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  • Page 1 GT-P7300 user manual...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Using this manual Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung device. 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 ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ® DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX ® device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com Certified for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ............. 10 Unpack ..................10 Install the SIM or USIM card ..........11 Charge the battery ............... 12 Getting started ............14 Turn your device on and off ..........14 Get to know your device ............. 16 Use the touch screen ............20 Get to know the Home screen ...........
  • Page 8 Places ..................57 Navigation ................57 Samsung Apps ..............58 Readers Hub ................59 Entertainment ............60 Music player ................60 Camera ..................62 Video ..................70 Gallery ..................70 Photo editor ................72 Personal information ..........74 Contacts .................. 74 Calendar .................
  • Page 9 Google Search ............... 98 My files ..................98 Pen memo ................100 Polaris Office ................ 101 Voice Search ................. 103 World clock ................103 Settings ..............104 Access the Settings menu ..........104 Wireless and networks ............104 Sound ..................106 Screen ..................

  • 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 may vary ●...

  • Page 11: 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 12: 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. Unauthorized chargers can cause batteries to explode or damage your device. Charge the battery only with a charger. You cannot ●...
  • Page 13 If your device is not charging properly, bring your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Center. When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB power adapter and USB cable from the device and then from the power outlet.

  • Page 14: 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 select Power off →...
  • Page 15 › Use the quick settings with the notifications panel From the Home screen or while using an application, select the right side of the system bar, and then select an option on the notifications panel. You can view the device’s current status and use the following options: Wi-Fi : Activate or deactivate the WLAN feature.

  • Page 16: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device › Device layout Front view of the device Back view of the device Getting started...
  • Page 17 Number Function Power/Reset/Lock key Volume key Light sensor Loudspeaker SIM card slot Front camera lens Multifunction jack Microphone Rear camera lens Main internal antenna Flashbulb Headset jack Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS internal antenna The device does not support external memory cards. 1. Connecting a headset to your device improperly can damage the headset jack or the headset.

  • Page 18: 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 Lock hold for 10-15 seconds); Lock the touch screen. Volume Adjust the device’s volume. › Indicator icons Icons shown on the bottom of the screen may vary depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 19 Roaming (outside of normal service area) Flight mode activated Music playback in progress Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Unable to charge Current time 1. If you use a charger that is not approved by Samsung, this indicator will not appear. Getting started...

  • Page 20: 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. To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use ● sharp tools. Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact ●...
  • Page 21 Touch and hold: Touch and hold an item on the screen by ● touching it but not lifting your finger until an action occurs. Drag and drop: Touch and hold your finger on an item, and ● then drag your finger to move the item. Swipe or slide: To swipe or slide, you quickly move your ●...

  • Page 22: Get To Know The Home Screen

    › Lock or unlock the touch screen When you do not use the device for a specified period of time, it turns off 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 [ ], tap and drag...

  • Page 23: System Bar

    Number Function Select a dot at the top of the screen to move to the corresponding panel directly. Search for applications and files in your device and specific data on the web with the Google Search widget. Access the application list. Customize the Home screen.

  • Page 24: Add Items To The Home Screen

    › Add items to the Home screen You can customize the Home screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add an item to the Home screen, From the Home screen, select Select an item category. Widgets : Add widgets.
  • Page 25 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 26: Access Applications

    Access applications Apps to access the From the Home screen, select application list. → Select an application. To view downloaded applications, select My apps. 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.

  • Page 27: Switch To Silent Mode

    › Turn the touch tone on or off Open the application list and select Settings → Sound → Audible selection. › Adjust the device’s volume Press the Volume key up or down. Select and touch to adjust the volume level for media sounds, notifications, and alarm sounds.
  • Page 28 If you forget your PIN or password, bring your device ● to a Samsung Service Center to reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security ● codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
  • Page 29 Set an unlock pattern Settings → Location Open the application list and select 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 30 Find my mobile feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover your device. To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for controlling the device from the web remotely. Settings →...

  • Page 31: Enter Text

    Enter your Email address and password for your Samsung account and select Sign in. To create a Samsung account, select Sign-up. SIM change alert. Select Enter the password for your Samsung account and select Alert message recipients. Select Enter the password for your Samsung account again and select OK.
  • Page 32 › Enter text using the Android keyboard Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys and you can use the following keys: Number Function Move the cursor to the next text input field. Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode. Change case. Change the input language;...
  • Page 33 › Enter text using the DioPen Chinese IME keypad → Select a text input method. Option Function Select characters on the QWERTY Qwerty Keypad keyboard. Select characters on the 3x4 keypad. 3x4 Keypad This option appears only in portrait view. Handwriting Write in the input box.
  • Page 34 Gesture Space (Chinese), (English) Enter Backspace › Enter text using the Samsung keypad Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on the screen. You can use the following keys: Number Function Minimize the virtual keypad. Move the cursor to the next text input field.
  • Page 35 Number Function Change case. Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode. Access the keypad settings; Change the keyboard type (touch and hold). Clear your input. Start a new line. Attach an item. Switch to the handwriting keypad. Insert an emoticon; Open the emoticon list (touch and hold).
  • Page 36 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 37 Number Function Change case. Access the swype tip screen; Open the help information (touch and hold). Switch between Symbol mode and ABC mode. Switch between Number mode and Edit mode. Clear your input. Start a new line. Minimize the virtual keypad. Insert a space.

  • Page 38: 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 39 › Send a multimedia message Open the application list and select Messaging. Select 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 ●...

  • Page 40: 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 41: Email

    To archive the message, select ● To delete the message, select ● → Mark unread. To make the message as unread, select ● → Mark To mark the message as important, select ● important. → Change labels. To add a label to a message, select ●...
  • Page 42 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 43 To change the background color, select ● color. Print. Your device is → To print the message, select ● compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Settings. To customize the Email settings, select ● → List by. To view the messages by category, select ●...

  • Page 44: 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 Talk. Open the application list and select Sign Enter your Google account and password and select in (if necessary).

  • Page 45: Social Hub

    › Start a chat Talk. Open the application list and select 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 46: Web

    Browser Learn to access and bookmark your favorite web pages. You may incur additional charges for accessing the ● web and downloading media. For details, contact your service provider. The web browser menu may be labeled differently ● depending on your region or service provider. Available icons may vary depending on your region or ●...
  • Page 47 Number Function Close the current tab. Move backward or forward to web pages in history. 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 48 Print. Your device is → To print the web page, select ● compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Settings. To customize browser settings, select ● p. 50 ► › Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 49: Add A Bookmark

    Add a bookmark Browser. Open the application list and select → Select You can also select to bookmark the current web page. Enter a page title and a web address. Bookmarks drop-down menu and select a Select the bookmark location to add (if necessary). Select To use bookmark options, select , and touch and hold a bookmark:...
  • Page 50 › Access recent history Browser. Open the application list and select → History. Select Select a web page to access. › Customize browser settings Browser. Open the application list and select → Settings. Select Adjust the following settings to customize your web browser: Option Function...
  • Page 51 Option Function Clear all cookie Delete cookies saved in the device. data Set to remember your previous Remember form input and suggest it when entering data text in a form. Clear form data Delete all saved form data. Enable location Set to use your location information.

  • Page 52: Pulse

    Option Function Set whether or not to load images Load images on web pages. Text encoding Select a character encoding type. Restore the web settings to the Reset to default factory default. Set to hide the address bar and use pop-up browser controls instead by Quick controls tapping the edge of the screen to...

  • Page 53: Market

    Scroll left or right and select a feed. While reading a feed, use the following options: To upload a feed to community websites, select ● To send a feed to others, select ● To return to a feed list, select ●...

  • Page 54: Youtube

    › Uninstall an application Market. Open the application list and select 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 55: Maps

    Maps ™ Learn to use Google Maps to find your location, search the map for streets, cities, or countries, and get directions. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Search for a specific location Maps.

  • Page 56: Latitude

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

  • Page 57: Places

    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. Places. Open the application list and select Select a category.

  • Page 58: Samsung Apps

    Follow the on-screen instructions to use the navigation service. 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 59: Readers Hub

    Samsung App. Open the application list and select If you are launching this application for the first time, read the terms and conditions and select Accept. Search for and download applications as desired. Readers Hub Learn to use the integrated readers hub for accessing various reading materials.

  • Page 60: Entertainment

    › Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device: Download from the wireless web. p. 46 ► ● Download from a PC with Samsung Kies. p. 81 ► ● Receive via Bluetooth. p. 87 ►...

  • Page 61: Create A Playlist

    While playing music, use the following options: Add to playlist. → To add a music file to a playlist, select ● → To listen to a music via a Bluetooth headset, select ● Bluetooth. You cannot use this option when you connect a headset to your device.

  • Page 62: Camera

    Adjust the following settings to customize your music player: Option Function Equalizer Select a default equalizer type. 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 63 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, or set the camera to automatically use the flash when needed. Switch between the front and rear camera lenses.
  • Page 64 Select to take a photo. The photo is automatically saved in the /Root/DCIM/ Camera folder as jpg files. After taking photos, select the image viewer icon to view the captured photos. To view more photos, scroll left or right. You can also touch ●...
  • Page 65 › Capture a photo in Self shot mode You can take photos of yourself conveniently using the front camera lens. Camera to turn on the Open the application list and select camera. Select Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take a photo. ›...

  • Page 66: Customize Camera Settings

    Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take the first photo. Slowly move the device in any direction and align the green frame with the viewfinder. When you have aligned the green frame and viewfinder, the camera will automatically take the next photo. Repeat step 5 to complete the panoramic photo.

  • Page 67: Record A Video

    Option Function Adjust the color balance according to White balance lighting conditions. Apply a special effect, such as sepia or Effects black and white tones. Resolution Change the resolution option. Metering Select a type of exposure meter. Set the camera to include location information for your photos.
  • Page 68 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 to the front camera lens and record a video of yourself. Change the recording mode (for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally).
  • Page 69 Select to start recording. Select to stop recording. The video is automatically saved in the /Root/DCIM/ Camera folder as mp4 files. After recording videos, select the image viewer icon to view the recorded videos. To view more videos, scroll left or right. You can also touch ●...

  • Page 70: Video

    Video Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of videos. Video. Open the application list and select 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 71 Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX ● Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand, one of your available rental counts will be decremented. Some file formats are not supported depending on ● the software of the device.

  • Page 72: Photo Editor

    To crop an image from a photo, select ● To print a photo using a WLAN or USB connection, select ● → Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Copy. To copy a photo, select ● Motion.
  • Page 73 Select and drag your finger over the area you want to select. To change the type of the selection tool, select ● To add to or subtract from the selection border, select ● , or . If you select Grab, you can adjust the selection size by selecting .

  • Page 74: 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 Contacts. Open the application list and select Select Select a memory location.

  • Page 75: Find A Contact

    › Find a contact Contacts. Open the application list and select Search contacts and enter the first few letter of a Select name. Select the contact’s name. Once you find a contact, you can use the following options: To send a message, select ●...
  • Page 76 › Copy or move contacts To copy or move contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device, Contacts. Open the application list and select → Import/Export → Import from SIM card. Select Select a memory location. If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact.
  • Page 77 › 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. Contacts. Open the application list and select → Get friends. Select Select an account.

  • Page 78: 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 Calendar. Open the application list and select Select a view mode from the top of the calendar. : Hourly blocks for one full day ●...

  • Page 79: Memo

    To view events of a specific date, Calendar. Open the application list and select 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 80 › View memos Memo. Open the application list and select Select a memo to view its details. To use additional features with a memo, select . Tool Function Delete the memo. Change the background color of the memo. Lock the memo. Print the memo using a WLAN or USB connection.

  • Page 81: Connectivity

    Development, and then clear the check box next to USB debugging. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies). Samsung Kies will work on both Windows and Macintosh computers.

  • Page 82: Connect As A Mass Storage Device

    › Synchronize with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. Using the USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC with Windows Media Player installed. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. Open Windows Media Player to synchronize music files.

  • Page 83: 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-harmonized frequency and is intended for use in all European countries.
  • Page 84 › Add a WLAN manually Settings → Wireless Open the application list and select and networks Wi-Fi settings Add Wi-Fi network. → → Enter the SSID for the network and select the security type. Set the security settings depending on the selected security type.

  • Page 85: 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 86 › Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature Settings → Wireless Open the application list and select and networks. Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth wireless Select feature. › Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices Settings → Wireless Open the application list and select and networks →...

  • Page 87: Allshare

    Select an option for sending data via Bluetooth. The method for selecting an option may vary by data type. Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device. › Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Settings → Wireless Open the application list and select and networks Bluetooth settings Visible.
  • Page 88 › Customize DLNA settings for sharing media files To allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files on your device, you must activate media sharing. Some files may not play on the DLNA-enabled devices depending on the devices. AllShare. Open the application list and select Select Adjust the following settings to customize the DLNA feature:...
  • Page 89 Select a media category and a file. Playback begins at the selected player. Control playback using icons of your device. Playback may be buffered, depending on the network connection and the connected server. › Play others’ files on your device AllShare.

  • Page 90: Mobile Network Sharing

    Mobile network sharing Learn to set your device as a wireless modem or wireless access point for PCs or other devices, and share your device’s mobile network connection. › Share your device’s mobile network via WLAN Settings → Wireless Open the application list and select and networks →...
  • Page 91 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 92: Gps

    Your device is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location services. To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, or ● inside buildings in poor weather ●...

  • Page 93: 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. Before you add a VPN, you must determine which VPN protocol to use. The following protocols are available: PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol), L2TP/IPSec PSK (Pre-shared key based L2TP/IPSec), and L2TP/IPSec CRT (Certificate based L2TP/IPSec)
  • Page 94 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 95: Applications And Widgets

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

  • Page 96: Calculator

    Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. Calculator. Open the application list and select 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 97 Touch the screen and use the following options: To view the table of contents, bookmarks, or highlights, ● select To customize the settings for fonts and theme, select ● To adjust the brightness of the screen, select ● To read a book via the text-to-speech feature, select ●...

  • Page 98: Google Search

    eBook. Open the application list and select → 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. Google Search. Open the application list and select Enter a letter or a word of the data to search for.
  • Page 99 Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX ● Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand, one of your available rental counts will be decremented. Some file formats are not supported depending on ● the software of the device.

  • Page 100: Delete Files

    › Copy or move files My files. Open the application list and select Select a check box next to folders or files to copy or cut. Select Locate a folder and select › Delete files My files. Open the application list and select Select a check box next to folders or files to delete.

  • Page 101: Polaris Office

    Polaris Office Learn to create or view Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF files on your device. This application supports the following file formats: doc, docx, xml, txt, rtf, dot, dotx, xls, xlsx, csv, xlt, xltx, ppt, pptx, pot, potx, pps, ppsx, pdf. ›...
  • Page 102 → Text to speech. select → Print. Your device is To print the file, select ● compatible only with some Samsung printers. › Manage documents online To add an account, Polaris Office. Open the application list and select Add Account.

  • Page 103: Voice Search

    Voice Search Learn to use the voice command feature to send a message or search for locations and information by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Voice Search. Open the application list and select Speak now →...

  • Page 104: Settings

    Wi-Fi disconnect policy : Set when the device will turn off ● the WLAN feature. Add Wi-Fi network : Add WLAN APs manually. ● › Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via a WLAN. Settings...

  • Page 105: Bluetooth Settings

    › Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off. › Bluetooth settings Bluetooth : Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off. ● p. 86 ► Device name : Set a Bluetooth name for your device. ● Visible : Set your device to be visible to other Bluetooth- ●...

  • Page 106: Sound

    › VPN settings Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs). p. 93 ► › Mobile networks Use packet data : Set to allow packet switched data ● networks for network services. Data roaming : Set the device to connect another network ●...

  • Page 107: Screen

    Screen Change the settings for the display. Brightness : Activate the automatic brightness or set the ● brightness of the display. Screen display ● Font style : Change the font type for the display text. You can download fonts from Android Market by selecting Get fonts online.

  • Page 108: Location And Security

    Turn off Bluetooth : Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when ● not in use. Turn off GPS : Deactivate the GPS feature when not in use. ● Turn off Sync : Turn off sync when the device is not ● synchronizing with a web server. Brightness : Activate the brightness setting for Power ●...
  • Page 109 Encrypt device : 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 110: Applications

    Location Manager service for testing. This is for application development. Samsung Apps : Select a network connection (WLAN or ● packet switched data network) to get notifications for new applications from Samsung Apps. Settings...

  • Page 111: Accounts And Sync

    Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronization. Background data : Select this setting to use the auto sync ● feature. The auto sync will run in the background without opening applications and synchronize data. Auto-sync : Set the device to synchronize contact, calendar, ●...

  • Page 112: Privacy

    Privacy Manage your device’s use of personal information. Back up my data : Enable or disable to back up your ● information to the Google server. Back-up account : Add and view your Google account to ● back up your data. This option is available only when you activate Back up my data.
  • Page 113 › Voice recognition settings Language : Select a language for the Google voice ● recognition. SafeSearch : Set the device to filter explicit text and/or ● images from voice search results. Block offensive words : Hide offensive words your device ●...
  • Page 114 › Configure input methods Swype ● Set the device to use the Swype keyboard. Settings Language: Select languages for text input. Audio feedback: Set to alert you when there are no alternative words for your input if you double-touch a word.

  • Page 115: Android 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. Haptic feedback: Set the device to vibrate when you touch the keys.
  • Page 116 DioPen Chinese IME ● Set the device to use the DioPen Chinese keyboard. Settings Vibrate on keypress: Set the device to vibrate when you touch a key. Sound on keypress: Set the device to sound when you touch a key. Show suggestions: Set the device to display word suggestions for your input.
  • Page 117 Samsung keypad ● Set the device to use the Samsung keyboard. Settings Input language: Set a default text entry language. Touch this field, scroll through the options, and touch the desired input language. When activated, a check appears in the box.

  • Page 118: Accessibility

    Handwriting settings: Customize the settings for Handwriting mode, such as recognition time, pen thickness or pen color. Tutorial: Display the help for using Samsung keypad and XT9 predictive text. Accessibility Accessibility services are special features to make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities.

  • Page 119: Date & Time

    Download accessibility scripts : Use this option to allow or ● disallow applications to download accessibility scripts from Google. Tap and hold delay : Use this option to set the delay time ● for touch and hold. Date & time By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network.

  • Page 120: 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 121 If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your ● local Samsung Service Center. 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 10-15 seconds.
  • Page 122 The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off If the battery doesn’t charge completely, you need to replace it. Take your device to your local Samsung Service Center. 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 if touched.
  • Page 123 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 Center. A connection is not established when you connect...

  • Page 124: Safety Precautions

    Your device may malfunction and the risk of electric shock is increased. 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 125 Protect the device and chargers from damage • Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures. • Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device. •...
  • Page 126 Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments • Always comply with regulations, instructions and signs in potentially explosive environments. • Do not use your device at refueling points (service stations), near fuels or chemicals, and at blasting areas. • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or accessories.
  • Page 127 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 128 Using generic chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction. • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Do not bite or suck on the device •...
  • Page 129 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 Center. • Do not disassemble or puncture the battery, as this can cause explosion or fire.
  • Page 130 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 131: 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 132 “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 133 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 134 Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC. Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. Refer to the Kies help for more information. www.samsung.com English (SEA). 09/2011. Rev. 1.0...

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