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GT-P7511

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Page 2: ...m the actual product The contents of this manual may differ from the product or from software provided by service providers or carriers and are subject to change without prior notice Access the Samsung website www samsung com for the latest version of the manual Available features and additional services may vary by device software or service provider Formatting and delivery of this manual is base...

Page 3: ...ommercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by users Please keep this manual for future reference Instructional icons Before you start familiarise yourself with the icons used in this manual Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other eq...

Page 4: ...lectronics 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 GoogleTalk are trademarks of Google Inc is a trademark of SRS Labs Inc WOW HD technology is incorporated under licence from SRS Labs Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwid...

Page 5: ... DivX Certified device that plays DivX video Visit www divx com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos ABOUT DIVXVIDEO ON DEMAND This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivXVideo on Demand VOD movies To obtain your registration code locate the DivXVOD section in your device setup menu Go to vod divx com for more information o...

Page 6: ...h screen 18 Use motions 20 Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys 21 Get to know the Home screen 22 Access applications 26 Launch multiple applications 28 Customise your device 29 Enter text 33 Web and GPS based services 36 Internet 36 Latitude 40 Maps 40 Navigation 42 Places 43 Play Store 43 Pulse 44 Samsung Apps 45 YouTube 45 Contents ...

Page 7: ...al Hub 54 Entertainment 55 Camera 55 Video player 63 Gallery 65 Photo editor 67 Music Player 68 Music Hub 72 Personal information 73 Contacts 73 S Planner 75 Memo 77 Pen memo 78 Connectivity 79 USB connections 79 Wi Fi 81 Wi Fi Direct 84 AllShare 85 Bluetooth 87 GPS 89 VPN connections 90 ...

Page 8: ...rld clock 97 Settings 98 Access the setting options 98 Wi Fi 98 Bluetooth 98 Data usage 98 More 98 Sound 99 Display 100 Power saving 101 Storage 101 Battery 102 Applications 102 Accounts and sync 102 Location services 102 Security 102 Language and input 103 Back up and reset 105 Dock 106 Date and time 106 ...

Page 9: ...Contents 9 Accessibility 106 Motion 107 Developer options 107 About device 108 Troubleshooting 109 Safety information 113 Index 123 ...

Page 10: ...unctions that are not covered by your manufacturer s warranty The items supplied with your device and available accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider You can buy additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer The supplied items are designed only for your device and may not be compatible with other devices Other accessories may not be compatible with your device...

Page 11: ...Assembling 11 Device layout Front view 5 4 1 2 3 3 Number Function 1 Front camera lens 2 Light sensor 3 Speaker 4 Multifunction jack 5 Microphone ...

Page 12: ...w 11 10 7 8 9 6 Number Function 6 Headset jack1 7 Rear camera lens 8 Volume key 9 Power Reset Lock key 10 Internal antenna 11 Flash 1 Connecting a headset to your device improperly can damage the headset jack or the headset ...

Page 13: ...ess the device options press and hold Reset the device press and hold for 10 15 seconds Turn off and lock the touch screen or turn it on Volume Adjust the device s volume 1 If your device experiences fatal errors hanging or freezing you may need to reset the device to regain functionality ...

Page 14: ...d chargers and cables Unapproved chargers or cables may cause batteries to explode or damage your device When your battery is low the device will emit a warning tone and show a low battery message Recharge your battery to continue using your device If the battery is completely discharged you cannot turn on the device even while it is charging Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes be...

Page 15: ...ng 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 When the battery is fully charged first unplug the USB 3 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 ada...

Page 16: ...nd you can use the device longer between charges Activate Power saving mode When you are not using your device switch to Sleep mode by pressing the Power key Close unnecessary applications with the task manager Deactivate the Bluetooth feature Deactivate theWi Fi feature Deactivate auto syncing of applications Decrease the backlight time Decrease the brightness of the display ...

Page 17: ... You must sign in to Google or create a Google account to use applications that interact with the Google server To turn off your device press and hold the Power key and then select Power off OK Follow all posted warnings and directions from approved personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals To use only your device s non network features swi...

Page 18: ...nditions or when exposed to liquids 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 The touch screen will not react to touches from sharp objects such as a stylus or pen Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touch...

Page 19: ...creen with the following actions Tap Touch once to select or launch a menu option or application Tap and hold Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds Drag Tap an item and move it to a new location Double tap Tap an item twice quickly ...

Page 20: ...period To turn on the screen press the Power key You can set the length of time that the device waits before turning off the screen In the application list select Settings Display Screen timeout Use motions Built in motion recognition allows you to perform actions by moving your device or making gestures with your hands To use these functions you must first activate the motion recognition feature ...

Page 21: ...ock the touch screen and the keys When you do not use the device for a specified period your device turns off the touch screen and locks the touch screen and the keys automatically to prevent unintended operations To lock the touch screen and the keys manually press the Power key To unlock them turn on the screen by pressing the Power key tap anywhere on the screen and then drag your finger outsid...

Page 22: ... bar From the system bar at the bottom of the screen you can quickly navigate screen view system information and more 6 Number Function 1 Return to the previous screen 2 Return to the Home screen Launch the task manager tap and hold 3 Open the list of recent applications 4 Launch the application that you specified as the quick launch shortcut You can change this quick launch shortcut by selecting ...

Page 23: ... mode activated New message Alarm activated 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 theWi Fi feature p 81 GPS Act...

Page 24: ...show notification icons Bluetooth Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature p 87 Driving mode Activate or deactivate Driving mode Sync Activate or deactivate auto syncing of applications The options available may vary depending on your region or service provider 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...

Page 25: ...en place two fingers on the screen and 1 pinch them together to switch to Edit mode Add remove or reorganise panels 2 To remove a panel tap and hold the panel s thumbnail image and then drag it to the rubbish bin To add a new panel select To set the main panel of the Home screen select To change the order of panels tap and hold the panel s thumbnail image and then drag it to a new location Select ...

Page 26: ...o the Home screen 3 Access applications Launch applications and take full advantage of features on your device You can reorganise the application list to match your preferences or download applications from the Internet to enhance your device s functionality On the Home screen select 1 to access the application list Scroll left or right to another screen 2 You can also select one of the dots at th...

Page 27: ...navigation applications or Internet services ensure that the wireless connection is active Organise applications You can change the order of applications in the application list or group them into categories In the application list select 1 Edit Tap and hold an application icon 2 Organise applications 3 To move the application drag it to a new location To add the application to a new folder drag i...

Page 28: ...lication list select 1 Uninstall Select 2 on an application icon and then select OK You can uninstall only the applications that you have downloaded Access recently used applications Select 1 to view the applications you have accessed recently Select an application 2 Launch multiple applications Your device allows you to multitask by running multiple applications at the same time To launch multipl...

Page 29: ...an application select End To close all active applications select End all Customise your device Get more from your device by changing settings to match your preferences Change the display language In the application list select 1 Settings Language and input Language Select a language 2 Turn on or off the touch tones In the application list select Settings Sound Touch sounds Adjust the device s vol...

Page 30: ...p and hold the empty area 1 Select 2 Home screen an image folder an image Change the display font In the application list select 1 Settings Display Font style Select a font 2 Yes Adjust the brightness of the display Your device includes a light sensor which can detect the level of ambient light and adjust the brightness of the display automatically You can also manually set the brightness of the d...

Page 31: ...e application list select 1 Settings Display Brightness Clear the tick box next to 2 Automatic brightness Drag the slider to the left or right 3 Select 4 OK Lock your device You can lock your device with a pattern a PIN or a password Once the screen lock is enabled your device will require your password each time you turn it on or unlock the touch screen If you forget your password take your devic...

Page 32: ...ect 4 Confirm Complete the setup of the backup PIN 5 If you forget your unlock pattern you can deactivate the screen lock feature with a backup PIN Set an unlock PIN In the application list select 1 Settings Security Screen lock PIN Enter a new PIN and select 2 Continue Enter the PIN again and select 3 OK Set an unlock password In the application list select 1 Settings Security Screen lock Passwor...

Page 33: ...unt Enter the email address and password for your Samsung 3 account and then select Sign in Enter text You can enter text by speaking words into the microphone or by selecting characters on the virtual keypad Text entry is not supported in some languages To enter text you must change the input language to one of the supported languages Change the text input method Select on the system bar and sele...

Page 34: ...r Function 1 Move the cursor to the next tab stop 2 Switch to Caps lock mode 3 Change the case 4 Switch text input modes 5 Access the keypad settings Change the text input method tap and hold 6 Insert a space 7 Clear your input 8 Start a new line 9 Add an item from the clipboard 10 Insert an emoticon Open the emoticon panel tap and hold ...

Page 35: ...pplication Tap and hold a passage of text 1 Drag 2 or to select the text to be copied Select 3 Copy or Cut to add the text to the clipboard In another application place the cursor at the point where 4 the text will be inserted Select 5 Paste to insert the text from the clipboard into the text field ...

Page 36: ...ite webpages This feature may be labelled differently depending on your region or service provider Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider Browse a webpage In the application list select 1 Internet To access a specific webpage select the URL field enter 2 the web address and then select Go Navigate webpages with the following keys 3 4 9 10 5 8 Number Function 1 Open a...

Page 37: ...rrent webpage While browsing a webpage access the following options To zoom in or out place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart or pinch them together To return to the original size double tap the screen To open a new window select New tab To open a new window without saving your browsing data select New incognito tab To add a shortcut for the current webpage to the Home screen ...

Page 38: ...tings Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In the application list select 1 Internet Select the URL field 2 Select 3 and say a keyword into your device s microphone The device searches for webpages related to the keyword Select a search result 4 Bookmark your favourite webpage If you know the address of a webpage you can add a...

Page 39: ... Copy link URL To delete the bookmark select Delete bookmark To set the webpage as your browser s homepage select Set as homepage Download a file from the Internet When you download files or applications from the Internet your device saves them to the internal memory Files you download from the Internet can include viruses that will damage your device To reduce this risk only download files from s...

Page 40: ... service provider In the application list select 1 Latitude Join Latitude Select 2 Add friends an option Select a friend or enter an email address and select 3 Add friends Select 4 Yes When your friend accepts your invitation you can share locations Maps Learn to use the Google Maps mapping service to find your location search for places and get directions This feature may be unavailable depending...

Page 41: ...oom in or out place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart or pinch them together To view the most recent search result select Search Results To view your current location select To switch to the compass view of the map that changes orientation when you move the device select To search for a place nearby select To get directions to a specific destination select To add layers of add...

Page 42: ...hed select 5 Clear Map 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 This feature may be unavailable de...

Page 43: ...h for businesses or attractions near a 2 specific location select your location Enter an address Select a category 3 The device searches for places nearby that are related to the category Select a place name to view its details 4 You can add more categories by selecting Add a search Play Store Your device s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications Play Store provides a q...

Page 44: ... Select 2 Select an item 3 Select 4 Uninstall OK Pulse Learn to read news articles on your device and add feeds for your favourite news topics Read feeds In the application list select 1 Pulse Select 2 to update feeds Scroll up or down to select a feed source 3 Scroll left or right and select a feed 4 While reading a feed use the following options To add the feed to your favourite list select To u...

Page 45: ... useful applications on offer and enhance your mobile life In the application list select 1 Samsung Apps If you are launching this application for the first time your device will ask you to select your region Search for and download applications to the device 2 This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider For details please visit www samsungapps com or refer to the ...

Page 46: ...ull screen Control playback with the following keys 4 4 7 5 6 Number Function 1 Pause or resume playback 2 Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging the bar 3 Change the quality of the display 4 Add the video to your playlist 5 Send the URL to others 6 AccessYouTube options 7 Change the ratio of the video screen ...

Page 47: ... Select your Google account if it is linked toYouTube 3 Alternatively you can select Add account and set up an account to sign in toYouTube Select 4 UPLOAD a video If you are uploading a video for the first time select a network type to upload a video Enter the details of the upload and select 5 Upload ...

Page 48: ...email message In the application list select 1 Google Mail Select the recipient field and enter an email address 2 Select the subject field and enter a subject 3 Select the text field and enter your email text 4 Select 5 and attach a file To send the message select 6 SEND If you are offline the message will be held in the message thread until you are online View an email message In the application...

Page 49: ...for a message select To archive the message select To delete the message select To add a label to the message select To mark the message as unread select Mark unread To mark the message as important select Mark as important To hide the message select Mute To view hidden messages select All mail from the label list To add the message to the spam list select Report spam To update the message list se...

Page 50: ...shed setting up the email account email messages will be downloaded to your device If you have created two or more accounts you can switch between them Select an account name at the top of the screen and then select the account from which you want to retrieve messages Send an email message In the application list select 1 Email Add recipients 2 Enter email addresses manually and separate them with...

Page 51: ...il message 3 From the message view use the following options To search for a message select To reply to the message select To forward the message to others select To delete the message select To mark the message as unread select Mark as unread To move the message to another folder select Move To save the message to your device select Save email The message will be saved in My Files Saved Email To ...

Page 52: ... Talk Learn to send and receive instant messages to friends and family with the GoogleTalk instant messaging service This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Set your status In the application list select 1 Talk Select a Google account 2 Customise your status image and message 3 Add a contact to your friend list In the application list select 1 Talk Enter a frie...

Page 53: ...Add to chat To use video chat select To use voice chat select Select 4 End chat to end the conversation Messenger Learn to send and receive instant messages from friends and family with the Google messenger instant messaging service In the application list select 1 Messenger If you are launching this application for the first time follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup Ent...

Page 54: ...plete the account setup Select a social network feature 2 Social Hub Social Hub allows you to access all types of messages from one location You can view and respond to messages without opening other applications and switch social accounts easily Visit socialhub samsungapps com for more details This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In the application list sel...

Page 55: ... 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 Take a photo In the application list select 1 Camera Aim the camera lens at the subject and make any 2 necessary adjustments ...

Page 56: ...lay before the camera takes a photo Adjust the exposure value to change the brightness You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently used options p 63 2 Change the camera settings 3 View the storage location 4 Switch to the camcorder 5 Take a photo 6 View photos you have taken Tap where you want to focus on the preview screen 3 The focus frame moves to the place you tapped and changes to green whe...

Page 57: ...show select Tap the screen to stop the slide show To add the photo to the clipboard select Copy to clipboard To crop a section from the image select Crop To rotate the photo anti clockwise select Rotate left To rotate the photo clockwise select Rotate right To set the photo as your wallpaper or a contact image select Set picture as To print the photo viaWi Fi or USB select Print Your device is com...

Page 58: ...en combine them into a single photo that shows the action Customise camera settings Before taking a photo select to access the following options Option Function Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently used options Self portrait Switch to the front camera to take a photo of yourself Flash Change the flash setting You can turn on or off the flash manually or set the camera to use the flash when ...

Page 59: ...ering Select a type of exposure metering Outdoor visibility Set to improve the contrast of the display in bright sunlight Guidelines Set to view the grid lines on the preview screen GPS tag 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 lying areas or in poor ...

Page 60: ... Number Function 1 Use camcorder shortcuts Change the flash setting Switch to the front camera to record a video of yourself Change the recording mode for attaching to a message or for saving normally Select the length of the delay before the camcorder records a video Adjust the exposure value to change the brightness You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently used options p 63 ...

Page 61: ... is in focus Select 5 to start recording Select 6 to stop recording The video is saved automatically After recording a video select the image viewer to view it To view more videos scroll left or right To play the video select To play the video on a DLNA certified device select To send the video to others or share it select To delete the video select OK To start a slide show select Tap the screen t...

Page 62: ... mode for attaching to a message or for saving normally Exposure value Adjust the exposure value to change the brightness Timer Select the length of the delay before the camcorder starts recording a video Effects Apply a special effect Resolution Select a resolution option White balance Adjust the colour balance according to the lighting conditions Outdoor visibility Set to improve the contrast of...

Page 63: ...d hold an icon and then drag it to the option list Tap the screen to return to the preview screen 3 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 Some files may not play properly depending on how t...

Page 64: ...wards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar 5 Restart playback Skip to the previous file tap within 2 seconds Scan backwards in the file tap and hold 6 Pause playback Select to resume playback 7 Access video player options 8 Play the video on a DLNA certified device 9 Select a sound effect 10 Insert a bookmark 11 Skip to the next file Scan forwards in the file tap and hold ...

Page 65: ...Gallery Learn to view images and play videos saved in your device Some file formats are not supported depending on the device s software If a file size exceeds the memory available an error may occur when you try to open the file Playback quality may vary by content type Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded View an image In the application list select 1 Gallery Select...

Page 66: ...int the image viaWi Fi or USB select Print Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers To edit the image with the image editor select Edit p 67 To use motion recognition select Motion To change the name of a file select Rename To view image details select Details The options available may vary depending on the selected folder Play a video In the application list select 1 Gallery Sele...

Page 67: ...he application list select 1 Photo editor Select an image or select 2 Select picture a folder an image To take a new photo select Take picture Select 3 Selection OK Draw a border around the area you want to select and 4 then select Done To change the type of selection tool select Selection To edit the selection border select or If you select Magnetic or Brush you can adjust the border size by sele...

Page 68: ...rite music while on the go 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 Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device Download from the Internet...

Page 69: ...ol playback with the following keys 4 14 Number Function 1 Adjust the volume 2 Set the file as your favourite track 3 Mute the sound 4 Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar 5 Activate Shuffle mode 6 Restart playback Skip to the previous file tap within 3 seconds Scan backwards in the file tap and hold 7 Pause playback Select to resume playback ...

Page 70: ...n to start or pause playback SRS CS Headphone delivers a 5 1 surround sound experience over standard headphones or earbuds when listening to multichannel content such as DVD movies During playback select to access the following options To add the music file to a playlist select Add to playlist To listen to music via a Bluetooth headset select Via Bluetooth You cannot use this option if you connect...

Page 71: ...e music player settings In the application list select 1 Music Player Select 2 Settings Change the following options 3 Option Function Advanced SoundAlive Select a sound effect Advanced Play speed Change the playback speed Advanced Lyrics Set to show song lyrics during playback Advanced Music auto off Set the music player to turn off automatically after a specific period of time Music menu Select ...

Page 72: ...search for and buy your favourite songs You can also add music files to your wish list and play them This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In the application list select 1 Music Hub Search for preview or buy your favourite songs 2 ...

Page 73: ...he application list select 1 Contacts Contacts Select a memory location 2 Enter contact information 3 Select 4 Save to add the contact to memory Find a contact In the application list select 1 Contacts Contacts Scroll up or down the contact list 2 Select a contact s name 3 From the contact view use the following options To send an email message select To set a favourite number select To edit the c...

Page 74: ...ontacts you can manage multiple contacts and send a message to an entire group In the application list select 1 Contacts Groups Enter a name for the group 2 Add members to the group 3 Select 4 Save Import or export a contact You can import or export files in vcf format to or from your device s USB storage Import contact files In the application list select 1 Contacts Contacts Select 2 Import Expor...

Page 75: ...ect 2 Import Export Export to USB storage Select 3 OK to confirm 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 Create an event or task In the application list select 1 S Planner Select 2 Select an event type at the top...

Page 76: ...ents 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 View an event or task In the application list select 1 S Planner Select a date on the calendar 2 To move to a specific day select Go to and enter the date To move to today s date select Today Select an event...

Page 77: ... to view more details 3 To snooze the event alarm select Snooze Memo Learn to record important information for viewing at a later date Create a memo In the application list select 1 Memo Select 2 Enter your memo text and select 3 Done View a memo In the application list select 1 Memo Select a memo to view its details 2 While viewing the memo use the following options To edit the memo tap the scree...

Page 78: ...sung printers To send the memo to others select Pen memo Learn to create freehand memos In the application list select 1 Pen memo Select 2 Create a freehand memo with the following tools 3 Tool Function Enter text Write or draw on the screen Erase pen marks Change the tool settings Undo your last action Redo your last action When you are finished select 4 Done ...

Page 79: ...r 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 bothWindows and Macintosh computers Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable 1 Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically If Samsung Kies does not launch double click the Sa...

Page 80: ...the 2 notifications panel Select 3 Connected as a media device Media device MTP Transfer files between your device and the computer 4 Connect as a camera device You can connect your device to a computer as a camera and access files in your device Use this USB connection mode when your computer does not support the media transfer protocol MTP or does not have the USB driver for your device installe...

Page 81: ... all European countries TheWLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors but cannot be operated outdoors Activate theWi Fi feature In the application list select Settings and then drag the Wi Fi switch to the right TheWi Fi feature running in the background will consume battery power To preserve battery power activate the feature only when needed Find and connect to aWi Fi AP In the a...

Page 82: ...ust have aWPS button Connect with aWPS button In the application list select 1 Settings Wi Fi Select an AP indicated as a protected network and then 2 select Show advanced options Select the 3 WPS drop down menu Select 4 Push button Connect Press theWPS button on the AP within 2 minutes 5 Connect with aWPS PIN In the application list select 1 Settings Wi Fi Select an AP indicated as a protected ne...

Page 83: ...op down menu Select 4 Static Change the IP settings 5 Select 6 Connect CustomiseWi Fi settings In the application list select 1 Settings Wi Fi Advanced Change the following options 2 Option Function Network notification Set the device to notify you when an openWi Fi AP is available KeepWi Fi on during sleep Set whether or not to keep theWi Fi feature active in Sleep mode MAC address View the MAC a...

Page 84: ...Select 3 Scan Select a device 4 When the owner of the other device accepts the connection the devices are connected Send data viaWi Fi Select a file or item from an appropriate application 1 Select an option for sending data viaWi Fi 2 The method for selecting an option may vary by data type Search for and select another device 3 Receive data viaWi Fi When you receive data it is saved to your devi...

Page 85: ...ing on the network connection Play your files on another device In the application list select 1 AllShare Select 2 My device Select a media category 3 a file Select a player 4 Playback begins on the selected player Control playback with the keys on your device 5 Play a file from another device on your device In the application list select 1 AllShare Select a device that contains media files 2 Sele...

Page 86: ... settings for sharing media files To allow other DLNA certified devices to access media files on your device you must activate media sharing In the application list select 1 AllShare Change the following options 2 Option Function Media server name Enter a media server name for your device Share media Set to share your videos images or music with other devices Access point network Select a connecti...

Page 87: ... devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do 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 repercussions of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Activate the Bluetooth feature In the applic...

Page 88: ...item from an appropriate application 1 Select an option for sending data via the Bluetooth 2 feature The method for selecting an option may vary by data type Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device 3 Receive data via Bluetooth In the application list select 1 Settings Bluetooth and then select the tick box next to your device To select the length of time that your device will be visible select...

Page 89: ... passages or inside buildings In poor weather Around high voltage or electromagnetic fields In a vehicle with sun protection film Do not touch or cover the area around the antenna with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Activate location services You must activate location services to receive locati...

Page 90: ...our current location for Google search and other Google services VPN connections Learn to create virtual private networks VPNs and connect to them securely over the Internet Your device should already be configured with Internet access If you have trouble accessing the Internet you must edit the connections If you are not sure what information to enter ask yourVPN administrator To use this feature...

Page 91: ...n L2TP secret password IPSec identifier Enter a user name IPSec pre shared key Enter a pre shared security key IPSec user certificate Select a user certificate that theVPN server will use to identify you You can import certificates from theVPN server or download them from the Internet IPSec CA certificate Select a certificate authority CA certificate that theVPN server will use to identify you You...

Page 92: ...nternet PPPencryption MPPE Set to encrypt data before sending it to theVPN server Show advanced options Set to change the advanced network settings The options available may vary depending on theVPN type When you are finished select 3 Save Connect to a private network In the application list select 1 Settings More VPN Select a private network 2 Enter the user name and password and then select 3 Co...

Page 93: ...n next to the alarm To delete an alarm select Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds To stop the alarm select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle To silence the alarm for the snooze period select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle Calculator Learn to perform calculations with your device Perform a calculation In the application list select 1 Calculator Use the key...

Page 94: ...1 Downloads Select a download category 2 To open a downloaded file select the log 3 To delete a log select the tick box and select eBook Open and read book files on your device You can also search for and download book files from an online book store In the application list select eBook This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider If you have not used this applicati...

Page 95: ... asf mp4 3gp webm avi Music mp4 m4a 3gp wma flac mp3 aac ogg Some file formats are not supported depending on the device s software If a file size exceeds the memory available an error may occur when you try to open the file View a file In the application list select 1 My Files Select a folder 2 To move up one level in the file directory select To return to the Home directory select Select a file ...

Page 96: ...x and select To copy or move the files or folders to another file folder select the tick boxes and select or To delete files or folders select the tick boxes and select To change the name of a file or a folder select the tick box and select Rename To view file or folder details select the tick box and select Details Search Learn to search for data in your device or information on the Internet In t...

Page 97: ...t of memory used by all applications installed on your device RAM manager View and clear the RAM for your device Storage View the used and available memory in your device Help View information about using the task manager World clock Learn to view the time in another region In the application list select 1 World clock Enter a city name or select one from the globe 2 Select 3 To apply summer time t...

Page 98: ...aWi Fi AP and access the Internet or other network devices Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount More Change the settings to control connections with other devices or networks Flight mode Activate Flight mode to disable all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network features ...

Page 99: ... the volume for various sounds on your device Vibration intensity Adjust the vibration intensity Default notifications Select a ringtone to alert you to events Sound and vibration Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for various events Touch sounds Set the device to sound when you select an application or option Screen lock sound Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touch s...

Page 100: ...ically when you rotate the device Quick launch Select an application to launch with the quick launch shortcut The shortcut icon will change according to the application you specify 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 items i...

Page 101: ... in use Turn off GPS Deactivate the GPS feature when not in use Turn off Sync Deactivate auto syncing when the devices not synchronising with a web server Brightness Set to adjust the brightness in Power saving mode Brightness Adjust the brightness for Power saving mode Screen timeout Select the length of time that the device waits before turning off the display backlight Learn about power saving ...

Page 102: ...ange the settings for location services Use wireless networks Set to useWi Fi for finding your location Use GPS satellites Set to use GPS satellites for finding your location Location and Google search Set the device to use your current location for Google search and other Google services Security Change the settings for securing your device Screen lock Activate the screen lock feature Owner infor...

Page 103: ... as you enter them Device administrators View the administrators you have approved for your device You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to your device Unknown sources Set the device to install applications downloaded from any source If you do not select this option you can install only applications downloaded from Play Store Trusted credentials Set to use certificates and cred...

Page 104: ...ypad settings select Input language Select input languages to use with the keypad XT9 Activate XT9 mode to predict words based on your input and show word suggestions XT9 advanced settings Change the advanced settings for XT9 mode and set up your own dictionary Automatic full stop Set the device to insert a full stop when you double tap the space bar Auto capitalization Set to capitalise the first...

Page 105: ... select Speech rate Select a speed for theTTS feature Listen to an example Listen to the spoken text for an example Driving mode Activate Driving mode to provide audible notifications for event details Driving mode settings Specify applications to use in Driving mode Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device Back up and reset Change the settings for ...

Page 106: ...ns fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date will be reset Set date Set the current date manually Set time Set the current time manually Select time zone Select a time zone Use 24 hour format Set to show the time in 24 hour format or 12 hour format Select date format Select a date format Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with physical challenge...

Page 107: ... device Motion activation Set to use the motion recognition feature Tilt to zoom Set to use a tilting motion to zoom in or out when viewing images in Gallery or browsing webpages Pan to edit Set to move an item to another page when you tap and hold the item and then pan the device to the left or right Developer options Change the settings for application development USB debugging Activate USB debu...

Page 108: ...ration to improve graphic performance Window animation scale Select a speed for opening and closing pop up windows Transition animation scale Select a speed for switching between screens Do not keep activities Set to end a running application when you launch a new application Limit background processes Set to limit the number of processes that can run in the background Show all ANRs Set the device...

Page 109: ... If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly try the following Remove any protective covers from the touch screen Protective covers may prevent the device from recognising your inputs and are not recommended for touch screen devices Ensure that your hands are clean and dry when tapping the touch screen Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs E...

Page 110: ...elect Settings Back up and reset Factory data reset Reset device Erase everything The device beeps and the battery icon is empty Your battery is low Recharge the battery to continue using the device The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off 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 Cen...

Page 111: ...ble with the camera application after trying these tips contact a Samsung Service Centre Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your device for a number of reasons If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the mus...

Page 112: ...0 m If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper drivers installed and updated on your computer If you are aWindows XP user ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed o...

Page 113: ...e device Do not charge the battery with chargers that are not approved by the manufacturer Do not use your device during a thunderstorm 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 chargers specifically designed for your device Incompatible chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to ...

Page 114: ...er Do not use your device in a hospital or near medical equipment that can be interfered with by radio frequency If you use medical equipment contact the equipment manufacturer before using your device to determine whether or not the equipment will be affected by radio frequencies emitted by the device If you use a hearing aid contact the manufacturer for information about radio interference The r...

Page 115: ...umbers Jotting down a to do list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility of driving safely Dial sensibly and assess the traffic Place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make the person you are ...

Page 116: ...vice only on flat surfaces If your device falls it may be damaged Do not store your device in very hot or very cold areas It is recommended to use your device at temperatures from 5 C to 35 C Your device can explode if left inside a closed vehicle as the internal temperature can reach up to 80 C Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods of time on the dashboard of a car for...

Page 117: ...porary loss of vision or damage to the eyes Use caution when exposed to flashing lights While using your device leave some lights on in the room and do not hold the screen too close to your eyes Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing Flash based games for extended periods If you feel any discomfort stop using the device immediately ...

Page 118: ...evice properly Do not insert the device or supplied accessories into the eyes ears or mouth Doing so may cause suffocation or serious injuries When using the device Speak directly into the microphone Do not touch the device s internal antenna Doing so may cause the device to emit unintended levels of radio frequency RF energy Protect your hearing and ears when using a headset Excessive exposure to...

Page 119: ...tickers can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation If you are allergic to paint or metal parts of the device you may experience itching eczema or swelling of the skin When this happens stop using the device and consult your physician When cleaning your device Wipe your device or charger with a towel or an eraser Do not use chemicals or detergents Do not use the device if the screen is crac...

Page 120: ...evice to prevent misuse of your personal information Carefully read the permissions screen when downloading applications Be particularly cautious with applications that have access to many functions or to a significant amount of your personal information Check your accounts regularly for unapproved or suspicious use If you find any sign of misuse of your personal information contact your service p...

Page 121: ...supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal This EEE is compliant with RoHS Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in countries with separate collection systems The marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the battery in this product ...

Page 122: ...INESS LEGALITY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLETHROUGH THIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE WHETHER IN CONTRACT ORTORT FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ATTORNEY FEES EXPENSES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTIONWITH ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OR AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY ...

Page 123: ...os 55 connectivity AllShare DLNA 85 Bluetooth 87 GPS connections 89 USB connections 79 VPN connections 90 Wi Fi 81 contacts creating 73 creating groups 74 finding 73 importing exporting 74 device lock 31 display brightness 30 font style 30 language 29 settings 100 wallpaper 30 eBook 94 file manager 95 find my mobile 33 flight mode 17 gallery 65 Google 54 Google Latitude 40 Google Mail 48 Google Ma...

Page 124: ...ading toYouTube 47 VPN connections 90 web browser 36 Wi Fi 81 world clock 97 YouTube 45 using the notifications panel 23 using widgets 26 indicator icons 23 Internet 36 key functions 13 maps getting directions 42 searching for locations 41 searching for places nearby 43 sharing locations 40 using the navigation 42 memos creating 77 viewing 77 messages sending email 50 sending Google Mail 48 viewin...

Page 125: ... provider www samsung com English EU 08 2012 Rev 1 0 To install Samsung Kies PC Sync Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from 1 the Samsung website www samsung com kies and install it on your computer Connect your device to a computer with a USB 2 cable Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information ...

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