsible for any use of default 
images or wallpapers provided on your device.
Adjust the brightness of the display ›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Display → Brightness.
Drag the slider
2   to adjust the level of brightness.
Select 
3 OK.The brightness level of the display will affect how 
quickly the device consumes battery power. 
						

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Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select 2 Continue.
Enter the PIN again and select 
3 OK.
Set an unlock password
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings →  Location and security → Set screen lock → Password.
Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select 
2 Continue.
Enter the password again and select 
3 OK.
Lock your SIM or USIM card ›You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied 
with your SIM or USIM card. 
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 
1 Settings → Location and security → Set up SIM card 
lock →  Lock SIM card.
Set an unlock pattern
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock → Pattern.
See the on-screen instructions and example patterns 
2 and select Next  (if necessary).
Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at 
3 least 4 dots.
Select 
4 Continue.
Draw a pattern again to confirm.
5 
Select 6 Confirm.
Set an unlock PIN code
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings →  Location and security → Set screen lock → PIN. 
						

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To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for 
controlling the device from the web remotely.In Idle mode, open the application list and select 
1 Settings → Location and security → Set mobile 
tracker.
Enter your password and select 
2 OK.
Enter your email address and password for your 
3 Samsung account and select Sign in.
To create a Samsung account, select Sign up.
Read the terms and conditions and select 
4 Accept .
Enter a phone number including a country code   
5 (with +).
Enter a sender's name.
6 
Enter your PIN and select 2 OK.
Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each 
time you turn on the device.
If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your •	SIM or USIM card will be blocked. You must enter 
a PIN unlock key (PUK) to unblock the SIM or USIM 
card. 
If you block your SIM or USIM card by entering 
•	an incorrect PUK, bring the card to your service 
provider to unblock it.
 ›Activate the mobile trackerWhen someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your 
device, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send 
the contact number to specified recipients to help you 
locate and recover your device. 
						

							
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Enter text using the Swype keyboard 
›
Select the first character of a word and drag your finger 1 to the second character without releasing the finger 
from the screen.
Continue until you have finished the word.
2 

Release the finger on the last character. The word is 3 inserted into the text input field.
Repeat steps 1-3 to complete your text.
4 Tap and hold each key to enter additional characters.
Enter a text message to be sent to the recipients.
7
 
Select8  Save .
Enter text
You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual 
keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen.

You can enter text in some languages. To enter text, 
you should change the writing language to one of 
the supported languages. 
► p. 112
Change the keyboard type 
›You can change the keyboard type. Tap and hold the text 
input field and select Input method → a keyboard type 
(Swype or Samsung keypad).