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  • Page 1 GT-P6200 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 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 ... 35 Web ... 41 Browser ... 41 Pulse ... 45 Market ... 46 YouTube ... 47 Maps ... 47 Latitude ... 49 Places ... 50 Navigation ... 50 Samsung Apps ... 51 Communication ... 52 Calling ... 52 Contents...
  • Page 8 Messaging ... 58 Google Mail ... 60 Email ... 62 Talk ... 64 Social Hub ... 65 Entertainment ... 66 Music player ... 66 Camera ... 68 Video player ... 78 Gallery ... 79 Photo editor ... 81 Personal information ... 82 Contacts ...
  • Page 9 Downloads ... 104 eBook ... 104 Google Search ... 106 My files ... 106 Pen memo ... 108 Polaris Office ... 109 SIM Toolkit ... 111 Task Manager ... 111 Voice Search ... 112 World clock ... 112 Settings ... 113 Access the Settings menu ...
  • Page 10 Troubleshooting ... 130 Safety precautions ... 135 Index ... 146 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: Install The Sim Or Usim Card

    Close the cover of the SIM card slot. 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. Assembling...
  • Page 13 Charge the battery only with a charger. You cannot ● charge the battery with the USB cable. When your battery is low, the device will emit a ● warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty. If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power off.

  • Page 14: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    If your device is not charging properly, bring your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB power adapter and USB cable from the device and then from the power outlet.
  • Page 15 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 16: Remove The Memory Card

    › Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. Open the application list and select → Unmount SD card. Open the memory card cover. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the device.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

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

  • 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 Mouthpiece Front camera lens Power/Reset/Lock key Volume key 1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record videos. Getting started...

  • Page 20: Key Function

    Number Function Multifunction jack GPS antenna Rear camera lens Flashbulb Headset jack Main antenna SIM card slot Memory card slot › Keys Power/ Reset Lock Volume 2. Do not touch or cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions. 3.

  • 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 No signal Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected Open WLANs available WLAN connected Bluetooth activated Receiving GPS data Synchronised with the web...
  • Page 22 Roaming (outside of normal service area) Flight mode activated Music playback in progress Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Unable to charge Current time 1. If you use a charger that is not approved by Samsung, this indicator will not appear. Getting started...

  • Page 23: Use The Touch Screen

    Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use ● sharp tools. Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact ●...
  • Page 24 You can control your touch screen with the following actions: Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu, ● option, or application. Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to ● move to items on lists. Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than ●...

  • Page 25: 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 [ ]. To unlock, turn on the screen by pressing [ ], and drag any direction until it reaches the border of the circle.

  • Page 26: System Bar

    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. Customise the Home screen. Access the application list.

  • Page 27: Move Items On The Home Screen

    Number Function Open the mini apps panel. › Add items to the Home screen You can customise the Home screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add an item to the Home screen, From the Home screen, select Select an item category.
  • Page 28 › 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. Drag the item to the trash bin. When the item turns red, release the item. ›...

  • Page 29: Access Applications

    Flight mode : Activate or deactivate Flight mode. ● You can also adjust the display brightness or access the settings menu. Available options may vary depending on your region or service provider. Access applications From the Home screen, select application list. →...

  • Page 30: Customise Your Device

    Customise your device Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences. › Change the language of the display Open the application list and select Language and input Select a language you want. › Set the current time and date Open the application list and select time.
  • Page 31 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: Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

    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 Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at least 4 dots and select Continue. Draw the pattern again to confirm and select Set an unlock PIN code Open the application list and select and security → Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select Enter the PIN again and select Set an unlock password Open the application list and select...

  • Page 34: Activate The Find My Mobile Feature

    Find my mobile feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover your device. To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for controlling the device from the web remotely. Open the application list and select and security →...

  • Page 35: Enter Text

    Enter the password for your Samsung account and select Alert message recipients. Select Enter the password for your Samsung account again and select OK. Enter a phone number including a country code (with +). Enter the text message to be sent to the recipients.

  • Page 36: 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 Change case. Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode. Move the cursor to the next text input field. Clear your input.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Enter Text Using The Swype Keypad

    Number Function Enter text by voice. Switch to the handwriting keypad. Insert an emoticon; Open the emoticon list (tap and hold). You can activate XT9 predictive text mode by selecting → XT9. When you enter the first three letters of a word, the alternate word list appears.
  • Page 39 When the word displays correctly, select a space. If the correct word does not display, select an alternative word from the list that appears. Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text. You can also tap the keys to enter text. ●...

  • Page 40: Copy And Paste Text

    Number Function Clear your input. Start a new line. Minimise the virtual keypad. Enter text by voice. Insert a space. › 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.

  • Page 41: 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 42 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 43: Search For Information By Voice

    To print the web page using a WLAN 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: Samsung Apps

    Follow the on-screen instructions to use the navigation service. 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 52: Communication

    Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features. › Make or answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end or reject calls.
  • Page 53 Answer a call When a call comes in, drag reaches the border of the circle. When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the ringtone. To end the call, select Reject a call When a call comes in, drag the border of the circle.
  • Page 54 › Use options during a voice call You can use the following options while a voice call is in progress: To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or ● down. To place a call on hold, select ●...
  • Page 55 › Use options during a video call You can use the following options while a video call is in progress: To switch between the front and rear camera lens, select ● Switch camera. To open the dialling screen, select ● To activate the speakerphone feature, select ●...
  • Page 56 Set auto rejection Use auto rejection to reject calls from certain numbers automatically. To activate auto rejection and create auto reject lists, Open the application list and select Call rejection. Enable auto reject to activate auto rejection. Select Auto reject list. Select Add.
  • Page 57 Set call forwarding Call diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to another number that you specify. You can set this feature separately for several conditions when you are not able to answer calls, such as when you are already on the phone or when you are outside of the service area.

  • Page 58: Messaging

    › View call logs You can view logs of your calls and messages filtered by their types. Open the application list and select → View by Select Select a log to view its details. From the detail view, you can dial the number, send a message to the number or add the number to the phonebook or reject list.

  • Page 59: Send A Multimedia Message

    › Send a multimedia message Open the application list and select Messaging. Select Add recipients of your message. Enter phone numbers or email addresses manually, ● separating them with a semicolon or a comma. Select phone numbers or email addresses from the lists ●...

  • Page 60: Google Mail

    › Listen to voice mail messages If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server, callers can leave voice messages when you do not answer incoming calls. To access your voice mail inbox and listen to your messages, Open the application list and select then tap and hold 1.

  • Page 61: View An Email Message

    › View an email message Open the application list and select Select an email message. 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 ●...

  • Page 62: 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 63 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. Select If you are offline or outside your service area, the message will be held in the outbox until you are online and in your service area.

  • Page 64: Talk

    To print the message using a WLAN 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 65: Social Hub

    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. › Start a chat Open the application list and select Select a friend from the friend list. The chat screen opens. Enter your message and select To add a friend to a chat, select To end the chat, select...

  • Page 66: 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 67: 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. Control playback with the virtual keys. While playing music, use the following options: To add a music file to a playlist, select ●...

  • Page 68: Camera

    › Create a playlist Open the application list and select → New playlist. Select 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. ›...

  • Page 69: Capture A Photo

    › Capture a photo Open the application list and select camera. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Use camera shortcuts. ● ● ● ● ● You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently used options. Change the camera settings.
  • Page 70 Number Function 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. 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 71 › Capture a photo by using preset options for various scenes Your camera provides you with predefined settings for various scenes. You can simply select the proper mode for your shooting condition and subjects. For example, when you take photos at night, select the night mode that uses an extended exposure.

  • Page 72: Capture A Panoramic Photo

    Aim the camera lens at your subject and select Your device recognises people in an image and detects their smiles. When the subject smiles, the device automatically takes a photo. › Capture a panoramic photo You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode.

  • Page 73: Customise Camera Settings

    Move the device to follow the moving subject. The device automatically takes the next photos. Continue to follow the subject until the device has captured all the shots necessary for the action photo. › Customise camera settings Before taking a photo, select options: Option Edit shortcuts...

  • Page 74: Record A Video

    Option Resolution White balance Metering Outdoor visibility Guidelines GPS tag Storage Reset › Record a video Open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera. Drag the slider to switch to the camcorder. Function Change the resolution option. Adjust the colour balance according to lighting conditions.
  • Page 75 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Use camcorder shortcuts. ● ● ● ● ● You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently used options. Change the camcorder settings. Check the camcorder status. ● ●...

  • Page 76: Customise Camcorder Settings

    Number Function 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 77 Option Flash Recording mode Exposure value Adjust the exposure value. Timer Effects Resolution White balance Outdoor visibility Guidelines Storage Reset › 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.

  • Page 78: Video Player

    Video player Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of videos. The video player supports the following file formats: MP4, 3GP, AVI, WMV, ASF, MKV, FLV, WEBM. Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX ● Video-On-Demand.

  • Page 79: Gallery

    Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your device’s memory. › Supported file formats Type Format Image Extension: BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG ● Extension: 3gp (mp4), avi (divx), wmv (asf), ● flv, mkv, webm Video Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX ●...

  • Page 80: Play A Video

    To crop an image from a photo, select ● To print a photo using a WLAN 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 81: Photo Editor

    Photo editor You can edit photos and apply various effects. Open the application list and select Select picture Select You can create a new photo by selecting Capture picture. OK and drag your finger over the area you → Select want to select.

  • Page 82: 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 83: Find A Contact

    › Retrieve contacts by your account You can retrieve contacts by synchronising your assigned account. Open the application list and select → View SNS friends. Select Select an account. An updated contact list is retrieved and saved on your device automatically. ›...
  • Page 84 Select a memory location. If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact. Select an option for importing a single contact file, multiple contact files, or all contact files, and select OK. Select contact files to import and select To export contacts from your device to a memory card, Open the application list and select...

  • Page 85: 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 a message or an email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature.

  • Page 86: View Events

    Month : Daily blocks for the current month ● List : A list of all scheduled appointments ● › Create an event Open the application list and select Select Enter the details of the event as required. Done. Select › View events To view today’s schedule, Open the application list and select...

  • Page 87: Memo

    Change the background colour of the memo. Lock the memo. Print the memo using a WLAN or USB connection. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Upload your memo on community websites. Send the memo to others. Memo. Memo.

  • Page 88: 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 89: 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 90: 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 91: Add A Wlan Manually

    › Add a WLAN 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 WLAN using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Using WPS, you can connect to a secured network.

  • Page 92: 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 93: 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 94: 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 95: 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 96 › 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 97: Play Others' Files On Your Device

    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 98: Mobile Network Sharing

    Mobile network sharing Learn to set your device as a wireless modem or wireless access point for PCs or other devices, and share your device’s mobile network connection. › Share your device’s mobile network via WLAN Open the application list and select and networks Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to activate the WLAN Select...
  • Page 99 › Share your device’s mobile network via USB Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC. Open the application list and select and networks USB tethering to activate the USB tethering Select feature. Your device shares the mobile network connection on your PC.

  • Page 100: 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 101: Vpn Connections

    Option Use location for Google Search 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 102: Connect To A Private Network

    Option Set IPsec pre- shared key 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.

  • Page 103: 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 104: 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 105 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 read a book via text-to-speech feature, select ● Read. To search for text in the book, select ●...

  • Page 106: Google Search

    Open the application list and select → Import. Select Select book files to import and select Google Search You can search for applications and files in your device and specific data on the web. Open the application list and select Enter a letter or a word of the data to search for.

  • Page 107: Open A File

    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 108: Pen Memo

    › Copy or move files Open the application list and select Select a check box next to folders or files to copy or cut. Select Locate a folder and select › Send files Open the application list and select Select a check box next to files to send. →...

  • Page 109: Polaris Office

    You can also use the following options: To insert a photo, memo or map, select ● Select to undo your last action. ● Select to redo your last action. ● When you are finished, select Polaris Office Learn to create or view Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF files on your device.
  • Page 110 To print the file using a WLAN 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 111: Sim Toolkit

    To manage documents, Open the application list and select Web Storage Select View and manage your documents on the server as desired. SIM Toolkit Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider. Depending on your SIM or USIM card, this menu may be available but labelled differently.

  • Page 112: 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 Say a command into the microphone. Select the item’s name you want to access.

  • Page 113: 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 114: Bluetooth Settings

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

  • Page 115: Call

    Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot ● settings to use your device as an access point. Bluetooth tethering ● feature to share your device’s mobile network connection with PCs via the Bluetooth wireless feature. Help : Learn more about USB, Bluetooth, and WLAN ●...

  • Page 116: Additional Settings

    Call answering/ending ● The power key ends calls when you press [ ]. Automatic answering automatically answers calls after a specified period. Automatic answering after a specified period (available only when a headset is connected). Turn on proximity sensor ● sensor during a call.

  • Page 117: Sound

    Accounts : Set up your accounts for IP call services. ● Use Internet calling ● IP call services are provided only via a Wi-Fi connection. Sound Change the settings for various sounds on your device. Silent mode : Activate Silent mode to mute all sounds ●...

  • Page 118: Screen

    Screen Change the settings for the display. Brightness : Activate the automatic brightness or set the ● brightness of the display. Screen display ● Font style : Change the font type for the display text. You can download fonts from Android Market by selecting Get fonts online.

  • Page 119: Power Saving Mode

    Power saving mode Use Custom power saving ● saving mode when the battery is low. Custom power saving settings ● Power saving mode on saving mode. Turn off Wi-Fi device is not connected with a Wi-Fi AP. Turn off Bluetooth when not in use.
  • Page 120 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. Pattern : Set an unlock pattern to unlock the screen.

  • Page 121: Applications

    Alert message recipients ● tracking message from your lost device. Remote controls ● the web. Set up SIM card lock ● Lock SIM card to require the PIN before using the device. Change SIM PIN USIM data. Visible passwords ● as you enter.

  • Page 122: Accounts And Sync

    This is for application development. Samsung Apps ● packet switched data network) to get notifications for new applications from Samsung Apps. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation.

  • Page 123: Motion

    Motion Change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. Motion activation ● Tilt to zoom : Set to zoom in or out while viewing images in ● Gallery or browsing web pages when you tap and hold two points with your fingers and then tilt the device back and forth.

  • Page 124: Language And Input

    Language and input Change the settings for text input, the voice recogniser, and the text-to-speech feature. › Select language Select a display language for all menus and applications. › Voice recognition settings Language : Select a language for the Google voice ●...
  • Page 125 › Current input method View a default keyboard type for text input. › Input method selector Set the device to hide or display the text input settings icon ( ). If you select Automatic, your device will automatically hide or display the icon, based on the keyboard. ›...

  • Page 126: Android Keyboard

    Show complete trace ▪ dragging on the keyboard. Word suggestion ▪ according to your input and display word suggestions. Speed vs. accuracy ▪ and accuracy of Swype suggestions. Reset Swype’s dictionary ▪ added to the dictionary. Version : View version information. ▪...
  • Page 127 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. : Set the device to use the Samsung Settings...

  • Page 128: Accessibility

    Accessibility Change the settings for accessibility features. Accessibility : Activate an accessibility application you have ● downloaded, such as Talkback or Kickback, which provide voice, melody, or vibration feedback. Accessibility applications ● application to use. Download accessibility scripts ● of accessibility scripts from Google. The power key ends calls ●...

  • Page 129: 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. Automatic date and time ●...

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, you Password must enter the password you set for the device.

  • Page 131: The Touch Screen Responds Slowly Or Improperly

    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 [ ] for 10-15 seconds.
  • Page 132 Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. ● Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. ● Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on. ● Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. ●...
  • Page 133 Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety 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 PC or deleting ●...
  • Page 134 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 135: 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 136 • Never place devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated. • Never crush or puncture the device. Avoid exposing the device to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating. Protect the device and chargers from damage •...
  • Page 137 If you are using a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer for information about radio interference Some hearing aids may be interfered with by the radio frequency of your device. Contact the manufacturer to ensure the safety of your hearing aid. Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments •...
  • Page 138 • Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving. Suspend calls in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice, and heavy traffic can be hazardous. • Do not take notes or look up phone numbers. Jotting down a “to do” list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility of driving safely.
  • Page 139 Do not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areas Dust can cause your device to malfunction. Do not store your device on slopes If your device falls, it can be damaged. Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. Use your device at -20 °C to 45 °C •...
  • Page 140 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 141 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 142 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 143 For more information, visit www.samsung.com/sar and search for your device with the model number.

  • Page 144: 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 145 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 146: Index

    Index access codes 130 alarms creating 103 deactivating 103 stopping 103 AllShare 96 application list accessing 29 auto rejection 56 battery charging 12 Bluetooth activating 94 finding and pairing with devices 94 receiving data 95 sending data 95 brightness, display 32 calendar creating events 86 viewing events 86...
  • Page 147 59 music player adding files 66 creating playlists 68 playing music 67 navigation 50 PC connections mass storage 89 Samsung Kies 88 Windows Media Player 89 phonebook creating contacts 82 finding contacts 83 photo editor 81 photos capturing 69...
  • Page 148 PIN lock 33 Polaris Office 109 Pulse 45 Samsung Apps 51 Samsung Kies 88 settings about device 129 accessibility 128 accounts and sync 122 applications 121 call 115 date and time 129 language and input 124 location and security 119...
  • Page 149 world clock 112 YouTube 47 uploading videos 47 watching videos 47 Index...
  • Page 151 2011.11.22 (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.
  • Page 152 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). 12/2011. Rev. 1.0...

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