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  • Page 1 GT-P6201 user manual...
  • Page 2 ● 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 ●...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ............11 Unpack ....................11 Device layout ..................12 Keys ......................14 Insert the SIM or USIM card ............15 Charge the battery ................16 Insert a memory card (optional) ..........18 Getting started ..........21 Turn on or off your device ............21 Use the touch screen ..............
  • Page 8 Pulse ...................... 52 Readers Hub ..................53 Samsung Apps .................. 53 YouTube ....................53 Communication ..........56 Calling ....................56 Messages ..................... 66 Google Mail ..................68 Email ...................... 69 Talk ......................72 Messenger ................... 73 Google+ ....................74 Social Hub ................... 74 Entertainment ............
  • Page 9 Wi-Fi Direct ..................106 AllShare ....................107 Mobile network sharing .............. 109 Bluetooth ................... 111 GPS ....................... 113 VPN connections ................114 Tools ..............117 Alarm ....................117 Calculator ..................118 Downloads ..................118 eBook ....................119 My files ....................119 Polaris Office ..................
  • Page 10 Accounts and sync ................ 130 Location services ................130 Security ....................130 Language and input ..............132 Back up and reset ................135 Dock ..................... 136 Date and time .................. 136 Accessibility ..................136 Motion ....................137 Developer options ................. 137 About device ..................

  • 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: Device Layout

    Device layout › Front view Number Function Earpiece Proximity sensor/Light sensor Speaker Microphone 1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record videos. Assembling...
  • Page 13 Number Function Front camera lens Power/Reset/Lock key Volume key Microphone Multifunction jack › Rear view Assembling...

  • Page 14: Keys

    Number Function GPS antenna Rear camera lens Flash Headset jack Main antenna SIM card slot Memory card slot Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the device options (press Power/ and hold); Reset the device (press Reset and hold for 10-15 seconds);...

  • Page 15: Insert The Sim Or Usim Card

    Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. ● If the memory card becomes lodged in the SIM card slot, you must take your device to a Samsung Service Centre to have the memory card removed. The SIM card slot of your device is only suited for ●...

  • Page 16: Charge The Battery

    You cannot replace the battery in the device. If you have problems with the battery or need it replaced, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables may cause batteries to explode or damage your device.
  • Page 17 The device may heat up while charging. 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. Assembling...

  • Page 18: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB 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 adapter does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the USB power adapter from the electrical socket when not in use to avoid wasting power.
  • Page 19 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. It may also corrupt data saved on the memory card.
  • Page 20 › Remove a memory card Ensure that the device is not currently accessing the memory card. Settings → Storage → In the application list, select Unmount SD card → Open the cover of the memory card slot. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the device.

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn on or off your device Press and hold the Power key. Enter the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card and select OK (if necessary). If you are turning on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.

  • Page 22: Use The Touch Screen

    Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions for using the touch screen. Do not press the touch screen with your fingertips, ● or use sharp tools on the touch screen. Doing so may damage the touch screen or cause it to malfunction.
  • Page 23 Control your touch screen with the following actions: 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.
  • Page 24 Flick Briskly scroll up, down, left, or right to move through lists or screens. Pinch Place two of your fingers far apart, and then pinch them together. Your device turns off the touch screen when you do ● not use it for a specified period. To turn on the screen, press the Power key.

  • Page 25: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And The Keys

    Lock or unlock 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.
  • Page 26 › System bar From the system bar at the bottom of the screen, you can quickly navigate screen, view system information, and more. Number Function Return to the previous screen. Return to the Home screen; Access the Task manager (tap and hold). Open the list of recent applications;...
  • Page 27 Icon Definition Connected to GPRS network Connected to EDGE network Connected to HSDPA network Wi-Fi AP connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS-based services in use Call in progress Missed call Connected to computer No SIM or USIM card New message Alarm activated Roaming (outside of service area) Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required...
  • Page 28 › 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 the Wi-Fi feature. p.
  • Page 29 › Remove an item from the Home screen Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to the rubbish bin. › Add or remove a panel from the Home screen You can add or remove Home screen panels to organise widgets.

  • Page 30: Access Applications

    › Use widgets Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. The widgets available may vary depending on your region or service provider. Widgets to open the widget In the application list, select panel. Scroll left or right on the widget panel to find a widget.
  • Page 31 When you drag the application icon to , you can view information about the application. Select › Download an application Play Store or Samsung In the application list, select Apps. Search for an application and download it to the device. To install applications that you downloaded from other sources, you must select Settings →...

  • Page 32: Launch Multiple Applications

    › Uninstall an application → Uninstall. In the application list, select on an application icon and then select OK. Select › Access recently-used applications Select to view the applications you have accessed recently. Select an application. Launch multiple applications Your device allows you to multitask by running multiple applications at the same time.

  • Page 33: Customise Your Device

    Customise your device Get more from your device by changing settings to match your preferences. › Change the display language Settings Language and → In the application list, select input → Language. Select a language. › Turn on or off the touch tones In the application list, select Settings Sound Touch...
  • Page 34 › Switch to Silent mode To mute or unmute your device, do one of the following: Tap the right bottom of the screen to open the notifications ● panel, and then select Sound. Press and hold the Power key, and then select ●...
  • Page 35 If you forget your password, take your device to a ● Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of passwords ● or private information, or other damages caused by illegal software.
  • Page 36 Set a face detection unlock Settings → Security → In the application list, select Screen lock → Face unlock. Set it up → Continue. Select Adjust the device to fit your face inside the figure. Continue. When your face is captured correctly, select Complete the setup of the secondary code.
  • Page 37 Find my mobile feature will send the contact number to your specified recipients automatically, so that you can locate and recover your device. To use this feature, you must create a Samsung account for controlling the device remotely via the Internet. Settings Security →...

  • Page 38: Enter Text

    Sign in. Select To create a Samsung account, select Create new account. Enter the email address and password for your Samsung account, and then select Sign in. Alert message recipients. Select Enter the password for your Samsung account again and select Done.
  • Page 39 Speak your text into the microphone. Done. When you are finished, select › Enter text with the Samsung keypad Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on the screen. You can also use the following keys: Number Function Minimise the virtual keypad.
  • Page 40 Number Function Start a new line. Add an item from the clipboard. Switch to Handwriting mode. › Enter text with the Swype keypad Tap the first character of a word, and then drag your finger to the second character without lifting your finger from the screen.
  • Page 41 Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text. You can also tap the keys to enter text. ● You can tap and hold a key to enter characters that ● appear above the key. When you tap and hold a key until the character list appears, you can enter special characters, symbols, and numbers.
  • Page 42 Number Function Reduce the keypad. Enter text by voice. This feature is available only when you activate the voice input feature. Insert a space. › Copy and paste text From a text field, you can copy and paste text to another application.

  • Page 43: Web And Gps-Based Services

    Web and GPS-based services You may incur additional charges for accessing the Internet and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite webpages. This feature may be labelled differently depending on ●...
  • Page 44 Number Function Move backwards or forwards to webpages in history. Reload the current webpage. While the device is loading webpages, this icon changes to Enter a web address or a keyword. Access web browser options. View your bookmarks, saved pages, and recent Internet history.
  • Page 45 Downloads. To view your download history, select ● → Print. To print the webpage via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Settings. To change the browser settings, select ● › Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 46 Bookmarks. From → To view your bookmarks, select the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark to access the following options: Open. To open the webpage in the current window, select ● Open in new tab. To open a new window, select ●...

  • Page 47: Latitude

    › View your recent history Internet → → History. In the application list, select Select a webpage to access. Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view their ™ location service. locations with the Google Latitude This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 48 › Search for a location Maps. In the application list, select The map will show your current location. Search Maps. Select Enter a keyword for the location and select To search for a location by voice, select . Select the location to view its details. While viewing the map, use the following options: To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ●...

  • Page 49: Music Hub

    Select a travel method and select The route is indicated on the map. Depending on the selected travel method, you may see multiple routes. → Clear Map. When you are finished, select Music Hub You can access the online music store to search for and buy your favourite songs.

  • Page 50: Local

    Navigation. In the application list, select Enter your destination with the following methods: Speak destination : Enter your destination by voice. ● Type destination : Enter your destination with the ● virtual keypad. Contacts : Select your destination from contacts’ ●...

  • Page 51: Play Store

    Play Store Your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Play Store provides a quick and easy way to shop for mobile applications. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ● region or service provider. Your device will save user files from downloaded ●...

  • Page 52: Pulse

    Pulse You can use the Pulse reader to add feeds for your favourite news topics and read news articles on your device. › Read feeds Pulse. In the application list, select Select to update feeds. To read the feeds you added to your favourite list, select Scroll up or down to select a feed source.

  • Page 53: Readers Hub

    Select a type of reading material. Search for and access reading material. Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to easily download a wide range of applications and updates for your device. With fully optimised applications from Samsung Apps, your device becomes even smarter.
  • Page 54 › Play a video YouTube. In the application list, select Select a video. Rotate the device to the landscape view. Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Pause or resume playback. Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging the bar.
  • Page 55 › Upload a video YouTube. In the application list, select Select your Google account if it is linked to YouTube. → Select a video. If you are uploading a video for the first time, select a network type to upload a video. Upload.

  • Page 56: 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. To prevent accidental inputs, turn on the proximity ● sensor to lock the touch screen when you hold the device near your face.
  • Page 57 › Answer a call During an incoming call, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle. To mute the ringtone, press the Volume key. End call to end the call. Select › Reject a call During an incoming call, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle.
  • Page 58 To place a call on hold or retrieve a held call, press and hold ● the headset button. To end a call, press the headset button. ● › Use options during a voice call You can use the following options during a voice call: To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or ●...
  • Page 59 Contacts. → To open the contact list, select ● Memo. → To create a memo, select ● To connect the current party with the party placed on hold, ● → Transfer. You will be disconnected from both select parties. › Use options during a video call You can use the following options while a video call is in progress:...
  • Page 60 › View and dial a missed call Your device will show missed calls. To return the call, tap the right bottom of the screen to open the notifications panel, and then select the missed call notification. › Set auto rejection Use auto rejection to reject calls from specified numbers automatically.
  • Page 61 › Activate Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode In FDN mode, your device will prevent outgoing calls to any number that is not saved in the FDN list on your SIM or USIM card. Phone → Keypad → → In the application list, select Call settings →...
  • Page 62 › Set call barring Call barring is a network feature that restricts certain types of calling or prevents others from making calls with your device. Phone → Keypad → → In the application list, select Call settings → Call settings →...
  • Page 63 › Customise call settings Phone → Keypad → → In the application list, select Call settings. Change the following options: Option Function Set to reject calls from specified → Call settings Call phone numbers automatically. rejection You can add phone numbers to the auto reject list.
  • Page 64 Option Function → Call settings Set to allow outgoing calls with Accessory settings a Bluetooth headset, even when → for call Outgoing your device is locked. call conditions → Call settings Select the type of outgoing calls Accessory settings to make you use a Bluetooth →...
  • Page 65 Option Function → Call settings Activate FDN mode to prevent Additional settings calls to phone numbers that are → Fixed Dialling not in the FDN list on the SIM or Numbers USIM card. → Call settings Set to insert a prefix (area or Additional settings country code) automatically →...

  • Page 66: Messages

    Messages Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages that you have sent or received. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. ›...
  • Page 67 Select the text field and enter your message text. → Insert smiley. To insert emoticons, select Select and attach a file. → Add subject and enter a subject. Select To send the message, select › View a text or multimedia message Messaging.

  • Page 68: Google Mail

    Google Mail ™ Learn to send or view email messages via the Google Mail webmail service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ● region or service provider. This feature may be labelled differently depending on ● your region or service provider. ›...

  • Page 69: Email

    From the message view, use the following options: To move to the next or previous message, scroll left or right. ● To reply to the message, select ● To reply to the message and include all recipients, select ● To forward the message to others, select ●...
  • Page 70 › Set up an email account Email. In the application list, select Enter your email address and password. Next. To enter account details manually, select Select Manual setup. Follow the on-screen instructions. When you are finished setting up the email account, email messages will be downloaded to your device.
  • Page 71 To change the background colour of messages, select ● Background colour. → Print. To print the message via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → To create folder for managing your messages, select ● Create folder. Communication...

  • Page 72: Talk

    Settings. → To change the email settings, select ● To save an attachment to your device, select the ● → attachment tab The options available may vary depending on the email account or device’s orientation. Talk Learn to send and receive instant messages to friends and ™...

  • Page 73: Messenger

    › Start a conversation Talk. In the application list, select Select a contact from the friend list. The conversation screen opens. Enter and send your message. → To add more contacts to the conversation, select ● Add to chat. To use video chat, select ●...

  • Page 74: Google

    Google+ Learn to access Google’s social network service. You can create groups to send and receive instant messages and upload your photos. Google+. In the application list, select If you are launching this application for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

  • Page 75: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera Learn how to take and view photos and videos. 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. ›...
  • Page 76 Number Function Use camera shortcuts. : Change the flash setting: You can turn ● on or off the flash manually, or set the camera to use the flash when needed. : Switch to the front camera to take a ● photo of yourself.
  • Page 77 Set picture as. select → Print. Your To print the photo via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Edit. → To edit the photo with the image editor, select ● p. 88 ►...
  • Page 78 › Change the shooting mode You can take photos with various shooting modes. To change → Shooting mode → the shooting mode, select option. Option Function Set the device to recognise people’s faces Smile shot and help you take photos of them when they smile.
  • Page 79 Option Function Select a focus mode. You can take close- Focus mode up photos, or set the camera to focus on the subject automatically. Select the length of the delay before the Timer camera takes a photo. Effects Apply a special effect. Resolution Select a resolution option.
  • Page 80 › Record a video Camera. In the application list, select Rotate the device to the landscape view. Drag the slider to switch to the camcorder. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Use camcorder shortcuts. : Change the flash setting.
  • Page 81 Number Function View the storage location. Switch to the camera. Record a video. View videos you have recorded. Tap where you want to focus on the preview screen. The focus frame moves to the place you tapped and changes to green when the subject is in focus. Select to start recording.
  • Page 82 › Customise camcorder settings Before recording a video, select to access the following options: Option Function Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently-used options. Switch to the front camera to record a Self recording video of yourself. Flash Change the flash setting. Recording Change the recording mode (for attaching mode...

  • Page 83: Video Player

    › Edit the shortcut icons You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently-used options. Edit shortcuts. → From the preview screen, select Tap and hold an icon from the option list, and then drag it to the shortcut area. To remove shortcuts, tap and hold an icon, and then drag it to the option list.
  • Page 84 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Adjust the volume. Change the ratio of the video screen. Mute the sound. Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (tap within 3 seconds);...
  • Page 85 Number Function Play the video on a DLNA certified device. Select a sound effect. Insert a bookmark. Skip to the next file; Scan forwards in the file (tap and hold). During playback, select to access the following options: Share via. To send the video to others, select ●...

  • Page 86: Gallery

    Option Function Set the video player to play the next Auto play next file automatically. Colour tone Select a colour tone. Outdoor Set to improve the contrast of the visibility display in bright sunlight. Gallery Learn to view images and play videos saved in your device. Some file formats are not supported depending on ●...
  • Page 87 Set picture as. select → Print. Your To print the image via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Edit. To edit the image with the image editor, select ● p. 88 ►...

  • Page 88: Photo Editor

    During playback, select to access the following options: Share via. To send the video to others, select ● Trim. To trim a segment of the video, select ● To listen to audio via a Bluetooth headset, select ● Bluetooth. You cannot use this option if you connect a headset to your device’s headset jack.

  • Page 89: Music Player

    Edit the image with the following tools: Tool Function Rotate Rotate or flip the image. Resize the image by dragging the rectangle Resize or selecting 100% → an option. Crop the image by moving or dragging the Crop rectangle. Colour Apply a colour effect.
  • Page 90 Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: Download from the Internet. p. 43 ► ● Download from a computer with Samsung Kies. p. 101 ► ● Download from a computer with Windows Media Player. ●...
  • Page 91 Number Function Adjust the volume. Set the file as your favourite track. Mute the sound. Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Activate Shuffle mode. Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (tap within 3 seconds); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold).
  • Page 92 During playback, select to access the following options: Add to playlist. To add the music file to a playlist, select ● To listen to music via a Bluetooth headset, select ● Bluetooth. You cannot use this option if you connect a headset to your device’s headset jack.
  • Page 93 › Customise music player settings Music player. In the application list, select → Settings. Select Change the following options: Option Function → Advanced Select a sound effect. SoundAlive → Advanced Play Change the playback speed. speed → Advanced Set to show song lyrics during Lyrics playback.

  • Page 94: Personal Information

    Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, phone numbers, email addresses, and more for your contacts. › Create a contact Contacts → Contacts → In the application list, select Select a memory location.
  • Page 95 › Set a speed dial number Contacts → Contacts. In the application list, select → Speed dial setting. Select → Select a location number a contact. You can call a speed dial number by tapping and holding the location number on the dialling screen. ›...
  • Page 96 › Copy a contact Copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device Contacts → Contacts. In the application list, select → Import/Export → Import from SIM card. Select Select a memory location. Done. Select contacts to copy, and then select Copy contacts from your device to the SIM or USIM card Contacts...

  • Page 97: S Planner

    Export contacts Contacts → Contacts. In the application list, select Import/Export Export to SD card or → → Select Export to USB storage. OK to confirm. Select 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.
  • Page 98 : Hourly blocks for one full day ● Agenda : A list of all the events 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.

  • Page 99: Memo

    To protect the memo from accidental deletion, select ● → To print the memo via Wi-Fi or USB, select . Your ● device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → To send the memo to others, select ● Personal information...

  • Page 100: Pen Memo

    Pen memo Learn to create freehand memos. Pen memo. In the application list, select Select Create a freehand memo with the following tools: Tool Function Enter text. Write or draw on the screen. Erase pen marks. Change the tool settings. Undo your last action.

  • Page 101: Connectivity

    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 both Windows and Macintosh computers.
  • Page 102 › Connect with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your computer. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Open Windows Media Player and synchronise music files. › Connect as a media device You can connect your device to a computer and access media files stored on your device.

  • Page 103: 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 standards. You can connect to the Internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries.
  • Page 104 › Add a Wi-Fi AP manually Settings → Wi-Fi → In the application list, select network. Enter an SSID for the AP and select a security type. Set the security settings according to the security type you selected, and then select Save. ›...
  • Page 105 PIN from access point to enter a WPS PIN of the AP Select or select PIN from this device to use a WPS PIN of your device. Connect. Select On the AP, press the WPS button or enter the PIN of your device.

  • Page 106: Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi Direct Learn to use the Wi-Fi Direct feature to connect two devices via Wi-Fi without requiring an AP. › Connect your device to another device Settings More... Wi-Fi → → In the application list, select Direct. Wi-Fi Direct switch to the right. Drag the OK (if necessary).

  • Page 107: Allshare

    AllShare Learn to use the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) service that enables you to share media files between DLNA certified devices in your home via Wi-Fi. Some files may not play on some DLNA certified ● devices. Sharing media files may be buffered depending on ●...
  • Page 108 › Play a file from one device on another device AllShare. In the application list, select Your device searches for DLNA certified devices automatically. Select a device that contains media files. → Select a media category a file. Select Select a player. Playback begins on the selected player.

  • Page 109: Mobile Network Sharing

    Mobile network sharing Learn to share your device’s mobile network connection with other devices. › Share your device’s mobile network via Wi-Fi Learn to use your device as a wireless access point for other devices. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 110 › Share your device’s mobile network via USB Learn to use your device as a wireless modem by making a USB connection with a computer. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Settings → More... → In the application list, select Tethering and portable hotspot.

  • Page 111: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Learn to exchange data or media files with other devices via Bluetooth. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, ● or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature. Always ensure that you share and receive data with ●...
  • Page 112 OK to match the Bluetooth PIN between two Select devices. Alternately, enter a Bluetooth PIN and select OK. When the owner of the other device accepts the connection or enters the same PIN, pairing is complete. If the pairing is successful, the device will search for available services automatically.

  • Page 113: Gps

    OK to match the Bluetooth PIN or When prompted, select enter the Bluetooth PIN and select OK (if necessary). Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive Select data. Received data is saved to the bluetooth folder. If you receive a contact, it is saved to the phonebook automatically.

  • Page 114: Vpn Connections

    › Activate location services You must activate location services to receive location information or search the map. Settings → Location In the application list, select services. Change the following options: Option Function Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks to find your location. Use wireless You may incur additional networks...
  • Page 115 › Set up a VPN profile Settings → More... → In the application list, select Add VPN network. → Change the following options: Option Function Name Enter a name for the VPN server. Type Select a VPN type. Server address Enter the address of the VPN server. L2TP secret Enter an L2TP secret password.
  • Page 116 Option Function PPP encryption Set to encrypt data before sending it to (MPPE) the VPN server. Show Set to change the advanced network advanced settings. options The options available may vary depending on the VPN type. Save. When you are finished, select ›...

  • Page 117: Tools

    Tools Alarm Learn to set and control alarms for important events. › Set an alarm Alarm. In the application list, select Select Set the details of the alarm. Done. When you are finished, select To deactivate an alarm, select the clock icon next to the alarm.

  • Page 118: Calculator

    Calculator Learn to perform calculations with your device. › Perform a calculation Calculator. In the application list, select Use the keys on the screen to perform basic calculations. Rotate the device to the landscape view to use the scientific calculator. If you have prevented the display →...

  • Page 119: Ebook

    If you have not used this application before, you must ● download the application from Samsung Apps and install it on your device. My files Learn to access various types of files saved in your device.

  • Page 120: Polaris Office

    › View a file My files. In the application list, select Select a folder. To move up one level in the file directory, select ● To return to the Home directory, select ● Select a file. From the folder list, access the following options: To search for files saved in your device, select ●...
  • Page 121 › Create a document Polaris Office. In the application list, select If you are launching this application for the first time, register as an online user or skip the registration. New file → Select a document type. Select a template (if necessary). Create the document.

  • Page 122: Search

    To start a slide show in a PowerPoint document, select ● Tap the screen to move to the next slide. Select to exit the slide show. To search for text, select ● To use additional options with the document, select ●...

  • Page 123: Task Manager

    Task manager With the task manager, you can view open applications and memory information. Task manager. In the application list, select Use the following options: Option Function Active View open applications. applications View the total amount of memory Downloaded used by all applications installed on your device.

  • Page 124: World Clock

    World clock Learn to view the time in another region and set world clocks to appear on your display. World clock → In the application list, select Enter a city name or select one from the globe. Select To apply summer time to the clock, tap and hold the clock, and then select DST settings.

  • Page 125: Settings

    Settings Access the setting options Settings. In the application list, select Select a setting category, and then select an option. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi AP and access the Internet or other network devices. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.

  • Page 126: More

    Activate Flight mode to disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network features. › Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. › Set up and manage virtual private networks (VPNs). › Tethering and portable hotspot...

  • Page 127: Sound

    › Mobile networks Use packet data : Set to use data connections on any ● mobile network. Data roaming : Set to use data connections when you are ● roaming. Access Point Names : Select an access point name (APN) for ●...

  • Page 128: Display

    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 screen. Vibrate on screen tap : Set the device to vibrate when you ●...

  • Page 129: Power Saving

    Power saving Change the settings for Power saving mode. Custom power saving mode : Set to activate Power saving ● mode when the battery is low. Custom power saving mode settings ● Power saving starts at : Select a power level at which the device will switch to Power saving mode automatically.

  • Page 130: Battery

    Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. Applications View and manage the applications on your device. Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation. Location services Change the settings for location services. Use wireless networks : Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile ●...
  • Page 131 Internet when your device is lost or stolen. SamsungDive web page : Access the SamsungDive ● website to register your Samsung account. Set up SIM card lock ● Lock SIM card : Set to lock the SIM or USIM card. To use your device with the SIM or USIM card, you must enter the PIN.

  • Page 132: Language And Input

    Make passwords visible : Set to show your passwords 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 ●...
  • Page 133 : Change the settings for ● Handwriting mode, such as recognition time, pen thickness, or pen colour. Tutorial : View the tutorial for using the Samsung keypad. ● › Swype To change the Swype keypad settings, select Select Input Method : Select a keypad type.
  • Page 134 Vibrate on keypress : Set the device to vibrate when you tap a key. Show tips : Set the device to show tips for your actions automatically when available. Auto-spacing : Set to insert a space between words automatically. Auto-capitalization : Set to capitalise the first letter of a sentence automatically.

  • Page 135: Back Up And Reset

    › Text-to-speech output Preferred engine : Select a speech synthesis engine. To ● change the settings for speech synthesis engines, select Speech rate : Select a speed for the TTS feature. ● Listen to an example : Listen to the spoken text for an ●...

  • Page 136: Dock

    Dock Dock sound: Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a desktop dock. Date and time Change the settings to control how time and date appears on your device. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date will be reset.

  • Page 137: Motion

    The power key ends calls : Set to end a call when you press ● the Power key. Auto-rotate screen : Set the interface to rotate ● automatically when you rotate the device. Speak passwords : Set the device to read aloud passwords ●...

  • Page 138: About Device

    Desktop backup password : Set a password to secure your ● backup data. Strict mode : Set the device to flash the screen when ● applications perform long operations. Show pointer location : Set to show the coordinates and ● traces of the pointer when you touch the screen.

  • Page 139: 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, Password you must enter the password you set for the device.
  • Page 140 If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take your ● device to a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close applications or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is still responsive and an application is frozen, close the application with the task manager.
  • Page 141 Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. ● Ensure that you have accessed the correct cellular network. ● Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone ● number you are dialling. Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on.
  • Page 142 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 Centre. Your device is hot if touched When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot.
  • Page 143 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 144: Index

    Index alarms 117 camera changing camcorder AllShare (DLNA) 107 settings 82 applications changing camera closing 32 settings 78 downloading 31 recording videos 80 launching 30 taking photos 75 multitasking 32 connectivity organising 31 AllShare (DLNA) 107 uninstalling 32 Bluetooth 111 auto rejection 60 GPS connections 113 battery...
  • Page 145 Polaris Office 120 getting directions 48 power saving 18, 129 searching for locations 48 Pulse 52 searching for places Samsung Apps 53 nearby 50 sharing locations 47 settings 125 using the navigation 49 silent mode 34 memory card SIM/USIM card...
  • Page 146 Bluetooth 110 via USB 110 via Wi-Fi 109 text input copy and paste 42 with Google voice input 39 with Samsung keypad 39 with Swype keypad 40 touch screen locking/unlocking 25 using 22 touch tone 33 unpack 11...
  • Page 147 To install Samsung Kies (PC Sync) Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your computer. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable.

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