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  • Page 1 GT-P7300 user manual...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Using this manual Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung device. This powerful, “go anywhere” device, puts the best of the web and mobile computing at your fingertips in a lightweight, highly versatile platform that fits your active lifestyle. Built on...
  • Page 3 Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user. Please keep this manual for future reference.
  • Page 4 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered ●...
  • Page 5 ® Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of ● Microsoft Corporation. ® Wi-Fi , the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are ● registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. ® ® DivX , DivX Certified , and ● associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under licence.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ..............9 Unpack ..................9 Install the SIM or USIM card ..........10 Charge the battery ............... 10 Getting started ............13 Turn your device on and off ..........13 Get to know your device ............. 15 Use the touch screen ............19 Get to know the Home screen ...........
  • Page 7 Places ..................55 Navigation ................55 Samsung Apps ..............56 Readers Hub ................57 Entertainment ............58 Music player ................58 Camera ..................60 Video ..................68 Gallery ..................68 Photo editor ................70 Personal information ..........72 Contacts .................. 72 Calendar .................
  • Page 8 Google Search ............... 96 My files ..................96 Pen memo ................98 Polaris Office ................99 Voice Search ................. 100 World clock ................101 Settings ..............102 Access the Settings menu ..........102 Wireless and networks ............102 Sound ..................104 Screen ..................

  • Page 9: Assembling

    Check your product box for the following items: Device ● Quick start guide ● Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. The items supplied with your device may vary ●...

  • Page 10: Install The Sim Or Usim Card

    Close the cover of the SIM card slot. Charge the battery Your device has a built-in battery. Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery. Use only Samsung-approved chargers. Unauthorised chargers can cause batteries to explode or damage your device. Assembling...
  • Page 11 Charge the battery only with a charger. You cannot ● charge the battery with the USB cable. When your battery is low, the device will emit a ● warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty. If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power off.
  • Page 12 If your device is not charging properly, bring your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB power adapter and USB cable from the device and then from the power outlet.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, Press and hold [ 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 [ ] and select Power off →...
  • Page 14 › Use the quick settings with the notifications panel From the Home screen or while using an application, select the right side of the system bar, and then select an option on the notifications panel. You can view the device’s current status and use the following options: Wi-Fi : Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

  • Page 15: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device › Device layout Front view of the device Back view of the device Getting started...
  • Page 16 Number Function Power/Reset/Lock key Volume key Light sensor Speaker SIM card slot Front camera lens Multifunction jack Mouthpiece Rear camera lens Main internal antenna Flashbulb Headset jack Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS internal antenna This device does not support external memory cards. 1. Connecting a headset to your device improperly can damage the headset jack or the headset.

  • Page 17: Indicator Icons

    › Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Power/ Access the quick menus (press and Reset hold); Reset the device (press and Lock hold for more than 20 seconds); Lock the touch screen. Volume Adjust the device’s volume. ›...
  • Page 18 Roaming (outside of normal service area) Flight mode activated Music playback in progress Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Unable to charge Current time 1. If you use a charger that is not approved by Samsung, this indicator will not appear. Getting started...

  • Page 19: Use The Touch Screen

    Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use ● sharp tools. Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact ●...
  • Page 20 Swipe or slide: To swipe or slide, you quickly move your ● finger across the surface of the screen, without pausing when you first touch it. For example, you slide the Home screen left or right to view the other parts, and in some Calendar views you slide to view earlier or later periods.

  • Page 21: Get To Know The Home Screen

    You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent others from using or accessing your personal data and information saved in your device. p. 26 ► Get to know the Home screen When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the Home screen.

  • Page 22: System Bar

    System bar From the system bar, you can quickly navigate screens, access applications, view system information, and more. Number Function Capture the current screen. Return to the previous screen, option, or step. Return to the Home screen; Access the task manager (tap and hold).

  • Page 23: Move Items On The Home Screen

    Wallpaper : Set a background image. ● More : Add shortcuts to items, such as bookmarks, ● contacts, and maps. Select an item to add to the Home screen. › Move items on the Home screen Touch and hold an item to move until the Home screen grid appears.

  • Page 24: Access Applications

    If you selected an image from Gallery, move or resize the rectangle to select a portion of the image, and then select Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. Access applications...

  • Page 25: Switch To Silent Mode

    › Set the current time and date Settings → Date and Open the application list and select time. Select your time zone, set the time and date, and change other options. › Turn the touch tone on or off Open the application list and select Settings →...
  • Page 26 If you forget your PIN or password, bring your device ● to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security ● codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
  • Page 27 Draw a pattern again to confirm. Confirm. Select Set an unlock PIN code Settings → Location Open the application list and select and security Configure lock screen PIN. → → Continue. Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select Enter the PIN again and select Set an unlock password Settings Location...

  • Page 28: Enter Text

    Find my mobile feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover your device. To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for controlling the device from the web remotely. Settings →...
  • Page 29 You can change the keyboard type. Select on the system bar and select a keyboard type (Android keyboard, DioPen Chinese IME, Samsung keypad, Swype, or TalkBack keyboard). You can also enter text with your voice. Select and a voice input option, according to the language you want to use.
  • Page 30 Number Function Enter text by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language. Insert a space. › Enter text using the DioPen Chinese IME keypad Keypad types and select a text input mode. → Select Option Function Qwerty Select characters on the QWERTY...
  • Page 31 Number Function Move the cursor to the next text input field. Change case. Access the keypad settings; Change the keyboard type (touch and hold). Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode. Change the input language. Clear your input. Start a new line. Attach an item.
  • Page 32 › Enter text using the Samsung keypad Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on the screen. You can use the following keys: Number Function Minimise the virtual keypad. Move the cursor to the next text input field. Change case.
  • Page 33 You can activate XT9 predictive text mode by selecting XT9. When you enter the first two letters of a word, the → alternate word list appears. In the handwriting mode, you can use the following gestures: Function Gesture Space Enter Backspace ›...
  • Page 34 Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text. You can also touch the keys to enter text. ● You can touch and hold a key to enter characters on ● the upper half of the key. When you touch and hold a key until the character list appears, you can enter special characters and symbols.
  • Page 35 › Copy and paste text While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications. Touch and hold a word. Drag or to select the text you want. Copy to copy, or Cut to cut the text onto the Select clipboard.

  • Page 36: Communication

    Communication Messaging Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. ›...
  • Page 37 › Send a multimedia message Messaging. Open the application list and select Select Add recipients of your message. Enter phone numbers or email addresses manually, ● separating them with a semicolon or a comma. Select phone numbers or email addresses from the lists ●...

  • Page 38: Google Mail

    Google Mail ™ You can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail to your Inbox. When you access this application, the Inbox screen appears. The total number of unread messages displays in the title bar and unread messages display in bold. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ●...

  • Page 39: Email

    To archive the message, select ● To delete the message, select ● → Mark unread. To make the message as unread, select ● → Mark as To mark the message as important, select ● important. The mark before the message title turns yellow. →...

  • Page 40: Send An Email Message

    Follow the on-screen instructions. → Settings → To add more email accounts, select account and repeat steps 2-4. When you are finished setting up the email account, the email messages are downloaded to your device. If you have created more than two accounts, you can switch between email accounts;...
  • Page 41 To change the background colour, select ● Background color. Print. Your device is → To print the message, select ● compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Settings. To customise the email settings, select ● → List by. To view the messages by category, select ●...

  • Page 42: Talk

    Talk ™ Learn to chat with friends and family via Google Talk This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Set your status Talk. Open the application list and select Sign Enter your Google account and password and select in (if necessary).

  • Page 43: Social Hub

    Social Hub ™ Learn to access Social Hub , the integrated communication application for email, messages, instant messages, contacts or calendar information. Visit socialhub.samsungapps.com for more details. Social Hub. Open the application list and select If you are launching this application for the first time, add an account or skip it for a later setup.

  • Page 44: Web

    Browser Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. You may incur additional charges for accessing the ● web and downloading media. For details, contact your service provider. The web browser menu may be labelled differently ● depending on your region or service provider. Available icons may vary depending on your region or ●...
  • Page 45 Number Function Close the current tab. Move backward or forward to web pages in history. Reload the current web page; While the device is loading web pages, this icon changes to . Open a new tab. Search for information. Access a list of web browser options. Open a list of saved bookmarks and recent internet history.
  • Page 46 Print. Your device is → To print the web page, select ● compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Settings. To customise browser settings, select ● p. 48 ► › Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 47: Add A Bookmark

    Add a bookmark Browser. Open the application list and select → Select You can also select to bookmark the current web page. Enter a page title and a web address. Bookmarks drop-down menu and select a Select the bookmark location to add (if necessary). Select To use bookmark options, select , and touch and hold a bookmark:...
  • Page 48 › Access recent history Browser. Open the application list and select → History. Select Select a web page to access. › Customise browser settings Browser. Open the application list and select → Settings. Select Adjust the following settings to customise your web browser: Option Function...
  • Page 49 Option Function Clear all cookie Delete cookies saved in the device. data Set to remember your previous Remember form input and suggest it when entering data text in a form. Clear form data Delete all saved form data. Enable location Set to use your location information.

  • Page 50: Pulse

    Option Function Set whether or not to load images Load images on web pages. Text encoding Select a character encoding type. Restore the web settings to the Reset to default factory default. Set to hide the address bar and use pop-up browser controls instead by Quick controls touching the edge of the screen to...

  • Page 51: Market

    While reading a feed, use the following options: To upload a feed to community websites, select ● To send a feed to others, select ● To return to a feed list, select ● › Manage feed sources Pulse. Open the application list and select Select to view the feed source list.

  • Page 52: Youtube

    › Uninstall an application Market. Open the application list and select My apps. Select Select the item you want to delete. Uninstall. Select YouTube ™ Learn to view and upload videos via YouTube This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 53: Maps

    Maps ™ Learn to use Google Maps to find your location, search the map for streets, cities, or countries, and get directions. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Search for a specific location Maps.

  • Page 54: Latitude

    › Get directions to a specific destination Maps. Open the application list and select Select Enter the addresses of the starting location and the ending location. To enter an address from your contact list, point the → location on the map, or your starred place, select Contacts, Point on map, or Starred Places.

  • Page 55: Places

    Places Learn to search for a place around you. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Places. Open the application list and select Select a category. Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category. Select a place name to view its details.

  • Page 56: Samsung Apps

    Follow the on-screen instructions to use the navigation service. Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of applications directly to your device. Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, health related applications and more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice of mobile experience.

  • Page 57: Readers Hub

    Readers Hub Learn to use the integrated readers hub for accessing various reading materials. Some features may be currently unavailable. Readers Hub. Open the application list and select If you are launching this application for the first time, read the disclaimer information and select Confirm. Select an image of reading material.

  • Page 58: Entertainment

    › Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device: Download from the wireless web. p. 44 ► ● Download from a PC with Samsung Kies. p. 79 ► ● Receive via Bluetooth. p. 85 ►...

  • Page 59: Create A Playlist

    While playing music, use the following options: Add to playlist. → To add a music file to a playlist, select ● → To listen to music via a Bluetooth headset, select ● Bluetooth. You cannot use this option when you connect a headset to your device.

  • Page 60: Camera

    › Customise music player settings Music player. Open the application list and select → Settings. Select Adjust the following settings to customise your music player: Option Function Equaliser Select a default equaliser type. Sound effects Select a sound effect. Select music categories to display on Music menu the music library screen.
  • Page 61 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Change the flash setting; You can manually turn the flash on or off, or set the camera to automatically use the flash when needed. Switch to the front camera lens and take a photo of yourself.
  • Page 62 Touch where you want to focus on the preview screen. The focus frame moves to the place you touch and changes to green when the subject is in focus. Select to take a photo. The photo is automatically saved in the /Root/DCIM/ Camera folder as jpg files.
  • Page 63 › Capture a photo in Self shot mode You can take photos of yourself conveniently using the front camera lens. Camera to turn on the Open the application list and select camera. Select Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take a photo. ›...
  • Page 64 › Capture a panoramic photo You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode. This mode is convenient for photographing landscapes. Camera to turn on the Open the application list and select camera. → Panorama. Select Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take the first photo.
  • Page 65 › Customise camera settings Before taking a photo, select to access the following options: Option Function Take close-up photos or set the camera Focus mode to focus on the subject. Scene mode Change the scene mode. Adjust the colour balance according to White balance lighting conditions.

  • Page 66: Record A Video

    › Record a video Open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera. Drag the slider at the top right of the screen to switch to the camcorder. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments.
  • Page 67 Number Function Switch to the camera. Record a video. Open the image viewer to view photos or videos you captured or recorded. Select to start recording. Select to stop recording. The video is automatically saved in the /Root/DCIM/ Camera folder as mp4 files. After recording videos, select the image viewer icon to view the recorded videos.

  • Page 68: Video

    Video Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of videos. Video. Open the application list and select Select a view mode at the top of the screen. Select a video to play. Control playback with the virtual keys. While playing a video, use the following options: →...
  • Page 69 Some file formats are not supported depending on ● the software of the device. If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error ● can occur when you open files. › View a photo Open the application list and select Gallery. Select a folder.

  • Page 70: Photo Editor

    To print a photo using a Wi-Fi or USB connection, select ● → Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Copy. To copy a photo, select ● → Motion. To use motion recognition, select ● ›...
  • Page 71 Use the following options to edit the photo: Option Function Rotate or flip the image. Resize the image by dragging the rectangle or selecting 100% → an option. Crop the image by moving or dragging the rectangle. Apply a colour effect. Apply a filter effect.

  • Page 72: Personal Information

    Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts. › Create a contact Contacts. Open the application list and select Select Select a memory location.

  • Page 73: Find A Contact

    › Find a contact Contacts. Open the application list and select Find contacts and enter the first few letter of a Select name. Select the contact’s name. Once you find a contact, you can use the following options: To send a message, select ●...
  • Page 74 To export contacts to your device’s USB storage, Contacts. Open the application list and select → Import/Export → Export to USB storage. Select OK to confirm. Select › Copy or move contacts To copy or move contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device, Contacts.
  • Page 75 › Retrieve contacts from your community accounts You can view the list of community website accounts and select an account to add a contact from the website to your contacts. Contacts. Open the application list and select → Get friends. Select Select an account.

  • Page 76: Calendar

    Calendar Learn to create and manage daily, weekly, or monthly events, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events. › Change the calendar view Calendar. Open the application list and select Select a view mode from the top of the calendar. : Hourly blocks for one full day ●...

  • Page 77: Memo

    To view events of a specific date, Calendar. Open the application list and select Select a date on the calendar. To move to a specific day by entering a date manually, Go to, enter the date by selecting → select and select Set.
  • Page 78 › View memos Memo. Open the application list and select Select a memo to view its details. To use additional features with a memo, select . Tool Function Delete the memo. Change the background colour of the memo. Lock the memo. Print the memo using a Wi-Fi or USB connection.

  • Page 79: Connectivity

    Samsung Kies program. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies). Samsung Kies will work on both Windows and Macintosh computers.

  • Page 80: Synchronise With Windows Media Player

    › Synchronise with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. Using the USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC with Windows Media Player installed. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. Open Windows Media Player to synchronise music files.

  • Page 81: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standards. You can connect to the internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. Your device uses non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries.
  • Page 82 › Add a Wi-Fi AP manually Settings → Wireless Open the application list and select and networks Wi-Fi settings Add Wi-Fi network. → → Enter the SSID for the network and select the security type. Set the security settings depending on the selected security type.

  • Page 83: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth. If the devices are within range of one another, you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, ● or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.
  • Page 84 › Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature Settings → Wireless Open the application list and select and networks. Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth wireless Select feature. › Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices Settings → Wireless Open the application list and select and networks →...

  • Page 85: Allshare

    › Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Settings → Wireless Open the application list and select and networks Bluetooth settings Visible. → → When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if necessary). on the system bar and select Accept to confirm Select that you are willing to receive data from the device.
  • Page 86 Adjust the following settings to customise the DLNA feature: Option Function Media server Enter a name for your device as a name media server. Turn on video, image, and music Share media sharing with other DLNA-enabled devices. Access point Select a connection profile to use for network DLNA connections.

  • Page 87: Mobile Network Sharing

    Select a media category and a file. Playback begins at the selected player. Control playback using icons of your device. › Play files of one device on the other device AllShare. Open the application list and select Select a device as the media server—the one that contains media files.
  • Page 88 Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot to configure Select network settings to use your device as an access point: Option Function View and edit the device name that Network SSID will be shown to external devices. Security Select the security type. Save. When you are finished, select From another device, locate your device’s name in the available connection list and connect to the network.

  • Page 89: Gps

    › Share your device’s mobile network via the Bluetooth wireless feature Settings → Wireless Open the application list and select and networks Bluetooth settings. → Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth wireless Select feature. Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices to share a network.

  • Page 90: Vpn Connections

    › Activate location services You must activate location services to receive location information and search the map. Settings → Location Open the application list and select and security. Adjust the following settings to activate location services: Option Function Use wireless Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks networks for finding your location.
  • Page 91 › Set up VPN connections Settings → Wireless Open the application list and select and networks VPN settings Add VPN. → → Select a VPN type. Customise the connection information. Available options may vary depending on the VPN type. Option Function VPN name Enter a name of the VPN server.
  • Page 92 › Connect to a private network Settings → Wireless Open the application list and select and networks VPN settings. → Select a private network to connect. Connect. Enter the user name and password and select Connectivity...

  • Page 93: Applications And Widgets

    Applications and Widgets Alarm Learn to set and control alarms for important events. › Set a new alarm Alarm. Open the application list and select Select Set alarm details. Done. When you are finished, select › Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, To stop the alarm, drag right.

  • Page 94: Calculator

    Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. Calculator. Open the application list and select Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform a basic or scientific calculator. Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web and email.
  • Page 95 Touch the screen and use the following options: To view the table of contents, bookmarks, or highlights, ● select To customise the settings for fonts and theme, select ● To adjust the brightness of the display, select ● To read a book via the text-to-speech feature, select ●...

  • Page 96: Google Search

    eBook. Open the application list and select → Import. Select Done. Select book files to import and select Google Search You can search for applications and data in your device and specific data on the web. Google Search. Open the application list and select If you are launching this application for the first time, set whether or not to view the search history of your Google account, and then set whether or not to use your location.
  • Page 97 Type Format Codec:MP3, Vorbis, WMA, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, ● AMR(NB,WB), MIDI, WAV, AC-3(video play only), Flac Audio Extension (File type): mp3, mp4, mpga, m4a, ● 3ga, 3gp, 3gpp, 3g2, 3gpp2, asf, wav, amr, awb, wma, ogg, oga, aac, mka, mid, midi, xmf, mxmf, ota, rtttl, smf, imy, rtx, ota, flac Some file formats are not supported depending on ●...

  • Page 98: Pen Memo

    › Copy or move files My files. Open the application list and select Select a check box next to folders or files to copy or cut. Select Locate a folder and select › Delete files My files. Open the application list and select Select a check box next to folders or files to delete.

  • Page 99: Polaris Office

    Polaris Office Learn to create or view Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF files on your device. This application supports the following file formats: doc, docx, xml, txt, rtf, dot, dotx, xls, xlsx, csv, xlt, xltx, ppt, pptx, pot, potx, pps, ppsx, pdf. ›...

  • Page 100: Voice Search

    → Text to speech. select → Print. Your device is To print the file, select ● compatible only with some Samsung printers. › Manage documents online Polaris Office. Open the application list and select Add Account. Select Enter your email address and password to access your account, and then select OK.

  • Page 101: World Clock

    World clock Learn to view the time in another region. World clock. Open the application list and select Select Enter a city name and select a city from the list. You can select a city in the world map view. Select To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-4.

  • Page 102: Settings

    Wi-Fi sleep policy : Set when the device will turn off the ● Wi-Fi feature. Add Wi-Fi network : Add Wi-Fi APs manually. ● › Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via a Wi-Fi. Settings...

  • Page 103: Bluetooth Settings

    › Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off. › Bluetooth settings Bluetooth : Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off. ● p. 84 ► Device name : Set a Bluetooth name for your device. ● Visible : Set your device to be visible to other Bluetooth ●...

  • Page 104: Sound

    › VPN settings Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs). p. 90 ► › Mobile networks Data enabled : Set to allow packet switched data networks ● for network services. Data roaming : Set the device to connect another network ●...

  • Page 105: Screen

    Screen Change the settings for the display. Brightness : Activate the automatic brightness or set the ● brightness of the display. Screen display ● Font style : Change the font type for the display text. You can download fonts from Android Market by selecting Get fonts online.

  • Page 106: Location And Security

    Turn off Bluetooth : Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when ● not in use. Turn off GPS : Deactivate the GPS feature when not in use. ● Turn off Sync : Turn off sync when the device is not ● synchronising with a web server. Brightness : Activate the brightness setting for Power ●...
  • Page 107 Owner information : Edit the text you want to display on ● the screen in Screen lock mode. Encrypt device : Set a PIN or a password to encrypt the ● device to protect data and information saved on the device. Once the device is encrypted, you must enter the password each time you turn on the device.

  • Page 108: Applications

    Location Manager service for testing. This is for application development. Samsung Apps : Select a network connection (Wi-Fi or ● packet switched data network) to get notifications for new applications from Samsung Apps. Settings...

  • Page 109: Accounts And Sync

    Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation. Background data : Select this setting to use the auto sync ● feature. The auto sync will run in the background without opening applications and synchronise data. Auto-sync : Set the device to synchronise contact, calendar, ●...

  • Page 110: Privacy

    Privacy Manage your device’s use of personal information. Back up my data : Enable or disable to back up of your ● information to the Google server. Backup account : Add and view your Google account to ● back up your data. This option is available only when you activate Back up my data.
  • Page 111 › Voice recognition settings Language : Select a language for the Google voice ● recognition. SafeSearch : Set the device to filter explicit text and/or ● images from voice search results. Block offensive words : Hide offensive words your device ●...
  • Page 112 › Configure input methods Swype ● Set the device to use the Swype keyboard. Settings Language: Select languages for text input. Audio feedback: Set to alert you when there are no alternative words for your input if you double-touch a word.

  • Page 113: Android Keyboard

    TalkBack keyboard ● Set the device to use the TalkBack keyboard. Settings Launch tutorial: Learn how to enter text with the TalkBack keyboard. Auto typing mode: Activate the auto typing mode. Haptic feedback: Set the device to vibrate when you touch the keys.
  • Page 114 Fuzzy settings: Select Fuzzy pinyin pairs. About: View DioPen Chinese IME information. Samsung keypad ● Set the device to use the Samsung keyboard. Settings Input language: Set a default text entry language. Touch this field, scroll through the options, and touch the desired input language.
  • Page 115 XT9 advanced settings: Word completion : Enable or disable automatic word ▪ completion for words matching your text entries. Word completion point : Choose the number of letters ▪ for the system to use to predict words for automatic completion. Spell correction : Enable or disable automatic spell ▪...

  • Page 116: Accessibility

    Handwriting settings: Customise the settings for Handwriting mode, such as recognition time, pen thickness or pen colour. Tutorial: Display the help for using Samsung keypad and XT9 predictive text. Accessibility Accessibility services are special features to make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities.

  • Page 117: Date And Time

    Date and time By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the Date and time settings. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date will be reset.

  • Page 118: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, you Password must enter the password you set for the device.
  • Page 119 If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your ● local Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold ] for more than 20 seconds.
  • Page 120 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: Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deleting ●...
  • Page 121 Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are ● within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect...

  • Page 122: Safety Precautions

    Your device may malfunction and your risk of electric shock is increased. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
  • Page 123 Protect the device and chargers from damage • Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures. • Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device. •...
  • Page 124 Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments • Always comply with regulations, instructions and signs in potentially explosive environments. • Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations), near fuels or chemicals, and at blasting areas. • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or accessories.
  • Page 125 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. Use your device at -20 °C to 45 °C • Your device can explode if left inside a closed vehicle, as the inside temperature can reach up to 80 °C.
  • Page 126 Using generic chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction. • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Do not bite or suck on the device •...
  • Page 127 Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. • Do not disassemble or puncture the battery, as this can cause explosion or fire.
  • Page 128 If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth. Keep your personal and important data safe • While using your device, be sure to back up important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. • When disposing of your device, back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information.

  • Page 129: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information Your device conforms to European Union (EU) standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment. These standards prevent the sale of mobile devices that exceed a maximum exposure level (known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 W/kg.
  • Page 130 “THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS. ” SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY, FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 131 ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ” Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control.
  • Page 132 Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC. Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. Refer to the Kies help for more information. www.samsung.com/hk English (HK). 12/2011. Rev. 1.2...

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