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  • Page 1 GT-P5100 user manual...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Using this manual Thank you for choosing this Samsung mobile device. This device will provide you with high-quality mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s exceptional technology and high standards. This manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device.
  • 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 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 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

    Customise your device ..............31 Enter text ..................... 36 Web and GPS-based services ......40 Internet ....................40 Game Hub ................... 44 Maps ...................... 44 Navigation ................... 46 Local ....................... 46 Play Store ..................... 47 Readers Hub ..................48 Samsung Apps .................. 48 Contents...
  • Page 8 YouTube ....................48 Voice Search ..................50 Communication ..........51 Calling ....................51 Messages ..................... 61 Google Mail ..................63 Email ...................... 65 Talk ......................67 ChatON ....................68 Messenger ................... 69 Google+ ....................69 Entertainment ............ 70 Camera ....................70 Video Player ..................
  • Page 9 Mobile network sharing .............. 104 Bluetooth ................... 106 GPS ....................... 108 VPN connections ................109 Tools ..............111 Alarm ....................111 Calculator ..................112 Downloads ..................112 Dropbox ..................... 113 My Files ....................114 Polaris Office ..................115 Google ....................117 SIM Toolkit ..................
  • Page 10 Lock screen ..................124 Security ....................125 Language and input ..............126 Cloud ....................129 Back up and reset ................129 Add account ..................130 Accessory ................... 130 Date and time .................. 130 Accessibility ..................131 Developer options ................. 132 About device ..................

  • Page 11: Assembling

    Check your product box for the following items: Mobile device ● Quick start guide ● Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. The items supplied with your device and available ●...

  • Page 12: Device Layout

    Device layout › Front view Number Function Front camera lens Light sensor Speaker Multifunction jack Touch screen Microphone Assembling...

  • Page 13: Rear View

    › Rear view Number Function Headset jack SIM card slot Main antenna GPS antenna Memory card slot Power/Reset/Lock key Volume key Rear camera lens 1. Do not touch or cover the area around the antenna with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions. Assembling...

  • Page 14: Keys

    Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the device options (press Power/ and hold); Reset the device (press Reset and hold for 8-10 seconds); Turn off Lock and lock the touch screen or turn it Volume Adjust the device’s volume. Insert the SIM or USIM card When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription...

  • Page 15: Charge The Battery

    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 16 The device may heat up while charging. This is ● normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. If your device is not charging properly, take your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. Assembling...
  • Page 17 When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB cable from the device, and then unplug the USB power adapter from the electrical socket. To save energy, unplug the USB power adapter when not in use. The USB power adapter does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the USB power adapter from the electrical socket when not in use to avoid wasting power.

  • Page 18: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    32 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card.

  • Page 19: Remove A Memory Card

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

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn on or off your device To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. If you are turning on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. You must sign in to Google or create a Google account to use applications that interact with the Google server.
  • Page 21 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. Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact ●...
  • Page 22 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. Double-tap Tap an item twice quickly. Flick Briskly scroll up, down, left, or right to move through lists or screens.

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

    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. You can set the length of time that the device waits ●...

  • Page 24: Get To Know The Home Screen

    Get to know the Home screen From the Home screen, you can view your device’s status and access applications. The Home screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to view the panels on the Home screen. You can also select one of the dots at the top of the screen to move directly to the corresponding panel.

  • Page 25: Indicator Icons

    › Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition No signal Signal strength Connected to GPRS network Connected to EDGE network Connected to HSDPA network Wi-Fi AP connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS-based services in use Call in progress Missed call...
  • Page 26 Icon Definition Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level › Use the notifications panel To open the notifications panel, tap the right bottom of the screen. To hide the panel, select From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current status and use the following options: Wi-Fi : Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

  • Page 27: Remove An Item From The Home Screen

    › Move an item on the Home screen Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to a new location. You can add an item to a new folder or move it to a new panel. Tap and hold the item, and then drag it to Create folder or Create page.

  • Page 28: Access Applications

    To set the main panel of the Home screen, select ● To change the order of panels, tap and hold the panel’s ● thumbnail image, and then drag it to a new location. Select to return to the previous screen. ›...
  • Page 29 Select an application. Select to return to the previous screen. Select return to the Home screen. You can add an application shortcut to the Home ● screen by tapping and holding an icon in the application list. If you rotate the device while using some features, the ●...

  • Page 30: Launch Multiple Applications

    › Download an application Play Store or Samsung In the application list, select Apps. Search for an application and download it to the device. To install applications that you downloaded from other sources, you must select Settings Security → →...

  • Page 31: Customise Your Device

    › Manage applications You can manage multiple applications with the task manager. Task manager Active applications. → → Select The task manager launches and shows active applications. Control active applications: To switch applications, select one from the list. ● End. To close an application, select ●...

  • Page 32: Switch To Silent Mode

    › Change your call ringtone Settings → Sound → Device In the application list, select ringtone. → Select a ringtone › Switch to Silent mode To mute or unmute your device, do one of the following: Tap the right bottom of the screen to open the notifications ●...
  • Page 33 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 34 Set a face detection unlock Settings → Lock screen → In the application list, select Screen lock → Face unlock. Next → Set it up → Continue. Select Adjust the device to fit your face inside the figure. Continue. When your face is captured correctly, select Complete the setup of the backup PIN or pattern.
  • Page 35 Find my mobile feature will send the contact number to your specified recipients automatically, so that you can locate and recover your device. To use this feature, you must create a Samsung account for controlling the device remotely via the Internet. Settings Security →...

  • Page 36: Enter Text

    Sign in. Select To create a Samsung account, select Create new account. Enter the email address and password for your Samsung account, and then select Sign in. Drag the slide bar at the top of the screen. Add recipients: Create and enter phone numbers manually, Select ●...
  • Page 37 Speak your text into the microphone. Tap to pause. When you are finished, select › Enter text with the Samsung Chinese IME keypad Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on the screen. You can also use the following keys:...
  • Page 38 Function Gesture Space Enter Backspace › Enter text with the Samsung keypad Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on the screen. You can also use the following keys: Number Function Change the case. Switch text input modes.
  • Page 39 Number Function Access the keypad settings; Tap and hold to switch to Handwriting mode, or access the voice input feature. Insert a space. Clear your input. Start a new line. Add an item from the clipboard. › Copy and paste text From a text field, you can copy and paste text to another application.

  • Page 40: Web And Gps-Based Services

    Web and GPS-based services You may incur additional charges for accessing the Internet and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite webpages. This feature may be labelled differently depending on ●...
  • Page 41 Number Function Move backwards or forwards to webpages in history. Reload the current webpage. While the device is loading webpages, this icon changes to . Enter a web address or a keyword. Access web browser options. View your bookmarks, saved pages, and recent Internet history.
  • Page 42 To view your download history, select ● → Print. Your To print the webpage via Wi-Fi, select ● device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Settings. → To change the browser settings, select ● › Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 43 Bookmarks. From → To view your bookmarks, select the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark to access the following options: Open. To open the webpage in the current window, select ● Open in new tab. To open a new window, select ●...

  • Page 44: Game Hub

    › View your recent history Internet → → History. In the application list, select Select a webpage to access. Game Hub Learn to access games. Game Hub. In the application list, select Select a game service. Search for and access games. The games available may vary depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 45 Select the location to view its details. While viewing the map, use the following options: To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ● slowly spread them apart or pinch them together. To view your current location, select .

  • Page 46: 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 47: Play Store

    If you want to search for businesses or attractions near a → Enter an address. specific location, select your location Select a category. The device searches for places nearby that are related to the category. Select a place name to view its details. →...

  • Page 48: Readers Hub

    Select a type of reading material. Search for and access reading material. Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to easily download a wide range of applications and updates for your device. With fully optimised applications from Samsung Apps, your device becomes even smarter.
  • Page 49 › Play a video YouTube. In the application list, select Select a video. 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.

  • Page 50: Voice Search

    → → Select a category a video. If you are uploading a video for the first time, select a network type to upload a video. Upload. Enter the details of the upload and select Voice Search Learn to search the Internet by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 51: 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. › Make a call Phone → Keypad, and then In the application list, select enter an area code and a phone number. Select to make a voice call.

  • Page 52: Reject A Call

    › Reject a call During an incoming call, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle. To send a message to the caller when you reject a call, drag the reject message bar at the bottom of the screen upwards. You can select one of several preset messages or create your own messages.
  • Page 53 › Use options during a voice call You can use the following options during a voice call: To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or ● down. Hold. To retrieve a held call, To place a call on hold, select ●...
  • Page 54 › Use options during a video call You can use the following options while a video call is in progress: Capture. To capture the other party’s image, select ● Record. To record a video of the other party’s image, select ●...
  • Page 55 › Set auto rejection Use auto rejection to reject calls from specified numbers automatically. Phone → Keypad → → In the application list, select Call settings → Call settings → Call rejection. Auto reject mode switch to the right. Drag the Auto reject mode →...
  • Page 56 Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and select OK. FDN list and add contacts. Select › 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.
  • Page 57 › 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 → Keypad → →...
  • Page 58 Option Function → Call settings Ringtones and Select a ringtone to alert you to → keypad tones incoming calls. Device ringtone → Call settings Ringtones and Add or select a vibration pattern. → keypad tones Device vibration → Call settings Ringtones and Set the device to vibrate and ring to keypad tones...
  • Page 59 Option Function Call settings Set whether or not the device → Accessory answers calls automatically after settings for call a specified period (available only → Automatic when a headset is connected). answering Call settings → Accessory Select the length of time that the settings for call device waits before answering calls.
  • Page 60 Option Function Call settings → Additional Set to restrict calls by call type. → settings Call barring Call settings → Additional Set the device to alert you to → settings Call incoming calls during a call. waiting Call settings Set to automatically redial a call →...

  • Page 61: Messages

    Option Function → Voicemail Select a voicemail service provider. Voicemail service Enter the voicemail server number. → Voicemail You can obtain this number from Voicemail settings your service provider. → Voicemail Select a ringtone to alert you to Ringtone new voicemails. →...
  • Page 62 › Send a text message Messaging → In the application list, select Add recipients: Enter phone numbers manually and separate them with ● a semicolon or a comma. Select phone numbers from your contact list by ● selecting Select the text field and enter your message text. →...

  • Page 63: Google Mail

    › View a text or multimedia message Messaging. In the application list, select Your messages are grouped by contact as a message thread. Select a contact. Select a multimedia message to view more details. › Listen to a voicemail message If you have set your device to divert missed calls to the voicemail server, callers may leave voicemail messages when you miss calls.
  • Page 64 › Send an email message Gmail → In the application list, select Select the recipient field and enter an email address. Select the subject field and enter a subject. Select the text field and enter your email text. Select and attach a file. SEND.

  • Page 65: Email

    → Change labels. To add a label to the message, select ● → Mark unread. To mark the message as unread, select ● Mark as → To mark the message as important, select ● important. → Mute. To view hidden To hide the message, select ●...
  • Page 66 › Send an email message Email → In the application list, select Add recipients: Enter email addresses manually and separate them with ● a semicolon or a comma. Select email addresses from your contact list by ● selecting Select the subject field and enter a subject. Select the text field and enter your email text.

  • Page 67: Talk

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

  • Page 68: Chaton

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

  • Page 69: Messenger

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

  • Page 70: 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 71 Number Function Use camera shortcuts. : Switch to the front camera to take a ● photo of yourself. : Change the shooting mode. p. 72 ► ● : Select the length of the delay before ● the camera takes a photo. : Apply a special effect.
  • Page 72 → Print. Your device is To print the photo via Wi-Fi, select ● compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Rename. To change the name of a file, select ● To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ●...
  • Page 73 Option Function Set the device to recognise people’s faces Smile shot and help you take photos of them when they smile. › Customise camera settings Before taking a photo, select to access the following options: Option Function Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently-used options. Take photos of yourself with the front Self portrait camera.

  • Page 74: Record A Video

    Option Function Metering Select a type of exposure metering. Set to view the grid lines on the preview Guidelines screen. Set the camera to include location information for your photos. To improve GPS reception, avoid ● shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in low- GPS tag...
  • Page 75 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Use camcorder shortcuts. : Switch to the front camera to record ● a video of yourself. : Change the recording mode (for ● attaching to a message or for saving normally).
  • Page 76 Select to start recording. Select to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. The camcorder may not be able to properly record videos on memory cards with slow transfer speeds. After recording a video, select the image viewer to view it. To view more videos, scroll left or right.
  • Page 77 Option Function Adjust the exposure value to change the Exposure value brightness. Select the length of the delay before the Timer camcorder starts recording a video. Resolution Select a resolution option. Adjust the colour balance according to the White balance lighting conditions.

  • Page 78: Video Player

    Video Player Learn to use the video player. 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 79: Video Maker

    Number Function Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (tap within 3 seconds); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold). Pause playback; Select to resume playback. Reduce the size of the video screen.

  • Page 80: Gallery

    To set the video player to turn off automatically after a ● specific period of time, select Time set for auto video off. To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ● select Scan for nearby devices. Settings. To change the video player settings, select ●...
  • Page 81 → Print. Your device To print the image via Wi-Fi, select ● is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Rename. To change the name of a file, select ● To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ●...
  • Page 82 Gallery. In the application list, select Select an image. → Face tag → Select Recognised faces appear in the frame. If faces are not recognised automatically, tap and hold a face area to add a frame manually. → Add name. Select a recognised face Select the person’s name from the contact list.

  • Page 83: Photo Editor

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

  • Page 84: Video Editor

    When you are finished, select Enter a name for the image and select Video Editor You can edit videos and apply various effects. › Create a video Video Editor. In the application list, select New Project. Select Select a frame theme. Select a category.
  • Page 85 › Trim a segment of a video Launch the video editor and open a video file. Select the thumbnail. Move the start bracket to the point where trimming should begin. Move the end bracket to the point where the trimming should end.

  • Page 86: Music Player

    Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: Download from the Internet. p. 40 ► ● Download from a computer with Samsung Kies. p. 96 ► ● Download from a computer with Windows Media Player. ●...
  • Page 87 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Adjust the volume. Set the file as your favourite track. Mute the sound. Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Activate Shuffle mode. Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (tap within 3 seconds);...

  • Page 88: Create A Playlist

    Number Function Select a sound effect. Change the repeat mode. Skip to the next file; Scan forwards in the file (tap and hold). You can control the music player with a headset. On the Home screen, press and hold the headset button to launch the music player.
  • Page 89 › Customise music player settings Music Player. In the application list, select → Settings. Select Change the following options: Option Function → Advanced Select a sound effect. SoundAlive → Advanced Change the playback speed. Play speed → Advanced Set to show song lyrics during Lyrics playback.

  • Page 90: 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 Contacts → Contacts → In the application list, select Select a memory location.
  • Page 91 › Set a speed dial number Contacts → Contacts. In the application list, select → Speed dial setting. Select → Select a location number a contact. You can call a speed dial number by tapping and holding the location number on the dialling screen. ›...

  • Page 92: Copy A Contact

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

  • Page 93: S Planner

    Export contacts Contacts → Contacts. In the application list, select Import/Export Export to SD card or → → Select Export to USB storage. OK to confirm. Select S Planner Your device includes a powerful planner to help you organise your schedules more conveniently and effectively. Learn to create and manage events and tasks, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events and tasks.
  • Page 94 : Hourly blocks for one full day ● List : A list of all the events and holidays scheduled for a ● specific period Task : A list of tasks ● You can also change the view mode by placing two fingers on the screen and spreading them apart or pinching them together.

  • Page 95: Memo

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

  • Page 96: Connectivity

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

  • Page 97: Wi-Fi

    › Connect as a media device You can connect your device to a computer and access media files stored on your device. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Tap the right bottom of the screen to open the notifications panel.
  • Page 98 Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors. › Activate the Wi-Fi feature In the application list, select Settings and then drag the Wi-Fi switch to the right.
  • Page 99 › 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 Settings →...

  • Page 100: Wi-Fi Direct

    › Customise Wi-Fi settings Settings → Wi-Fi → → In the application list, select 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 101: Allshare Play

    AllShare Play. To use the AllShare Play service, you must sign in to your Google and Samsung accounts, and register two or more devices as file servers. The registration methods may vary depending on the device type. To get more details about →...
  • Page 102 › Send a file AllShare Play. In the application list, select Select a device or web storage that contains media files. Select a media category and select the tick box on a file. Select Select a device or web storage to save the file. ›...
  • Page 103 Set to optimise the video quality for Video quality your device when playing videos saved settings on a computer. Lock AllShare Set to lock AllShare Play with the Play password for your Samsung account. Language Select a display language. About View AllShare Play information. Connectivity...

  • Page 104: 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 105 Save. Select 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 106: 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 107: Send Data Via Bluetooth

    OK to match the Bluetooth PIN between two Select devices. Alternately, enter a Bluetooth PIN and select OK. When the owner of the other device accepts the connection or enters the same PIN, pairing is complete. If the pairing is successful, the device will search for available services automatically.

  • Page 108: Gps

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

  • Page 109: Vpn Connections

    Option Function Use GPS Set to use GPS satellites to find your satellites location. Set the device to use your current Location and location for Google search and other Google search Google services. VPN connections Learn to create virtual private networks (VPNs) and connect to them securely over the Internet.
  • Page 110 Option Function IPSec pre- Enter a pre-shared security key. shared key Select a user certificate that the VPN IPSec user server will use to identify you. You can certificate import certificates from the VPN server or download them from the Internet. Select a certificate authority (CA) certificate that the VPN server will IPSec CA...

  • Page 111: Tools

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

  • Page 112: Calculator

    Calculator Learn to perform calculations with your device. › Perform a calculation Calculator. In the application list, select Use the keys on the screen to perform basic calculations. › View the calculation history Calculator. In the application list, select Perform a calculation. Select to hide the calculator keypad.

  • Page 113: Dropbox

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

  • Page 114: My Files

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

  • Page 115: Polaris Office

    From the folder list, access the following options: To search for files saved in your device, select ● To view the files in the thumbnail view, select ● To create folders for managing files, select ● → Settings. To change the file manager settings, select ●...
  • Page 116 When you are finished, select Enter a name for the document and select a memory location for saving the document, and then select Save. › Open a document Polaris Office. In the application list, select Browser → a document file. Select To open a recently-used file, select a file under Recent documents.

  • Page 117: Google

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

  • Page 118: World Clock

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

  • Page 119: Settings

    Settings Access the setting options Settings. In the application list, select Select a setting category, and then select an option. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi AP and access the Internet or other network devices. To use options, select Advanced : Customise Wi-Fi settings.

  • Page 120: More Settings

    To use more options, select 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 121: Tethering And Portable Hotspot

    Download to : Select a memory location for saving ● downloaded media files. Upload from other devices : Set to accept uploads from ● other device. › Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. Settings...

  • Page 122: Blocking Mode

    Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in Blocking mode. Sound Change the settings for various sounds on your device. Volume : Adjust the volume for various sounds on your ●...

  • Page 123: Storage

    Brightness : Adjust the brightness of the display. ● Screen timeout : Select the length of time that the device ● waits before turning off the display backlight. Font style : Change the font type for the display text. ● Font size : Change the font size for creating or showing ●...

  • Page 124: Battery

    Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. Application manager View and manage the applications on your device. Location services Change the settings for location services. Use wireless networks : Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile ● networks for finding your location.

  • Page 125: Security

    Clock : Set to show the clock on the locked screen. Dual clock : Set to show the dual clock on the locked screen. Help text : Set to show the help text on the locked screen. Owner information : Enter your information that is shown ●...

  • Page 126: Language And Input

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

  • Page 127: Google Voice Typing

    : Download and ● install language data for offline voice input. › Samsung Chinese IME To change the Samsung Chinese IME keypad settings, select Keyboard type : Select a keypad type. ● Input Mode : Select keypad types or text input modes to ●...

  • Page 128: Samsung Keyboard

    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 129: Cloud

    Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device. Cloud Change settings for synchronising data or files with your Samsung account. Back up and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. Back up my data : Set to back up your settings and ●...

  • Page 130: Add Account

    Automatic restore : Set to restore your settings and ● application data when you must reinstall an application. Factory data reset : Reset your settings to the factory ● defaults and delete all your data. Add account Add your email or SNS accounts. Accessory Dock sound: Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a desktop dock.

  • Page 131: Accessibility

    Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with physical challenges. Change the settings to improve accessibility to the device’s interface and features. Auto-rotate screen : Set the interface to rotate ● automatically when you rotate the device. Screen timeout : Select the length of time that the device ●...

  • Page 132: Developer Options

    Turn off all sounds : Mute all device sounds. ● Tap and hold delay : Set the recognition time for tapping ● and holding the screen. Developer options Activate and change the settings for application development. Desktop backup password : Set a password to secure your ●...

  • Page 133: About Device

    Transition animation scale : Select a speed for switching ● between screens. 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 ●...

  • Page 134: 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 135 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 136 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 137 If the battery will no longer charge completely, you need to replace it with a new battery. Take your device to your local Samsung Service Centre. Your device is hot if touched When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot.
  • Page 138 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 139 Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/hk/kies) and install it on your computer. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information. www.samsung.com/hk English (HK). 03/2013. Rev. 1.1...

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