Samsung GT-P6201, User Manual

Page 1: ...GT P6201 usermanual ...

Page 2: ...e and proper use The descriptions in this manual are based on the default settings of your device The images and screenshots used in this manual may differ from the actual product The contents of this manual may differ from the product or from software provided by service providers or carriers and are subject to change without prior notice Access the Samsung website www samsung com for the latest ...

Page 3: ...se your device or applications to work improperly You can upgrade your device s software by accessing the Samsung website www samsung com Software audio wallpapers and images provided in this device are licensed for limited use between 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...

Page 4: ...page 12 Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example In the application list select Settings About device represents Settings followed by About device Copyright Copyright 2012 Samsung Electronics This manual is protected under international copyright laws No part of this manual may be reproduced distributed translated or transmitted in any form or by any ...

Page 5: ...a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance DivX DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under licence All other trademarks ...

Page 6: ... and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos ABOUT DIVXVIDEO ON DEMAND This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivXVideo on Demand VOD movies To obtain your registration code locate the DivXVOD section in your device setup menu Go to vod divx com for more information on how to complete your registration DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p ...

Page 7: ...21 Turn on or off your device 21 Use the touch screen 22 Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys 25 Get to know the Home screen 25 Access applications 30 Launch multiple applications 32 Customise your device 33 Enter text 38 Web and GPS based services 43 Internet 43 Latitude 47 Maps 47 Music Hub 49 Navigation 49 Local 50 Play Store 51 Play Books 51 Contents ...

Page 8: ... 56 Messages 66 Google Mail 68 Email 69 Talk 72 Messenger 73 Google 74 Social Hub 74 Entertainment 75 Camera 75 Video player 83 Gallery 86 Photo editor 88 Music player 89 Personal information 94 Contacts 94 S Planner 97 Memo 99 Pen memo 100 Connectivity 101 USB connections 101 Wi Fi 103 ...

Page 9: ...14 Tools 117 Alarm 117 Calculator 118 Downloads 118 eBook 119 My files 119 Polaris Office 120 Search 122 Task manager 123 World clock 124 Settings 125 Access the setting options 125 Wi Fi 125 Bluetooth 125 Data usage 125 More 126 Sound 127 Display 128 Power saving 129 Storage 129 Battery 130 Applications 130 ...

Page 10: ...ts 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 138 Troubleshooting 139 Index 144 ...

Page 11: ...unctions that are not covered by your manufacturer s warranty The items supplied with your device and available accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider You can buy additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer The supplied items are designed only for your device and may not be compatible with other devices Other accessories may not be compatible with your device...

Page 12: ...embling 12 Device layout Front view 2 1 4 8 9 3 6 7 5 Number Function 1 Earpiece 2 Proximity sensor Light sensor 3 Speaker 4 Microphone1 1 Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record videos ...

Page 13: ...Assembling 13 Number Function 5 Front camera lens 6 Power Reset Lock key 7 Volume key 8 Microphone 9 Multifunction jack Rear view 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 ...

Page 14: ...Reset the device press and hold for 10 15 seconds Turn off and lock the touch screen or turn it on Volume Adjust the device s volume 2 Do not touch or cover the area around the antenna with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions 3 Connecting a headset to your device improperly can damage the headset jack or the headset 4 If your device experiences fatal errors hanging or freezin...

Page 15: ...he cover of the SIM card slot 1 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured 2 contacts facing downwards 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 standard SIM cards Inserting a microSIM card ...

Page 16: ...evice 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 When your battery is low the device will emit a warning tone and show a low battery message Recharge your battery to continue using your device If the battery is completely discharged you cannot turn on the device even while it is chargi...

Page 17: ...se is not covered by the warranty Plug the USB power adapter into an electrical socket 2 If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging the touch screen may not function If this happens unplug the USB cable from the device 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 you...

Page 18: ...des options that help you save battery power By customising these options and deactivating features in the background you can use the device longer between charges Activate Power saving mode When you are not using your device switch to Sleep mode by pressing the Power key Close unnecessary applications with the task manager Deactivate the Bluetooth feature Deactivate theWi Fi feature Deactivate au...

Page 19: ... memory card formatted with a different file structure your device will ask you to reformat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of your memory cards When you insert a memory card into your device the memory card s file directory will appear in the extStorages SdCard folder Open the cover of the memory card slot 1 Insert a memory card with the gold coloure...

Page 20: ...memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or device Format a memory card Formatting your memory card on a computer may cause incompatibilities with your device Format the memory card only on the device In the application list select Settings Storage Format SD card Format SD card Erase everything Before fo...

Page 21: ...uctions to set up your device You must sign in to Google or create a Google account to use applications that interact with the Google server To turn off your device press and hold the Power key and then select Power off OK Follow all posted warnings and directions from approved personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals To use only your devi...

Page 22: ... malfunction Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with liquids The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to liquids Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device For optimal use of the touch screen remove the screen protection film before using...

Page 23: ...creen with the following actions Tap Touch once to select or launch a menu option or application Tap and hold Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds Drag Tap an item and move it to a new location Double tap Tap an item twice quickly ...

Page 24: ... 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 You can set the length of time that the device waits before turning off the screen In the application list select Settings Display Screen timeout ...

Page 25: ...essing the Power key tap anywhere on the screen and then drag your finger outside of the large circle You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent others from using or accessing your personal data and information saved in your device p 35 Get to know the Home screen From the Home screen you can view your device s status and access applications The Home screen has multiple panels Scroll left...

Page 26: ...list of recent applications Access the application list tap and hold 4 Launch the application that you specified as the quick launch shortcut You can change this quick launch shortcut by selecting Settings Display Quick launch 5 Open the mini apps panel 6 View the current time and your device s status Open the notifications panel Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on you...

Page 27: ... 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 Battery power level ...

Page 28: ...nt the interface from rotating when you rotate the device Power saving Activate or deactivate Power saving mode Notification Hide or show notification icons Mobile data Activate or deactivate the data connection Bluetooth Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature p 111 Driving mode Activate or deactivate Driving mode Sync Activate or deactivate auto syncing of applications The options available...

Page 29: ...n place two fingers on the screen and 1 pinch them together to switch to Edit mode Add remove or reorganise panels 2 To remove a panel tap and hold the panel s thumbnail image and then drag it to the rubbish bin To add a new panel select To set the first panel of the Home screen select To change the order of panels tap and hold the panel s thumbnail image and then drag it to a new location Select ...

Page 30: ...o the Home screen 3 Access applications Launch applications and take full advantage of features on your device You can reorganise the application list to match your preferences or download applications from the Internet to enhance your device s functionality On the Home screen select 1 to access the application list Scroll left or right to another screen 2 You can also select one of the dots at th...

Page 31: ...lication list select 1 Edit Tap and hold an application icon 2 Organise applications 3 To move the application drag it to a new location To add the application to a new folder drag it to To move the application to a new panel drag it to To uninstall the application drag it to When you drag the application icon to you can view information about the application Select 4 Download an application In th...

Page 32: ...ask by running multiple applications at the same time To launch multiple applications select while using an application Then select another application to launch from the Home screen Manage applications You can manage multiple applications with the task manager Select 1 Task manager Active applications The task manager launches and shows active applications Control active applications 2 To switch ...

Page 33: ...and input Language Select a language 2 Turn on or off the touch tones In the application list select Settings Sound Touch sounds Adjust the device s volume In the application list select 1 Settings Sound Volume Drag the sliders to adjust the volume level for each sound 2 Select 3 OK Change your call ringtone In the application list select 1 Settings Sound Phone ringtone Select a ringtone 2 OK ...

Page 34: ...e Home screen On the Home screen tap and hold the empty area 1 Select 2 Home screen an image folder an image Change the display font In the application list select 1 Settings Display Font style Select a font 2 Adjust the brightness of the display Your device includes a light sensor which can detect the level of ambient light and adjust the brightness of the display automatically You can also manua...

Page 35: ...application list select 1 Settings Display Brightness Clear the tick box next to 2 Automatic brightness Drag the slider to the left or right 3 Select 4 OK Lock your device You can lock your device by activating the screen lock feature Once the screen lock is enabled your device will require your password each time you turn it on or unlock the touch screen If you forget your password take your devi...

Page 36: ...n list select 1 Settings Security Screen lock Pattern View the on screen instructions and the example pattern 2 and then select Next Draw a pattern to connect at least 4 dots and select 3 Continue Draw the pattern again to confirm and select 4 Confirm Complete the setup of the backup PIN 5 If you forget your unlock pattern you can deactivate the screen lock feature with a backup PIN Set an unlock ...

Page 37: ... Enter your PIN and select 2 OK If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times your SIM or USIM card will be blocked You must enter a PIN unlock key PUK to unblock the SIM or USIM card If you block your SIM or USIM card by entering an incorrect PUK take the SIM or USIM card to your service provider to unblock it Activate the Find my mobile feature When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card into you...

Page 38: ...y including the country code and the symbol Select phone numbers from your contact list by selecting under the recipient field Enter the text message that will be sent to the recipients 7 Select 8 Done Enter text You can enter text by speaking words into the microphone by selecting characters on the virtual keypad or by writing on the screen Text entry is not supported in some languages To enter t...

Page 39: ...n you are finished select 3 Done 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 1 Minimise the virtual keypad 2 Move the cursor to the next text field 3 Change the case 4 Switch text input modes 5 Insert an emoticon Open the emoticon panel tap and hold 6 Insert a space 7 Clear your input ...

Page 40: ...t character of a word and then drag your finger 1 to the second character without lifting your finger from the screen Continue until you have finished spelling the word 2 Lift your finger 3 When the device recognises the correct word select 4 to insert a space If the device does not recognise the correct word select an alternative word from the list that appears ...

Page 41: ...a key until the character list appears you can enter special characters symbols and numbers You can also use the following keys Number Function 1 Change the input language 2 Move the cursor to the next text field 3 Change the case 4 Enter the recommended word or add a new word to the dictionary Open the Swype settings tap and hold 5 Switch text input modes 6 Clear your input 7 Start a new line ...

Page 42: ... and paste text From a text field you can copy and paste text to another application Tap and hold a passage of text 1 Drag 2 or to select the text to be copied Select 3 Copy or Cut to add the text to the clipboard In another application place the cursor at the point where 4 the text will be inserted Select 5 Paste to insert the text from the clipboard into the text field ...

Page 43: ...avourite webpages This feature may be labelled differently depending on your region or service provider Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider Browse a webpage In the application list select 1 Internet To access a specific webpage select the URL field enter 2 the web address and then select Go Navigate webpages with the following keys 3 Number Function 1 Open a new w...

Page 44: ...or out place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart or pinch them together To return to the original size double tap the screen To open a new window select New tab To open a new window without saving your browsing data select New incognito tab To add a shortcut for the current webpage to the Home screen select Add shortcut to home To send a web address to others select Share page T...

Page 45: ...le depending on your region or service provider In the application list select 1 Internet Select the URL field 2 Select 3 and say a keyword into your device s microphone The device searches for webpages related to the keyword Select a search result 4 Bookmark your favourite webpage If you know the address of a webpage you can add a bookmark manually In the application list select 1 Internet Enter ...

Page 46: ... Copy link URL To delete the bookmark select Delete bookmark To set the webpage as your browser s homepage select Set as homepage Download a file from the Internet When you download files or applications from the Internet your device saves them to the internal memory Files you download from the Internet can include viruses that will damage your device To reduce this risk only download files from s...

Page 47: ...ider In the application list select 1 Latitude The device joins Latitude automatically Select 2 Add friends an option Select a friend or enter an email address and select 3 Add friends Select 4 Yes When your friend accepts your invitation you can share locations Maps Learn to use the Google Maps mapping service to find your location search for places and get directions This feature may be unavaila...

Page 48: ...her To view your current location select To switch to the compass view of the map that changes orientation when you move the device select To get directions to a specific destination select To search for a place nearby select Local To add layers of additional information to the map or change the view mode select Layers To add a star to the location select Add star Get directions to a specific dest...

Page 49: ...e may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In the application list select 1 Music Hub Search for preview or buy your favourite songs 2 Navigation Learn to get spoken directions to your destination Navigation maps your current location and other navigational data may differ from actual location information You should always pay attention to road conditions traffic and any oth...

Page 50: ...rred places Install the required software and then use the navigation 3 features Local Learn to search for business and attractions This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In the application list select 1 Local If you want to search for businesses or attractions near a 2 specific location select your location Enter an address Select a category 3 The device sear...

Page 51: ...load an application In the application list select 1 Play Store Search for an application and download it to the device 2 When the download is complete the device will install the application automatically Uninstall an application In the application list select 1 Play Store Select 2 Select an item 3 Select 4 Uninstall OK Play Books Read and download book files with Google Play Books This feature m...

Page 52: ...our favourite list select Scroll up or down to select a feed source 3 Scroll left or right and select a feed 4 While reading a feed use the following options 5 To add a feed to your favourite list select To upload a feed to community websites select or To send a feed to others select To return to a feed list select Manage feed sources In the application list select 1 Pulse Select 2 to view the fee...

Page 53: ...plications from Samsung Apps your device becomes even smarter Explore the useful applications on offer and enhance your mobile life In the application list select 1 Samsung Apps Search for and download applications to the device 2 This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider For details please visit www samsungapps com or refer to the Samsung Apps leaflet YouTube Le...

Page 54: ...ayback with the following keys 4 Number Function 1 Pause or resume playback 2 Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging the bar 3 View the video quality This feature may not be available for some videos 4 Add the video to your playlist 5 Send the URL to others 6 AccessYouTube options 7 Search for videos 8 Rotate the screen to the portrait view ...

Page 55: ...the application list select 1 YouTube Select your Google account if it is linked toYouTube 2 Select 3 a video If you are uploading a video for the first time select a network type to upload a video Enter the details of the upload and select 4 Upload ...

Page 56: ...near your face p 63 Static electricity discharged from your body or clothing may interfere with the proximity sensor during a call Make a call In the application list select 1 Phone Keypad and then enter an area code and a phone number Select 2 Call to make a voice call To make a video call select Video call Select 3 End call to end the call You can save numbers that you call frequently in the con...

Page 57: ...all drag the reject message bar at the bottom of the screen upwards You can select one of several preset messages or create your own messages p 63 Make an international call In the application list select 1 Phone Keypad and then tap and hold to insert the character Enter a complete number country code area code and 2 phone number Select 3 Call to dial the number Use a headset Connect a headset to ...

Page 58: ...l waiting tone sounds The first call is placed on hold automatically You must subscribe to the call waiting service to use this feature To open the keypad select Keypad To activate the speakerphone feature select Speaker In noisy environments you may have difficulty hearing some calls while using the speakerphone feature For better audio performance use the normal phone mode To turn off the microp...

Page 59: ... party s image select Record It is illegal in many areas to record a call without permission Always ask the other party for permission before recording a call To switch between the front and rear camera select Switch camera To open the keypad select Keypad To activate the speakerphone feature select Speaker To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you select Mute To converse ...

Page 60: ...specified numbers automatically In the application list select 1 Phone Keypad Call settings Call settings Call rejection Drag the 2 Auto reject mode switch to the right Select 3 Auto reject mode an option Option Function All numbers Reject all calls Auto reject numbers Reject calls from phone numbers on the auto reject list Select 4 Auto reject list Select 5 Enter a number and select 6 Save You ca...

Page 61: ...2 Enable FDN Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and 3 select OK Select 4 FDN list and add contacts Set call diverting Call diverting is a network feature that sends incoming calls to a specified number You can set this feature separately for several conditions In the application list select 1 Phone Keypad Call settings Call settings Call forwarding a call type Select a condition 2 ...

Page 62: ...aiting is a network feature that alerts you to an incoming call while you are on another call This feature is available only for voice calls In the application list select Phone Keypad Call settings Call settings Additional settings Call waiting Your setting will be sent to the network View a call or message log You can view logs of calls and messages that are filtered by type In the application l...

Page 63: ...all Call settings Call alert Set the device to alert you to events during a call Call settings The power key ends calls Set to end a call when you press the Power key Call settings Auto screen off during calls Set to turn on the proximity sensor during a call Call settings Accessory settings for call Automatic answering Set whether or not the device answers calls automatically after a specified pe...

Page 64: ...aise the ringtone volume when the device is in an enclosed such as a bag or pocket Call settings Call forwarding Set to send incoming calls to a specified number Call settings Additional settings Caller ID Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls Call settings Additional settings Call barring Set to restrict calls by call type Call settings Additional settings Call waiting Set th...

Page 65: ...ngs Own video in received call Set to show your live image to the other party Video call settings Use call fail options Set to attempt a voice call when a video call fails to connect Voicemail Voicemail service Select a voicemail service provider Voicemail Voicemail settings Enter the voicemail server number You can obtain this number from your service provider Voicemail Vibrate Set the device to ...

Page 66: ...e numbers manually and separate them with a semicolon or a comma Select phone numbers from your contact list by selecting Select the text field and enter your message text 3 To insert emoticons select Insert smiley To send the message select 4 Send a multimedia message In the application list select 1 Messaging Add recipients 2 Enter phone numbers or email addresses manually and separate them with...

Page 67: ...rouped by contact as a message thread Select a contact 2 Select a message to view more details 3 Listen to a voicemail message If you have set your device to divert missed calls to the voicemail server callers may leave voicemail messages when you miss calls In the application list select 1 Phone Keypad and then tap and hold Follow the instructions from the voicemail server 2 You must save the voi...

Page 68: ...t select 1 Google Mail Select the recipient field and enter an email address 2 Select the subject field and enter a subject 3 Select the text field and enter your email text 4 Select 5 and attach a file To send the message select 6 SEND If you are offline or outside your service area the message will be held in the message thread until you are online and inside your service area View an email mess...

Page 69: ...age select To delete the message select To add a label to the message select To mark the message as unread select To mark the message as important select Mark as important To hide the message select Mute To view hidden messages select All mail from the label list To add the message to the spam list select Report spam To customise the settings for each label select Manage labels To change the email...

Page 70: ... name at the top of the screen and then select the account from which you want to retrieve messages Send an email message In the application list select 1 Email Add recipients 2 Enter email addresses manually and separate them with a semicolon or a comma Select email addresses from your contact list by selecting Select the subject field and enter a subject 3 Select the text field and enter your em...

Page 71: ...lect To delete the message select To mark the message as unread select Mark as unread To move the message to another folder select Move To save the message to your device select Save email The message will be saved in My files Saved Email To change the font colour of messages select Font colour To change the background colour of messages select Background colour To print the message viaWi Fi or US...

Page 72: ...iends and family with the GoogleTalk instant messaging service This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Set your status In the application list select 1 Talk Select a Google account 2 Customise your status image and message 3 Add a contact to your friend list In the application list select 1 Talk Enter a friend s email address and then select 2 DONE When your fr...

Page 73: ...Add to chat To use video chat select To use voice chat select Select 4 End chat to end the conversation Messenger Learn to send and receive instant messages from friends and family with the Google messenger instant messaging service In the application list select 1 Messenger If you are launching this application for the first time follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup Ent...

Page 74: ...plete the account setup Select a social network feature 2 Social Hub Social Hub allows you to access all types of messages from one location You can view and respond to messages without opening other applications and switch social accounts easily Visit socialhub samsungapps com for more details This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In the application list sel...

Page 75: ... automatically when you do not use it for a specified period The memory capacity may differ depending on the scene or shooting conditions Take a photo In the application list select 1 Camera Rotate the device to the landscape view 2 Aim the camera lens at the subject and make any 3 necessary adjustments ...

Page 76: ...lay before the camera takes a photo Adjust the exposure value to change the brightness You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently used options p 83 2 Change the camera settings 3 View the storage location 4 Switch to the camcorder 5 Take a photo 6 View photos you have taken Tap where you want to focus on the preview screen 4 The focus frame moves to the place you tapped and changes to green whe...

Page 77: ...lect Tap the screen to stop the slide show To add the photo to the clipboard select Copy to clipboard To crop a section from the image select Crop To rotate the photo anti clockwise select Rotate left To rotate the photo clockwise select Rotate right To set the photo as your wallpaper or a contact image select Set picture as To print the photo viaWi Fi or USB select Print Your device is compatible...

Page 78: ...moving subjects Cartoon Take photos with cartoon effects Customise camera settings Before taking a photo select to access the following options Option Function Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently used options Self portrait Take photos of yourself with the front camera Flash Change the flash setting You can turn on or off the flash manually or set the camera to use the flash when needed Sho...

Page 79: ...e metering Outdoor visibility Set to improve the contrast of the display in bright sunlight Guidelines Set to view the grid lines on the preview screen GPS tag Set the camera to include location information for your photos To improve GPS reception avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Your locati...

Page 80: ...ments Number Function 1 Use camcorder shortcuts Change the flash setting Switch to the front camera to record a video of yourself Change the recording mode for attaching to a message or for saving normally Select the length of the delay before the camcorder records a video Adjust the exposure value to change the brightness You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently used options p 83 2 Change th...

Page 81: ... recording The video is saved automatically The camcorder may not be able to properly record videos on memory cards with slow transfer speeds After recording a video select the image viewer to view it To view more videos scroll left or right To play the video select To play the video on a DLNA certified device select To send the video to others select To delete the video select To start a slide sh...

Page 82: ...ge or for saving normally Exposure value Adjust the exposure value to change the brightness Timer Select the length of the delay before the camcorder starts recording a video Effects Apply a special effect Resolution Select a resolution option White balance Adjust the colour balance according to the lighting conditions Outdoor visibility Set to improve the contrast of the display in bright sunligh...

Page 83: ...d then drag it to the option list Tap the screen to return to the preview screen 3 Video player Learn to use the video player Some file formats are not supported depending on the device s software If a file size exceeds the memory available an error may occur when you try to open the file Playback quality may vary by content type Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded P...

Page 84: ...hange the ratio of the video screen 3 Mute the sound 4 Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar 5 Restart playback Skip to the previous file tap within 3 seconds Scan backwards in the file tap and hold 6 Pause playback Select to resume playback 7 Access video player options ...

Page 85: ...etooth You cannot use this option if you connect a headset to your device s headset jack To view your bookmarks select Bookmarks This option appears if you have inserted a bookmark during playback To change the video player settings select Settings To view video details select Details Customise video player settings During playback select 1 Settings Change the following options 2 Option Function P...

Page 86: ...ice s software If a file size exceeds the memory available an error may occur when you try to open the file Playback quality may vary by content type Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded View an image In the application list select 1 Gallery Select a folder 2 an image While viewing an image use the following options To view more images scroll left or right To zoom in ...

Page 87: ...te right To set the image as your wallpaper or a contact image select Set picture as To print the image viaWi Fi or USB select Print Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers To edit the image with the image editor select Edit p 88 To use motion recognition select Motion To change the name of a file select Rename To view image details select Details The options available may vary d...

Page 88: ...ack To change the video player settings select Settings To view video details select Details Photo editor You can edit images and apply various effects In the application list select 1 Photo editor Select an image or select 2 Select picture a folder an image To take a new photo select Take picture Select 3 Selection OK Draw a border around the area you want to select and 4 then select To change th...

Page 89: ...ffect Tools Use additional tools Undo your last action Redo your last action When you are finished select 6 Enter a name for the image and select 7 OK Music player Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go Some file formats are not supported depending on the device s software If a file size exceeds the memory available an error may occur when you try to open the file Playback quality...

Page 90: ... from a computer with Samsung Kies p 101 Download from a computer withWindows Media Player p 102 Receive via Bluetooth p 112 Copy to your memory card Play music In the application list select 1 Music player Select a music category 2 a music file Select the album image to open the music player screen 3 Control playback with the following keys 4 14 ...

Page 91: ...ds in the file tap and hold 7 Pause playback Select to resume playback 8 View music details 9 Open the playlist 10 Access music options 11 Play the music file on a DLNA certified device 12 Select a sound effect 13 Change the repeat mode 14 Skip to the next file Scan forwards in the file tap and hold You can control the music player with a headset On the Home screen press and hold the headset butto...

Page 92: ... you connect a headset to your device s headset jack To send the music file to others select Share via To set the music file as your ringtone select Set as To change the music player settings select Settings Create a playlist In the application list select 1 Music player Select 2 New playlist Enter a title for your new playlist and select 3 OK Select a music category and select 4 next to the files...

Page 93: ...options 3 Option Function Advanced SoundAlive Select a sound effect Advanced Play speed Change the playback speed Advanced Lyrics Set to show song lyrics during playback Advanced Music auto off Set the music player to turn off automatically after a specific period of time Music menu Select music categories to show in the music library ...

Page 94: ...act information 3 Select 4 Save to add the contact to memory You can create contacts from the dialling screen by selecting Find a contact In the application list select 1 Contacts Contacts Scroll up or down the contact list 2 Select a contact s name 3 From the contact view use the following options To make a voice call select To make a video call select To send a text or multimedia message select ...

Page 95: ...plication list select 1 Contacts Contacts Select your name at the top of the contact list 2 Select 3 Edit Enter your personal details and select 4 Save You can send your namecard to others by selecting Share namecard via Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts you can manage multiple contacts and send a message to an entire group In the application list select 1 Contacts Groups E...

Page 96: ...ntacts Select 2 Import Export Export to SIM card Select contacts to copy and then select 3 Done OK Import or export a contact You can import or export files in vcf format to or from your device s USB storage or a memory card Import contact files In the application list select 1 Contacts Contacts Select 2 Import Export Import from SD card or Import from USB storage Select a memory location 3 Select...

Page 97: ...d effectively Learn to create and manage events and tasks and set alarms to remind yourself of important events and tasks Create an event or task In the application list select 1 S Planner Select 2 Select an event type at the top of the screen 3 Enter the details of the event and select 4 Save Change the view mode In the application list select 1 S Planner Select a view mode 2 Year All months in t...

Page 98: ...1 S Planner Select a date on the calendar 2 To move to a specific day select Go to and enter the date To move to today s date select Today Select an event to view its details 3 You can send the event to others by selecting Share via Stop an event or task alarm If you set a reminder for a calendar event or task an alarm will sound at the specified time Tap the right bottom of the screen to open the...

Page 99: ...Done View a memo In the application list select 1 Memo Select a memo to view its details 2 While viewing the memo use the following options To delete the memo select To change the background colour select To protect the memo from accidental deletion select To print the memo viaWi Fi or USB select Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers To send the memo to others select ...

Page 100: ...he application list select 1 Pen memo Select 2 Create a freehand memo with the following tools 3 Tool Function Enter text Write or draw on the screen Erase pen marks Change the tool settings Undo your last action Redo your last action When you are finished select 4 Done ...

Page 101: ...r Data transfers may fail when using a USB hub Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your computer You can download the program from the Samsung website Samsung Kies will work on bothWindows and Macintosh computers Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable 1 Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically If Samsung Kies does not launch double click the Sa...

Page 102: ...en the 2 notifications panel Select 3 Connected as a media device Media device MTP Transfer files between your device and the computer 4 Connect as a camera device You can connect your device to a computer as a camera and access files in your device Use this USB connection mode when your computer does not support the media transfer protocol MTP or does not have the USB driver for your device insta...

Page 103: ...n all European countries TheWLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors but cannot be operated outdoors Activate theWi Fi feature In the application list select Settings and then drag the Wi Fi switch to the right TheWi Fi feature running in the background will consume battery power To preserve battery power activate the feature only when needed Find and connect to aWi Fi AP In the ...

Page 104: ...ton orWPS PIN To use this method your wireless access point must have aWPS button Connect with aWPS button In the application list select 1 Settings Wi Fi Select an AP indicated as a protected network and then 2 select Show advanced options Select the 3 WPS drop down menu Select 4 Push button Connect Press theWPS button on the AP within 2 minutes 5 Connect with aWPS PIN In the application list sel...

Page 105: ...ect an AP 2 Show advanced options Select the 3 IP settings drop down menu Select 4 Static Change the IP settings 5 Select 6 Connect CustomiseWi Fi settings In the application list select 1 Settings Wi Fi Advanced Change the following options 2 Option Function Network notification Set the device to notify you when an openWi Fi AP is available KeepWi Fi on during sleep Set whether or not to keep the...

Page 106: ...if necessary Select 4 Scan Select a device 5 When the owner of the other device accepts the connection the devices are connected Send data viaWi Fi Select a file or item from an appropriate application 1 Select an option for sending data viaWi Fi 2 The method for selecting an option may vary by data type Search for and select another device 3 Receive data viaWi Fi When you receive data it is saved...

Page 107: ...Play your files on another device In the application list select 1 AllShare Select 2 My device Select a media category 3 a file Select a player 4 Playback begins on the selected player Control playback with the keys on your device 5 Play a file from another device on your device In the application list select 1 AllShare Your device searches for DLNA certified devices automatically Select a device ...

Page 108: ...ings for sharing media files To allow other DLNA certified devices to access media files on your device you must activate media sharing In the application list select 1 AllShare Change the following options 2 Option Function Media server name Enter a media server name for your device Share media Set to share your videos images or music with other devices Access point network Select a connection pr...

Page 109: ...thering and portable hotspot Select 2 PortableWi Fi hotspot to activate mobile network sharing viaWi Fi Select 3 Configure portableWi Fi hotspot to configure network settings to use your device as an AP Option Function Network SSID Edit the device name that will be shown to other devices Security Select a security type Password Enter a password to prevent unapproved access to your mobile network T...

Page 110: ...e network sharing via USB To stop sharing the network connection clear the tick box next to USB tethering The sharing method may differ depending on the computer s operating system Share your device s mobile network via Bluetooth In the application list select 1 Settings More Tethering and portable hotspot Select 2 Bluetooth tethering to activate the mobile network sharing via Bluetooth On another...

Page 111: ... devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussions of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Activate the Bluetooth feature In the applic...

Page 112: ...e car kits may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN such as 0000 If the other device has a PIN you must enter it Send data via Bluetooth Select a file or item from an appropriate application 1 Select an option for sending data via the Bluetooth 2 feature The method for selecting an option may vary by data type Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device 3 Receive data via Bluetooth In the application list s...

Page 113: ...sitioning system GPS receiver Learn to activate location services and use additional GPS functions For better reception of GPS signals avoid using your device in the following conditions Between buildings in tunnels or underground passages or inside buildings In poor weather Around high voltage or electromagnetic fields In a vehicle with sun protection film Do not touch or cover the area around th...

Page 114: ...e networks Use GPS satellites Set to use GPS satellites to find your location Location and Google search Set the device to use your current location for Google search and other Google services VPN connections Learn to create virtual private networks VPNs and connect to them securely over the Internet Your device should already be configured with Internet access If you have trouble accessing the In...

Page 115: ...e shared security key IPSec user certificate Select a user certificate that theVPN server will use to identify you You can import certificates from theVPN server or download them from the Internet IPSec CA certificate Select a certificate authority CA certificate that theVPN server will use to identify you You can import certificates from theVPN server or download them from the Internet IPSec serv...

Page 116: ...vanced options Set to change the advanced network settings The options available may vary depending on theVPN type When you are finished select 3 Save Connect to a private network In the application list select 1 Settings More VPN Select a private network 2 Enter the user name and password and then select 3 Connect ...

Page 117: ... the alarm 3 When you are finished select 4 Done To deactivate an alarm select the clock icon next to the alarm To delete an alarm select Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds To stop the alarm select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle To silence the alarm for the snooze period select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle ...

Page 118: ...e display from rotating when you rotate the device select Scientific calculator View the calculation history In the application list select 1 Calculator Perform a calculation 2 Select 3 to hide the calculator keypad The calculation history appears Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web or email In the application list select 1 Downloads Select a download category ...

Page 119: ...pplication from Samsung Apps and install it on your device My files Learn to access various types of files saved in your device Supported file formats Your device supports the following file formats Type Format Image bmp gif jpg png Video 3gp mp4 avi divx wmv asf flv mkv webm Music mp3 aac ogg wma amr m4a mp4 flac wav mid mxmf xmf rtttl rtx ota imy Some file formats are not supported depending on ...

Page 120: ...settings select Settings To sort files or folders select the Name drop down menu and select an option To send a file to others select the tick box and select To copy or move the files or folders to another file folder select the tick boxes and select or To delete files or folders select the tick boxes and select To change the name of a file or a folder select the tick box and select Rename To view...

Page 121: ...nter a name for the document and select a memory 6 location for saving the document and then select Save Open a document In the application list select 1 Polaris Office Select 2 Local storage a document file To open a recently used file select a file under Recent files View the document 3 From the document view access the following options To zoom in or out place two fingers on the screen and slow...

Page 122: ...ation Manage documents online In the application list select 1 Polaris Office Select 2 Web storage Add account Enter your email address and password to access your 3 account and then select OK View and manage your documents on the server 4 Search Learn to search for data in your device or information on the Internet In the application list select 1 Search Enter a keyword and select 2 To search for...

Page 123: ...following options 2 Option Function Active applications View open applications Downloaded View the total amount of memory used by all applications installed on your device RAM manager View and clear the RAM for your device Storage View the used and available memory in your device and on the memory card Help View information about using the task manager ...

Page 124: ...another region and set world clocks to appear on your display In the application list select 1 World clock Enter a city name or select one from the globe 2 Select 3 To apply summer time to the clock tap and hold the clock and then select DST settings ...

Page 125: ...distances Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation Mobile data Set to use data connections on any mobile network Set mobile data limit Set a limit for the mobile data usage Data usage cycle Change the settings for the limit cycle To use more options select Data roaming Set to use data connections when you are roaming Restrict background data Set...

Page 126: ... tethering Set to use your device as a wireless modem by making a USB connection with a computer PortableWi Fi hotspot Set to use your device as a wireless access point for other devices Configure portableWi Fi hotspot Change the network settings for your access point or hotspot Bluetooth tethering Activate the Bluetooth tethering feature to share your mobile network with computers via Bluetooth H...

Page 127: ...ically Set the device to select the first available network Sound Change the settings for various sounds on your device Volume Adjust the volume for various sounds on your device Vibration intensity Adjust the vibration intensity Silent mode Activate Silent mode to make your device vibrate or mute all sounds except for media sounds and alarm ringtones Phone ringtone Select a ringtone to alert you ...

Page 128: ...djust the brightness of the display Screen mode Select a display mode Auto rotate screen Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device Quick launch Select an application to launch with the quick launch shortcut The shortcut icon will change according to the application you specify Screen timeout Select the length of time that the device waits before turning off the display b...

Page 129: ...ync Deactivate auto syncing when the device is not synchronising with a web server Brightness Set to adjust the brightness in Power saving mode Brightness Adjust the brightness for Power saving mode Screen timeout Select the length of time that the device waits before turning off the display backlight Learn about power saving View information for saving battery power Storage View memory informatio...

Page 130: ...tings for location services Use wireless networks Set to useWi Fi and or mobile networks for finding your location Use GPS satellites Set to use GPS satellites for finding your location Location and Google search Set the device to use your current location for Google search and other Google services Security Change the settings for securing your device Screen lock Activate the screen lock feature ...

Page 131: ...o the factory defaults with this setting enabled the device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device SIM Change Alert Activate the Find my mobile feature Alert message recipients Add recipients who will receive a tracking message from your lost or stolen device Remote controls Set to allow remote control of your device via the Internet when you...

Page 132: ...dentials to ensure the secure use of applications Install from device storage Install encrypted certificates that are saved in the device s USB storage Clear credentials Delete credentials from the device and reset the password Language and input Change the settings for languages and text input Language Select a display language Default Select a text input method Google voice typing Activate the G...

Page 133: ...t to capitalise the first letter of a sentence automatically Voice input Activate the voice input feature to enter text by voice Handwriting settings 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 How to Swy...

Page 134: ...d suggestion Set the device to predict words based on your input and show word suggestions Speed vs accuracy Set the ratio between the speed and accuracy of Swype suggestions Reset Swype s dictionary Delete the words you have added to the dictionary Version View version information Language Options Select input languages to use with the keypad Voice search Language Select a language for Google voi...

Page 135: ... settings Specify applications to use in Driving mode Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device Back up and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data Back up my data Set to back up your settings and application data to the Google server Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account Automatic restore Set to restore your setti...

Page 136: ... time zone Set to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones Set date Set the current date manually Set time Set the current time manually Select time zone Select a time zone Use 24 hour format Set to show the time in 24 hour format or 12 hour format Select date format Select a date format Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with ...

Page 137: ... motion recognition feature on your device Motion activation Set to use the motion recognition feature Tilt to zoom Set to use a tilting motion to zoom in or out when viewing images in Gallery or browsing webpages Pan to edit Set to move an item to another page when you tap and hold the item and then slide the device to the left or right Developer options Change the settings for application develo...

Page 138: ...ration to improve graphic performance Window animation scale Select a speed for opening and closing pop up windows Transition animation scale Select a speed for switching between screens Do not keep activities Set to end a running application when you launch a new application Limit background processes Set to limit the number of processes that can run in the background Show all ANRs Set the device...

Page 139: ...u can disable this feature by using Lock SIM card PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For details contact your service provider Your device displays network or service e...

Page 140: ...h 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 If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Po...

Page 141: ... Others cannot hear you speaking on a call Ensure that you are not covering the built in microphone Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth If using a headset ensure that it is properly connected Audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try...

Page 142: ...se applications on your device for an extended period of time your device may feel hot This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient memory and battery power available to operate the camera application If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Charge the bat...

Page 143: ... Ensure that the Bluetooth feature is activated on your device Ensure that the Bluetooth feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to if necessary 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 the device to a ...

Page 144: ...58 rejecting 57 speed dialling 95 using in call options 58 59 viewing logs 62 waiting 62 camera changing camcorder settings 82 changing camera settings 78 recording videos 80 taking photos 75 connectivity AllShare DLNA 107 Bluetooth 111 GPS connections 113 mobile network sharing 109 USB connections 101 VPN connections 114 Wi Fi 103 contacts copying moving 96 creating 94 creating groups 95 finding ...

Page 145: ... Samsung Apps 53 settings 125 silent mode 34 SIM USIM card inserting 15 locking 37 sketch memo 100 file manager 119 find my mobile 37 flight mode 21 gallery 86 Google 74 Google Latitude 47 Google Mail 68 Google Maps 47 Google Messenger 73 GoogleTalk 72 home screen adding panels 29 moving items 28 removing items 29 removing panels 29 using the notifications panel 28 using widgets 30 indicator icons...

Page 146: ...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 USB connections as camera device 102 as media device 102 as wireless modem 110 with Samsung Kies 101 withWindows Media Player 102 video player 83 videos playing 83 87 recording 80 uploading toYouTube 55 VPN connections 114 ...

Page 147: ... provider www samsung com English EU 10 2012 Rev 1 0 To install Samsung Kies PC Sync Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from 1 the Samsung website www samsung com kies and install it on your computer Connect your device to a computer with a USB 2 cable Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information ...