Samsung GT-I8160ZWAXXV manual ››Change the keyboard type, ››Enter text using the Swype keyboard

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››Change the keyboard type

You can change the keyboard type. Tap and hold the text input field and select Input method → a keyboard type (Samsung keypad or Swype).

››Enter text using the Swype keyboard

Select the first character of a word and drag your finger to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen.

Continue until you have finished the word.

Release the finger on the last character.

When the word displays correctly, select to insert a space. If the correct word does not display, select an alternative word from the list that appears.

Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text.

●● You can also tap the keys to enter text.

●● You can tap and hold a key to enter characters on the upper half of the key. When you tap and hold a key until the character list appears, you can enter special characters and symbols.

Getting started

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Contents GT-I8160 Using this manual Read me firstPlease keep this manual for future reference Instructional iconsRepresents the Menu key Trademarks CopyrightCopyright 2012 Samsung Electronics Contents Contents 103 100102 106132 129131 133Assembling UnpackAssembling Charge the battery Insert the battery Replace the back cover››Charge with a travel adapter Assembling ››Charge with a USB cable Insert a memory card optionalGB depending on memory card manufacturer and type ››Remove the memory card Attach a hand strap optional ››Format the memory cardGetting started Turn your device on and offGet to know your device ››Device layoutKeys Indicator icons Current time Use the touch screen Getting started Get to know the idle screen ››Add items to the idle screen››Remove items from the idle screen ››Move items on the idle screen››Use the notifications panel Access applications ››Add or remove panels to the idle screen››Organise applications Select an application››Access recent applications ››Use the task manager ››Adjust the volume of the ringtonesCustomise your device ››Set the current time and date››Change your ringtone ››Switch to Silent mode››Activate animation for switching windows ››Select a wallpaper for the idle screen››Set a screen lock ››Adjust the brightness of the display→ Location and security → Set up screen lock → Pattern → Display → Brightness→ Location and security → Set up screen lock → Password → Location and security → Set up screen lock → PIN››Lock your SIM or Usim card → Location and security → SIM change alert ››Activate the Find my mobile featureEnter text To create a Samsung account, select Sign up››Enter text using the Swype keyboard ››Change the keyboard typeStart a new line. Enter text by voice ››Enter text using the Samsung keypad ››Copy and paste text Select Uninstall → OK ››Install an application››Uninstall an application Idle mode, open the application list and select PlayDownload files from the web Synchronise data››Synchronise data manually ››Set up a server account››Activate automatic sync → Accounts and syncCalling Communication››Make or answer a call ››Use a headset Answer a callTo switch between the two calls, select Swap ››Use options during a voice call››Use options during a video call ››View and dial missed calls→ Call → Call rejection ››Use additional featuresSelect Auto reject list → Call → Additional settings → Call barring → a call type → Call → Call forwarding → a call type. Select a conditionSelect a call barring option ››View call logs→ Logs ››Send a multimedia message Messaging››Send a text message Messaging››View a text or multimedia message ››Listen to voice mail messages Google Mail››Send an email message Mail ››View email messagesForward From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message ››Set up an email account››Organise email by labels Select Change labels››View an email message From the message view, use the following options Talk››Add friends to your friend list → Reply››Start a chat Social HubMessenger HubGoogle+ ChatONCamera Entertainment››Capture a photo Entertainment Make any necessary adjustments Select to take a photo ››Capture a photo in Self shot modeSelect → Scene mode → a scene. Press Select → Self portraitSelect → Shooting mode → Panorama ››Capture a photo in Smile shot modeSelect → Shooting mode → Smile shot ››Capture a panoramic photoSelect → Shooting mode → Cartoon ››Capture a photo in Cartoon modeSelect → Shooting mode → Action shot ››Capture a photo of action››Customise camera settings GPS tag setting Photos when you upload them toClose their eyes ››Record a video Select to start recording ››Customise camcorder settingsCamera starts recording a video ››Edit the shortcut icons Option Function EffectsVideo player System when a headset is connectedAdjust the volume Hold››Supported file formats Gallery››View a photo Rotate the device to landscape view Play a videoSelect a video with the icon to play Control playback with the virtual keys. pSelect → New selection → OK Photo editorEditor Selection››Add music files to your device Music player››Play music Idle mode, open the application list and select Music ››Create a playlistPause playback Select To resume Playback Player Select Playlists››Add songs to the quick list ››Customise music player settingsPlayer FM radio Music Hub››Listen to the FM radio ››Save a radio station automatically ››Add a radio station to the favourites list ››Customise FM radio settingsRadio Option Function FM auto off Game HubOff after a specified length of time Contacts Personal information››Create a contact ››Set a speed dial number Contacts Press → Speed dial settings››Find a contact ››Create your namecard››Create a group of contacts ››Retrieve contacts from your community accountsContacts Press → More → View SNS friends Contacts Press → Import/Export → Import from SIM card ››Copy contacts››Import or export contacts Contacts Press → Import/Export → Export to SIM cardContacts Press → Import/Export → Export to SD card Calendar››Create an event Select OK to confirm››View events ››Stop an event alarmDismiss ››Create a task TaskMemo ››View a task››Record a voice memo Voice recorder››View memos Recorder››Play a voice memo To record more voice memos, select Record againInternet Web››Browse web pages → Forward → RefreshAdd bookmark Idle mode, open the application list and select Internet ››Search for information by voice››Bookmark your favourite web pages Select → BookmarksNew window ››Access the frequently visited pages or the recent historySelect → Most visited or History ››Search for a specific location Maps››Get directions to a specific destination Latitude Select → Select from Contacts or Add via email addressPlaces Navigation››Share videos YouTube››Watch videos YouTubeSamsung Apps ››Upload videos››View the weather information Play ShopNews & Weather Samsung Apps››Read news articles → Wireless and network → Bluetooth settings Bluetooth››Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature Select Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature››Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices ››Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature→ Wireless and network → Bluetooth settings → Visible Wi-Fi››Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 100››Add a Wi-Fi AP manually ››Activate the Wi-Fi feature››Find and connect to a Wi-Fi AP → Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settingsSelect Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi DirectSetup WPS ››Connect your device to another deviceAllShare ››Send data via Wi-Fi››Receive data via Wi-Fi 103››Customise Dlna settings for sharing media files 104Select Remote device ››Play your files on another DLNA-enabled deviceIdle mode, open the application list and select AllShare 105Mobile network sharing 106→ Wireless and network → Tethering and portable hotspot 107››Connect with Samsung Kies ››Activate location servicesPC connections → Location and security››Connect as a mass storage device Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC››Synchronise with Windows Media Player 109VPN connections 110››Set up VPN connections → Wireless and network → VPN settings → Add VPN››Connect to a private network Enter the user name and password and select Connect112 ››Delete an alarm ››Set a new alarm››Stop an alarm Tools››Use the stopwatch ››Use the count-down timer››Create a world clock World clock››Use the desk clock Desk clock››Perform the calculation CalculatorDownloads ››View the calculation history››Create a Mini diary SearchMini diary Learn to keep a photo diaryIdle mode, open the application list and select Mini My files››View a Mini diary Diary››Open a document Polaris Office››Create a document RegisterOffice ››Manage documents onlineIdle mode, open the application list and select Polaris 120Idle mode, open the application list and select SIM Toolkit SIM ToolkitTask manager 121Voice Search Voice commandSay a command into the microphone Select Tap & SpeakVoice talk Say a command into the microphone Select an item’s name123 Access the Settings menu SettingsWireless and network ››VPN settings ››Kies via Wi-Fi››Bluetooth settings ››USB utilitiesCall alert Call››Mobile networks Call answering/endingSound Change the settings for various sounds on your device127 Screen display Change the settings for the displayDisplay Home screenLocation and security Power savingCustom power saving mode settings 129130 Development Change the settings for managing installed applicationsApplications 131Accounts and sync Tutorial Learn how to control motionsChange the settings for managing your settings and data Motion››Select language StorageLanguage and keyboard ››Select input method››Samsung keypad 134››Voice recognition ››Voice recognition settingsVoice input and output Select a voice recognition engineAbout View version information ››Text-to-speech settings136 Date and time AccessibilitySpeech rate Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature Engines View the text-to-speech engines in your deviceAbout phone 138Troubleshooting → Erase everything 140Number you are dialling If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connectedEnsure that you have pressed the Dial key Ensure that your device is turned onBattery does not charge properly or the device turns off 142Error messages appear when launching the FM radio 143Another Bluetooth device is not located 144Safety precautions 145146 Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage147 Turn off the device in potentially explosive environmentsProper care and use of your mobile device 148149 Do not store your device near magnetic fieldsUse caution when exposed to flashing lights 150When speaking on the device 151152 Do not paint or put stickers on your deviceEnsure access to emergency services 153Correct disposal of this product 154Disclaimer 155Index 156Dlna 157Phonebook 158Touch screen 159To install Kies PC Sync Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC

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GT-I8160ZWAJED, GT-I8160OKAAFR, GT-I8160ZWATHR, GT-I8160OKAKSA, GT-I8160OKAABS specifications

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.