Device beeps and the battery icon is empty | Samsung GT-I9300

The device beeps and the battery icon is empty

Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the device.

The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off

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The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe the gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth and try charging the battery again.

If the battery will no longer charge completely, dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery (refer to your local regulations for proper disposal instructions).

Your device is hot if touched

When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance.

Error messages appear when launching the camera

Your device must have sufficient memory and battery power available to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following:

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Charge the battery or replace it with a battery that is fully charged.

Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device.

Restart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre.

Troubleshooting

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Samsung GT-I9300 user manual Device beeps and the battery icon is empty

Contents

GT-I9300 Using this manual Read me first Using this manual Instructional icons Copyright Trademarks Android logo, Google, Google Maps, Google About Divx Video About Divx VIDEO-ON-DEMAND Contents Personal information Tools 142 144145 146 Assembling Unpack Device layout ››Front viewTouch screen Back key Microphone ››Rear view Keys Insert the SIM or Usim card and the battery Insert the battery Replace the back cover Charge the battery ››Charge with a travel adapter Decrease the brightness of the display ››Reduce the battery consumption››Charge with a USB cable Insert a memory card optional Unmount SD card → OK ››Remove a memory card››Format a memory card Getting started Turn on or off your device Use the touch screen Tap Tap and holdDrag Double-tap Flick Pinch Hold to ear Use motionsPick up Pan to browse TiltPan to move Turn over Updates will not work for widgets on the Home screenShake Rotate Hand sweepPalm touch Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys ››Indicator icons Get to know the Home screen ››Use the notifications panel Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to the rubbish bin ››Move an item on the Home screen››Remove an item from the Home screen Press the Back key to return to the previous screen ››Customise the quick access panelAdd, remove, or reorganise panels ››Use widgets Application list, select Widgets to open the widget panel Access applications Select an application ››Uninstall an application Uninstall››Organise applications ››Download an application ››Access recently-used applications Launch multiple applications››Manage applications Control active applications Customise your device ››Adjust the brightness of the display ››Select a wallpaper for the Home screen››Change the display font Style Application list, select Settings → Security → Complete the setup of the secondary unlock PIN or pattern››Lock your device Screen lock → Face unlock Select Set it up → Continue Screen lock → Pattern Screen lock → PIN Screen lock → Password ››Lock your SIM or Usim card ››Activate the Find my mobile feature Application list, select Settings → Security → SIMChange Alert Select Alert message Enter text ››Change the text input method››Enter text with the Samsung keypad → Portrait keyboard types → a keypad type Getting started ››Copy and paste text Calling ››Make a call ››Make an international call ››Answer a call››Reject a call ››Use a headset ››Use options during a voice call ››Use options during a video call ››View and dial a missed call Record video Select Enable FDN ››Set auto rejectionSelect Auto reject list Select Create Enter a number and select Save Additional settings → Call barring → a call type ››Set call diverting››Set call barring Select a call barring option ››View a call or message log ››Customise call settings››Set call waiting Be sent when you reject a call Answering When a headset is connectedAdd or edit the message that will Call alert → Call Bluetooth headset, even when To make you use a BluetoothSet to allow outgoing calls with Call conditions Your device is locked Option Function Additional settings Additional settings Customise the equaliser settingsVoicemail service So that the other party can hear Messages ››Send a text messageOption Function Accounts For all calls or only for IP calls Application list, select Messaging → Add recipients ››Send a multimedia message››View a text or multimedia message Google Mail ››Listen to a voicemail message››Send an email message Application list, select Google Mail → ››View an email message ››Set up an email account ››View an email message Talk ››Set your status ChatON ››Add a contact to your friend list››Start a conversation Application list, select Talk Messenger Google+ Camera ››Take a photo Switch to the front camera to take a photo of yourself View the storage location Switch to the camcorderTap where you want to focus on the preview screen Select to take a photo Photo is saved automatically Entertainment ››Change the shooting mode Burst shotPhotos Then combine them to improve ››Customise camera settings Adjust the sensitivity of the imaging Signal may be obstructed, suchPhotos when you upload them Deactivate the GPS tag setting Automatically when you take a photo ››Record a videoSet the camera to flip the image With the front camera To capture an image from the video while recording, select View the storage location Switch to the cameraSelect to start recording ››Customise camcorder settings To a multimedia message or for savingNormally Camcorder starts recording a video Automatically when you record a video ››Edit the shortcut icons Video Player ››Play a video Entertainment ››Customise video player settings Gallery ››View an image ››Tag a face in an image Play a video Application list, select GallerySelect to begin playback Control playback with the keys. p Music player ››Add music files to your device››Play music Copy to your memory card File tap and hold ››Create a playlist Enter a title for your new playlist and select OKSelect Add music Select the files to include and select Done ››Customise music player settings Music HubMusic library screen Time FM Radio ››Listen to the FM radio ››Record a song from the FM radio ››Save radio stations automaticallyFine-tune the frequency Plug a headset into your device ››Customise FM radio settings ››Add a radio station to the favourites list Contacts ››Create a contact››Find a contact Select a contact’s name ››Set a speed dial number ››Create your namecard ››Create a group of contacts ››Copy a contactFrom SIM card To SIM card Planner ››Import or export a contact››Create an event or task To SD card or Export to USB storage ››Change the view mode ››View an event or taskSelect an event type at the top of the screen Enter the details of the event and select Save ››Stop an event or task alarm Memo››Create a memo Application list, select S Memo ››View a memo ››Organise memos in folders Play a voice memo Voice recorderRecord a voice memo ››Customise voice recorder settings Quality Internet ››Browse a webpage 102 ››Search for information by voice ››Bookmark your favourite webpageSelect a search result Application list, select Internet ››Download a file from the Internet Flipboard Game Hub››View your recent history Select Get Started Friends LatitudeMaps Search for a location ››Get directions to a specific destination Clear Map More ServicesNavigation Places Play Books Play Store Select Uninstall → OKPlay Movies YouTube Samsung AppsSuggest 112 Video Hub ››Upload a video ››Connect with Windows Media Player USB connections››Connect with Samsung Kies ››Connect as a media device ››Connect as a camera deviceSelect Connected as a media device → Media device MTP Transfer files between your device and the computer ››Find and connect to a Wi-Fi AP Wi-Fi››Activate the Wi-Fi feature ››Add a Wi-Fi AP manually Application list, select Settings → Wi-FiAdvanced options Press the WPS button on the AP within 2 minutes ››Set the static IP settings ››Customise Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi Direct ››Send data via Wi-Fi››Receive data via Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct AllShare Play Send a file ››Use the Group Cast feature ››Play a file on a remote deviceSelect → Group Cast On another device, join Group Cast with the PIN ››Manage contents on a web storage server ››Customise AllShare Play settings → Tethering and portable hotspot → Portable Wi-Fi hotspot Mobile network sharing ››Share your device’s mobile network via Bluetooth Tethering and portable hotspot Bluetooth ››Activate the Bluetooth feature ››Send data via Bluetooth Application list, select Settings → Bluetooth →››Find and pair with another device Scan ››Receive data via Bluetooth Select Accept to confirm the connection between two devices ››Activate location services VPN → Add VPN network ››Set up a VPN profileVPN connections ››Connect to a private network IPSec server Server will use to identify you. YouTo the VPN server Connect ››Set an alarm CalculatorClock ››Perform a calculation ››Stop an alarm ››Create a world clock››Use the stopwatch City ››Use the countdown timer ››Use the desk clockDesk clock displays the current time, date, and weather Change the following options Option Function Downloads Dropbox››Activate Dropbox Application list, select Dropbox → Start My files ››Upload files to your Dropbox folder››View a file ››Supported file formats Application list, select My files Select a folder ››Read information from an NFC tag ››Activate the NFC feature››Make a purchase with the NFC feature ››Send data via Android Beam ››Send data via S BeamAndroid Beam Beam Search SIM Toolkit VoiceApplication list, select S Voice You can deactivate voice prompts by selecting Access the setting options Data usage More settings ››Flight mode››Kies via Wi-Fi ››Tethering and portable hotspot ››Wi-Fi Direct ››Android Beam››S Beam ››Nearby devices Sound ››Mobile networks Display LED indicator Wallpaper Motion Power saving Storage Battery Location servicesApplication manager Accounts and sync Security Help text Set to show the help text on the locked screen SIM Change Alert Activate the Find my mobile feature Encrypt SD card ››Default Set up SIM card lockLanguage and input ››Language To change the Samsung keypad settings, select ››Google voice typing››Samsung keyboard Portrait keyboard types Select a keypad type ››Voice cmd for apps ››Voice recogniser››Voice Search Select a voice recognition engine 155 ››Text-to-speech output ››Pointer speed Back up and reset Change the settings for managing settings and dataBackup account Set up or edit your Google backup account Dock Answering key Set to answer calls by pressing the Home key AccessibilityCall answering/ending Development device ID View your device’s development ID Change the settings for application developmentDeveloper options About device Using Lock SIM card Your device freezes or has fatal errors If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial keyNumber you are dialling Ensure that your device is turned on Device beeps and the battery icon is empty Another Bluetooth device is not located 166 Safety information 168 169 Proper care and use of your mobile device 171 172 173 174 175 Correct disposal of this product Disclaimer Index 135 Tethering To install Samsung Kies PC Sync