Samsung Gt18190n User Guide

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•	Power saving: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode.
•	Sync: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.
Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator 
icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others.
The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right.
Rearranging items
Adding an application icon
On the Home screen, tap Apps, tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel 
preview.
Adding an item
Customise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or page.
Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following 
categories:
•	Apps and widgets: Add widgets or applications to the Home screen.
•	Folder: Create a new folder.
•	Page: Create a new page.
Then, select an item and drag it to the Home screen.
Moving an item
Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the 
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Removing an item
Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home 
screen. When the rubbish bin turns red, release it.
Rearranging panels
Adding a new panel
Tap  → Edit page → .
Moving a panel
Tap  → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
Removing a panel
Tap  → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the 
bottom of the screen.
Setting wallpaper
Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen.
On the Home screen, tap 
 → Set wallpaper → Home screen, and then select one of the 
following:
•	Gallery: See photos taken by the device’s camera or images downloaded from the 
Internet.
•	Live wallpapers: See animated images.
•	Wallpapers: See wallpaper images.
Then, select an image and tap 
Set wallpaper. Or, select an image, resize it by dragging the 
frame, and then tap 
Done.   
						

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Using applications
This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet 
applications.
Opening an application
On the Home screen or the Applications screen, select an application icon to open it.
Opening from recently-used applications
Press and hold the Home button to open the list of recently-used applications.
Select an application icon to open.
Closing an application
Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance.
Press and hold the Home button, tap 
, and then tap End next to an application to close it. 
To close all running applications, tap 
End all. Alternatively, press and hold the Home button, 
and then tap 
.
Applications screen
The Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications 
installed.
On the Home screen, tap 
Apps to open the Applications screen.
To view other panels, scroll left or right.   
						

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Rearranging applications
Tap  → Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to a new location. To move it to 
another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
Organising with folders
Put related applications together in a folder for convenience.
Tap 
 → Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to Create folder. Enter a folder 
name and then tap 
OK. Put applications into the new folder by dragging, and then tap Save 
to save the arrangement.
Rearranging panels
Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
Installing applications
Use application stores, such as Samsung Apps, to download and install applications.
Uninstalling applications
Tap  → Uninstall, and then select an application to uninstall it.
Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled.
Sharing applications
Share downloaded applications with other users via email, Bluetooth, or other methods.
Tap 
 → Share app, select applications, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. The 
next steps vary depending on the method selected.   
						

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Help
Access help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure 
important settings.
Tap 
Help on the Applications screen. Select an item to view tips.
To reset help pop-ups if you have hidden them, tap 
Show help tip pop-ups, and then select 
items by ticking.
Entering text
Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text.
Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the 
input language to one of the supported languages.
Changing the keyboard type
Tap any text field, open the notifications panel, tap Choose input method, and then select 
the type of keyboard to use.
Using the Samsung keyboard
Changing the keyboard layout
Tap  → Portrait keyboard types, and then tap Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard.
Break to the next line. Delete a preceding character.
Enter numerals and punctuation 
marks.
Enter uppercase.
Set options for the Samsung 
keyboard.
Enter a space.   
						

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Entering uppercase
Tap  before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice.
Changing language keyboards
Slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards.
Handwriting
Tap and hold , tap , and then write a word with a finger. Suggested words appear as 
characters are entered. Select a suggested word.
Entering text by voice
Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays 
what you speak.
If the device does not recognise your words correctly, tap the underlined text and select an 
alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list.
To change the language or add languages for the voice recognition, tap the current language.
When you are finished, tap 
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Copying and pasting
Tap and hold over text, drag  or  to select more or less text, and then tap  to copy or  
to cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard.
To paste it into a text entry field, place the cursor at the point where it should be inserted, and 
then tap 
 → Paste.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other 
devices. (p. 93)
Turning Wi-Fi on and off
Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off.
•	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.
•	Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.
Joining Wi-Fi networks
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Wi-Fi, and then drag the Wi-Fi switch to the right.
Select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi networks, enter a password if necessary, and 
then tap 
Connect. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. After the device 
connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will automatically connect to it any time it is available.
Adding Wi-Fi networks
If the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at the 
bottom of the networks list. Enter the network name in 
Network SSID, select the security 
type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap 
Save.   
						

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Forgetting Wi-Fi networks
Any network that has ever been used, including the current network, can be forgotten so the 
device will not automatically connect to it. Select the network in the networks list, and then 
tap 
Forget.
Setting up accounts
Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps 
requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best 
experience with the device.
Adding accounts
Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Google application without signing in to 
set up a Google account.
To sign in with or sign up for a Google account, on the Applications screen, tap 
Settings → 
Add account → Google. After that, tap New to sign up, or tap Existing, and then follow on-
screen instructions to complete the account setup. More than one Google account can be 
used on the device.
Set up a Samsung account as well.
Removing accounts
On the Applications screen, tap Settings, select an account name under Accounts, select the 
account to remove, and then tap 
Remove account.   
						

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Transferring files
Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice 
versa.
The following file formats are supported by some applications. Some file formats are 
not supported depending on the version of the device’s software.
•	Music: mp3, m4a, mp4, 3gp, 3ga, wma, ogg, oga, aac, and flac
•	Image: bmp, gif, jpg, and png
•	Video: 3gp, mp4, avi, wmv, flv, and mkv
•	Document: doc, docx, dot, dotx, xls, xlsx, xltx, csv, ppt, pptx, pps, ppsx, pot, potx, 
pdf, hwp, txt, asc, rtf, and zip
Connecting with Samsung Kies
Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media libraries, contacts, and 
calendars, and syncs them with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from 
the Samsung website.
1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, 
double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer.
2 Transfer files between your device and the computer.
Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.   
						

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Connecting as a media device
1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
2 Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device → Media 
device (MTP)
.
Tap 
Camera (PTP) if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or 
not have any appropriate driver installed.
3 Transfer files between your device and the computer.
Securing the device
Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by 
using the security features. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it.
Setting a face unlock
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → Face unlock.
Fit your face in the frame to be captured. Then, set a backup unlock PIN or pattern to unlock 
the screen in case the face unlock fails.
Setting a face and voice unlock
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → Face and voice.
Fit your face in the frame to be captured and then set a voice command. Then, set a backup 
unlock PIN or pattern to unlock the screen in case the face and voice unlock fails.