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››Share your device’s mobile network via USB

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Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings

→Wireless and network → Tethering and portable hotspot.

Select USB tethering to activate the USB tethering feature.

Your device shares the mobile network connection on your PC.

To stop sharing the network connection, clear the check box next to USB tethering.

The sharing method for the network connection may differ depending on the PC’s operating system.

GPS

Your device is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location services.

To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions:

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between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, or inside buildings

in poor weather

around high voltage or electromagnetic fields in a vehicle with sun protection film

Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover this area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions.

This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

Connectivity

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Contents GT-I8160 Read me first Using this manualRepresents the Menu key Instructional iconsPlease keep this manual for future reference Copyright 2012 Samsung Electronics CopyrightTrademarks Contents Contents 106 100102 103133 129131 132Unpack AssemblingAssembling Insert the battery Replace the back cover Charge the battery››Charge with a travel adapter Assembling GB depending on memory card manufacturer and type Insert a memory card optional››Charge with a USB cable ››Remove the memory card ››Format the memory card Attach a hand strap optionalTurn your device on and off Getting started››Device layout Get to know your deviceKeys Indicator icons Current time Use the touch screen Getting started ››Add items to the idle screen Get to know the idle screen››Use the notifications panel ››Move items on the idle screen››Remove items from the idle screen ››Add or remove panels to the idle screen Access applicationsSelect an application ››Organise applications››Access recent applications ››Set the current time and date ››Adjust the volume of the ringtonesCustomise your device ››Use the task manager››Select a wallpaper for the idle screen ››Switch to Silent mode››Activate animation for switching windows ››Change your ringtone→ Display → Brightness ››Adjust the brightness of the display→ Location and security → Set up screen lock → Pattern ››Set a screen lock››Lock your SIM or Usim card → Location and security → Set up screen lock → PIN→ Location and security → Set up screen lock → Password To create a Samsung account, select Sign up ››Activate the Find my mobile featureEnter text → Location and security → SIM change alert››Change the keyboard type ››Enter text using the Swype keyboardStart a new line. Enter text by voice ››Enter text using the Samsung keypad ››Copy and paste text Idle mode, open the application list and select Play ››Install an application››Uninstall an application Select Uninstall → OKSynchronise data Download files from the web→ Accounts and sync ››Set up a server account››Activate automatic sync ››Synchronise data manually››Make or answer a call CommunicationCalling Answer a call ››Use a headset››Use options during a voice call To switch between the two calls, select Swap››View and dial missed calls ››Use options during a video callSelect Auto reject list ››Use additional features→ Call → Call rejection → Call → Call forwarding → a call type. Select a condition → Call → Additional settings → Call barring → a call type→ Logs ››View call logsSelect a call barring option Messaging Messaging››Send a text message ››Send a multimedia message››View a text or multimedia message ››Send an email message Google Mail››Listen to voice mail messages Forward ››View email messagesMail Select Change labels ››Set up an email account››Organise email by labels From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message››View an email message → Reply Talk››Add friends to your friend list From the message view, use the following optionsHub Social HubMessenger ››Start a chatChatON Google+››Capture a photo EntertainmentCamera Entertainment Select → Self portrait ››Capture a photo in Self shot modeSelect → Scene mode → a scene. Press Make any necessary adjustments Select to take a photo››Capture a panoramic photo ››Capture a photo in Smile shot modeSelect → Shooting mode → Smile shot Select → Shooting mode → Panorama››Capture a photo of action ››Capture a photo in Cartoon modeSelect → Shooting mode → Action shot Select → Shooting mode → Cartoon››Customise camera settings Close their eyes Photos when you upload them toGPS tag setting ››Record a video Camera starts recording a video ››Customise camcorder settingsSelect to start recording Option Function Effects ››Edit the shortcut iconsHold System when a headset is connectedAdjust the volume Video player››View a photo Gallery››Supported file formats Control playback with the virtual keys. p Play a videoSelect a video with the icon to play Rotate the device to landscape viewSelection Photo editorEditor Select → New selection → OK››Play music Music player››Add music files to your device Player Select Playlists ››Create a playlistPause playback Select To resume Playback Idle mode, open the application list and select MusicPlayer ››Customise music player settings››Add songs to the quick list ››Listen to the FM radio Music HubFM radio ››Save a radio station automatically Radio ››Customise FM radio settings››Add a radio station to the favourites list Off after a specified length of time Game HubOption Function FM auto off ››Create a contact Personal informationContacts ››Create your namecard Contacts Press → Speed dial settings››Find a contact ››Set a speed dial numberContacts Press → More → View SNS friends ››Retrieve contacts from your community accounts››Create a group of contacts Contacts Press → Import/Export → Export to SIM card ››Copy contacts››Import or export contacts Contacts Press → Import/Export → Import from SIM cardSelect OK to confirm Calendar››Create an event Contacts Press → Import/Export → Export to SD cardDismiss ››Stop an event alarm››View events ››View a task TaskMemo ››Create a taskRecorder Voice recorder››View memos ››Record a voice memoTo record more voice memos, select Record again ››Play a voice memo››Browse web pages WebInternet Add bookmark → Refresh→ Forward Select → Bookmarks ››Search for information by voice››Bookmark your favourite web pages Idle mode, open the application list and select InternetSelect → Most visited or History ››Access the frequently visited pages or the recent historyNew window ››Get directions to a specific destination Maps››Search for a specific location Select → Select from Contacts or Add via email address LatitudeNavigation PlacesYouTube YouTube››Watch videos ››Share videos››Upload videos Samsung AppsSamsung Apps Play ShopNews & Weather ››View the weather information››Read news articles Select Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature Bluetooth››Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature → Wireless and network → Bluetooth settings››Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature ››Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices100 Wi-Fi››Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature → Wireless and network → Bluetooth settings → Visible→ Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings ››Activate the Wi-Fi feature››Find and connect to a Wi-Fi AP ››Add a Wi-Fi AP manually››Connect your device to another device Wi-Fi DirectSetup WPS Select Wi-Fi Direct103 ››Send data via Wi-Fi››Receive data via Wi-Fi AllShare104 ››Customise Dlna settings for sharing media files105 ››Play your files on another DLNA-enabled deviceIdle mode, open the application list and select AllShare Select Remote device106 Mobile network sharing107 → Wireless and network → Tethering and portable hotspot→ Location and security ››Activate location servicesPC connections ››Connect with Samsung Kies109 Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC››Synchronise with Windows Media Player ››Connect as a mass storage device110 VPN connections→ Wireless and network → VPN settings → Add VPN ››Set up VPN connections112 Enter the user name and password and select Connect››Connect to a private network Tools ››Set a new alarm››Stop an alarm ››Delete an alarmWorld clock ››Use the count-down timer››Create a world clock ››Use the stopwatchDesk clock ››Use the desk clock››View the calculation history CalculatorDownloads ››Perform the calculationLearn to keep a photo diary SearchMini diary ››Create a Mini diaryDiary My files››View a Mini diary Idle mode, open the application list and select MiniRegister Polaris Office››Create a document ››Open a document120 ››Manage documents onlineIdle mode, open the application list and select Polaris Office121 SIM ToolkitTask manager Idle mode, open the application list and select SIM ToolkitSelect Tap & Speak Voice commandSay a command into the microphone Voice Search123 Say a command into the microphone Select an item’s nameVoice talk Wireless and network SettingsAccess the Settings menu ››USB utilities ››Kies via Wi-Fi››Bluetooth settings ››VPN settingsCall answering/ending Call››Mobile networks Call alert127 Change the settings for various sounds on your deviceSound Home screen Change the settings for the displayDisplay Screen display129 Power savingCustom power saving mode settings Location and security130 131 Change the settings for managing installed applicationsApplications DevelopmentMotion Tutorial Learn how to control motionsChange the settings for managing your settings and data Accounts and sync››Select input method StorageLanguage and keyboard ››Select language134 ››Samsung keypadSelect a voice recognition engine ››Voice recognition settingsVoice input and output ››Voice recognition136 ››Text-to-speech settingsAbout View version information Engines View the text-to-speech engines in your device AccessibilitySpeech rate Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature Date and time138 About phoneTroubleshooting 140 → Erase everythingEnsure that your device is turned on If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connectedEnsure that you have pressed the Dial key Number you are dialling142 Battery does not charge properly or the device turns off143 Error messages appear when launching the FM radio144 Another Bluetooth device is not located145 Safety precautionsProtect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage 146Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments 147148 Proper care and use of your mobile deviceDo not store your device near magnetic fields 149150 Use caution when exposed to flashing lights151 When speaking on the deviceDo not paint or put stickers on your device 152153 Ensure access to emergency services154 Correct disposal of this product155 Disclaimer156 Index157 Dlna158 Phonebook159 Touch screenUsing a USB cable, connect your device to your PC To install Kies PC Sync
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The Samsung GT-I8160, commonly known by its model variants GT-I8160ZWAXXV, GT-I8160OKAXEV, GT-I8160OKAXXV, and GT-I8160ZWAXEV, is a mid-range Android smartphone that was released as part of Samsung's Galaxy Ace series. This device is designed to cater to users seeking a balance between performance and affordability, making it an appealing choice for those looking to enter the smartphone market or upgrade from feature phones.

One of the standout features of the Samsung GT-I8160 is its compact form factor. With a 4.0-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen that boasts a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, the device offers a decent viewing experience for everyday tasks such as browsing, social media, and video playback. The display’s size makes it easy to operate with one hand while still providing sufficient screen real estate.

Under the hood, the GT-I8160 is powered by a dual-core 1 GHz processor, which ensures smooth performance for multitasking and running applications. This level of processing power is complemented by 768 MB of RAM, allowing users to run essential apps without significant lag. In terms of storage, the device comes with 4 GB of internal memory, expandable via a microSD card slot, enabling users to store their favorite apps, photos, and music.

The Samsung GT-I8160 also includes a capable 5-megapixel rear camera equipped with features such as autofocus and LED flash, enabling users to capture decent quality photos and videos. For selfies and video calls, there is a VGA front-facing camera, providing basic functionality for casual use.

Connectivity options on the GT-I8160 are robust for a device of its class. It supports 3G HSPA networks, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n for wireless internet access, Bluetooth 3.0 for easy file sharing, and GPS for navigation purposes. Additionally, the phone runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box, which allows users to access a range of applications and services available on the Google Play Store.

Battery life is another key consideration, and the GT-I8160 is equipped with a removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery, providing sufficient power for a full day of moderate usage. Overall, the Samsung GT-I8160 is a well-rounded device that combines essential features, practical design, and reliable performance, making it a solid choice for budget-conscious consumers.
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