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  • Page 1 GT-P7500 user manual...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Using this manual Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung P7500. This powerful, “go anywhere” device, puts the best of the web and mobile computing at your fingertips in a lightweight, highly versatile platform that fits your active lifestyle. Built on...
  • Page 3 Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user. Please keep this manual for future reference.
  • Page 4 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered ●...
  • Page 5 Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/ ● or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. ® Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of ● Microsoft Corporation. is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW HD technology ●...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Web ................34 Browser ................... 34 Pulse ..................38 Market ..................39 YouTube .................. 40 Maps ..................41 Latitude ................... 42 Places ..................43 Navigation ................44 Samsung Apps ..............45 Communication ............. 46 Messaging ................46 Google Mail ................48 Contents...
  • Page 7 Email ..................49 Talk ................... 52 Social Hub ................53 Entertainment ............54 Music player ................54 Camera ..................56 Video ..................64 Gallery ..................64 Photo editor ................66 Personal information ..........68 Contacts .................. 68 Calendar ................. 72 Memo ..................
  • Page 8 Pen memo ................91 Polaris Office ................92 Voice Search ................94 World clock ................94 Settings ..............95 Access the Settings menu ..........95 Wireless and networks ............95 Sound ..................97 Screen ..................98 Power saving mode ............. 98 Location and security ............

  • Page 9: 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 may vary ●...

  • Page 10: Install The Sim Or Usim Card

    Install the SIM or USIM card When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.

  • Page 11: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Your device has a built-in battery. Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery. Use only Samsung-approved chargers. Unauthorised chargers can cause batteries to explode or damage your device. Charge the battery only with a charger. You cannot ●...
  • Page 12 If your device is not charging properly, bring your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), unplug the USB power adapter and PC data cable from the device and then from the power outlet.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, Press and hold [ If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on- screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and then select Power off →...

  • Page 14: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device › Device layout Getting started...
  • Page 15 Number Function Power/Reset/Lock key Volume key Speaker Light sensor Multifunction jack SIM card slot Headset jack Front camera lens Mouthpiece Rear camera lens Internal antenna Flashbulb 1. Connecting a headset to your device improperly can damage the headset jack or the headset. Getting started...

  • Page 16: Indicator Icons

    › Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Power/ Access the quick menus (press and Reset hold); Reset the device (press and hold Lock for more than 20 seconds); Lock the touch screen. Volume Adjust the device’s volume. ›...

  • Page 17: Use The Touch Screen

    Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. 1. If you use a charger that is not approved by Samsung, this indicator will not appear. Getting started...
  • Page 18 To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use ● sharp tools. Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact ● with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact ●...

  • Page 19: Get To Know The Home Screen

    › Lock or unlock the touch screen When you do not use the device for a specified period, your device turns off the touch screen and automatically locks the touch screen to prevent any unwanted device operations. To manually lock the touch screen, press [ ]. To unlock, turn on the screen by pressing [ ], and drag any direction until it reaches the border of the circle.

  • Page 20: System Bar

    Number Function Search the web with the Google Search widget. Access the application list. Customise the Home screen. System bar (See the following section) System bar From the system bar, you can quickly navigate screens, access applications, view system information, and more. Number Function Capture the current screen.

  • Page 21: Move Items On The Home Screen

    › 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 22: Access Applications

    › 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 23: Customise Your Device

    → Select an application. To view downloaded applications, select Downloaded. Select to return to the previous screen; Select return to the Home screen. › Access recent applications Select to open the list of applications you have accessed recently. Select an application. Customise your device Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences.

  • Page 24: Switch To Silent Mode

    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. Getting started...

  • Page 25: Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

    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 26 Set an unlock pattern From the Home screen, open the application list and select Settings → Location and security → Configure lock screen Pattern. → See the on-screen instructions and example patterns and select Next. Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at least 4 dots.
  • Page 27 To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for controlling the device from the web remotely. From the Home screen, open the application list and select Settings →...

  • Page 28: Enter Text

    Alert message recipients. Select Enter the password for your Samsung account again and select OK. Enter a phone number including a country code (with +). Enter the text message to be sent to the recipients. Done. Select Enter text You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad, inputting handwriting on the screen, or speaking words into the microphone.
  • Page 29 Number Function Move the cursor to the next text input field. Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode. Change case. Access the keypad settings; Change the input language; Change the keyboard type or activate the voice input feature (tap and hold). Insert an emoticon;...
  • Page 30 You can use the following keys: Number Function Move the cursor to the next text input field. Switch between Quick and Cangjie mode. Access the keypad settings; Change the keyboard type (tap and hold). Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode. Change the input language.

  • Page 31: Enter Text Using The Samsung Keypad

    › Enter text using the Samsung keypad Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys and you can use the following keys: Number Function Move the cursor to the next text input field. Enter text in capital lock. Change case. Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode.
  • Page 32 Continue until you have finished the word. Release the finger on the last character. When the word displays correctly, select to insert a space. If the correct word does not display, select an alternative word from the list that appears. Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text.

  • Page 33: Copy And Paste Text

    Number Function Change the input language. Move the cursor to the next text input field. Change case. Access the swype tip screen; Open the help information (tap and hold). Switch between Symbol mode and ABC mode. Switch between Number mode and Edit mode. Clear your input.

  • Page 34: Web

    Browser Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. You may incur additional charges for accessing the ● web and downloading data. For details, contact your service provider. The web browser menu may be labelled differently ● depending on your service provider. Available icons may vary depending on your region or ●...
  • Page 35 Number Function Reload the current web page; While the device is loading web pages, this icon changes to . Open a new tab. Search for information. Access a list of web browser options. Open a list of saved bookmarks and recent internet history.

  • Page 36: Add A Bookmark

    › Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. From the Home screen, open the application list and select Browser. Select Select and say a keyword into your device’s microphone. The device searches for information and web pages related with the keyword.
  • Page 37 → Select You can also select to bookmark the current web page. Enter a page title and a web address. To bookmark the web page you were viewing, skip to step Bookmarks drop-down menu and select a Select the bookmark location to add (if necessary). Select To use bookmark options, select , tap and hold a bookmark: Open.

  • Page 38: Pulse

    › Access recent history From the Home screen, open the application list and select Browser. → History. Select Select a web page to access. Pulse You can use the Pulse reader to add feeds for your favourite news topics and read news articles on your device. ›...

  • Page 39: Market

    › Customise the reader settings From the Home screen, open the application list and select Pulse. → Settings to customise the display or sync Select settings for the Pulse reader. Market Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Android Market provides you an easy and quick way to shop for games and mobile applications.

  • Page 40: Youtube

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

  • Page 41: Maps

    Uploads and then select a video. Select Upload. Enter details for the upload and select Maps ™ Learn to use Google Maps to find your location, search the map for streets, cities, or countries, and get directions. › Search for a specific location From the Home screen, open the application list and select Maps.

  • Page 42: Latitude

    › Get directions to a specific destination From the Home screen, open the application list and select Maps. Select Enter the addresses of the starting location and the ending location. To enter an address from your contact list, point the →...

  • Page 43: Places

    Yes. Select When your friend accepts your invitation, you can share locations. Select a friend from the list. Your friends’ locations are marked with their photos on the map. Places Learn to search for a place around you. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 44: Navigation

    Navigation Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your destination with voice guidance. 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 45: Samsung Apps

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

  • Page 46: Communication

    Communication Messaging Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. ›...
  • Page 47 Add recipients of your message. Enter phone numbers or email addresses manually, ● separating them with a semicolon or a comma. Select phone numbers or email addresses from the lists ● by selecting When you enter an email address, the device will convert the message as a multimedia message.

  • Page 48: Google Mail

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

  • Page 49: Email

    To archive the message, select ● To delete the message, select ● → Mark unread. To make the message as unread, select ● → Change labels. To add a label to a message, select ● → To register the message to the spam list, select ●...

  • Page 50: Send An Email Message

    Follow the on-screen instructions. → Settings → To add more email accounts, select account and repeat steps 2-4. When you are finished setting up the email account, the email messages are downloaded to your device. If you have created more than two accounts, you can switch between email accounts;...

  • Page 51: View An Email Message

    › View an email message When you open an email account, you can view previously retrieved emails offline or connect to the email server to view new messages. After retrieving email messages, you can view them offline. From the Home screen, open the application list and select Email →...

  • Page 52: Talk

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

  • Page 53: Social Hub

    › Start a chat From the Home screen, open the application list and select Talk. Select a friend from the friend list. The chat screen opens. Enter your message and select → Add to chat. To add a friend to a chat, select To end the chat, select Social Hub ™...

  • Page 54: Entertainment

    › Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device: Download from the wireless web. p. 34 ► ● Download from a PC with Samsung Kies. p. 75 ► ● Receive via Bluetooth. p. 80 ►...

  • Page 55: Create A Playlist

    → To listen to music via a Bluetooth headset, select ● Bluetooth. You cannot use this option when you connect a headset to your device. → Share via. To send a music file to others, select ● → Set as To set a music file as an alarm tone, select ●...

  • Page 56: Camera

    Option Function Sound effects Select a sound effect. Select music categories to display on Music menu the music library screen. Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels (3.2 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to 1280 x 720 pixels.
  • Page 57 Number Function Change the flash setting; You can manually turn the flash on or off, or set the camera to automatically use the flash when needed. Switch between the front and rear camera lenses. Change the shooting mode. Select the length of the delay before the camera takes a photo.
  • Page 58 Crop. To crop an image from a photo, select ● → To print a photo using a Wi-Fi connection, select ● Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Copy. To copy a photo, select ● →...

  • Page 59: Capture A Photo In Self Shot Mode

    › Capture a photo in Self shot mode You can take photos of yourself conveniently using the front camera lens. From the Home screen, open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera. Select Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take a photo.

  • Page 60: Capture A Panoramic Photo

    › Capture a panoramic photo You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode. This mode is convenient for photographing landscapes. From the Home screen, open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera. → Panorama. Select Make any necessary adjustments.

  • Page 61: Record A Video

    › Customise camera settings Before taking a photo, select to access the following options: Option Function Take close-up photos or set the camera Focus mode to focus on the subject. Scene mode Change the scene mode. Adjust the colour balance according to White balance lighting conditions.
  • Page 62 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Change the flash setting; You can manually turn the flash on or off. Switch between the front and rear camera lenses. Change the recording mode (for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally).

  • Page 63: Customise Camcorder Settings

    Number Function Record a video. Open the image viewer to view videos you recorded. Select to start recording. Select to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. After recording videos, select the image viewer icon to view the recorded videos. To view more videos, scroll left or right.

  • Page 64: Video

    Video Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of videos. From the Home screen, open the application list and select Video. Select a view mode at the top of the screen. Select a video to play. Control playback with the virtual keys. While playing a video, use the following options: →...

  • Page 65: View A Photo

    Some file formats are not supported depending on ● the software of the device. If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error ● can occur when you open files. › View a photo From the Home screen, open the application list and select Gallery.

  • Page 66: Photo Editor

    → To print a photo using a Wi-Fi connection, select ● Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Copy. To copy a photo, select ● → Motion. To use motion recognition, select ● › Play a video From the Home screen, open the application list and select Gallery.
  • Page 67 Use the following options to edit the photo: Option Function Rotate or flip the image. Resize the image by dragging the rectangle or selecting 100% → an option. Crop the image by moving or dragging the rectangle. Apply a colour effect. Apply a filter effect.

  • Page 68: Personal Information

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

  • Page 69: Find A Contact

    › Find a contact From the Home screen, open the application list and select Contacts. Find contacts and enter the first few letter of a Select name. You can also drag your finger along the index on the left side to quickly scroll through the list. Select the contact’s name.

  • Page 70: Create Your Namecard

    To export contacts to your device’s USB storage, From the Home screen, open the application list and select Contacts. Import/Export Export to USB storage. → → Select OK to confirm. Select › Copy or move contacts To copy or move contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device, From the Home screen, open the application list and select Contacts.

  • Page 71: Create A Group Of Contacts

    Enter your own personal details. Done. Select You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or an email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature. › Retrieve contacts from your community accounts You can view the list of community website accounts and select an account to add a contact from the website to your contacts.

  • Page 72: Calendar

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

  • Page 73: Memo

    To view events of a specific date, From the Home screen, open the application list and select Calendar. Select a date on the calendar. To move to a specific day by entering a date manually, → Go to, enter the date by selecting select and select Set.
  • Page 74 › View memos From the Home screen, open the application list and select Memo. Select a memo to view its details. To use additional features with a memo, select . Tool Function Delete the memo. Change the background colour of the memo. Lock the memo.

  • Page 75: Connectivity

    Samsung Kies will work on both Windows and Macintosh computers. › 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). Using a PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC.

  • Page 76: Synchronise With Windows Media Player

    › Synchronise with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. Using the PC data 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 77: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standards. You can connect to the internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. Your device uses non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries.

  • Page 78: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth. If the devices are within range of one another, you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, ● or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.

  • Page 79: Turn On The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    › Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature From the Home screen, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and networks. → Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth wireless Select feature. › Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices From the Home screen, open the application list and select Settings →...

  • Page 80: Mobile Network Sharing

    › Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Select a file or item, such as a contact, calendar event, or media file, from an appropriate application. Select an option for sending data via Bluetooth. The method for selecting an option may vary by data type.
  • Page 81 › Share your device’s mobile network via Wi-Fi From the Home screen, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and networks Tethering → → and portable hotspot. Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to activate the Wi-Fi Select tethering feature. Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot to configure Select network settings to use your device as an access point: Option...

  • Page 82: Gps

    USB tethering to activate the USB tethering Select feature. Your device shares the mobile network connection on your PC. To stop sharing the network connection, clear the check box next to USB tethering. The sharing method for the network connection may differ depending on the PC’s operating system.
  • Page 83 in poor weather ● around high voltage or electromagnetic fields ● in a vehicle with sun protection film ● Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover this area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 84: Vpn Connections

    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 85: Connect To A Private Network

    Option Function Enable L2TP Set to use the L2TP secret password. secret Set L2TP Enter the L2TP secret password. security 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.

  • Page 86: Tools

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

  • Page 87: Calculator

    Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. From the Home screen, open the application list and select Calculator. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform a basic or scientific calculator. Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web.
  • Page 88 While reading a book, use the following options: To move pages, drag your finger left or right or tap near ● the left or right margin of a page. To view the table of contents, bookmarks, or highlights, ● select To customise the settings for fonts and theme, select ●...

  • Page 89: Google Search

    From the Home screen, open the application list and select eBook. → Import. Select Done. Select book files to import and select Google Search You can search for applications and data in your device and specific data on the web. From the Home screen, open the application list and select Google Search.

  • Page 90: Open A File

    Some file formats are not supported depending on ● the software of the device. If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error ● can occur when you open files. › Open a file From the Home screen, open the application list and select My files.

  • Page 91: Pen Memo

    Select a check box next to folders or files to copy or cut. Select Locate a folder and select › Delete files From the Home screen, open the application list and select My files. Select a check box next to folders or files to delete. →...

  • Page 92: Polaris Office

    Polaris Office Learn to create or view Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF files on your device. › Create a new document From the Home screen, open the application list and select Polaris Office. If you are launching this application for the first time, register as an online user or skip the registration.
  • Page 93 To search for text on the document, select ● → Bookclip. To bookmark the current page, select ● → To adjust the document to fit the screen, select ● Reflow text. → Send. To send a file to others, select ●...

  • Page 94: Voice Search

    Voice Search Learn to use the voice command feature to dial a number, send a message, or search for locations and information by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. From the Home screen, open the application list and select Voice Search.

  • Page 95: Settings

    : Set when the device will turn off the ● Wi-Fi feature. Add Wi-Fi network : Add Wi-Fi APs manually. ● › Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via a Wi-Fi. › Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off. Settings...

  • Page 96: Bluetooth Settings

    › Bluetooth settings Bluetooth : Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off. ● p. 79 ► Device name : Set a Bluetooth name for your device. ● Visible : Set your device to be visible to other Bluetooth ● devices.

  • Page 97: Sound

    › Mobile networks Data enabled : Set to allow packet switched data networks ● for network services. Data roaming : Set the device to connect another network ● when you are roaming or your home network is not available. Access Point Names : Set up access point names (APNs).

  • Page 98: Screen

    Screen Change the settings for the display. Brightness : 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. Wallpaper : Select a background image for the Home screen.

  • Page 99: Location And Security

    Turn off GPS : Deactivate the GPS feature when not in use. ● Turn off Sync : Turn off sync when the device is not ● synchronising with a web server. Brightness : Activate the brightness setting for Power ● saving mode.
  • Page 100 Encrypt tablet : Set a PIN or a password to encrypt the ● device to protect data and information saved on the device. Once the device is encrypted, you must enter the password each time you turn on the device. You must first charge the battery because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your device.

  • Page 101: Applications

    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. Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation.

  • Page 102: Motion Settings

    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, ● and email data automatically. Motion settings Change the settings that control motion recognition on your device.

  • Page 103: Language And Input

    Language and input Change the settings for text input, the voice recogniser, and the text-to-speech feature. › Select language Select a display language for all menus and applications. › Voice recognition settings Language : Select a language for the Google voice ●...
  • Page 104 › Current input method Select a default keyboard type for text input. › Input method selector Set the device to hide or display the text input settings icon ). If you select Automatic, your device will automatically hide or display the icon, based on the keyboard. ›...

  • Page 105: Android Keyboard

    Tutorial: Learn how to enter text faster with the Swype keyboard. Version: View version information. TalkBack keyboard ● TalkBack keyboard : Set the device to use the TalkBack keyboard. Settings Launch tutorial: Learn how to enter text with the TalkBack keyboard. Auto typing mode: Activate the auto typing mode.
  • Page 106 Sound on key-press: Set the device to sound when you touch a key. Auto-correction: Set the device to automatically correct the misspelled words. Show correction suggestions: Set the device to predict words according to your input and display word suggestions. DioPen Chinese IME ●...

  • Page 107: Accessibility

    Voice input: Activate the voice input feature to enter text by voice on the Samsung keypad. Sound on keypress: Set the device to sound when you touch a key. Tutorial: Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad. Accessibility Change the settings for accessibility features.

  • Page 108: Date And Time

    Download accessibility scripts : Set to allow downloading ● of accessibility scripts from Google. Tap and hold delay : Set the recognition time for tapping ● and holding the screen. 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 date and time will be reset.

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, you Password must enter the password you set for the device.

  • Page 110: The Touch Screen Responds Slowly Or Improperly

    If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your ● local Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold [ ] for more than 20 seconds.
  • Page 111 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 112 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 113: Safety Precautions

    For safe disposal of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest authorised service centre. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. •...
  • Page 114 • Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated. • Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating. Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage •...
  • Page 115 If you are using a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer for information about radio interference Some hearing aids may be interfered with by the radio frequency of your device. Contact the manufacturer to ensure the safety of your hearing aid. Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments •...
  • Page 116 Do not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areas Dust can cause your device to malfunction. Do not store your device on slopes If your device falls, it can be damaged. Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. Use your device at -20 °C to 45 °C •...
  • Page 117 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 or the battery •...
  • Page 118 Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. • Do not disassemble or puncture the battery, as this can cause explosion or fire.
  • Page 119 If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth. Keep your personal and important data safe • While using your device, be sure to back up important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. • When disposing of your device, back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information.

  • Page 120: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information Your device conforms to European Union (EU) standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment. These standards prevent the sale of mobile devices that exceed a maximum exposure level (known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 W/kg.
  • Page 121 “THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS. ” SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY, FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 122 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 123 Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC. Using a PC data cable, connect your device to your PC. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. Refer to the Kies help for more information. www.samsung.com/hk English (HK). 07/2011. Rev. 1.0...

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