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  • Page 1 GT-P3100 user manual...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    ● 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 ●...
  • 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 users. Please keep this manual for future reference.
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  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ............10 Unpack ....................10 Device layout ..................11 Keys ......................13 Insert the SIM or USIM card ............14 Charge the battery ................15 Insert a memory card (optional) ..........18 Getting started ..........20 Turn on or off your device ............20 Use the touch screen ..............
  • Page 7 Samsung Apps .................. 49 S Suggest ..................... 49 YouTube ....................50 Voice Search ..................51 Communication ..........52 Calling ....................52 Messages ..................... 62 Google Mail ..................64 Email ...................... 66 Talk ......................68 ChatON ....................69 Messenger ................... 70 Google+ ....................
  • Page 8 Connectivity ............99 USB connections ................99 Wi-Fi ..................... 101 Wi-Fi Direct ..................104 AllShare Play ..................105 Mobile network sharing .............. 108 Bluetooth ................... 110 GPS ....................... 112 VPN connections ................113 Tools ..............116 Alarm ....................116 Calculator ..................117 Downloads ..................
  • Page 9 Storage ....................129 Power saving ..................129 Battery ....................129 Applications manager ..............129 Location services ................130 Lock screen ..................130 Security ....................131 Language and input ..............132 Cloud ....................134 Back up and reset ................135 Add account ..................135 Accessory ...................

  • Page 10: 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 11: Device Layout

    Device layout › Front view Number Function Earpiece Light sensor Proximity sensor SIM card slot Assembling...

  • Page 12: Rear View

    Number Function Memory card slot Touch screen Speaker Multifunction jack Front camera lens Microphone › Rear view Assembling...

  • Page 13: Keys

    Number Function Microphone GPS antenna Power/Reset/Lock key Rear camera lens Volume key Headset jack Main antenna Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the device options (press Power/ and hold); Reset the device (press Reset and hold for 8-10 seconds); Turn off Lock and lock the touch screen or turn it Volume...

  • Page 14: Insert The Sim Or Usim Card

    Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. ● If the memory card becomes lodged in the SIM card slot, you must take your device to a Samsung Service Centre to have the memory card removed. The SIM card slot of your device is only suited for ●...

  • 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: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    32 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. 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.

  • Page 19: Remove A Memory Card

    Push the memory card into the memory card slot until it locks in place. Close the cover of the memory card slot. › Remove a memory card Ensure that the device is not currently accessing the memory card. In the application list, select Settings →...

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn on or off your device To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. If you are turning on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. You must sign in to Google or create a Google account to use applications that interact with the Google server.

  • Page 21: 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 22 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 23 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 24: 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 and the keys automatically to prevent unintended operations. To lock the touch screen and the keys manually, press the Power key.

  • Page 25: System Bar

    › System bar From the system bar at the bottom of the screen, you can quickly navigate the screen and access applications. Number Function Open the list of recent applications. Return to the Home screen; Access the Google search widget or Google Now (tap and hold). Return to the previous screen.

  • Page 26: Indicator Icons

    › 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 Call in progress Missed call...
  • Page 27 Icon Definition Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level › Use the notifications panel To open the notifications panel, tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards. To hide the panel, drag the bottom of the panel upwards.

  • Page 28: Remove An Item From The Home Screen

    › 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: Use Widgets

    › Add or remove a panel from the Home screen You can add or remove Home screen panels to organise widgets. On the Home screen, place two fingers on the screen and pinch them together to switch to Edit mode. Add, remove, or reorganise panels: To remove a panel, tap and hold the panel’s thumbnail ●...

  • 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 Apps to access the application list.

  • Page 31: Uninstall An Application

    To uninstall the application, drag it to Uninstall. ● Select › 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. →...

  • Page 33: Switch To Silent Mode

    › 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. › Change your call ringtone In the application list, select Settings → Sound → Device ringtone.

  • Page 34: Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

    › 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 → Lock screen → 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 Lock screen →...

  • Page 37: Activate The Find My Mobile Feature

    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

    Add more languages. language Speak your text into the microphone. When you are finished, select Tap to pause. › Enter text with the Samsung keypad Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys. You can also use the following keys: Getting started...

  • Page 39: Copy And Paste Text

    Number Function Change the case. Switch text input modes. Access the keypad settings; Enter text by voice (tap and hold). Insert a space. Clear your input. Start a new line. Add an item from the clipboard. › Copy and paste text From a text field, you can copy and paste text to another application.

  • Page 40: 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 41 Number Function Move backwards or forwards to webpages in history. Reload the current webpage. While the device is loading webpages, this icon changes to . Enter a web address or a keyword. Access web browser options. View your bookmarks, saved pages, and recent Internet history.

  • Page 42: Search For Information By Voice

    → 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 43: Game Hub

    › Download a file from the Internet When you download files or applications from the Internet, your device saves them to the internal memory. Files you download from the Internet can include viruses that will damage your device. To reduce this risk, only download files from sources you trust.

  • Page 44: Maps

    Maps ™ Learn to use the Google Maps mapping service to find your location, search for places, and get directions. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ● region or service provider. You must activate location services to find your ●...
  • Page 45 To add a star to the location, select the balloon with the ● → → Add star. location name → Make To save a map for offline viewing, select ● available offline. To view the saved map, select → Places OFFLINE.

  • Page 46: Navigation

    › Get directions to a specific destination In the application list, select Maps. Select Enter the addresses of the starting location and the destination. To enter an address from your contact list or starred → places, or select a point on the map, select an option.

  • Page 47: Local

    In the application list, select Navigation. Enter your destination with the following methods: Speak destination: Enter your destination by voice. ● Type destination: Enter your destination with the ● virtual keypad. Contacts: Select your destination from contacts’ ● addresses. Starred places: Select your destination from your ●...

  • Page 48: Play Store

    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 ● region or service provider. Your device will save user files from downloaded ●...

  • Page 49: Readers Hub

    Search for and download reading material from the online store. 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.

  • Page 50: Youtube

    YouTube ™ Learn to view and upload videos via the YouTube video sharing service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Play a video In the application list, select YouTube. Select a video. Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Pause or resume playback.

  • Page 51: Voice Search

    › Upload a video In the application list, select YouTube. Select your Google account if it is linked to YouTube. Alternatively, you can select Sign in and set up an account to sign in to YouTube. → → Select a category a video.

  • Page 52: Communication

    Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call, or customising and using call-related features. To prevent accidental inputs, turn on the proximity ● sensor to lock the touch screen when you hold the device near your face.

  • Page 53: Answer A Call

    › Answer a call During an incoming call, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle. To mute the ringtone, press the Volume key. Select End call to end the call. › Reject a call During an incoming call, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle.
  • Page 54 › Use a headset Connect a headset to your device to answer and control calls conveniently. To answer a call, press the headset button. ● To reject a call, press and hold the headset button. ● To place a call on hold or retrieve a held call, press and hold ●...
  • Page 55 To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot ● hear you, select Mute. To converse with the other party via a Bluetooth headset, ● select Headset. To make a multiparty call (conference call), make or answer ● a second call, and then select Merge when connected to the second party.
  • Page 56 To capture the other party’s image, select Capture. ● To record a video of the other party’s image, select Record. ● It is illegal in many areas to record a call without permission. Always ask the other party for permission before recording a call.
  • Page 57 Enter a number and select Save. You can set the criteria for the number. To add more numbers, repeat steps 5-6. › Activate Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode In FDN mode, your device will prevent outgoing calls to any number that is not saved in the FDN list on your SIM or USIM card.
  • Page 58 › Set call barring Call barring is a network feature that restricts certain types of calling or prevents others from making calls with your device. In the application list, select Phone → Keypad → → Call settings → Call settings →...
  • Page 59 › Customise call settings In the application list, select Phone → Keypad → → Call settings. Change the following options: Option Function Set to reject calls from specified → Call settings Call phone numbers automatically. rejection You can add phone numbers to the auto reject list.
  • Page 60 Option Function → Call settings Call Set the device to alert you to alert events during a call. → Call settings Set to end a call when you press power key ends the Power key. calls → Call settings Set to turn on the proximity Auto screen off sensor during a call.
  • Page 61 Option Function → Call settings Call Set to send incoming calls to a forwarding specified number. → Call settings Display your caller ID to other Additional settings parties for outgoing calls. → Caller ID → Call settings Additional settings Set to restrict calls by call type. →...

  • Page 62: Messages

    Option Function → Voicemail Select a voicemail service provider. Voicemail service Enter the voicemail server → Voicemail number. You can obtain this Voicemail settings number from your service provider. → Voicemail Select a ringtone to alert you to Ringtone new voicemails. →...

  • Page 63: Send A Multimedia Message

    › Send a text message In the application list, select Messaging → Add recipients: Enter phone numbers manually and separate them with ● a semicolon or a comma. Select phone numbers from your contact list by ● selecting Select the text field and enter your message text. →...

  • Page 64: Google Mail

    › View a text or multimedia message In the application list, select Messaging. Your messages are grouped by contact as a message thread. Select a contact. Select a multimedia message to view more details. › Listen to a voicemail message If you have set your device to divert missed calls to the voicemail server, callers may leave voicemail messages when you miss calls.

  • Page 65: Send An Email Message

    › Send an email message In the application list, select Google Mail → Select the recipient field and enter an email address. Select the subject field and enter a subject. Select the text field and enter your email text. Select and attach a file.

  • Page 66: Email

    To mark the message as unread, select ● Mark as → To mark the message as unimportant, select ● not important. → Mute. To view hidden To hide the message, select ● messages, select All mail from the label list. →...

  • Page 67: View An Email Message

    › Send an email message In the application list, select Email → Add recipients: Enter email addresses manually and separate them with ● a semicolon or a comma. Select email addresses from your contact list by ● selecting Select the subject field and enter a subject. Select the text field and enter your email text.

  • Page 68: Talk

    → Saved Email. → Print. To print the message via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To save the email addresses of the recipients to the ● → Save as phonebook as a group of contacts, select group.

  • Page 69: Chaton

    › 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 70: Messenger

    Messenger Learn to send and receive instant messages from friends and family with the Google+ messenger instant messaging service. In the application list, select Messenger. If you are launching this application for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

  • Page 71: 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 72 Number Function Use camera shortcuts. : Switch to the front camera to take a ● photo of yourself. : Change the shooting mode. ●  p. 74 ► : Select the length of the delay before ● the camera takes a photo. : Apply a special effect.
  • Page 73 Print. Your → To print the photo via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Rename. To change the name of a file, select ● To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ●...

  • Page 74: Customise Camera Settings

    › Change the shooting mode You can take photos with various shooting modes. To change → Shooting mode → the shooting mode, select option. Option Function Panorama Take panoramic photos. Take a photo and send it to others via Wi- Share shot Fi Direct.
  • Page 75 Option Function Select the length of the delay before the Timer camera takes a photo. Resolution Select a resolution option. Adjust the colour balance according to the White balance lighting conditions. Metering Select a type of exposure metering. Set to view the grid lines on the preview Guidelines screen.

  • Page 76: Record A Video

    › Record a video In the application list, select Camera. Rotate the device to the landscape view. Drag the slider to switch to the camcorder. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Use camcorder shortcuts. : Switch to the front camera to record ●...
  • Page 77 Number Function Change the camcorder settings. View the storage location. Switch to the camera. Record a video. View videos you have recorded. To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart. To zoom out, pinch them together. You can also zoom in or out with the Volume key.

  • Page 78: Customise Camcorder Settings

    › Customise camcorder settings Before recording a video, select to access the following options: Option Function Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently-used options. Switch to the front camera to record a Self recording video of yourself. Recording Change the recording mode (for attaching mode to a message or for saving normally).

  • Page 79: Video Player

    › Edit the shortcut icons You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently-used options. Edit shortcuts. → From the preview screen, select Tap and hold an icon from the option list, and then drag it to the shortcut area. To remove shortcuts, tap and hold an icon, and then drag it to the option list.
  • Page 80 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Adjust the volume. Change the ratio of the video screen. Mute the sound. Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (tap within 3 seconds);...
  • Page 81 Number Function Reduce the size of the video screen. To return to the original size, double-tap the video screen. Access video player options. Select a sound effect. Insert a bookmark. Skip to the next file; Scan forwards in the file (tap and hold). During playback, select to access the following options: To send the video to others, select Share via.

  • Page 82: 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 83 → Print. Your To print the image via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Rename. To change the name of a file, select ● To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ●...

  • Page 84: Play A Video

    Face tag → → Select Recognised faces appear in the frame. If faces are not recognised automatically, tap and hold a face area to add a frame manually. → Add name. Select a recognised face Select the person’s name from the contact list. The contact is linked to the face in the image.

  • Page 85: Photo Editor

    Photo Editor You can edit images and apply various effects. In the application list, select Photo Editor. Select an image, or select Select picture → → a folder image. To take a new photo, select Take picture. Select Selection → Draw a border around the area you want to select, and then select To change the type of selection tool, select Selection.

  • Page 86: Video Editor

    When you are finished, select Enter a name for the image and select OK. Video Editor You can edit videos and apply various effects. › Create a video In the application list, select Video Editor. Rotate the device to the landscape view. Select a frame theme.

  • Page 87: Trim A Segment Of A Video

    › Trim a segment of a video Launch the video editor and open a video file. Select the thumbnail. Move the start bracket to the point where trimming should begin. Move the end bracket to the point where the trimming should end.

  • Page 88: Music Player

    Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: Download from the Internet.  p. 40 ► ● Download from a computer with Samsung Kies.  p. 99 ► ● Download from a computer with Windows Media Player. ●...
  • Page 89 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Adjust the volume. Set the file as your favourite track. Mute the sound. 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 90 Number Function Pause playback; Select to resume playback. View music details. Open the playlist. Access music options. Select a sound effect. Change the repeat mode. Skip to the next file; Scan forwards in the file (tap and hold). You can control the music player with a headset. On the Home screen, press and hold the headset button to launch the music player.

  • Page 91: Create A Playlist

    › Create a playlist In the application list, select Music Player. → New playlist. Select Enter a title for your new playlist and select OK. Select a music category. Select the files to include and select Done. › Customise music player settings In the application list, select Music Player.

  • Page 92: Music Hub

    Music Hub You can access the online music store to search for and buy your favourite songs. You can also add music files to your wish list and play them. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In the application list, select Music Hub.

  • Page 93: 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 94: Create Your Namecard

    › Set a speed dial number In the application list, select Contacts → Contacts. → Speed dial setting. Select → Select a location number a contact. You can call a speed dial number by tapping and holding the location number on the dialling screen. ›...

  • Page 95: Copy A Contact

    › Copy a contact Copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device In the application list, select Contacts → Contacts. → Import/Export → Import from SIM card. Select Select a memory location. Select contacts to copy, and then select Done. Copy contacts from your device to the SIM or USIM card In the application list, select Contacts...

  • Page 96: S Planner

    Export contacts In the application list, select Contacts → Contacts. Import/Export Export to SD card or → → Select Export to USB storage. Select OK to confirm. 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.

  • Page 97: View An Event Or Task

    Day: Hourly blocks for one full day ● List: A list of all the events and holidays scheduled for a ● specific period Task: A list of tasks ● You can also change the view mode by placing two fingers on the screen and spreading them apart or pinching them together.

  • Page 98: Memo

    To protect the memo from accidental deletion, select ● → To print the memo via Wi-Fi or USB, select . Your ● device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → To send the memo to others, select ● Personal information...

  • Page 99: 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 100: Connect As A Media Device

    › Connect with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your computer. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Open Windows Media Player and synchronise music files. › Connect as a media device You can connect your device to a computer and access media files stored on your device.

  • Page 101: 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 standards. You can connect to the Internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries.

  • Page 102: Connect To A Wi-Fi Ap With A Protected Setup

    › Add a Wi-Fi AP manually In the application list, select Settings → Wi-Fi → Add Wi- Fi network. Enter an SSID for the AP and select a security type. Set the security settings according to the security type you selected, and then select Save. ›...

  • Page 103: Customise Wi-Fi Settings

    › Set the static IP settings In the application list, select Settings → Wi-Fi. → Show advanced options. Select an AP Select the IP settings drop-down menu. Select Static. Change the IP settings. Select Connect. › Customise Wi-Fi settings In the application list, select Settings →...

  • Page 104: Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi Direct Learn to use the Wi-Fi Direct feature to connect two devices via Wi-Fi without requiring an AP. › Connect your device to another device In the application list, select Settings Wi-Fi Wi-Fi → → Direct. Select Scan. Select a device. When the owner of the other device accepts the connection, the devices are connected.

  • Page 105: Allshare Play

    AllShare Play. To use the AllShare Play service, you must sign in to your Google and Samsung accounts, and register two or more devices as file servers. The registration methods may vary depending on the device type. To get more details about...
  • Page 106 › Play a file on a remote device Supported file formats may differ depending on ● connected devices as a media player. Some files may be buffered while playing depending ● on the network connection. In the application list, select AllShare Play. Select a device or web storage that contains media files.
  • Page 107 Set to optimise the video quality for Video quality your device when playing videos saved settings on a computer. Lock AllShare Set to lock AllShare Play with the Play password for your Samsung account. Language Select a display language. About View AllShare Play information. Connectivity...

  • Page 108: Mobile Network Sharing

    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. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 109 Option Function Show Set to show your password as you password enter them. Show advanced Select a broadcast channel. options Select Save. On another device, locate your device’s name and connect to your mobile network. You can restrict mobile network sharing to specified devices.

  • Page 110: 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 111: Activate The Bluetooth Feature

    › Activate the Bluetooth feature In the application list, select Settings and then drag the Bluetooth switch to the right. › Find and pair with another device In the application list, select Settings → Bluetooth → Scan. Select a device. Select OK to match the Bluetooth PIN between two devices.

  • Page 112: Gps

    › Receive data via Bluetooth In the application list, select Settings → Bluetooth and then select the tick box next to your device. To select the length of time that your device will be → Visible time-out. visible, select When prompted, select OK to match the Bluetooth PIN or enter the Bluetooth PIN and select OK (if necessary).

  • Page 113: Vpn Connections

    › Activate location services You must activate location services to receive location information or search the map. In the application list, select Settings → Location services. Change the following options: Option Function Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks to find your location. Use wireless You may incur additional networks...
  • Page 114 › Set up a VPN profile In the application list, select Settings → More settings → Add VPN network. → Change the following options: Option Function Name Enter a name for the VPN server. Type Select a VPN type. Server address Enter the IP address of the VPN server. L2TP secret Enter an L2TP secret password.

  • Page 115: Connect To A Private Network

    Option Function PPP encryption Set to encrypt data before sending it to (MPPE) the VPN server. Show Set to change the advanced network advanced settings. options The options available may vary depending on the VPN type. When you are finished, select Save. ›...

  • Page 116: Tools

    Tools Alarm Learn to set and control alarms for important events. › Set an alarm In the application list, select Alarm. Select Set the details of the alarm. When you are finished, select Done. To deactivate an alarm, select the clock icon next to the alarm.

  • Page 117: Calculator

    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 calculations. Rotate the device to the landscape view to use the scientific calculator. ›...

  • Page 118: Dropbox

    Dropbox Learn to use the Dropbox cloud storage service to save and share your files with others. When you save files to your Dropbox folder, your device automatically synchronise with the web server and any other computers that have Dropbox installed.

  • Page 119: My Files

    › View a file In the application list, select Dropbox → Select a file. My Files Learn to access various types of files saved in your device. › Supported file formats Your device supports the following file formats: Type Format Image bmp, gif, jpg, png Video...

  • Page 120: Polaris Office

    › 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 121: Open A Document

    › Create a document In the application list, select Polaris Office. → Select a document type. Select a template (if necessary). Create the document. → Save. When you are finished, select Enter a name for the document and select a memory location for saving the document, and then select Save.

  • Page 122: Google

    › Manage documents online In the application list, select Polaris Office. Select Clouds → Add account → a cloud service. Enter your email address and password to access your account, and then select OK. View and manage your documents on the server. Google Learn to search for data in your device or information on the Internet.

  • Page 123: World Clock

    World Clock Learn to view the time in another region and set world clocks to appear on your display. In the application list, select World Clock → Enter a city name or select one from the globe. Select To apply summer time to the clock, tap and hold the clock, and then select DST settings.

  • Page 124: 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. To use options, select Advanced: Customise Wi-Fi settings.

  • Page 125: Data Usage

    Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount, and customise the settings for the limitation. Mobile data: Set to use data connections on any mobile ● network. Set mobile data limit: Set a limit for the mobile data usage. ●...

  • Page 126: Tethering And Portable Hotspot

    Network mode: Select a network type. ● Network operators: ● - Search networks: Search for and select a network. - Select automatically: Set the device to select the first available network. › Tethering and portable hotspot Portable Wi-Fi hotspot: Set to use your device as a wireless ●...

  • Page 127: Blocking Mode

    Upload from other devices: Set to accept uploads from ● other device. › Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in Blocking mode.

  • Page 128: Display

    Default notifications: Select a ringtone to alert you to ● events. Sound and vibration: Set the device to vibrate and play a ● ringtone to alert you to incoming calls. Keytones: Set the device to sound when you enter ● numbers on the dialling screen.

  • Page 129: Storage

    Storage View memory information for your device and memory card. You can also format the memory card. Formatting a memory card will permanently delete all data from the memory location. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory.

  • Page 130: Location Services

    Location services Change the settings for location services. Use wireless networks: Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile ● networks for finding your location. Use GPS satellites: Set to use GPS satellites for finding your ● location. Location and Google search: Set the device to use your ●...

  • Page 131: Security

    - Weather: Set to show the weather information and change the settings for the weather display. - Help text: Set to show the help text on the locked screen. Owner information: Enter your information that is shown ● on the locked screen. Security Change the settings for securing your device.

  • Page 132: Language And Input

    Set up SIM card lock: ● - Lock SIM card: Set to lock the SIM or USIM card. To use your device with the SIM or USIM card, you must enter the PIN. - Change SIM PIN: Change the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card.

  • Page 133: Google Voice Typing

    - Character preview: Set the device to show a preview image of each letter you tap. - Key-tap sound: Set the device to sound when you tap a key. Tutorial: View the tutorial for using the Samsung keypad. ● Reset settings: Reset the Samsung keypad settings to the ●...

  • Page 134: Cloud

    Driving mode: Activate Driving mode to provide audible ● notifications for event details. › Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device. Cloud Change settings for synchronising data or files with your Samsung account. Settings...

  • Page 135: Back Up And Reset

    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. Backup account: Set up or edit your Google backup ● account.

  • Page 136: Accessibility

    Automatic date and time: Set to receive time information ● from the network and update the time and date automatically. Set date: Set the current date manually. ● Set time: Set the current time manually. ● Automatic time zone: Set to receive time zone information ●...

  • Page 137: Developer Options

    TalkBack: Activate TalkBack, which provides voice ● feedback. Font size: Change the font size in the calendar, email, ● phonebook, and memo applications. Text-to-speech output: ● - Preferred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, select - Speech rate: Select a speed for the TTS feature.
  • Page 138 Protect SD card: Set to request a confirmation when ● reading data from a memory card. USB debugging: Activate USB debugging mode to ● connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Allow mock locations: Allow mock locations and service ●...

  • Page 139: About Device

    Strict mode: Set the device to flash the screen when ● applications perform long operations. Show CPU usage: Set to list all active processes. ● Profile GPU rendering: Set to check the time of GPU ● rendering time. Enable traces: Set to capture traces of application and ●...

  • Page 140: 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 141: The Touch Screen Responds Slowly Or Improperly

    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 142 Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. ● Ensure that you have accessed the correct cellular network. ● Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone ● number you are dialling. Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on.
  • Page 143 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 144 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 145: Index

    Index alarms 116 camera changing camcorder AllShare Play 105 settings 78 applications changing camera closing 32 settings 74 downloading 31 recording videos 76 launching 30 taking photos 71 multitasking 32 connectivity organising 30 AllShare Play 105 uninstalling 31 Bluetooth 110 auto rejection 56 GPS connections 112 battery...
  • Page 146 Play Store 48 getting directions 46 Polaris Office 120 searching for locations 44 power saving 17, 129 searching for places Samsung Apps 49 nearby 47 sharing locations 45 settings 124 using the navigation 46 silent mode 33 memory card...
  • Page 147 Bluetooth 110 via USB 109 via Wi-Fi 108 text input copy and paste 39 with Google voice input 38 with Samsung keypad 38 touch screen locking/unlocking 24 using 21 touch tone 32 unpack 10 USB connections as camera device 100...
  • Page 148 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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