Device layout
GT-E1282T
user guide
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Printed in Korea
GH68-37514A
English (SWA). 09/2012. Rev. 1.1
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Navigation key
From the Home screen,
access user-defined menus;
In the Menu screen, scroll
through menu options
Pre-defined menus might
differ, depending on your
service provider
2
Dial Key
Make or answer a call; From
the Home screen, retrieve
recently dialled, missed, or
received numbers
3
Voicemail key
From the Home screen,
access voice mails (press
and hold)
4
Keypad lock key
From the Home screen, lock
or unlock the keypad (press
and hold)
5
Alphanumeric keys
6
Softkeys
Perform actions indicated at
the bottom of the display
7
Power key
Turn the device on or off
(press and hold); End a call;
In the Menu screen, cancel
an input and return to the
Home screen
8
Confirm key
In the Menu screen, select
the highlighted menu option,
or confirm an input; From
the Home screen, launch the
music player
The key might perform
differently, depending on
your region
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SIM card selection key
From the Home screen,
switch between networks
(press and hold)
Icon Description
No SIM card
No signal
Signal strength
1
Network searching
GPRS network
connected
Battery power level
Call in progress
Call diverting
activated
New text message
(SMS)
SOS message
feature activated
Normal profile
activated
Silent profile
activated
Icon Description
Bluetooth feature
activated
Connected with
computer
Alarm activated
FM radio on
Roaming (outside of
normal service area)
Memory card
inserted
10:00
Current time
1. The icon may vary depending on
your SIM card setting.
Installing the SIM cards and battery
Remove the back cover and insert the SIM cards.
1.
Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
Doing so may damage the cover.
Insert the battery and replace the back cover.
2.
Charging the battery
Plug a charger into the multipurpose jack.
1.
Unplug the charger when charging is complete.
2.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers,
•
batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers
or cables can cause batteries to explode or
damage your device.
Do not remove the battery before removing
•
the charger. This may damage the device
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.
The device should remain close to the electric
socket while charging.
Installing a memory card
Your device accepts memory cards with maximum
capacities of 4 GB. Depending on the memory card
manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be
compatible with your device.
Insert the memory card as shown in the drawing.
The device supports only the FAT file system
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for memory cards. When inserting a card
formatted in a different file system, the device
asks to reformat the memory card.
Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens
•
the lifespan of memory cards.
Do not use sharp tools to remove the memory
•
card from the device.
Turning your device on or off
Turn your device on
Press and hold the Power key, then enter your PIN and
press <
OK
>, if necessary.
Turn your device off
Press and hold the Power key.
If the battery remains fully discharged or
removed from the device, the time and date is
reset.
Accessing menus
To access your device’s menus or options,
Navigation key
Scroll to each menu.
Confirm key
Launch a menu or an application.
<
Menu
>
Open the Menu screen.
<
Back
>
Return to previous screen.
[ ]
Close a menu or an application and
return to the Home screen.
When you access a menu requiring the PIN2,
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you must enter the PIN2 supplied by the SIM
card. For details, contact your service provider.
Samsung is not responsible for any loss of
•
passwords or private information or other
damage caused by illegal software.
Entering text
Change the text input mode
Press [ ]
Change to uppercase, lowercase, or switch
to Number mode.
Press and
hold [ ]
Switch between T9 and ABC mode.
Depending on your region, you might be
able to use an input mode for your specific
language.
Press [ ]
Switch to Symbol mode.
Press and
hold [ ]
Select an input mode or change input
language.
T9 mode
Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an
1.
entire word.
When the word displays correctly, press [
2.
0
] to insert
a space. If the word does not display, press the
Navigation key up or down to select an alternate
word.
ABC mode
Press an appropriate alphanumeric key until the
character you want appears on the display.
Number mode
Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a
number.
Symbol mode
Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a
symbol.
Other features for text input
Navigation key
Move the cursor.
Press <
Clear
>
Delete characters one by one.
Press and hold
<
Clear
>
Delete characters quickly.
Press [
0
]
Insert a space.
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Insert a new line (press three times).
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Press [
1
]
Enter punctuation marks.
Making or answering a call
To make a call, enter a phone number and press
•
[ ].
To end a call, press [
•
].
To call a recently dialled number, press [
•
] to select
a number, and press [ ] again to dial the number.
To make a call using the phonebook, press <
•
Menu
>
→
Contacts
, select a contact and press [ ].
To answer an incoming call, press [
•
].
Sending and viewing messages
<
Menu
> →
Messages
Send a message
Press
1.
Create message
.
Press <
2.
Options
> →
Add recipients
→
Contact
list
to open the phonebook.
Select a contact and press <
3.
Options
> →
Add
.
Or, enter a contact number.
Scroll down and enter a text message.
4.
Press <
5.
Options
> →
Send
.
View a message
Press
Inbox
and select a message to read.
Managing your contacts
Save your data such as names, phone numbers and
personal information in the device memory, SIM card, or
the memory card.
<
Menu
> →
Contacts
Add a new contact
Press
1.
Create contact
→ a memory location (if
necessary).
Select a number type (if necessary)
2.
Enter contact information and press the Confirm key.
3.
Edit a contact
Select a contact and press <
1.
Options
> →
Edit
.
Edit items and press the Confirm key to save.
2.
Delete a contact
Select a contact and press <
Options
> →
Delete
.
You can change the memory location by
pressing <
Menu
> →
Contacts
→
Management
→
Save new contacts to
and selecting a
memory location.
Listening to music
<
Menu
> →
Music
Keys
Function
Confirm key
Play, pause, or resume a music.
Navigation key
Left: Skip backward (press); Scan
•
backward in a file (press and hold).
Right: Skip forward (press); Scan
•
forward in a file (press and hold).
Up/Down: Adjust the volume.
•
3
Turn shuffle mode on or off.
4
Change the repeat mode.
Browsing the web
<
Menu
> →
Browser
When you access
•
Browser
for the first time,
you might be prompt to create an Internet
profile.
The browser may not support some WAP sites.
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Navigate web pages
Keys
Function
Navigation key
Scroll up or down on a web page.
Confirm key
Select an item.
<
Back
>
Return to the previous page.
<
Menu
>
Open browser options.
Bookmark your favourite web page
Press <
1.
Menu
> →
Bookmarks
→ <
Manage
> →
Add
.
Enter details and press the Confirm key.
2.
Using the alarm
<
Menu
> →
Organiser
→
Alarms
Set a new alarm
Press <
1.
Select
>.
Enter details and press <
2.
Save
>.
Stop an alarm
When an alarm rings,
Press <
•
Confirm
> to stop the alarm.
Press <
•
Snooze
> to silence the alarm for the snooze
period.
Deactivate an alarm
Select an item and press <
1.
Select>
.
Set
2.
Alarm activation
to
Off
.
Managing your calendar
<
Menu
> →
Organiser
→
Calendar
Create an event
Press <
1.
Options
> →
Create
.
Enter details of the event and press <
2.
Options
>
→
Save
.
Using the torch
From the Home screen, press and hold the
•
Navigation key up to activate the torch.
From the Home screen, press and hold the
•
Navigation key up to deactivate the torch.
Listening to the FM radio
<
Menu
> →
FM radio
Activate the FM radio
Plug a headset into the device.
1.
Press the Confirm key to turn on the FM radio.
2.
Press <
3.
Yes
> to start automatic tuning.
You will be asked to start automatic tuning when
accessing the FM radio for the first time.
Control the FM radio using the following keys:
4.
Keys
Function
Confirm key
Turn the FM radio on or off.
Navigation key
Left/Right: Fine-tune the
•
frequency; Search for the next
available station (press and hold).
Up/Down: Adjust the volume.
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Add a radio station to the favourites list
Plug a headset into the device.
1.
Press <
2.
Options
> →
Add to
Favourites
.
Assign a key and press <
3.
Select
>.
Using the Bluetooth feature
<
Menu
> →
Applications
→
Bluetooth
Turn on the Bluetooth feature
Press <
1.
Options
> →
Settings
and set
Activation
to
On
.
Set
2.
My phone’s visibility
to allow other devices to
search your device.
Find and pair with other Bluetooth devices
Press
1.
Search for new devices
to find other
Bluetooth devices.
Select a device and press the Confirm key.
2.
Enter the PIN code, and press <
3.
OK
> to match the
PIN between the devices (if necessary).
When the other device accepts the connection,
4.
pairing is complete.
You might have to enter a PIN, depending on
the device.
Turn off the Bluetooth feature
Select <
Options
> →
Settings
and set
Activation
to
Off
.
Send data using the Bluetooth feature
Select items to send from one of your device’s
1.
applications.
Press <
2.
Options
> →
Send via
→
Bluetooth
.
Customising your device
Settings control how applications and functions operate.
Change them to customise the device. Appearances,
sound profiles, call actions and many more can be
customised.
<
Menu
> →
Settings
Menu
Description
SIM cards
management
Change the SIM/USIM card settings.
Profiles
Change alert type, ringtone, volume, etc.
Display
Alter wallpaper, theme, brightness, etc.
Time and date
Change time and date of the device.
Phone
Change device language, etc.
Applications
Set application settings.
Security
Set locks or change passwords.
Network
Change network profiles settings.
Memory
Clear memory, manage the memory
card, or set default memory location.
Reset
Reset the device.
Adjusting the sound profiles
<
Menu
> →
Settings
→
Profiles
Change the ringtone
Select a profile and press <
1.
Options
> →
Edit
.
Press
2.
Call ringtone
.
Choose a ringtone and press the Confirm key.
3.
Change the message alert tone
Select a profile and press <
1.
Options
> →
Edit
.
Press
2.
Message alert tone
.
Choose a tone and press the Confirm key.
3.
Adjust the volume of the ringtone
Select a profile and press <
1.
Options
> →
Edit
.
Press
2.
Volume
→
Call alert type
.
Adjust the volume and press <
3.
Save
>.
Adjust the volume of voice during a call
While a call is in progress, press the Navigation key up
or down to adjust the volume.
To switch to another profile, select it from the
list.
Your device displays the following status indicators on
the top of the screen:
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6
9
1
2
3
5
4
Back cover
Battery
To AC power outlet
Memory card
SIM cards
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