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  • Page 1 GT-B5330 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 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. You may incur additional charges for data services, such as ●...

  • Page 4: Instructional Icons

    No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics. Using this manual...
  • Page 5 Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered ● trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ™ ™ The Android logo, Google , Google Maps , Google ● ™ ™ ™ ™ Mail , YouTube , Google Play Store, Google Latitude ™ and Google Talk are trademarks of Google, Inc.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ............10 Unpack ....................10 Device layout ..................11 Keys ......................13 Insert the SIM or USIM card and the battery ......15 Charge the battery ................17 Insert a memory card (optional) ..........21 Getting started ..........23 Turn on or off your device ............
  • Page 7 Maps ...................... 95 Navigation ................... 97 Local ....................... 97 Play Books ................... 98 Play Music .................... 98 Play Store ..................... 99 Samsung Apps ................100 YouTube ..................... 100 Voice Search ..................102 Connectivity ............. 103 USB connections ................103 Wi-Fi ..................... 105...
  • Page 8 Wi-Fi Direct ..................108 Mobile network sharing .............. 109 Bluetooth ................... 111 GPS ....................... 113 VPN connections ................114 Tools ..............117 Calculator ..................117 Clock ....................117 Downloads ..................120 My Files ....................120 Quickoffice ..................122 Google ....................122 SIM Toolkit ..................
  • Page 9 Security ....................128 Customised keys ................130 Language and input ..............130 Backup and reset ................133 Add account ..................133 Date and time .................. 134 Accessibility ..................134 Developer options ................. 136 About device ..................137 Troubleshooting ..........138 Index ..............

  • Page 10: Assembling

    ● Battery ● 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 ● accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 11: Device Layout

    Device layout › Front view Number Function Earpiece Volume key Home key Option key Multifunction jack Proximity sensor Touch screen Back key Microphone Assembling...

  • Page 12: Rear View

    › Rear view Number Function Headset jack Power/Reset/Lock key Camera lens Main antenna Speaker Assembling...

  • Page 13: Keys

    Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Power/ Access the device options (press and Reset hold); Reset the device (press and hold Lock for 8-10 seconds); Turn off and lock the touch screen or turn it on. Open the list of options available on the current screen;...

  • Page 14: Qwerty Keyboard

    › QWERTY keyboard The position, images, and functions of the keys may differ depending on your region. Function Enter numbers, letters, and Alphanumeric special characters. Shift Change case in a text input field. Enter characters that appear on the upper-half of the alphanumeric keys.

  • Page 15: Insert The Sim Or Usim Card And The Battery

    Insert the SIM or USIM card and the battery 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 16 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 17: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the battery with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a computer with a USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables may cause batteries to explode or damage your device.
  • Page 18 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 19 When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel adapter from the device, and then from the electrical socket. Do not remove the battery while the device is connected to the travel adapter. Doing so may damage the device. To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use.
  • Page 20 › Charge with a USB cable Before charging, ensure that your computer is turned on. Plug the small end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the multifunction jack. Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on a computer.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Remove A Memory Card

    › Remove a memory card Ensure that the device is not currently accessing the memory card. In the application list, select Settings → Storage → Unmount SD card → Remove the back cover. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the device.

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25 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 26 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 or the Home key.

  • Page 27: 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 28 Icon Definition 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 Connected to computer No SIM or USIM card New message Alarm activated Roaming (outside of service area) Silent mode activated (vibrate) Silent mode activated (mute)

  • Page 29: Move An Item On The Home Screen

    › 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. 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 30: Remove An Item From The Home Screen

    › Remove an item from the Home screen Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to the rubbish bin. › Customise the quick access panel You can customise the quick access panel at the bottom of the Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts.

  • Page 31: Use Widgets

    Add, remove, or reorganise panels: To remove a panel, tap and hold the panel’s thumbnail ● image, and then drag it to the rubbish bin. To add a new panel, select . ● To set the main panel of the Home screen, select ●...

  • Page 32: 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 33: Download An Application

    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. › Uninstall an application In the application list, press the Option key and select Uninstall.

  • Page 34: Launch Multiple Applications

    › Access recently-used applications Press and hold the Home key to view the applications you have accessed recently. Select an application. › Set application shortcuts You can set application shortcuts that you can launch by pressing [ To assign an application to [ In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Customised keys.

  • Page 35: Customise Your Device

    Control active applications: To switch applications, select one from the list. ● To close an application, select End. ● To close all active applications, select End all. ● Customise your device Get more from your device by changing settings to match your preferences.

  • Page 36: Change The Display Font

    › Switch to Silent mode To mute or unmute your device, do one of the following: Tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open ● the notifications panel, and then select Sound. Press and hold the Power key, and then select Mute or ●...

  • Page 37: Lock Your Device

    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 38 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 39 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 40: Enter Text

    Enter text You can enter text by pressing keys on the QWERTY keyboard, by speaking words into the microphone, or by selecting characters on the virtual keypad. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.
  • Page 41 › Enter text with the Samsung keypad To use the Samsung keypad, open the application list and select Settings Language and input → → On-screen keypad. From a text field, tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel.
  • Page 42 Number Function Clear your input. Start a new line. Insert a space. When Predictive text (XT9) mode is activated, you can use continuous input, which allows you to enter text by sweeping on the keypad.  p. 131 ► When entering text with the 3x4 keypad, you can use the following modes: Mode Function...

  • Page 43: Change The Text Input Method

    › Change the text input method From a text field, tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel. Select Choose input method → a text input method. › Enter text with the Google voice input feature Speak your text into the microphone.

  • Page 44: 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 45: 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 46: Use A Headset

    › 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 end a call, press the headset button. ●...
  • Page 47 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 48 Select Auto reject mode → an option. Option Function All numbers Reject all calls. Auto reject Reject calls from phone numbers on numbers the auto reject list. Select Auto reject list. Select Create. Enter a number and select Save. You can set the criteria for the number. To add more numbers, repeat steps 6-7.
  • Page 49 › Set call diverting Call diverting is a network feature that sends incoming calls to a specified number. You can set this feature separately for several conditions. In the application list, select Phone. Press the Option key and select Call settings →...
  • Page 50 › Set call waiting Call waiting is a network feature that alerts you to an incoming call while you are on another call. This feature is available only for voice calls. In the application list, select Phone. Press the Option key and select Call settings →...
  • Page 51 Change the following options: Option Function Set to reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically. Call rejection You can add phone numbers to the auto reject list. Add or edit the message that will Set reject messages be sent when you reject a call. Ringtones and Select a ringtone to alert you to →...
  • Page 52 Option Function Answering/ending Set to answer calls by pressing the → calls The home Home key. key answers calls Answering/ending Set to end a call when you press → calls The power the Power key. key ends calls Turn off screen Set to turn on the proximity during calls sensor during a call.
  • Page 53 Option Function Additional settings Set the device to alert you to → Call waiting incoming calls during a call. Set to automatically redial a call Additional settings that was not connected or that → Auto redial was cut off. Activate FDN mode to prevent Additional settings calls to phone numbers that are →...

  • Page 54: Messages

    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. For details, contact your service provider. ›...

  • Page 55: Send A Multimedia Message

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

  • Page 56: Google Mail

    › 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. In the application list, select Phone → Keypad, and then tap and hold 1. Follow the instructions from the voicemail server.
  • Page 57 Press the Option key and select Attach picture or Attach video, and then 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 58: Email

    To change the email settings, press the Option key and ● select Settings. To view the attachment, select the attachment. To save it ● to your device, press the Option key and select Save. The method of saving attachment to your device may vary depending on the file type.
  • Page 59 Select the subject field and enter a subject. 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 60: Talk

    To print the message via Wi-Fi, press the Option key and ● select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To create a new message, press the Option key and select ● Compose. To change the font size, press the Option key and select ●...

  • Page 61: 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 62: Messenger

    Messenger Learn to send and receive instant messages from friends and family with the Google+ messenger instant messaging service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. 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 63: 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 64 Number Function Use camera shortcuts. : Change the shooting mode.  p. 66 ► ● : Apply a special effect. ● You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently-used options.  p. 71 ► Change the camera settings. View the storage location. Switch to the camcorder. Take a photo.
  • Page 65 Option key and select Set as. To print the photo via Wi-Fi, press the Option key and select ● Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To change the name of a file, press the Option key and ●...

  • Page 66: Change The Shooting Mode

    › Change the shooting mode You can take photos with various shooting modes. To change → an option. the shooting mode, select Option Function Panorama Take panoramic photos. Take a photo and send it to others via Share shot Wi-Fi Direct. Set the device to recognise people’s faces Smile shot and help you take photos of them when...

  • Page 67: Shooting Mode

    Option Function Shooting Change the shooting mode.  p. 66 ► mode Effects Apply a special effect. Scene mode Change the scene mode. Adjust the exposure value to change the Brightness brightness. Select the length of the delay before the Timer camera takes a photo. Resolution Select a resolution option.
  • Page 68 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Use camcorder shortcuts. : Change the recording mode (for ● attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally). : Apply a special effect. ● You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently-used options.
  • Page 69 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. The zoom function may be unavailable when recording in the highest resolution.
  • Page 70 › Customise camcorder settings Before recording a video, select to access the following options: Option Function Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently-used options. Change the recording mode (for attaching Recording to a multimedia message or for saving mode normally). Effects Apply a special effect.

  • Page 71: Video Player

    › Edit the shortcut icons You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently-used options. From the preview screen, tap and hold the shortcut area, → Edit shortcuts. or select Tap and hold an icon from the option list, and then drag it to the shortcut area.
  • Page 72 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Change the ratio of the video screen. Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (tap within 2 seconds); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold).
  • Page 73 During playback, press the Option key 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 ●...

  • Page 74: 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 75: Play A Video

    Option key and select Set as. To print the image via Wi-Fi, press the Option key and select ● Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To change the name of a file, press the Option key and ●...

  • Page 76: Music Player

    During playback, press the Option key 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 ●...
  • Page 77 Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: Download from the Internet.  p. 94 ► ● Download from a computer with Samsung Kies.  p. 103 ► ● Download from a computer with Windows Media Player. ●...
  • Page 78 Number Function Select a sound effect. Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (tap within 2 seconds); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold). Adjust the volume. Change the repeat mode. Sort music files by mood or year. Pause playback; Select to resume playback.

  • Page 79: Create A Playlist

    To set the music file as your ringtone, select Set as. ● To change the music player settings, select Settings. ● To view music details, select Details. ● To stop playback and close the music player, select End. ● › Create a playlist In the application list, select Music Player Playlists.

  • Page 80: Fm Radio

    FM Radio Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. › Listen to the FM radio Plug a headset into your device. In the application list, select FM Radio.
  • Page 81 Number Function Adjust the volume. Enter an FM radio station frequency. Access services for the current station, such as downloading music files or calling the station. This option may be unavailable depending on your region. › Save radio stations automatically Plug a headset into your device.
  • Page 82 › Customise FM radio settings In the application list, select FM Radio. Press the Option key and select Settings. Change the following options: Option Function Select a memory location for saving Storage FM radio clips. Set to show the station ID on the FM radio screen.

  • Page 83: 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 84: Create A Group Of Contacts

    › Set a speed dial number In the application list, select Contacts → Contacts. Press the Option key and select Speed dial setting. → 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 85: Copy A Contact

    › Copy a contact Copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device In the application list, select Contacts → Contacts. Press the Option key and select Import/Export → Import from SIM card. 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 86: S Planner

    Select an option for importing a single contact file, multiple contact files, or all contact files, and then select Select contact files to import, and then select OK. Export contacts In the application list, select Contacts → Contacts. Press the Option key and select Import/Export →...
  • Page 87 › Change the view mode In the application list, select S Planner. Select the drop-down menu at the top left of the screen. Select a view mode. Month: A full month in one view ● Week: Hourly blocks for the days in one full week ●...

  • Page 88: Memo

    › Stop an event or task alarm If you set a reminder for a calendar event or task, an alarm will sound at the specified time. Tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel. Select the event notification.

  • Page 89: Voice Recorder

    ● → To print the memo via Wi-Fi, select . Your device is ● compatible only with some Samsung printers. Voice Recorder Learn to operate your device’s voice recorder. › Record a voice memo In the application list, select Voice Recorder.

  • Page 90: Play A Voice Memo

    › Play a voice memo In the application list, select Voice Recorder. Select to access the voice memo list. Select a voice memo. To pause playback, select . Select to stop playback. You can send the voice memo to others or share it by pressing the Option key and selecting Share via.

  • Page 91: 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 92 Number Function Reload the current webpage. While the device is loading webpages, this icon changes to View webpage details. Enter a web address or a keyword. View thumbnails of active browser windows. View your bookmarks, saved pages, and recent Internet history. While browsing a webpage, access the following options: To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ●...
  • Page 93 ● select Downloads. To print the webpage via Wi-Fi, press the Option key and ● select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To change the browser settings, press the Option key and ● select Settings. ›...
  • Page 94 Bookmarks. From → To view your bookmarks, select the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark to access the following options: To open the webpage in the current window, select Open. ● To open a new window, select Open in new tab. ● To edit bookmark details, select Edit bookmark.

  • Page 95: Game Hub

    › View your recent history In the application list, select Internet → → History. Select a webpage to access. Game Hub Learn to access games. In the application list, select Game Hub. Select a game service. Search for and access games. The games available may vary depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 96 While viewing the map, use the following options: To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ● slowly spread them apart or pinch them together. To view all of the search results, select RESULTS LIST. ● To view your current location, select . ●...

  • Page 97: 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 98: Play Books

    Select a category. The device searches for places nearby that are related to the category. Select a place name to view its details. You can add more categories by pressing the Option key and selecting Add a search. Play Books Browse and download book files with Google Play Books. You can read book files on your device.

  • Page 99: 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 100: 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 101 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 102: Voice Search

    › Upload a video In the application list, select YouTube. Select your Google account if it is linked to YouTube. → Select a video. If you are uploading a video for the first time, select a network type to upload a video. Enter the details of the upload and select Voice Search Learn to search the Internet by voice.

  • Page 103: Connectivity

    USB hub. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your computer. You can download the program from the Samsung website. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer.
  • Page 104 › 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 indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel.

  • Page 105: 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. ›...
  • Page 106 › 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 107 › 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 108: 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 109: 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 110 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. Select Allowed devices, create a device list, and then select your device’s name to change the sharing mode to Only allowed devices. ›...

  • Page 111: 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 112: Send Data Via Bluetooth

    › 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. 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.

  • Page 113: 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, press the Option key and select Visibility timeout.

  • Page 114: 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 networks You may incur additional charges...
  • Page 115 › 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 116 Option Function Select a server certificate that the VPN server will use to identify you. You IPSec server can import certificates from the VPN certificate server or download them from the Internet. PPP encryption Set to encrypt data before sending it (MPPE) to the VPN server.

  • Page 117: 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 calculations. To use the scientific calculator, rotate the device to the landscape view and select the left triangle or slide the panel to the right.

  • Page 118: Stop An Alarm

    Set the details of the alarm. Drag the Smart alarm switch to the right to activate simulated nature sounds prior to the main alarm. When you are finished, select Save. To deactivate an alarm, select the clock icon next to the alarm. To delete an alarm, press the Option key and select Delete.

  • Page 119: Use The Countdown Timer

    › Use the countdown timer In the application list, select Clock → Timer. Set the length of time to count down. Select Start to begin the countdown. When the timer expires, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle to stop the alarm. ›...

  • Page 120: 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 121 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. › View a file In the application list, select My Files. Select a folder.

  • Page 122: Quickoffice

    Quickoffice Learn to create or view documents with your device. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Open a Quickoffice document In the application list, select Quickoffice. If you are launching this application for the first time, register as an online user or skip the registration.

  • Page 123: 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, press the Option key. Advanced: Customise Wi-Fi settings.

  • Page 124: More Settings

    To use more options, press the Option key. Data roaming: Set to use data connections when you are ● roaming. Restrict background data: Set to disable synchronisation ● in the background while using a mobile network. Auto sync data: Set the device to synchronise contact, ●...

  • Page 125: Sound

    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 126: Display

    Keytones: Set the device to sound when you enter ● numbers on the dialling screen. Touch sounds: Set the device to sound when you select an ● application or option. Screen lock sound: Set the device to sound when you lock ●...

  • Page 127: 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 128: Lock Screen

    Lock screen Change the settings for securing your device. Screen lock: Activate the screen lock feature. ● Lock screen options: ● The settings are applied only when you set the swipe lock option. - Shortcuts: Set to show and edit application shortcuts on the locked screen.
  • Page 129 ● device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung and Google accounts. - Add account: Add or view your Samsung and Google accounts. - Use wireless networks: Set to allow location data collection and to determine the location of your lost or stolen device via Wi-Fi and mobile networks.

  • Page 130: Customised Keys

    Device administrators: View the administrators you ● have approved for your device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to your device. Unknown sources: Set the device to install applications ● downloaded from any source. If you do not select this option, you can install only applications downloaded from Play Store.

  • Page 131: Google Voice Typing

    Block offensive words: Set to prevent the device from ● recognising offensive words in voice inputs. › Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keypad settings, select Portrait keyboard types: Select a keypad type. ● Input language: Select input languages to use with the ●...
  • Page 132 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 ● factory defaults.

  • Page 133: Backup And Reset

    › 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. ● Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an ●...

  • Page 134: Date And Time

    Date and time Change the settings to control how time and date appears on your device. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date will be reset. Automatic date and time: Set to receive time information ●...
  • Page 135 Answering/ending calls: ● - The home key answers calls: Set to answer calls by pressing the Home key. - The power key ends calls: Set to end a call when you press the Power key. Accessibility shortcut: Add a shortcut to accessibility ●...

  • Page 136: Developer Options

    Developer options Change the settings for application development. Desktop backup password: Set a password to secure your ● backup data. Stay awake: Set the screen to remain on while you are ● charging the battery. Protect SD card: Set to request a confirmation when ●...

  • Page 137: About Device

    Animator duration scale: Select how long pop-up ● windows will be shown. Disable hardware overlays: Set to hide hardware overlays. ● Force GPU rendering: Set to use 2D hardware acceleration ● to improve graphic performance. Strict mode: Set the device to flash the screen when ●...

  • Page 138: 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 139: Calls Are Being Dropped

    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 140: Audio Quality Is Poor

    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 141 Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or ● deleting files from your device. Restart the device. If you are still having trouble with ● the camera application after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 142 ● you wish to connect to, if necessary. 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. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 143 If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have ● Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. Ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 or Windows Media ● Player 10 or higher installed on your computer. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 144: Index

    Index alarms 117 connectivity Bluetooth 111 applications GPS connections 113 closing 35 mobile network downloading 33 sharing 109 launching 32 USB connections 103 multitasking 34 VPN connections 114 organising 33 Wi-Fi 105 uninstalling 33 contacts auto rejection 47 copying/moving 85 battery creating 83 charging 17...
  • Page 145 Google Mail 56 copy and paste 43 sending multimedia 55 with Google voice input 43 sending text 54 with Samsung keypad 41 viewing email 59 timer 119 viewing Google Mail 57 viewing logs 50 touch screen viewing multimedia 55...
  • Page 146 104 as media device 104 as wireless modem 110 with Samsung Kies 103 with Windows Media Player 103 video player 71 videos playing 71, 75 recording 67 uploading to YouTube 102 VPN connections 114 web browser 91...
  • Page 147 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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