Samsung GT-P8510 User Manual
Samsung GT-P8510 User Manual

Samsung GT-P8510 User Manual

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  • Page 1 GT-P8510 User Manual www.samsung.com...
  • Page 2: About This Manual

    • A pplications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung. • S amsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software.
  • Page 3 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting started Communication Device layout People Buttons Mail Package contents Messaging Charging the battery ChatON Inserting a memory card Turning the device on and off Web & network Holding the device Locking and unlocking the device Internet Explorer Adjusting the volume Bing Switching to silent mode...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Application & media stores HomeGroup Windows Update Store Games Troubleshooting Utilities Calendar SkyDrive Reader Travel & local Maps Settings About Settings Personalise Users Notifications Search Share General Privacy Devices Wireless Ease of Access Sync your settings...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Front camera Camera indicator light Charging indicator light Speaker Speaker Light sensor Windows Touch screen button Keyboard dock DC jack port Keyboard dock Keyboard dock port pin connector USB port Microphone HDMI port Memory card Power button slot Headset jack NFC antenna...
  • Page 7: Buttons

    • D evice • Q uick start guide • A C power adapter • P ower cable Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions, which are not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    • A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • O ther accessories may not be compatible with your device.
  • Page 9 • W hile charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging. • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.
  • Page 10: Inserting A Memory Card

    Getting started After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket. To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power.
  • Page 11: Removing The Memory Card

    Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.
  • Page 12: Turning The Device On And Off

    Getting started Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. Press the Power button to turn on the device. • F ollow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
  • Page 13: Holding The Device

    Getting started Holding the device Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. Locking and unlocking the device When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode.
  • Page 14: Basics

    Basics Using the touch screen Use only fingers to use the touch screen. • D o not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • D o not allow the touch screen to contact water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
  • Page 15 Basics Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
  • Page 16 Basics Flicking Flick left or right to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
  • Page 17: Rotating The Screen

    Basics Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation. To use this feature, flick from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen to use the charms, and then tap Settings →...
  • Page 18: Using The Charms

    Basics Moving an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. Resizing an item Flick up or down on an item. A tick mark appears on the item and the options bar appears at the bottom of the screen. Tap Larger to enlarge it or Smaller to reduce it. Removing an item Flick up or down on an item, and then, tap Unpin from Start.
  • Page 19: Using Applications

    Basics You can use the following charms: • S earch: Search for data in applications. • S hare: Share files with others. • S tart: Return to the Start screen or open the most recent application. • D evices: Share files with connected devices. •...
  • Page 20 Basics Using dual view Switch to dual view to run two applications on the screen at once. While using an application, open the list of active applications, drag an application to the right, and then drop it when the partition appears. Tap and hold the partition, and then drag it to adjust the size of each application panel.
  • Page 21: Applications Screen

    Basics Applications screen The Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications installed. On the Start screen, flick upwards from the bottom edge or flick downwards from the top edge of the screen to open the options bar, and then tap All apps to open the Applications screen.
  • Page 22: Windows Desktop Applications

    Basics Windows desktop applications Use Windows desktop mode like as an ordinary Windows computer. In Windows desktop mode, you can run Windows desktop applications, such as Windows Accessories. On the Applications screen, select a desktop application to open it. Microsoft Office 2013 (Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview) Use Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel and Word.
  • Page 23: Entering Text

    Basics Entering text Use the Qwerty keyboard to enter text. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Using the Qwerty keyboard Changing the keyboard layout To change the keyboard layout, tap and select one of the following: •...
  • Page 24: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Basics Changing language keyboards You must add keyboards to enter text in other languages. Flick from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen, tap Settings → Change PC settings → General → Language preferences → Add a language, select a language, and then tap Add. To change languages, tap and then select one from the list of keyboard languages that appears.
  • Page 25: Transferring Files

    Basics Joining Wi-Fi networks Flick from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen, and then tap Settings → Available. Select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi networks, tap Connect automatically → Connect, enter a password if necessary, and then tap Next. After the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will automatically connect to it any time it is available.
  • Page 26: Updating The Device

    If you set a picture password, tap Switch to password to unlock the device by entering the password. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Updating the device Keep the device up-to-date by downloading and installing updates, such as service packs and patches, for the operating system and other Microsoft applications.
  • Page 27: Communication

    Communication People Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap People on the Applications screen. Setting up an account This application requires a Microsoft account. If you have not already registered an account on the device, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. Managing contacts Creating a contact Open the options bar, tap New, and then enter contact information.
  • Page 28: Searching For Contacts

    Communication Searching for contacts Use one of the following search methods: • S croll left or right on the contacts list. • P inch on the screen to switch to the index view. Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions: •...
  • Page 29: Mail

    Communication Mail Use this application to send or view email messages. Tap Mail on the Applications screen. Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Mail for the first time. Enter the email address and password, and then follow on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
  • Page 30: Messaging

    Tap ChatON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Create the buddies list by entering phone numbers or email addresses of Samsung accounts, or selecting buddies from the list of suggestions.
  • Page 31: Web & Network

    Web & network Internet Explorer Use this application to browse the Internet. Tap Internet Explorer on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Opening a new page Open the options bar, and then tap To go to another webpage, open the options bar and tap the page to select it.
  • Page 32: Bing

    • D o not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature. To activate Bluetooth, flick from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen, tap Settings →...
  • Page 33: Doubletwist Airsync

    Web & network Pairing with other Bluetooth devices Flick from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen, tap Settings → Change PC settings → Devices → Add a device to view detected devices. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto-generated passkey on both devices to confirm.
  • Page 34: Sending And Receiving Data

    Web & network Reading information from an NFC tag Place the NFC antenna area ( ) on the back of your device near an NFC tag. Tap Receive content? when it appears on the screen. The information from the tag will appear. Sending and receiving data Select a contact or an image, or open a webpage to send.
  • Page 35: Media

    Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the device’s software version. • S ome files may not play properly depending on the encoding used. Playing music Scroll left or right to my music, tap Open or play something, and then select a song to play.
  • Page 36: Camera

    Media Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. Use Photos to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 38) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. The camera automatically shuts off when unused. Camera etiquette • D o not take photos or videos of other people without their permission. •...
  • Page 37: Taking A Video

    Media Taking videos Taking a video Tap Video Mode, and then tap the screen to take a video. To stop recording, tap the screen again. Change the camera Use this for delayed-time settings. shots. Switch between front and Switch to still mode. rear camera.
  • Page 38: Photos

    Media Photos Use this application to view images and videos. Tap Photos on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • S ome files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded. Viewing images Tap Pictures library, select a folder to open it, and then tap an image to view it in full screen.
  • Page 39: Playing Videos

    Media Viewing images on the web To view images from your social networking service or SkyDrive storage, select a service name. If a social networking service account is not registered on the device, follow the on- screen instructions to complete the account setup. Playing videos icon on the preview.
  • Page 40: Photo Editor

    Media Photo Editor Use this application to embellish photos by applying various effects, such as the oil paint effect. Tap Photo Editor on the Applications screen. To open an image, select one of the following: • P hotos: Select from among the images saved in the device. •...
  • Page 41: Video

    Media Video Use this application to play video files. Tap Video on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the device’s software. • S ome files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded. Playing videos Scroll left or right to my videos and tap Open or play something, and then select a video to play.
  • Page 42: News

    Media News Use this application to get recent news provided by Bing. Tap News on the Applications screen. Scroll to a category, and select an article to read. To read articles from a specific source, open the options bar and tap Sources. To receive news about a specific topic, open the options bar and tap My News.
  • Page 43: Weather

    Media Weather Use this application to get weather information provided by Bing. You can view the current weather and forecasts for your current location or other regions, world weather, and weather statistics. Tap Weather on the Applications screen. Scroll left or right to view the current weather and forecasts. To add locations, open the options bar, and then tap Places →...
  • Page 44: Application & Media Stores

    Application & media stores Store Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device. Tap Store on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications Browse applications by category, or flick from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen and tap Search to search for applications with a keyword.
  • Page 45: Utilities

    Utilities Calendar Use this application to manage events and tasks. Tap Calendar on the Applications screen. Creating events Tap a date or time slot. Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap Show more to add more details, such as how often the event repeats or when an advance alert for the event appears.
  • Page 46: Skydrive

    Utilities SkyDrive Use this application to save and share your files with others. When you save files to your SkyDrive folder, your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other computers that have SkyDrive installed. Tap SkyDrive on the Applications screen. To upload files to your SkyDrive folder, open the options bar, tap Upload, select a folder, select files, and then tap Add to SkyDrive.
  • Page 47: Travel & Local

    Travel & local Maps Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions. Tap Maps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching for locations Flick from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen, tap Search, and then enter an address.
  • Page 48: Settings

    Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add user accounts. Flick from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen and tap Settings → Change PC settings. Personalise Select images and colours for the lock screen, the Start screen, and your Microsoft account. •...
  • Page 49: Notifications

    Settings Sign-in options • C reate a password: Set an account password to unlock the device. When a password is created, this option changes to Change your password. • C reate a picture password: Set a picture password to unlock the device. •...
  • Page 50: Search

    Settings Search Change the settings for the Search feature. Search history • S how the apps that I search for most often at the top: Set to show the list of applications you search most frequently. • L et Windows save my searches as future search suggestions: Set the device to save the search keywords you enter.
  • Page 51: General

    Settings General Change the general settings for the operating system. Time View the current time and date, change the time zone, or set the device to apply summer time automatically. App switching • A llow switching between recent apps: Set the device to open a list of recent applications when you flick from the left edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen.
  • Page 52 Settings • P lay key sounds as I type: Set the device to emit a sound when you tap the keys on the keyboard. • M ake the standard keyboard layout available: Enable or disable the standard Qwerty keyboard.
  • Page 53: Privacy

    Settings Remove everything and reinstall Windows Refresh the device when it slows down by tapping Get started. This will reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data. Advanced start-up You can restart the device to access the Windows Startup menu that helps you fix system startup problems or change Windows startup settings.
  • Page 54: Devices

    Settings Devices Change the settings for device connection options. Devices View the list of other devices or accessories connected to your device. You can add Bluetooth devices or disconnect your device from the connected devices. Download over metered connections Set to allow the device to download data over metered network connections. Wireless Change the settings to control connections with other devices or networks.
  • Page 55: Ease Of Access

    Settings Ease of Access Access and change the following settings to improve accessibility to the device. • U se high contrast: Reverse the display colours to improve visibility. • M ake everything on your screen bigger: Change the font size in all applications. •...
  • Page 56: Homegroup

    Settings HomeGroup Join a homegroup on your network to share files with other members. To allow other devices in the same group to access your shared files, turn on the file sharing feature in Change sharing settings. Windows Update Check for new updates and update device software by tapping Check for updates now.
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    • E nsure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality.
  • Page 58: Error Messages Appear When Launching The Camera

    Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following: •...
  • Page 59: Error Messages Appear When Opening Music Files

    Troubleshooting Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: • F ree some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device.
  • Page 60 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region or service provider. www.samsung.com English (EU). 12/2012. Rev. 1.0...

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