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  • Page 1 GT-P7300 user manual...
  • Page 2 ● or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and are subject to change without prior notice. Access the Samsung website ( www.samsung.com ) for the latest version of the manual. Available features and additional services may vary by ●...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ............11 Unpack ....................11 Device layout ..................12 Keys ......................14 Insert the SIM or USIM card ............14 Charge the battery ................15 Getting started ..........18 Turn on or off your device ............18 Use the touch screen ..............19 Use motions ..................
  • Page 8 Internet ....................73 Latitude ....................77 Maps ...................... 77 Navigation ................... 79 Local ....................... 79 Play Store ..................... 80 Samsung Apps .................. 81 YouTube ....................81 Readers Hub ..................83 Pulse ...................... 84 Connectivity ............85 USB connections ................85 Wi-Fi .......................
  • Page 9 AllShare ....................90 Mobile network sharing ..............92 Bluetooth ..................... 94 GPS ......................96 VPN connections ................97 Tools ..............99 Calculator .................... 99 Alarm ..................... 99 World clock ..................100 Downloads ..................101 My Files ....................101 Search ....................102 SIM Toolkit ..................
  • Page 10 Accounts and sync ................ 110 Location services ................110 Security ....................110 Language and input ..............112 Back up and reset ................115 Dock ..................... 115 Date and time .................. 115 Accessibility ..................116 Motion ....................116 Developer options ................. 117 About device ..................

  • Page 11: Assembling

    Check your product box for the following items: Mobile 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 and available ●...

  • Page 12: Device Layout

    Device layout › Front view Number Function Power/Reset/Lock key Volume key Light sensor Speaker SIM card slot Front camera lens Multifunction jack Assembling...
  • Page 13 › Rear view Number Function Microphone Rear camera lens Main antenna Flash Headset jack Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS internal antenna 1. Connecting a headset to your device improperly can damage the headset jack or the headset. 2. Do not touch or cover the area around the antenna with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions.

  • Page 14: Keys

    Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Power/ Access the device options (press and Reset hold); Reset the device (press and Lock hold for 10-15 seconds); Turn off and lock the touch screen or turn it on. Volume Adjust the device’s volume. Insert the SIM or USIM card When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription...

  • Page 15: Charge The Battery

    You cannot replace the battery in the device. If you have problems with the battery or need it replaced, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables may cause batteries to explode or damage your device.
  • Page 16 The device may heat up while charging. This is ● normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. If your device is not charging properly, take your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. Assembling...
  • Page 17 When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB cable from the device, and then unplug the USB power adapter from the electrical socket. To save energy, unplug the USB power adapter when not in use. The USB power adapter does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the USB power adapter from the electrical socket when not in use to avoid wasting power.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn on or off your device Press and hold the Power key. Enter the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card and select OK (if necessary). If you are turning on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.

  • 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 for using the touch screen. Do not press the touch screen with your fingertips, ● or use sharp tools on the touch screen. Doing so may damage the touch screen or cause it to malfunction.
  • Page 20 Control your touch screen with the following actions: Touch once to select or launch a menu, option, or application. Tap and hold Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds. Drag Tap an item and move it to a new location.
  • Page 21 Flick Briskly scroll up, down, left, or right to move through lists or screens. Pinch Place two of your fingers far apart, and then pinch them together. Your device turns off the touch screen when you do ● not use it for a specified period. To turn on the screen, press the Power key.

  • Page 22: Use Motions

    Use motions Built-in motion recognition allows you to perform actions by moving your device or making gestures with your hands. To use these functions, you must first activate the motion recognition feature. In the application list, select Settings → Motion. Tilt While holding the device with two...

  • Page 23: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And The Keys

    Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys When you do not use the device for a specified period, your device turns off the touch screen and locks the touch screen automatically to prevent unintended operations. To lock the touch screen manually, press the Power key.

  • Page 24: Get To Know The Home Screen

    Get to know the Home screen From the Home screen, you can view your device’s status and access applications. The Home screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to view the panels on the Home screen. You can also select one of the dots at the top of the screen to move directly to the corresponding panel.
  • Page 25 › System bar From the system bar at the bottom of the screen, you can quickly navigate screen, view system information, and more. The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function Capture an image of the current screen and edit the image;...
  • Page 26 › Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition No signal Signal strength Connected to GPRS network Connected to EDGE network Connected to HSDPA network Wi-Fi AP connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS-based services in use Power saving mode activated Connected to computer...
  • Page 27 Icon Definition Roaming (outside of service area) Flight mode activated Music playback in progress Error occurred or caution required Battery power level › Use the notifications panel To open the notifications panel, tap the right bottom of the screen. To hide the panel, select From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current status and use the following options: Wi-Fi: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
  • Page 28 › Move an item on the Home screen Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to a new location. You can add an item to a new folder or move it to a new panel. Tap and hold the item, and then drag it to Create folder or Create page.
  • Page 29 To set the main panel of the Home screen, select ● To change the order of panels, tap and hold the panel’s ● thumbnail image, and then drag it to a new location. Select to return to the previous screen. ›...

  • Page 30: Access Applications

    Access applications Launch applications and take full advantage of features on your device. You can reorganise the application list to match your preferences, or download applications from the Internet to enhance your device’s functionality. On the Home screen, select to access the application list.
  • Page 31 ● Select Save. › Download an application In the application list, select Play Store or Samsung Apps. Search for an application and download it to the device. To install applications that you downloaded from other sources, you must select Settings →...

  • Page 32: Launch Multiple Applications

    Launch multiple applications Your device allows you to multitask by running multiple applications at the same time. To launch multiple applications, select while using an application. Then select another application to launch from the Home screen. › Manage applications You can manage multiple applications with the task manager. Task manager Active applications.
  • Page 33 › Adjust the device’s volume Press the Volume key up or down. Select and drag the sliders to adjust the volume level for each sound. › Adjust the touch screen’s vibration intensity You can adjust the intensity of the vibration feedback that occurs when you tap the screen.
  • Page 34 › Adjust the brightness of the display Your device includes a light sensor, which can detect the level of ambient light and adjust the brightness of the display automatically. You can also manually set the brightness of the display. The brightness of the display will affect how quickly the device consumes battery power.
  • Page 35 You can lock your device by activating the screen lock feature. If you forget your password, take your device to a ● Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of passwords ● or private information, or other damages caused by illegal software.
  • Page 36 Set an unlock PIN In the application list, select Settings Security → → Screen lock → PIN. Enter a new PIN and select Continue. Enter the PIN again and select OK. Set an unlock password In the application list, select Settings →...
  • Page 37 To use this feature, you must create a Samsung account for controlling the device remotely via the Internet. In the application list, select Settings →...

  • Page 38: Enter Text

    Enter text You can enter text by speaking words into the microphone, by selecting characters on the virtual keypad, or by writing on the screen. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.
  • Page 39 Lift your finger. When the device recognises the correct word, select to insert a space. If the device does not recognise the correct word, select an alternative word from the list that appears. Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text. You can also tap the keys to enter text.
  • Page 40 This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language. Insert a space. › Enter text with the Samsung keypad From a text field, select on the system bar and select Samsung keyboard. Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys.
  • Page 41 Number Function Switch text input modes. Access the keypad settings; Change the text input method (tap and hold). Clear your input. Start a new line. Attach an item. Switch to Handwriting mode. Insert a frequently-used emoticon; Open the emoticon panel (tap and hold). Insert a space.

  • Page 42: Communication

    Communication Messages Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages that you have sent or received. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area.

  • Page 43: Google Mail

    Select the text field and enter your message text. Insert smiley. → To insert emoticons, select Select and attach a file. Add subject and enter a subject. → Select To send the message, select › View a text or multimedia message In the application list, select Messaging.
  • Page 44 To send the message, select SEND. If you are offline or outside your service area, the message will be held in the message thread until you are online and inside your service area. › View an email message In the application list, select Google Mail. Select to update the message list.

  • Page 45: Email

    → To customise the settings for each label, select ● Manage labels. → Settings. To change the email settings, select ● Email Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account. › Set up an email account In the application list, select Email.
  • Page 46 Select the text field and enter your email text. Select and attach a file. To send the message, select If you are offline or outside your service area, the message will be held in the message thread until you are online and inside your service area. ›...

  • Page 47: Talk

    To change the background colour of messages, select ● Background colour. → Print. To print the message via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Delete all. To delete all messages, select ● →...

  • Page 48: Messenger

    › Add a contact to your friend list In the application list, select Talk → Enter a friend’s email address, and then select DONE. When your friend accepts the invitation, he or she is added to your friend list. › Start a conversation In the application list, select Talk.

  • Page 49: Google

    Google+ Learn to access Google’s social network service. You can create groups to send and receive instant messages and upload your photos. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In the application list, select Google+. If you are launching this application for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

  • Page 50: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera Learn how to take and view photos and videos. The camera turns off automatically when you do not ● use it for a specified period. The memory capacity may differ depending on the ● scene or shooting conditions. ›...
  • Page 51 Number Function Use camera shortcuts. : Change the flash setting; You can turn ● on or off the flash manually, or set the camera to use the flash when needed. : Switch to the front camera to take a ● photo of yourself.
  • Page 52 Set picture as. select → Print. Your To print the photo via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Edit. To edit the photo with the image editor, select ● → To change the motion activation settings, select ●...
  • Page 53 › Customise camera settings Before taking a photo, select to access the following options: Option Function Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently-used options. Switch to the front camera to take a photo Self portrait of yourself. Change the flash setting: You can turn on Flash or off the flash manually, or set the camera to use the flash when needed.
  • Page 54 Option Function Set the camera to include location information for your photos. To improve GPS reception, avoid ● shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in low- GPS tag lying areas, or in poor weather conditions.
  • Page 55 Number Function Use camcorder shortcuts. : Change the flash setting. ● : Switch to the front camera to record a ● video of yourself. : Change the recording mode (for ● attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally). : Select the length of the delay before ●...
  • Page 56 To play the video on a DLNA certified device, select ● To send the video to others or share it, select . ● To delete the video, select . ● To start a slide show, select . Tap the screen to stop the ●...

  • Page 57: Video Player

    Option Function Set to view the grid lines on the preview Guidelines screen. Reset Reset camcorder settings. › Edit the shortcut icons You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently-used options. From the preview screen, tap and hold the shortcut area, →...
  • Page 58 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Mute the video. Change the ratio of the video screen. Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Skip to the previous file; Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold). Select a sound effect.
  • Page 59 During playback, select to access the following options: To send the video to others or share it, select Share via. ● To trim a segment of the video, select Trim. ● To listen to audio via a Bluetooth headset, select Via ●...

  • Page 60: Gallery

    Gallery Learn to view images and play videos saved in your device. Some file formats are not supported depending on ● the device’s software. If a file size exceeds the memory available, an error ● may occur when you try to open the file. Playback quality may vary by content type.
  • Page 61 Set picture as. select → Print. Your To print the image via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Edit. → To edit the image with the image editor, select ● → To change the motion activation settings, select ●...

  • Page 62: Photo Editor

    Photo editor You can edit images and apply various effects. In the application list, select Photo editor. Select Select picture → an image. To take a new photo, select Take picture. Select Selection → Draw a border around the area you want to select, and then select Done.

  • Page 63: Music Player

    Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device: Download from the Internet.  p. 73 ► ● Download from a computer with Samsung Kies.  p. 85 ► ● Download from a computer with Windows Media Player. ●  p. 85 ►...
  • Page 64 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Adjust the volume. Set the file as your favourite track. Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Activate Shuffle mode. Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (tap within 2 seconds);...
  • Page 65 Number Function Change the repeat mode. Skip to the next file; Scan forwards in the file (tap and hold). During playback, select to access the following options: To add the music file to a playlist, select Add to playlist. ● To listen to music via a Bluetooth headset, select Via ●...

  • Page 66: Music Hub

    Change the following options: Option Function → Advanced Select a sound effect. SoundAlive → Advanced Play Change the playback speed. speed Set to show song lyrics during → Advanced Lyrics playback. Set the music player to turn off → Advanced Music automatically after a specific auto off...

  • Page 67: Personal Information

    Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, phone numbers, email addresses, and more for your contacts. › Create a contact In the application list, select Contacts → Contacts →...
  • Page 68 › Create your namecard In the application list, select Contacts → Contacts. Select your name at the top of the contact list. Select Enter your personal details and select Save. You can send your namecard to others or share it by →...
  • Page 69 Copy contacts from your device to the SIM or USIM card In the application list, select Contacts → Contacts. Import/Export Export to SIM card. → → Select Select contacts to copy, and then select Done → › Import or export a contact You can import or export files (in vcf format) to or from your device’s USB storage.

  • Page 70: S Planner

    S Planner Your device includes a powerful planner to help you organise your schedules more conveniently and effectively. Learn to create and manage events and tasks, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events and tasks. › Create an event or task In the application list, select S Planner.

  • Page 71: Memo

    › View an event or task In the application list, select S Planner. Select a date on the calendar. → Go to, and then To move to a specific day, select ● enter the date. To move to today’s date, select Today. ●...

  • Page 72: Pen Memo

    ● → To print the memo via Wi-Fi or USB, select . Your ● device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → To upload the memo to a social network site, select ● → To send the memo to others, select ●...

  • Page 73: Web And Gps-Based Services

    Web and GPS-based services You may incur additional charges for accessing the Internet and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite webpages. This feature may be labelled differently depending on ●...
  • Page 74 Number Function Reload the current webpage. While the device is loading webpages, this icon changes to Open a new window. Access web browser options. View your bookmarks, saved pages, and recent Internet history. Activate the URL field. Bookmark the current webpage. While browsing a webpage, access the following options: To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ●...
  • Page 75 Downloads. To view your download history, select ● → Print. To print the webpage via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Settings. To change the browser settings, select ● › Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 76 To edit bookmark details, select Edit bookmark. ● To add the bookmark shortcut to the Home screen, select ● Add shortcut to home. To send the address of the current webpage to others, ● select Share link. To copy the address of the current webpage, select Copy ●...

  • Page 77: Latitude

    Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view their ™ locations with the Google Latitude location service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In the application list, select Latitude. The device joins Latitude automatically. Add friends →...
  • Page 78 Select . Enter a keyword for the location. To search for a location by voice, select . Select the location to view its details. While viewing the map, use the following options: To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ●...

  • Page 79: Navigation

    Navigation Learn to get spoken directions to your destination. Navigation 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 and follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving.

  • Page 80: Play Store

    Select a place name to view its details. → Add a You can add more categories by selecting search. Play Store Your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Play Store provides a quick and easy way to shop for mobile applications. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ●...

  • Page 81: Samsung Apps

    Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to easily download a wide range of applications and updates for your device. With fully optimised applications from Samsung Apps, your device becomes even smarter. Explore the useful applications on offer and enhance your mobile life.
  • Page 82 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Pause or resume playback. Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging the bar. View the video quality. This feature may not be available for some videos. Add the video to your playlist. Send the URL to others.

  • Page 83: Readers Hub

    Select your Google account if it is linked to YouTube. Alternatively, you can select Add account and set up an account to sign in to YouTube. → Select a video. If you are uploading a video for the first time, select a network type to upload a video.

  • Page 84: Pulse

    Pulse Learn to read news articles on your device and add feeds for your favourite news topics. › Read feeds In the application list, select Pulse. If you are launching this application for the first time, select Okay and tap the screen to clear the hint. Select to update feeds.

  • Page 85: Connectivity

    Data transfers may fail when using a USB hub. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your computer. You can download the program from the Samsung website. Samsung Kies will work on both Windows and Macintosh computers.

  • Page 86: Wi-Fi

    › Connect as a media device You can connect your device to a computer and access media files stored on your device. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Tap the right bottom of the screen to open the notifications panel.
  • Page 87 Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors. › Activate the Wi-Fi feature In the application list, select Settings and then drag the Wi-Fi switch to the right.
  • Page 88 › Connect to a Wi-Fi AP with a protected setup You can connect to a secured AP with a WPS button or WPS PIN. To use this method, your wireless access point must have a WPS button. Connect with a WPS button In the application list, select Settings →...

  • Page 89: Wi-Fi Direct

    › Customise Wi-Fi settings In the application list, select Settings → Wi-Fi → → Advanced. Change the following options: Option Function Network Set the device to notify you when an notification open Wi-Fi AP is available. Keep Wi-Fi on Set whether or not to keep the Wi-Fi during sleep feature active in Sleep mode.

  • Page 90: Allshare

    Select an option for sending data via Wi-Fi. The method for selecting an option may vary by data type. Search for and select another device. › Receive data via Wi-Fi When you receive data, it is saved to your device automatically.
  • Page 91 › Play a file from another device on your device In the application list, select AllShare. Your device searches for DLNA certified devices automatically. Select a device that contains media files. → Select a media category a file. Control playback with the keys on your device. ›...

  • Page 92: Mobile Network Sharing

    Option Function Access point Select a connection profile to use for network DLNA connections. Upload from Set to accept uploads from other other devices devices. Mobile network sharing Learn to share your device’s mobile network connection with other devices. › Share your device’s mobile network via Wi-Fi Learn to use your device as a wireless access point for other devices.
  • Page 93 Option Function Set to show your password as you Show password enter them. Select Save. On another device, locate your device’s name and connect to your mobile network. › Share your device’s mobile network via USB Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. In the application list, select Settings More...

  • Page 94: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Learn to exchange data or media files with other devices via Bluetooth. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, ● or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature. Always ensure that you share and receive data with ●...
  • Page 95 Select OK to match the Bluetooth PIN between two devices. Alternately, enter a Bluetooth PIN and select OK. When the owner of the other device accepts the connection or enters the same PIN, pairing is complete. If the pairing is successful, the device will search for available services automatically.

  • Page 96: Gps

    Your device is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location services and use additional GPS functions. For better reception of GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: Between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, or ●...

  • Page 97: Vpn Connections

    Option Function Set the device to use your current Location and location for Google search and other Google search Google services. VPN connections Learn to create virtual private networks (VPNs) and connect to them securely over the Internet. Your device should already be configured with ●...
  • Page 98 Option Function Select a user certificate that the VPN server will use to identify you. You IPSec user can import certificates from the VPN certificate server or download them from the Internet. Select a certificate authority (CA) certificate that the VPN server will IPSec CA use to identify you.

  • Page 99: Tools

    Tools Calculator Learn to perform calculations with your device. › Perform a calculation In the application list, select Calculator. Use the keys on the screen to perform basic or scientific calculations. Rotate the device to the landscape view to use the scientific calculator.

  • Page 100: World Clock

    Set the details of the alarm. When you are finished, select Done. To deactivate an alarm, select the clock icon next to the alarm. To delete an alarm, tap and hold the alarm, and then select Delete alarm. › Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, To stop the alarm, select and then drag your finger...

  • Page 101: Downloads

    Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web or email. In the application list, select Downloads. Select a download category. To open a downloaded file, select the log. To delete a log, select the tick box and select My Files Learn to access various types of files saved in your device.

  • Page 102: Search

    › View a file In the application list, select My Files. Select a folder. To move up one level in the file directory, select ● To return to the Home directory, select ● Select a file. From the folder list, access the following options: To search for files saved in your device, select ●...

  • Page 103: Sim Toolkit

    SIM Toolkit Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider. Depending on your SIM or USIM card, this application may be labelled differently. In the application list, select SIM Toolkit. Task manager With the task manager, you can view open applications and memory information.
  • Page 104 To read the document via the text-to-speech (TTS) feature, ● Text to speech. → select → Print. To print the document via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. The options available may vary depending on the document type. Tools...

  • Page 105: Settings

    Settings Access the setting options In the application list, select Settings. Select a setting category, and then select an option. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi AP and access the Internet or other network devices. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.

  • Page 106: More

    Activate Flight mode to disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network features. › Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. › Set up and manage virtual private networks (VPNs). › Tethering and portable hotspot USB tethering: Set to use your device as a wireless modem ●...

  • Page 107: Sound

    › Mobile networks Use packet data: Set to use data connections on any ● mobile network. Data roaming: Set to use data connections when you are ● roaming. Access Point Names: Select an access point name (APN) for ● mobile networks. You can add or edit APNs. To reset your →...

  • Page 108: Display

    Display Change the settings to control the display and backlight on your device. Home screen wallpaper: Select a background image for ● the Home screen. Lock screen wallpaper: Select a background image for the ● locked screen. Help text: Set to show the help text on the locked screen. ●...

  • Page 109: Power Saving

    Power saving Activate Power saving mode and change the settings for Power saving mode. Custom power saving mode: Set to activate Power saving ● mode according to your custom settings. Custom power saving mode settings: ● - Power saving starts at: Select a power level at which the device will automatically switch to Power saving mode.

  • Page 110: Battery

    Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. Applications View and manage the applications on your device. Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation. Location services Change the settings for location services. Use wireless networks: Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile ●...
  • Page 111 Remote controls: Set to allow control of your lost or stolen ● device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung and Google accounts. SamsungDive web page: Access the SamsungDive ● website ( www.samsungdive.com ). You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the SamsungDive website.

  • Page 112: Language And Input

    Block offensive words: Set to prevent the device from ● recognising offensive words in voice inputs. › Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keypad settings, select Input language: Select input languages to use with the ● keypad. XT9: Activate XT9 mode to predict words based on your ●...
  • Page 113 Handwriting settings: Change the settings for ● Handwriting mode, such as recognition time, pen thickness, or pen colour. Tutorial: View the tutorial for using the Samsung keypad. ● › Swype To change the Swype keypad settings, select Select Input Method: Select a keypad type.
  • Page 114 - Auto-capitalization: Set to capitalise the first letter of a sentence automatically. - Show complete trace: Adjust how long the traces of your finger will appear on the keypad. - Word suggestion: Set the device to predict words based on your input and show word suggestions. - Speed vs.

  • Page 115: Back Up And Reset

    › Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device. Back up and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. Back up my data: Set to back up your settings and ● application data to the Google server.

  • Page 116: Accessibility

    Automatic time zone: Set to receive time zone information ● from the network when you move across time zones. Set date: Set the current date manually. ● Set time: Set the current time manually. ● Select time zone: Select a time zone. ●...

  • Page 117: Developer Options

    Tilt to zoom: Set to use a tilting motion to zoom in or out ● when viewing images or browsing webpages. Pan to edit: Set to move an item to another page when you ● tap and hold the item, and then slide the device to the left or right.

  • Page 118: About Device

    Do not keep activities: Set to end a running application ● when you launch a new application. Limit background processes: Set to limit the number of ● processes that can run in the background. Show all ANRs: Set the device to alert you to unresponsive ●...

  • Page 119: 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, Password you must enter the password you set for the device.
  • Page 120 If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take your ● device to a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close applications or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is still responsive and an application is frozen, close the application with the task manager.
  • Page 121 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. Your device is hot if touched When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot.
  • Page 122 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 the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with ●...

  • Page 123: Index

    Index alarms 99 creating groups 68 finding 67 AllShare 90 importing/exporting 69 applications device lock 35 closing 32 display downloading 31 brightness 34 launching 30 font style 33 multitasking 32 language 32 organising 30 settings 108 uninstalling 31 wallpaper 33 battery file manager 101 charging 15...
  • Page 124 Google Mail 44 copy and paste 41 viewing multimedia 43 with Google voice input 38 viewing text 43 with Samsung keypad 40 with Swype keypad 38 music hub 66 touch screen music player 63 locking/unlocking 23 photo editor 62...
  • Page 125 video player 57 videos playing 57, 61 recording 54 uploading to YouTube 82 VPN connections 97 web browser 73 Wi-Fi 86 world clock 100 YouTube 81 Index...
  • Page 126 To install Samsung Kies (PC Sync) 1. Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your computer. 2. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable.

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