www.samsung.comUser ManualGT-S6312
Getting started10•Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna, as this can damage the antenna.•Do not insert a memory card into the SIM c
Troubleshooting100Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operat
Troubleshooting101Another Bluetooth device is not located•Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.•Ensure that the Bl
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Getting started11Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery1 Remove the back cover.2 Pull out the battery.3 Pull out the SIM or USIM card.
Getting started12Charging the batteryCharge the battery before using it for the first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. A computer can be a
Getting started13•The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.•If the device receives an unstabl
Getting started14Reducing the battery consumptionYour device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deact
Getting started151 Remove the back cover.2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.3 Replace the back cover.Removing the
Getting started16Formatting the memory cardA memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the
Getting started17Holding the deviceDo not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the b
Getting started18Switching between networksThe device has two SIM card slots that allow you to insert up to two SIM or USIM cards. When you insert bot
19BasicsIndicator iconsThe icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table
2About this manualThis device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise.
Basics20Icon MeaningError occurred or caution requiredBattery power levelUsing the touch screenUse only fingers to use the touch screen.•Do not allow
Basics21DraggingTo move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.Double-tappingDouble-tap
Basics22FlickingFlick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage o
Basics23Control motionsSimple motions allow easy control of the device.Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home sc
Basics24Picking upWhen you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off, it vibrates if you have missed c
Basics25Shaking•Shake the device to search for Bluetooth devices.•Shake the device to update the list of emails or information from Yahoo News, Yaho
Basics26•Sync: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.Home sc
Basics27Rearranging panelsAdding a new panelTap → Edit page → .Moving a panelTap → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a
Basics28Opening from recently-used applicationsPress and hold the Home button to open the list of recently-used applications.Select an application ico
Basics29Rearranging panelsPinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.Installing applicationsUse application
About this manual3•Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data
Basics30Entering textUse the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text.Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, y
Basics31HandwritingTap and hold , tap , and then write a word with a finger. Suggested words appear as characters are entered. Select a suggested wo
Basics32Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkConnect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 82)Turning
Basics33Setting up accountsGoogle applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Goog
Basics34Connecting with Samsung KiesSamsung Kies is a computer application that manages media libraries, contacts, and calendars, and syncs them with
Basics35Securing the devicePrevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. T
Basics36Unlocking the deviceTurn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code.If the unlock code is forgot
37CommunicationPhoneUse this application to make or answer a call.Tap Phone on the Applications screen.Making callsMaking a callUse one of the followi
Communication38Finding contactsEnter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predict
Communication39Adding contactsTo add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to Contacts.Viewing call logsTa
4Table of ContentsGetting started6 Device layout7 Buttons8 Package contents9 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery12 Charging the battery14
Communication40Rejecting a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the circle, or press and hold the headset button.To send a message when rejecting
Communication41ContactsUse this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others.Tap Contacts on the Applications
Communication42Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:• : Add to favourite contacts.• : Make a voice call.• : Compose a mess
Communication43Favourite contactsTap , and then take one of the following actions:•Search: Search for contacts.•Add to Favourites: Add contacts to
Communication44MessagingUse this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).Tap Messaging on the Applications screen.You may
Communication45EmailUse this application to send or view email messages.Tap Email on the Applications screen.Setting up email accountsSet up an email
Communication46Reading messagesSelect an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap .Tap a message t
Communication47Sending messagesIn any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap .Tap → Attach picture to attach image
Communication48TalkUse this application to chat with others via Google Talk.Tap Talk on the Applications screen.This application may not be available
Communication49Google+Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.Tap Google+ on the Applications screen.Th
Table of Contents5Settings82 About Settings82 Wi-Fi83 Bluetooth83 Data usage83 More settings85 Home screen mode85 Blocking mode85 SIM card manag
50Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,
Web & network51HistoryTap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap → Clear history.Tap
Web & network52Searching the web by voiceTap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear.
Web & network53Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices are listed. S
54MediaMusic PlayerUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music Player on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending
Media55Creating playlistsMake an own selection of songs.Tap Playlists, and then tap → Create playlist. Enter a title and tap OK. Tap Add music, sele
Media56Taking photosTaking a photoTap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame tur
Media57•Candlelight: Use this setting for images of bright light against a dark background.•Firework: Use this setting for high-contrast scenes.•Ba
Media58Taking videosTaking a videoSlide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap to take a video. To stop recording, tap .•Manual foc
Media59Tap to change recording mode.•Normal: Use this mode for normal quality.•Limit for MMS: Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messa
6Getting startedDevice layoutBack buttonEarpieceProximity sensorMenu buttonMultipurpose jackMicrophonePower buttonTouch screenHome buttonRear cameraMa
Media60Configuring settings for CameraTap to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and
Media61•Metering: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated. Centre-weighted measures background light in the centre
Media62Viewing imagesLaunching Gallery displays available folders. When another application, such as Email, saves an image, the download folder is aut
Media63•Rotate right: Rotate clockwise.•Crop: Resize the blue frame to crop and save the image in it.•Set as: Set the image as a wallpaper or a con
Media64Video PlayerUse this application to play video files.Tap Video Player on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported dependin
Media65YouTubeUse this application to watch videos from the YouTube website.Tap YouTube on the Applications screen.This application may not be availab
Media66FM RadioListen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna.Tap
67Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap
Application & media stores68Samsung AppsUse this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit
69UtilitiesMemoUse this application to record important information to save and view at a later date.Tap Memo on the Applications screen.Composing mem
Getting started7•Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.•Do not u
Utilities70S PlannerUse this application to manage events and tasks.Tap S Planner on the Applications screen.Creating events or tasksTap , and then u
Utilities71Syncing with Google CalendarOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Google under Accounts, select the Google account, and then tick Sync
Utilities72ClockUse this application to set alarms, check the time in any location in the world, measure the duration of an event, set a timer, or use
Utilities73World ClockCreating clocksTap Add city, and then enter a city name or select a city from the cities list.To apply summer time, tap and hold
Utilities74CalculatorUse this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen.Rotate the device to landscape
Utilities75Voice RecorderUse this application to record or play voice memos.Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen.Recording voice memosTap t
Utilities76Managing voice memosIn the list of voice memos, tap and select one of the following:•Share via: Select voice memos to send, and then sel
Utilities77Voice SearchUse this application to search webpages by speaking.Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen.This application may not be ava
Utilities78DownloadsUse this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications.Tap Downloads on the Applications screen.This appli
79Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Applications
Getting started8Package contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Battery•Quick start guideUse only Samsung-approved software.
Travel & local80Getting directions for a destination1 Tap .2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:•My current
Travel & local81NavigationUse this application to search for a route to a destination.Tap Navigation on the Applications screen.•Navigation maps,
82SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scree
Settings83BluetoothActivate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.Data usageKeep track of your data usage amount, and cus
Settings84Mobile networks•Mobile data: Use to allow packet switching data networks for network services.•Data roaming: Use the device to connect to
Settings85Home screen modeSelect a Home screen mode (basic or easy).Blocking modeSelect which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notificati
Settings86DisplayChange the settings for the display.•Wallpaper:–Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen.–Lock screen: Select a
Settings87BatteryView the amount of battery power consumed by your device.Application managerView and manage the applications on your device.Location
Settings88–Clock: Set to show the clock on the locked screen.–Dual clock: Set to show the dual clock on the locked screen.–Weather: Set to show wea
Settings89•Remote controls: Set to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to yo
Getting started9Installing the SIM or USIM card and batteryInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the incl
Settings90Language and inputChange the settings for text input.LanguageSelect a display language for all menus and applications.DefaultSelect a defaul
Settings91•Handwriting: Activate handwriting mode and customise settings for handwriting mode, such as recognition time, pen thickness, or pen colour
Settings92Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settings and data.•Back up my data: Set to back up settings and application data to the Go
Settings93Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.If the battery remains fully disch
Settings94•Accessibility shortcut: Add a shortcut to Accessibility on the quick menu that appears when you press and hold the Power button.•TalkBack
Settings95•Allow mock locations: Allow mock locations and service information to be sent to a Location Manager service for testing.•Select debug app
Settings96•Show CPU usage: Set to list all active processes.•Profile GPU rendering: Set to check the time of GPU rendering time.•Enable traces: Set
97TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:•Password: When t
Troubleshooting98Your device freezes or has fatal errorsIf your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain
Troubleshooting99Audio quality is poor•Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.•When you are in areas with weak signals or po
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