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  • Page 1 GT-P6810 user manual...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Built on the Google Android operating system, the Samsung mobile device gives you access to thousands of useful and entertaining applications to enrich your mobile web experience.

  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    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 ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, ● Inc. worldwide. Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/ ● or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Windows Media Player ● Microsoft Corporation. ®...
  • 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

    Enter text ... 33 Web ... 39 Browser ... 39 Pulse ... 43 Market ... 44 YouTube ... 45 Maps ... 45 Latitude ... 47 Places ... 48 Navigation ... 48 Readers Hub ... 49 Samsung Apps ... 50 Contents...
  • Page 8 Samsung Hub ... 50 Communication ... 51 Google Mail ... 51 Email ... 53 Talk ... 55 Social Hub ... 56 Entertainment ... 57 Music player ... 57 Music Hub ... 59 Camera ... 60 Video player ... 69 Gallery ... 70 Photo editor ...
  • Page 9 AllShare ... 89 GPS ... 92 VPN connections ... 93 Tools ... 95 Alarm ... 95 Calculator ... 96 Downloads ... 96 eBook ... 96 Google Search ... 98 My files ... 98 Pen memo ... 101 Polaris Office ... 102 Voice Search ...
  • Page 10 Language and input ... 112 Accessibility ... 116 Date and time ... 117 About device ... 117 Troubleshooting ... 118 Safety precautions ... 121 Index ... 132 Contents...

  • 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: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Your device has a built-in battery. Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery. Use only Samsung-approved chargers. Unauthorised ● chargers can cause batteries to explode or damage your device. The back cover of your device is made of metal. Use ●...
  • Page 13 While charging, the device may heat up. This is ● normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. If your device is not charging properly, bring your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. Assembling...

  • Page 14: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). 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 and can corrupt data stored on the card.

  • Page 15: Remove The Memory Card

    Open the cover of the memory card slot. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place. Close the memory card cover. › Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.

  • Page 16: Format The Memory Card

    Remove the memory card. Close the memory card cover. Do not remove a memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or device. › Format the memory card Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. 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 the Power key and select Power off →...

  • Page 18: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device › Device layout Getting started...
  • Page 19 Number Function Earpiece Proximity sensor Light sensor Speaker Mouthpiece Front camera lens Power/Reset/Lock key Volume key Getting started...

  • Page 20: Key Function

    Number Function Multifunction jack Mouthpiece Rear camera lens Flashbulb Headset jack GPS antenna Memory card slot › Keys Power/ Reset Lock Volume 1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record videos. 2. Connecting a headset to your device improperly can damage the headset jack or the headset.

  • Page 21: Indicator Icons

    › Indicator icons Icons shown on the bottom of the screen may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition Open Wi-Fi APs available Wi-Fi AP connected Bluetooth activated Receiving GPS data Synchronised with the web Uploading data Downloading data Connected to PC Power saving mode activated...

  • Page 22: Use The Touch Screen

    Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact ● with water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water. 1. If you use a charger that is not approved by Samsung, this indicator will not appear. Getting started...
  • Page 23 For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the ● screen protection film before using your device. Your touch screen has a layer that detects small ● electrical charges emitted by the human body. For best performance, tap the touch screen with your fingertip.

  • Page 24: Get To Know The Home Screen

    › Lock or unlock the touch screen When you do not use the device for a specified period, your device turns off the touch screen and automatically locks the touch screen to prevent any unwanted device operations. To manually lock the touch screen, press the Power key. To unlock, turn on the screen by pressing the Power key, tap anywhere on the screen, and then drag circle.

  • Page 25: System Bar

    The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function Search for applications and files in your device and specific data on the web with the Google Search widget. Select a dot at the top of the screen to move directly to the corresponding screen.

  • Page 26: Add Items To The Home Screen

    Number Function Return to the Home screen; Access the task manager (tap and hold). Open the list of recent applications; Access the application list (tap and hold). Display indicator icons and your device's current status; Open the notifications panel. Open the mini apps panel. ›...

  • Page 27: Remove Items From The Home Screen

    › Move items on the Home screen Tap and hold an item to move until the Home screen grid appears. Drag the item to the location you want. › Remove items from the Home screen Tap and hold an item to remove. The trash bin appears at the top right of the Home screen.

  • Page 28: Access Applications

    : Activate or deactivate the GPS feature. ● Sound /Vibration: Activate or deactivate Vibration mode. ● Auto Rotation : Activate or deactivate the auto rotation. ● Bluetooth : Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless ● connection feature. Flight mode : Activate or deactivate Flight mode. ●...

  • Page 29: Customise Your Device

    › Access recent applications Select to view the applications you have accessed recently. Select an application. › Use the task manager Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than one application at the same time. However, multitasking may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, or additional power consumption.
  • Page 30 › Set the current time and date Open the application list and select time. Select your time zone, set the time and date, and change other options. › Turn the touch tone on or off Open the application list and select Settings Audible selection.

  • Page 31: Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

    If you selected a live wallpaper, select 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. ›...
  • Page 32 If you forget your PIN or password, bring your device ● to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security ● codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.

  • Page 33: Enter Text

    › Change the keyboard type You can change the keyboard type. Select bar and select a keyboard type (Android keyboard, Samsung keypad, or Swype). You can also enter text with your voice. Select input option, according to the language you want to use.

  • Page 34: Enter Text Using The Android Keyboard

    › 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 35: Enter Text Using The Samsung Keypad

    › Enter text using the Samsung keypad Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys and you can use the following keys: Number Function Minimise the virtual keypad. Move the cursor to the next text input field. Change case. Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode.

  • Page 36: Enter Text Using The Swype Keypad

    › Enter text using the Swype keypad Select the first character of a word and drag your finger to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen. Continue until you have finished the word. Release the finger on the last character. When the word displays correctly, select a space.
  • Page 37 You can also use the following keys: Number Function Change the input language. Move the cursor to the next text input field. Change case. Enter the recommended word or add a new word to the dictionary; Access the keypad settings (tap and hold). Switch between Symbol mode and ABC mode.

  • Page 38: Copy And Paste Text

    › Copy and paste text While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications. Tap and hold a word. Drag or to select the text you want. Copy to copy, or Cut to cut the text onto the Select clipboard.

  • Page 39: Web

    Browser Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. You may incur additional charges for accessing the ● web and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider. The web browser menu may be labelled differently ● depending on your region or service provider. Available icons may vary depending on your region or ●...
  • Page 40 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 41: Search For Information By Voice

    To print the web page using a Wi-Fi or USB connection, ● → Print. Your device is compatible only with select some Samsung printers. To customise browser settings, select ● › Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 42: Add A Bookmark

    › Bookmark your favourite web pages If you know the web address of the web page, you can manually add a bookmark. Add a bookmark Open the application list and select → Select You can also select Enter a page title and a web address. Bookmarks drop-down menu and select a Select the bookmark location to add (if necessary).

  • Page 43: Pulse

    Create a bookmark folder Open the application list and select → Select Enter a name for the bookmark folder and select › Access recent history Open the application list and select → History. Select Select a web page to access. Pulse You can use the Pulse reader to add feeds for your favourite news topics and read news articles on your device.

  • Page 44: Market

    › Manage feed sources Open the application list and select Select to view the feed source list. Select Market Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Android Market provides you an easy and quick way to shop for games and mobile applications.

  • Page 45: Youtube

    YouTube Learn to view and upload videos via YouTube. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Watch videos Open the application list and select Select a video from the list. Tap a video screen and select Control playback with the virtual keys.

  • Page 46: Search For A Specific Location

    › Search for a specific location Open the application list and select If you are launching this application for the first time, select OK. The map will display your current location. Search Maps. Select Enter a keyword for the location and select To search for a location by voice, select .

  • Page 47: Latitude

    Select a travel method (car, bus, or walk) and select The route is indicated on the map. Depending on the selected travel method, you may see multiple routes. When you are finished, select Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view friends’...

  • Page 48: Places

    Places Learn to search for a place around you. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Open the application list and select Select a category. Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category. Select a place name to view its details.

  • Page 49: Readers Hub

    If you are launching this application for the first time, select Accept. Enter your destination by using one of the following methods: Speak Destination ● “Navigate to destination. ” Type Destination ● virtual keypad. Contacts : Select your destination from addresses of ●...

  • Page 50: Samsung Apps

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

  • Page 51: Communication

    Communication 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 52 From the message view, use the following options: To move to the previous or next message, select ● Newer. To search for an email message, select ● To create a new message, select ● To archive the message, select ● To delete the message, select ●...

  • Page 53: Email

    Email Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account. › Set up an email account Open the application list and select Enter your email address and password. Next (for general email accounts) or Manual setup Select (for other company email accounts).

  • Page 54: View An Email Message

    + Cc/Bcc and add more recipients. Select You can also add yourself to the recipient list by selecting +Me. Select the subject field and enter a subject. Select the text input field and enter your email text. → Select files to attach. Send to send the message.

  • Page 55: Talk

    To print the message using a Wi-Fi or USB connection, ● → Print. Your device is compatible only with select some Samsung printers. To customise the email settings, select ● To add a star to the message, select ● To save an attachment to your device, select the ●...

  • Page 56: Social Hub

    › Add friends to your friend list Open the application list and select The friend list shows all of your Google Talk contacts at a glance. Select Enter an email address of the friend and select invitation. When your friend accepts the invitation, the friend is added to your friend list.

  • Page 57: Entertainment

    › Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: Download from the wireless web. ● Download from a PC with Samsung Kies. ● Receive via Bluetooth. ● Copy to your memory card.

  • Page 58: Play Music

    › Play music After transferring music files to your device or memory card, Open the application list and select Select a music category Tap the music player field. Control playback with the virtual keys. While playing music, use the following options: To add a music file to a playlist, select ●...

  • Page 59: Music Hub

    Enter a title for your new playlist and select To add music files to the playlist, select music files you want to add and select Done. › Customise music player settings Open the application list and select → Settings. Select Adjust the following settings to customise your music player: Option...

  • Page 60: Camera

    Open the application list and select If you are launching this application for the first time, select Confirm. Search for songs, and preview or buy your favourite songs. 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 61 Number Function Use camera shortcuts. ● ● ● ● ● You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently used options. Change the camera settings. View the default storage location. Switch to the camcorder. Capture a photo. Open the image viewer to view photos or videos you captured or recorded.

  • Page 62: Capture A Photo In Self Shot Mode

    To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread ● them apart. To zoom out, move your fingers closer together. You can also double-tap the screen. To send a photo to others, select ● To set a photo as wallpaper, select ●...

  • Page 63: Capture A Panoramic Photo

    › Capture a photo in Smile shot mode Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of their smiling faces. Open the application list and select camera. → Shooting mode Select Make any necessary adjustments. Aim the camera lens at your subject and select Your device recognises people in an image and detects their smiles.

  • Page 64: Capture A Photo Of Action

    › Capture a photo of action You can capture shots of a moving subject and then combine them into a single photo that shows the action. Open the application list and select camera. → Shooting mode Select Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take the first photo.
  • Page 65 Option Function Exposure value Adjust the exposure value. Take close-up photos or set the camera to Focus mode focus on the subject. Select the length of the delay before the Timer camera takes a photo. Apply a special effect, such as sepia or Effects black and white tones.

  • Page 66: Record A Video

    Option Reset › Record a video Open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera. Drag the slider to switch to the camcorder. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Use camera shortcuts. ●...
  • Page 67 Number Function Change the camcorder settings. Check the camcorder status. ● ● Switch to the camera. Record a video. Open the image viewer to view photos or videos you captured or recorded. Tap where you want to focus on the preview screen. The focus frame moves to the place you tap and changes to green when the subject is in focus.

  • Page 68: Customise Camcorder Settings

    › Customise camcorder settings Before recording a video, select options: Option Edit shortcuts Self recording Flash Recording mode Exposure value Adjust the exposure value. Timer Effects Resolution White balance Outdoor visibility Guidelines Storage Reset to access the following Function Edit shortcuts to frequently used options. Switch between the front and rear camera lenses.

  • Page 69: Video Player

    › Edit the shortcut icons You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently-used options. From the preview screen, select Tap and hold an icon from the option list and drag it to the shortcut area. To remove shortcuts, tap and hold an icon and drag it to the option list.

  • Page 70: Gallery

    While playing a video, use the following options: To send a video to others, select ● To trim a segment of a video, select ● To view the list of bookmarks, select ● This option appears only if you have bookmarked during playback by selecting .

  • Page 71: View A Photo

    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 Wi-Fi or USB connection, select ● → Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To copy a photo, select ● To use motion recognition, select ● ›...
  • Page 73 → OK and drag your finger over the area you Select want to select. To change the type of the selection tool, select ● To add to or subtract from the selection border, select ● . If you select Grab, you can adjust the , or selection size by selecting .

  • Page 74: Video Maker

    Video maker You can edit videos and apply various effects. The video editor supports the following video resolutions and codecs: Type Resolutions Codecs Some video files in Gallery may not be viewable ● depending on the video resolutions and codecs. Playback quality may vary by content type.

  • Page 75: Game Hub

    To add more files, repeat steps 4-5. Transition or Select between images or videos. Effect → Select When you are finished, select Select a resolution and enter a name for the video. Game Hub Learn to play social and premium games. Open the application list and select If you are launching this application for the first time, select Confirm.

  • Page 76: 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 Open the application list and select Select Select a memory location.

  • Page 77: Find A Contact

    › Find a contact 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 an email message, select ●...

  • Page 78: Calendar

    › Create your namecard Open the application list and select → My profile. Select Edit. Select Enter your own personal details. Done. Select You can send your namecard by attaching it to an email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature. ›...

  • Page 79: Create An Event

    Month : Daily blocks for the current month ● List : A list of all scheduled appointments ● › Create an event Open the application list and select Select If an alert message about the calendar sync appears, select Done. Enter the details of the event as required.

  • Page 80: Memo

    › Stop an event alarm If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the event alarm icon will appear at the specified time. Select on the system bar. Select a reminder to view more details about the event. To snooze or dismiss the reminder, select Dismiss.
  • Page 81 Change the background colour of the memo. Lock the memo. Print the memo using a Wi-Fi or USB connection. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Upload your memo on community websites. Send the memo to others. Memo.

  • Page 82: 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 83: Synchronise With Windows Media Player

    › Synchronise 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 synchronise music files.

  • Page 84: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standards. You can connect to the internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. Your device uses non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries.
  • Page 85 › Add a Wi-Fi AP manually Open the application list and select and networks Enter the SSID for the network and select the security type. Set the security settings depending on the selected security type. Save. Select › Connect to a Wi-Fi AP using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Using WPS, you can connect to a secured network.

  • Page 86: Wi-Fi Direct

    › Set the static IP settings Open the application list and select and networks Select an access point on the network list. Select the drop-down menu next to Static. Select Change the IP settings for the access point such as IP address, Network prefix length, Gateway, DNS.

  • Page 87: 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 88: Turn On The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    › Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 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 Open the application list and select and networks devices.

  • Page 89: Allshare

    › Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Select a file or item, such as a contact, calendar event, memo, or media file, from an appropriate application. Select an option for sending data via Bluetooth. The method for selecting an option may vary by data type.
  • Page 90 › Customise DLNA settings for sharing media files To allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files on your device, you must activate media sharing. Open the application list and select Select Adjust the following settings to customise the DLNA feature: Option Media server...
  • Page 91 Select a player—the one that will play the media 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 Open the application list and select Select a device as the media server—the one that contains media files.

  • 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. Your device should already be configured with internet access. If you have trouble accessing the internet, you need to edit connections.
  • Page 94 Option Enable L2TP secret Set L2TP security Set user certificate Set CA certificate DNS search domains When you are finished, select › Connect to a private network Open the application list and select and networks Select a private network to connect. Enter the user name and password and select Function Set to use the L2TP secret password.

  • Page 95: Tools

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

  • Page 96: Calculator

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

  • Page 98: Google Search

    › Import book files You can import book files (in epub and pdf format) from the internal memory. Some DRM-protected book files are not supported. ● You can purchase a book via online bookstore by ● selecting Open the application list and select →...

  • Page 99: Supported File Formats

    › Supported file formats Type Format Image jpeg, png, gif, wbmp, bmp, agif ● Format: 3gp (mp4), wmv (asf), avi, mkv, flv, ● webm Codec: mpeg4, H.264, H.263, DivX ● Video wmv7/8, VP8 Extension (File type): avi, divx, mpeg, mp4, ●...

  • Page 100: Create A Folder

    › Open a file Open the application list and select Select a drop-down menu at the top right of the screen and select an option to sort the file list. Select a folder. To move up one level in the file directory, select ●...

  • Page 101: Pen Memo

    › Delete files Open the application list and select Select a check box next to folders or files to delete. → Yes. Select Pen memo Learn to create sketch memos with various tools. Open the application list and select Select Create a drawing memo with the following tools: Tool Function...

  • Page 102: 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, xls, xlsx, csv3, ppt, pptx, pps4, txt, hwp, rtf, pdf. › Create a new document Open the application list and select If you are launching this application for the first time, register as an online user or skip the registration.
  • Page 103 To print the file using a Wi-Fi or USB connection, select ● → Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. › Manage documents online To add an account, Open the application list and select Add account.

  • Page 104: Voice Search

    Voice Search Learn to use the voice command feature to search for locations and information by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Open the application list and select Speak now (if necessary). Select Say a command into the microphone.

  • Page 105: Settings

    Settings Access the Settings menu Open the application list and select Select a setting category and select an option. Wireless and networks Change the settings for wireless network connections. › Flight mode Disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.

  • Page 106: Sound

    : View the connection status. ● Disconnect Wi-Fi Direct ● feature. › Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. › Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off. › Bluetooth settings Bluetooth : Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off.

  • Page 107: Screen

    Vibration intensity ● notifications and haptic feedback. Notification ringtone ● events. Audible selection ● select an application or option on the touch screen. Screen lock sounds ● lock or unlock the touch screen. Haptic feedback ● the keys. Screen Change the settings for the display. Brightness : Activate the automatic brightness or set the ●...

  • Page 108: Power Saving Mode

    Auto adjust screen power ● the brightness of the display. Horizontal calibration ● adjust the horizontal axis of the device for better motion recognition. Power saving mode Use Custom power saving ● saving mode when the battery is low. Custom power saving settings ●...
  • Page 109 Use GPS satellites ● your location. Use location for Google Search ● your current location for Google search and other Google services. Configure lock screen ● : Disable the screen lock. Unsecure : Set to use the screen lock without a PIN, password, or pattern.

  • Page 110: Applications

    Visible passwords ● as you enter. Device administrators ● installed on your device. You can activate device administrators to apply new policies to your device. Use secure credentials ● ensure secure use of various applications. Install from USB storage ● are stored in the USB storage.

  • Page 111: Accounts And Sync

    Location Manager service for testing. This is for application development. Samsung Apps ● New application notification for new applications from Samsung Apps. Reset locale : Reset the locale information to the factory default. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 112: Privacy

    Privacy Change the settings for managing your settings and data. Back up my data ● application data to the Google server. Backup account ● back up your data. Automatic restore ● application data when the applications are reinstalled on your device. Factory data reset ●...
  • Page 113 Block offensive words ● recognised from voice search results. › Text-to-speech settings Listen to example ● example. Always use my settings ● language settings you specify over the settings saved in applications. Default engine ● used for spoken text. Install voice data ●...

  • Page 114: Android Keyboard

    How to Swype: Learn how to enter text with the Swype keyboard. Personal dictionary: Set up your own dictionary. The words in your dictionary will appear as suggestions for your text inputs. Preferences: Audio feedback ▪ alternative words for your input if you double-tap a word.
  • Page 115 Sound on keypress: Set the device to sound when you touch a key. Auto-capitalization: Set the device to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark, such as a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark. : Set the device to use the Samsung Settings...

  • Page 116: Accessibility

    Samsung keypad. Handwriting settings: Customise the settings for Handwriting mode, such as recognition time, pen thickness or pen colour. Tutorial: Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad. Accessibility Change the settings for accessibility features.

  • Page 117: Date And Time

    Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how time and date are displayed on your device: If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date will be reset. Set date : Set the current date manually.

  • Page 118: Troubleshooting

    If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your ● local Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power key for 10-15 seconds.
  • Page 119 Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile 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: Charge the battery.

  • Page 120: Another Bluetooth Device Is Not Located

    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 121: Safety Precautions

    Your device may malfunction and your risk of electric shock is increased. Handle and dispose of the device and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
  • Page 122 Protect the device and chargers from damage • Avoid exposing your device 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 and batteries. •...
  • Page 123 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 refuelling 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 124 • If an internet call application is available, do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road. •...
  • Page 125 Do not store your device with such metal objects as coins, keys and necklaces Your device may become deformed or malfunction. Do not store your device near magnetic fields • Your device may malfunction or the battery may discharge from exposure to magnetic fields.

  • Page 126: Reduce The Risk Of Repetitive Motion Injuries

    Using generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction. • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Do not bite or suck on the device •...
  • Page 127 Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. Do not paint or put stickers on your device Paint and stickers can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation. If you are allergic to paint or metal parts of the product, you may experience itching, eczema, or swelling of the skin.
  • Page 128 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 129 For more information, visit www.samsung.com/sar and search your device in the support page with model number.

  • Page 130: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
  • Page 131 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 132: Index

    Index alarms creating 95 deactivating 95 stopping 95 AllShare 90 application list accessing 28 battery charging 12 Bluetooth activating 88 finding and pairing with devices 88 receiving data 89 sending data 89 brightness, display 31 calendar creating events 79 viewing events 79 camera customising camcorder 68 customising camera 64...
  • Page 133 53 music player adding files 57 creating playlists 58 playing music 58 navigation 48 PC connections mass storage 83 Samsung Kies 82 Windows Media Player 83 pen memo 101 phonebook creating contacts 76 finding contacts 77 photo editor 72 photos...
  • Page 134 video maker 74 video player 72 videos capturing 66 playing 69, 72 voice search 104 VPN connections connecting to 94 creating 93 web browser adding bookmarks 42 browsing web pages 39 opening multiple pages 41 searching for information by voice 41 Wi-Fi activating 84 finding and connecting to...
  • Page 135 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 (EU). 01/2012. Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 136 2011.10.24 (place and date of issue) * It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your product.

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