GT-S6102 quick start guide View the electronic version of the user manual For more information, refer to the user manual at www.samsung.com/hk. The manual is available as an Adobe Acrobat file (.pdf). If you do not have Adobe Reader, you can download the free program at www.adobe.com.
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Assembling Install the SIM or USIM card and battery 1. If the device is on, press and hold the Power key and select Power off → OK to turn it off. 2. Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.
3. Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. Your device has two SIM card slots to allow you to use two SIM or USIM cards, and switch between them. Use the left slot for your primary, or most frequently used, SIM or USIM card. Use the right slot for a secondary SIM or USIM card. SIM card 1 SIM card 2 The antenna is located in the upper area on the back of the device. Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna, as this can damage the antenna.
4. Insert the battery. 5. Replace the back cover.
Charge the battery Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device. If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot turn on the device, even with the travel adapter connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before you try to turn on the device. 1. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack.
2. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. While the device is charging, the touch screen may not function due to an unstable power supply. If this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the device. 3. When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet. Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the device. To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use.
Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold the Power key and select Power off → OK. • Follow all posted warnings and directions from • 10 authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
Get to know your device Proximity sensor Volume key Earpiece Touch screen Home key Menu key Back key Mouthpiece Multifunction jack Headset jack Power/Reset/ Lock key Camera lens Speaker GPS antenna1 Back cover Main antenna 1. Do not touch or cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions.
Keys Key Function Power/ Reset1/ Lock Menu Home Back Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and hold); Reset the device (press and hold for 8-10 seconds and release); Lock the touch screen. Open a list of options available on the current screen; In Idle mode, open the Google search application (press and hold); Open the search input window while using some applications (press and hold). Return to the idle screen; Open the list of recent applications (press and hold).
Touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Control the touch screen by tapping, tapping and holding, or dragging across it. Idle screen When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and other items. The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen.
Notifications panel From the notifications panel, you can use shortcut menus and access a list of notifications, such as new messages, upcoming events, and processing status. Tap the indicator icons area at the top of the screen and drag your finger down to open the notifications panel. To hide the panel, drag the bottom of the list up. Access applications 1. In Idle mode, select to access the application list. 2. Scroll left or right to another screen.
Launch multiple applications Your device allows you to multi-task by running multiple applications at the same time. To launch multiple applications, press the Home key while using an application to return to Idle mode, and then select an application to launch. Switch SIM or USIM cards Once you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can switch back and forth between each card.
Enter text You can enter text with the virtual keypads or in handwriting mode. You can also use editing options to copy and paste text. Samsung Chinese IME The Samsung Chinese IME provides different keypad types (such as QWERTY and 3x4 keypads) and a handwriting mode. You can enter text in Chinese with pinyins or strokes. Samsung keypad The Samsung keypad provides different keypad types (such as QWERTY and 3x4 keypads) and a handwriting mode.
Make or answer a call You can make a call by entering a phone number or selecting a number in your contact list. You can also access the call log to redial recently dialled numbers. Make a call Open the dialling screen, enter a phone number, and select . Answer a call When a call comes in, drag in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle. Send and receive messages You can create and send text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), or email messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received.
Text and multimedia message You can create and send a simple text message or a multimedia message which can contain text, image, video, and sound files. Email message You can use the email application to send email messages on your device. Before you send and receive email messages, you must add an email account. Connect to the internet You can connect to the wireless web by using the Wi-Fi feature or mobile network connections. Open the web application and browse web pages.
Safety precautions To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before using your device.
• Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated. • Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating. Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage • Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures.
If you are using a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer for information about radio interference Some hearing aids may be interfered with by the radio frequency of your device. Contact the manufacturer to ensure the safety of your hearing aid. Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments • Turn off your device in potentially explosive environments instead of removing the battery. • Always comply with regulations, instructions and signs in potentially explosive environments.
• Get to know your device and its convenience features, such as speed dial and redial. These features help you reduce the time needed to place or receive calls on your mobile device. • Position your device within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless device without removing your eyes from the road. If you receive an incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you. • Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving.
• Liquids will change the colour of the label that indicates water damage inside the device. Water damage to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. Do not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areas Dust can cause your device to malfunction. Do not store your device on slopes If your device falls, it can be damaged. Do not store your device in hot or cold areas.
Do not use your device or applications for a while if the device is overheated Prolonged exposure of your skin to an overheated device may cause low temperature burn symptoms, such as red spots and pigmentation. If your device has a camera flash or light, do not use a flash close to the eyes of people or pets Using a flash close to the eyes may cause temporary loss of vision or damage to the eyes.
Do not bite or suck on the device or the battery • Doing so may damage the device or cause explosion. • If children use the device, make sure that they use the device properly. When speaking on the device: • Hold the device upright, as you would with a traditional phone. • Speak directly into the mouthpiece. • Avoid contact with your device’s internal antenna. Touching the antenna may reduce the call quality or cause the device to transmit more radio frequency than necessary.
Do not paint or put stickers on your device Paint and stickers can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation. If you are allergic to paint or metal parts of the product, you may experience itching, eczema, or swelling of the skin. When this happens, stop using the product and consult your physician. When cleaning your device: • Wipe your device or charger with a towel or an eraser. • Clean the terminals of the battery with a cotton ball or a towel. • Do not use chemicals or detergents.
Handle SIM cards or memory cards with care • Do not remove a card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or device. • Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise from other devices. • Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth.
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Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. To install Kies (PC Sync) 1. Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC. 2. Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC. 3. Double-click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC to launch Samsung Kies. Refer to the Kies help for more information. www.samsung.com/hk Printed in China GH68-36358T English (HK).
