Samsung GT-P8110 User Manual

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Page 1 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 English (EU). 01/2012. Rev. 1.0...
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Page 3 Built on the Google Android operating system, the Samsung mobile device gives you access to thousands of useful and entertaining applications to enrich your mobile web experience.
Page 4 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 5 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered ●...
Page 6 ® Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of ● Microsoft Corporation. ® ™ ™ Wi-Fi , Wi-Fi Protected Setup , Wi-Fi Direct ● ™ Wi-Fi CERTIFIED , and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. ® ®...
Page 7 ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ® DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX ® device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com Certified for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents Assembling ............11 Unpack ....................11 Charge the battery ................12 Insert a memory card (optional) ..........14 Getting started ..........17 Turn your device on and off ............17 Get to know your device ............... 18 Use the S Pen and the touch screen ........22 Get to know the Home screen ...........
Page 9 Maps ...................... 55 Latitude ....................56 Places ..................... 57 Navigation ................... 57 Samsung Apps .................. 58 Entertainment ..........73 Music player ..................73 Music Hub ................... 76 Camera ....................76 Video player ..................86 Gallery ....................87 Video maker ..................89 Personal information ........
Page 10 Wi-Fi Direct ..................103 Bluetooth ................... 104 AllShare ....................106 GPS ....................... 110 VPN connections ................111 Tools ..............113 Alarm ....................113 Calculator ..................114 Downloads ..................114 eBook ....................114 Google Search ................. 116 My files ....................116 Polaris Office ..................
Page 11 Motion ....................132 Privacy ....................132 Storage ....................133 Language and input ..............133 Accessibility ..................136 Date and time .................. 137 About device ..................137 Troubleshooting ..........138 Safety precautions ......... 143 Index ............... 154 Contents...
Page 12: Assembling
S pen with 8 extra tips ● 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 and available ●...
Page 13: Charge The Battery
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 14: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)
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 15 Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.
Page 16 › Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. Settings → Storage Open the application list and select → Unmount SD card. Open the memory card cover. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the device.
Page 17: Getting Started
Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. 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 the Power key and select Power off →...
Page 18: Get To Know Your Device
Get to know your device › Device layout Getting started...
Page 19 Number Function Power/Reset/Lock key Volume key Speaker Memory card slot Multifunction jack SIM card slot Front camera lens Ambient light sensor Mouthpiece Headset jack Internal antenna Rear camera lens Flashbulb › Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Power/ Access the quick menus (press and Reset...
Page 20 › Indicator icons Icons shown on the bottom of the screen may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition No signal Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected Open Wi-Fi APs available Wi-Fi AP connected Bluetooth activated GPS activated Call in progress...
Page 21 Flight mode activated Music playback in progress Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Unable to charge Current time 10:00 AM 1. If you use a charger that is not approved by Samsung, this indicator will not appear. Getting started...
Page 22: Get To Know The Home Screen
Get to know the Home screen When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the Home screen. From the Home screen, you can view indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and other items. Scroll left or right to a panel of the Home screen. The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider.
Page 23 System bar From the system bar, you can quickly navigate screens, access applications, view system information, and more. Number Function Capture the current screen and open the drawing pad; Capture the current screen (tap and hold). Return to the previous screen. Return to the Home screen;...
Page 24 › Add items to the Home screen You can customise the Home screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add an item to the Home screen, From the Home screen, select Select an item category: Widgets : Add widgets.
Page 25 › Add a shortcut to an application From the application list, tap and hold an application icon and drag it to a Home screen panel at the bottom of the screen. The shortcut icon for the application is added to the Home screen.
Page 26: Access Applications
Access applications Apps to access the From the Home screen, select application list. → Select an application. My apps. To view downloaded applications, select ● To view the frequently-used applications, select ● Frequent. Select to return to the previous screen; Select return to the Home screen.
Page 27 Customise your device Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences. › Change the language of the display Settings → Open the application list and select Language and input → Select language. Select a language you want. ›...
Page 28 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. ›...
Page 29 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 30 Set an unlock PIN 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 31 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 32 Development, and then clear the check box next to USB debugging. › 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 33 › 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 34 › Find and connect to a Wi-Fi AP Settings → Wireless Open the application list and select and networks Wi-Fi settings. → The device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi APs. Wi-Fi networks. Select a network under Enter a password for the network (if necessary). Select ›...
Page 35 To connect to a Wi-Fi AP with a WPS PIN, Settings → Wireless Open the application list and select and networks → Wi-Fi settings. Select a network indicated as WPS available and select the drop-down menu next to Network Setup. WPS pin from access point or WPS pin from this Select device...
Page 36 Wi-Fi Direct Learn to use the Wi-Fi Direct feature to connect two devices via Wi-Fi without requiring an access point. › Connect your device to another device Settings Wireless → Open the application list and select and networks → Wi-Fi Direct settings →...
Page 37 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 38 Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select OK. Alternatively, select Accept to match the PIN between your device and the device. When the owner of the other device enters the same PIN or accepts the connection, pairing is complete.
Page 39 AllShare Learn to use the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) service that enables you to share media files between DLNA- enabled devices in your home over Wi-Fi. The supported file formats may vary depending on ● the software of the device. Some files may not play on the DLNA- enabled ●...
Page 40 › Play your files on another DLNA-enabled device AllShare. Open the application list and select My device. Select → Select a media category a file. Select a player—the one that will play the media file. Playback begins at the selected player. Control playback using icons of your device.
Page 41 Select a player—the one that will play the media file. Control playback using icons of your device. Mobile network sharing Learn to set your device as a wireless modem or wireless access point for PCs or other devices, and share your device’s mobile network connection.
Page 42 › Share your device’s mobile network via USB Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC. Settings → Wireless Open the application list and select and networks → Tethering and portable hotspot. USB tethering to activate the USB tethering Select feature.
Page 43 Your device is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location services. To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, or ● inside buildings in poor weather ●...
Page 44 VPN connections You can create virtual private networks (VPN) and connect to your private network securely through a public network, such as the internet. Your device should already be configured with internet access. If you have trouble accessing the internet, you need to edit connections.
Page 45 Option Function Select a user certificate that the VPN Set user server uses to identify you. You can certificate import certificates from the VPN server or download from the web. Select a certificate authority (CA) certificate that the VPN server uses Set CA to identify you.
Page 46 Settings Access the Settings menu Settings. Open the application list and select Select a setting category and select an option. Wireless and networks Change the settings for wireless network connections. › Flight mode Disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.
Page 47 ● Disconnect Wi-Fi Direct : Deactivate the Wi-Fi Direct ● feature. › Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. › Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off. › Bluetooth settings Bluetooth : Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off.
Page 48 Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot : Configure network ● settings to use your device as an access point. Bluetooth tethering : Activate the Bluetooth tethering ● feature to share your device’s mobile network connection with PCs via the Bluetooth wireless feature. p.
Page 49 Accounts : Set up your accounts for IP call services. ● Use Internet calling : Set the device to use IP call services. ● IP call services are provided only via a Wi-Fi connection. Sound Change the settings for various sounds on your device. Silent mode : Activate Silent mode to mute all sounds ●...
Page 50 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 51 Power saving mode Use custom power saving : Automatically activate Power ● saving mode when the battery is low. Custom power saving settings ● Power saving mode on : Select a power level for Power saving mode. Turn off Wi-Fi : Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature when the device is not connected with a Wi-Fi AP.
Page 52 Use location for Google search : Set the device to use ● your current location for Google search and other Google services. Configure lock screen : Set how to unlock the screen. ● : Disable the screen lock. Unsecure : Set to use the screen lock without a PIN, password, or pattern.
Page 53 SIM change alert : Activate or deactivate the Find my ● mobile feature which helps you locate your device when it is lost or stolen. p. 33 ► Alert message recipients : Set up recipients to receive a ● tracking message from your lost device. Remote controls : Set to control a lost device remotely via ●...
Page 54 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. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Settings...
Page 55 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 56 Automatic restore : Set to restore your settings and ● application data when the applications are reinstalled on your device. Factory data reset : Reset your settings to the factory ● default values and delete all your data. Storage View memory information for your device and memory card. You can also format the memory card.
Page 57 › Text-to-speech settings Listen to example : Listen to the spoken text for an ● example. Always use my settings : Set to use the speech rate and ● language settings you specify over the settings saved in applications. Default engine : Set the speech synthesis engine to be ●...
Page 58 Voice input: Activate the voice input feature to enter text by voice on the Samsung keypad. Handwriting settings: Customise the settings for Handwriting mode, such as recognition time, pen thickness or pen colour. Tutorial: Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad. Settings...
Page 59 Accessibility Change the settings for accessibility features. Accessibility : Activate an accessibility application you have ● downloaded, such as Talkback or Kickback, which provide voice, melody, or vibration feedback. Accessibility applications : Select an accessibility ● application to use. Download accessibility scripts : Set to allow downloading ●...
Page 60 Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how time and date are displayed on your device: If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date will be reset. Automatic date and time : Automatically update the date ●...
Page 61 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 62 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 the Power key for 10-15 seconds.
Page 63 The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off If the battery will no longer charge completely, you need to replace it with a new battery. Take your device to your local Samsung Service Centre. Troubleshooting...
Page 64 Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile 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 65 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 66 Your device may malfunction and your risk of electric shock is increased. Handle and dispose of the device and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
Page 67 Protect the device and chargers from damage • Avoid exposing your device 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 and batteries. •...
Page 68 • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or accessories. Turn off your device when in an aircraft Using your device in an aircraft is illegal. Your device may interfere with the electronic navigation instruments of the aircraft.
Page 69 • Dial sensibly and assess the traffic. Place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to make a call, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
Page 70 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 71 Using generic batteries or 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 72 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 paint or put stickers on your device Paint and stickers can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation. If you are allergic to paint or metal parts of the product, you may experience itching, eczema, or swelling of the skin.
Page 73 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 74 Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
Page 75 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 76 Health and safety information Operating Environment Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals requires wireless devices to comply with a safety limit For typical operations, this model has been of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC exposure tested and meets the FCC exposure guidelines. limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give Remember to follow any special regulations in force in additional protection to the public and to account for...
Page 77 Cautions Changes or modifications made in the radio device, not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the device warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the device. Although your device is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken.
Page 78 This device is capable of operating in 802.11a/n mode. For 802.11a/n devices operating in the frequency range of 5.15 - 5.25 GHz, they are restricted for indoor operations to reduce any potential harmful interference for Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) in the US. WIFI Access Points that are capable of allowing your device to operate in 802.11a/n mode (5.15 - 5.25 GHz) are optimized for indoor use only.

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