Samsung GT-P5210 User Manual
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  • Page 1 GT-P5210 User Manual www.samsung.com/hk...
  • Page 2: About This Manual

    • A pplications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung. • S amsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software.
  • Page 3 No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics.
  • Page 4 About this manual Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ • T he Android logo, Google , Google Maps , Google Mail , YouTube , Google Play ™...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting started Securing the device Upgrading the device Device layout Buttons Package contents Communication Charging the battery Contacts Inserting a memory card Email Turning the device on and off Google Mail Holding the device Talk Locking and unlocking the device Google+ Adjusting the volume Messenger...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Application & media stores Blocking mode Driving mode Play Store Sound Samsung Apps Display Game Hub Storage Readers Hub Power saving mode Battery Application manager Utilities Location services Memo Lock screen S Planner Security Polaris Office Language and input...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Power button Volume button Front camera Light sensor Speaker Touch screen Menu button Home button Back button Multipurpose jack Microphone IrLED Memory card slot Headset jack Rear camera Speaker GPS antenna • D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.
  • Page 8: Buttons

    Getting started Buttons Button Function • P ress and hold to turn the device on or off. • P ress and hold for more than 9 seconds to reset the device if Power it has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes. •...
  • Page 9: Package Contents

    • A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • O ther accessories may not be compatible with your device.
  • Page 10 • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
  • Page 11: Inserting A Memory Card

    Getting started Checking the battery charge status When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current battery charge status: Charging Fully charged Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges: •...
  • Page 12: Removing The Memory Card

    Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.
  • Page 13: Turning The Device On And Off

    Getting started Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Storage → Format SD card → Format SD card →...
  • Page 14: Holding The Device

    Getting started Holding the device Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. Locking and unlocking the device When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode.
  • Page 15: Basics

    Basics Indicator icons The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common. Icon Meaning Wi-Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Synced with the web Connected to computer Alarm activated Silent mode activated...
  • Page 16: Using The Touch Screen

    Basics Using the touch screen Use only fingers to use the touch screen. • D o not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • D o not allow the touch screen to contact water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
  • Page 17 Basics Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
  • Page 18 Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
  • Page 19: Rotating The Screen

    Basics Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation. To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation.
  • Page 20: Quick Setting Panel

    Basics Quick setting panel From the quick setting panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the top right of the status bar, tap to open the quick setting panel and use the following options: • W i-Fi: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. •...
  • Page 21: Home Screen

    Basics Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others. The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right. Rearranging items Adding an application icon On the Home screen, tap Apps, tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel...
  • Page 22: Setting Wallpaper

    Basics Rearranging panels Adding a new panel → Edit page → Moving a panel → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Removing a panel → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen.
  • Page 23: Locked Screen

    Basics Adding widgets to the Home screen On the Home screen, tap Apps → Widgets. Scroll left or right on the widgets panel, and then tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen. Using the setting shortcut widget On the Home screen, tap Apps →...
  • Page 24: Using Applications

    Basics Rearranging panels Moving a panel Scroll left or right on the widgets panel area, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Removing a panel Scroll left or right on the widgets panel area, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen.
  • Page 25: Applications Screen

    OK. Put applications into the new folder by dragging, and then tap Save to save the arrangement. Rearranging panels Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Installing applications Use application stores, such as Samsung Apps, to download and install applications.
  • Page 26: Help

    To sort categories by an alphabetical order, tap To search for keywords, tap Entering text Use the Samsung Chinese IME keyboard, the Samsung keyboard, or the voice input feature to enter text. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.
  • Page 27 Basics Using the Samsung Chinese IME keyboard Changing the keyboard layout , and then tap Cangjie/Quick Cangjie, or Stroke (Hong Kong). On the 3x4 keyboard, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap repeatedly the key corresponding to the character.
  • Page 28: Using The Samsung Keyboard

    → Stroke (Hong Kong), tap to switch to stroke mode, and then tap the stroke keys. Tap when you are unsure which stroke to enter. To view more alternative characters, Using the Samsung keyboard Delete a preceding Use the handwriting character.
  • Page 29: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Basics Changing the keyboard type Tap and hold , and then tap to change the keyboard type. Tap and hold move the floating keyboard to another location. To switch to the fixed keyboard, tap Changing language keyboards Tap the input language key to change language keyboards. Entering text by voice Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone.
  • Page 30: Setting Up Accounts

    Select the network in the networks list, and then tap Forget. Setting up accounts Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device.
  • Page 31: Transferring Files

    Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media libraries, contacts, and calendars, and syncs them with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
  • Page 32: Securing The Device

    Basics Connecting with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Open Windows Media Player and sync music files. Connecting as a media device Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device →...
  • Page 33: Setting A Password

    Unlocking the device Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.
  • Page 34: Upgrading The Device

    Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box, if any. Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade.
  • Page 35: Communication

    Communication Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Creating a contact and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field. Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap Deleting a contact...
  • Page 36: Importing And Exporting Contacts

    → Merge accounts → Merge with Google. Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Moving contacts to Samsung → Merge accounts → Merge with Samsung. Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Importing and exporting contacts Importing contacts →...
  • Page 37: Contact Groups

    Communication Favourite contacts Tap Contacts → Favourites. , and then take one of the following actions: • S earch: Search for contacts. • A dd to favourites: Add contacts to favourites. • R emove from favourites: Remove contacts from favourites. •...
  • Page 38: Email

    Communication Business card Create a business card and send it to others. Tap Set up my profile, enter details, such as phone number, email address, and postal address, and then tap Save. If user information has been saved when you set up the device, tap and hold the business card in ME, and then tap to edit.
  • Page 39 Communication Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, tap . Tick Schedule sending, set a time and date, and then tap Done. The device will send the message at the specified time and date. • I f the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent.
  • Page 40: Google Mail

    Communication Google Mail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service. Tap Gmail on the Applications screen. • T his application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • T his application may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 41: Talk

    Communication Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox. → Refresh to manually retrieve new messages. → Change labels, and then select To add a label to a message, select the message, tap the label to assign.
  • Page 42: Google

    Tap ChatON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Create the buddies list by entering phone numbers or email addresses of Samsung accounts, or selecting buddies from the list of suggestions.
  • Page 43: Web & Network

    Web & network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go. to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage. →...
  • Page 44: Chrome

    Web & network History → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the → Clear history. history, tap → History → Most visited to open a webpage from the list of most visited webpages. Saved pages →...
  • Page 45: Bluetooth

    • D o not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature. To activate Bluetooth, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth, and then drag...
  • Page 46: Group Play

    Web & network Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices are listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto-generated passkey on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving data Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth.
  • Page 47: Smart Remote

    Web & network Joining Group Play Tap Join group, select a Group Play session to join, and then enter the password for the group. Select a media category and the content that is currently being shared will appear on the device. Smart Remote Use this application to use the device as a remote control for TVs and entertainment systems.
  • Page 48: Media

    Media Music Player Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music Player on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the device’s software version. • S ome files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play.
  • Page 49: Camera

    Media → Settings → To set a personalised sound while listening to songs with a headset, tap Adapt Sound → On. When you turn the volume up to level 14 or higher, the adapt sound option is not applied to music playback. If you turn the volume down to level 13 or lower, the option is reapplied.
  • Page 50: Taking Photos

    Media Taking photos Taking a photo to take a photo. Set delayed-time shots. Indicates which storage is in use. Switch between the front and rear camera. Switch between still and Change the shooting video mode. mode. Determine how much light the camera’s sensor Open the image viewer to receives.
  • Page 51: Shooting Mode

    Media • C andlelight: Use this setting for images of bright light against a dark background. • F irework: Use this setting for high-contrast scenes. • B acklight: Use this setting for subjects with bright lights behind them. •...
  • Page 52: Taking A Video

    Media Taking videos Taking a video Slide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap Recording mode Set delayed-time shots. Indicates which storage is Switch between the front in use.
  • Page 53: Zooming In And Out

    Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods: • U se the Volume button to zoom in or out. • S pread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video.
  • Page 54 Media • S hooting mode: Change the shooting mode. • R ecording mode: Change the recording mode. • E ffects: Select among various effects that are available. • S cene mode: Change the scene mode. • E xposure value: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera’s sensor receives.
  • Page 55: Gallery

    Media Gallery Use this application to view images and videos. Tap Gallery on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • S ome files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Viewing images Launching Gallery displays available folders.
  • Page 56: Editing Images

    • C opy to clipboard: Copy to clipboard. • P rint: Print the image via a Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. • R ename: Rename the file. • B uddy photo share: Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image.
  • Page 57: Deleting Images

    Media Deleting images Use one of the following methods: → Select item, select images by ticking, and then tap . • I n a folder, tap • W hen viewing an image, tap . Sharing images Use one of the following methods: →...
  • Page 58: Paper Artist

    Media Organising with folders Create a folder to organise images or videos stored in the device. You can copy or move files from one folder to another. To create a new folder, tap . Enter a name for the folder, tap OK, and then tick images or videos.
  • Page 59: Video Player

    Media Video Player Use this application to play video files. Tap Video Player on the Applications screen. • A void locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand, one of your available rental counts is lost.
  • Page 60: Youtube

    Media Using Popup Video player Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up player. Spread two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the player or pinch to reduce it. To move the player, drag the player to another location.
  • Page 61: Uploading Videos

    Media Sharing videos Select the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method. Uploading videos Select your account, tap , select a video, enter information for the video, and then tap UPLOAD.
  • Page 62: Application & Media Stores

    Application & media stores Play Store Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device. Tap Play Store on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications Browse applications by category, or tap to search with a keyword.
  • Page 63: Samsung Apps

    Game Hub Use this application to access games. Tap Game Hub on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Scroll left or right and select a game to download from Samsung Apps.
  • Page 64: Readers Hub

    Application & media stores Readers Hub Use this application to purchase books or subscribe to newspapers or magazines. Tap Readers Hub on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a book to read. To download book files, go to the Readers Hub Store.
  • Page 65: Utilities

    → Share via. To send memos to others, tap → Print. The device is only compatible with To print memos via a Wi-Fi connection, tap some Samsung printers. → Import. To import memos from Google Docs, tap → Export. To export memos to other storage locations, tap →...
  • Page 66: S Planner

    • L ock: Lock the memo so that others cannot view it. • P rint: Print the memo via a Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. • S hare text via: Send the text in the memos to others.
  • Page 67 Utilities Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap Edit event details or Edit task details to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an advance alert, or where it takes place. Attach a map showing the location of the event.
  • Page 68: Polaris Office

    Utilities Deleting events → Delete. Select an event, and then tap Sharing events → Share via, and then select a sharing method. Select an event, tap Polaris Office Use this application to edit documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations.
  • Page 69: Reading Documents

    • V iew Comment: View comments in the document. • T TS: Read the document via the text-to-speech feature. • P rint: Print the document via a Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers.
  • Page 70 • Z oom: Change the view size. • P rint: Print the document via a Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. Spreadsheet • S ave as: Save the document with a different name.
  • Page 71: Dropbox

    Utilities Dropbox Use this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage. When you save files to Dropbox, your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other computers that have Dropbox installed. Tap Dropbox on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 72: World Clock

    Utilities Setting alarms , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save. • L ocation alarm: Set a location. The alarm goes off only when you are in the location. •...
  • Page 73: Calculator

    Utilities Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Applications screen. → Clear history. To clear the history, tap → Text size. To change the character size for the history, tap S Voice Use this application to command the device by voice to send a message, write a memo, and more.
  • Page 74: Google

    Utilities Google Use this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well. Tap Google on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching the device Tap the search field, and then enter a keyword.
  • Page 75: Voice Search

    Utilities Voice Search Use this application to search webpages by speaking. Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Speak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips.
  • Page 76: Downloads

    Utilities Downloads Use this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications. Tap Downloads on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To see the files downloaded from the Internet, tap Internet downloads, otherwise, tap Other downloads to see the files downloaded from other applications, such as Email.
  • Page 77: Travel & Local

    Travel & local Maps Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions. Tap Maps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching for locations Tap Search Maps, enter an address, and then tap .
  • Page 78: Local

    Travel & local Getting directions for a destination , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations: • M y current location: Use current location for starting location. • C ontacts: Select from the contacts list. •...
  • Page 79: Navigation

    Travel & local Navigation Use this application to search for a route to a destination. Tap Navigation on the Applications screen. • N avigation maps, your current location, and other navigational data may differ from actual location information. You should always pay attention to road conditions, traffic, and any other factors that may affect your driving.
  • Page 80: Settings

    Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Applications screen. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. To use options, tap •...
  • Page 81: Bluetooth

    Settings Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. To use more options, tap • V isibility timeout: Set duration that the device is visible. • R eceived files: View received files via the Bluetooth feature. •...
  • Page 82: Blocking Mode

    • U pload from other devices: Set the device to accept uploads from other devices. Kies via Wi-Fi Connect the device to Samsung Kies via a Wi-Fi network. Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked and how long to block them.
  • Page 83: Display

    Settings Display Change the settings for the display. • W allpaper: – Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen. – Lock screen: Select a background image for the locked screen. – Home and lock screens: Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen.
  • Page 84: Storage

    Settings Storage View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card. Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory.
  • Page 85: Location Services

    Settings Location services Change settings for location information permissions. • A ccess to my location: Set the device to allow applications to use your current location information. • U se GPS satellites: Set the device to use the GPS satellite for finding the current location. •...
  • Page 86: Security

    • R emote controls: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. – Account registration: Add or view your Samsung account.
  • Page 87: Language And Input

    Settings • U nknown sources: Choose to install applications from any source. If not chosen, download applications only from Play Store. • V erify apps: Set this to allow Google to check the application for harmful behaviour before installing it. •...
  • Page 88 – Character preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung Chinese IME keyboard settings. • A bout: View version information.
  • Page 89: Samsung Keyboard

    – Character preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. – Key-tap sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • H elp: Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
  • Page 90 Settings Voice search For Samsung voice recognition, use the following options: • L anguage: Select a language for the voice recognition. • O pen via the home key: Set the device to launch S Voice by pressing the Home button twice.
  • Page 91: Cloud

    Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data.
  • Page 92: Accessory

    Settings Accessory Change the accessory settings. • D ock sound: Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a desktop dock. • A udio output mode: Set the device to use the dock speaker when your device is connected to a desktop dock.
  • Page 93: About Device

    Settings • T alkBack: Activate Talkback, which provides voice feedback. • F ont size: Change the font size. • M agnification gestures: Set the device to zoom in and out with finger gestures. • N egative colours: Reverse the display colours to improve visibility. •...
  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    • R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre.
  • Page 95 The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off The battery in the device is not user replaceable. If you have problems with the battery or need it replaced, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre. Your device is hot to the touch 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 to the touch.
  • Page 96 Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: •...
  • Page 97 • I f you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • E nsure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
  • Page 98 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject to change without prior notice. www.samsung.com/hk English (HK). 07/2013. Rev. 1.1...

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