SA GT-S7500T User Manual

GT-S7500T

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Contents

Assembling ............................................................. 10

Unpack .................................................................................... 10

Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ........................ 10

Charge the battery ............................................................... 12

Insert a memory card (optional) ....................................... 15

Attach a hand strap (optional) .......................................... 17

Getting started ....................................................... 18

Turn your device on and off ............................................... 18

Get to know your device ..................................................... 19

Use the touch screen ........................................................... 23

Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys ..................... 24

Get to know the idle screen ............................................... 25

Access applications .............................................................. 27

Customise your device ........................................................ 30

Enter text ................................................................................ 34

Download applications from Play Store ......................... 38

Download files from the web ............................................ 39

Synchronise data .................................................................. 40

Communication ..................................................... 42

Calling ..................................................................................... 42

Messaging .............................................................................. 48

Google Mail ............................................................................ 50

Email ........................................................................................ 52

Talk ........................................................................................... 54

Messenger .............................................................................. 55

Contents

Social Hub .............................................................................. 55

Entertainment ........................................................ 56

Camera .................................................................................... 56

Gallery ..................................................................................... 65

Videos ...................................................................................... 67

Music ....................................................................................... 68

Music Hub .............................................................................. 72

FM radio .................................................................................. 72

Personal information ............................................ 76

Contacts .................................................................................. 76

Calendar ................................................................................. 79

Memo ...................................................................................... 81

Voice recorder ....................................................................... 82

Web .......................................................................... 83

Internet ................................................................................... 83

Maps ........................................................................................ 86

Latitude ................................................................................... 88

Places ....................................................................................... 88

Navigation .............................................................................. 89

YouTube .................................................................................. 90

Samsung Apps ...................................................................... 91

Play Store ................................................................................ 92

News & Weather .................................................................... 92

Connectivity ........................................................... 94

Bluetooth ................................................................................ 94

Wi-Fi ......................................................................................... 97

Wi-Fi Direct ............................................................................. 99

Contents

AllShare ................................................................................. 100

Mobile network sharing ................................................... 102

GPS ......................................................................................... 103

PC connections ................................................................... 105

VPN connections ................................................................ 107

Tools ....................................................................... 109

Clock ...................................................................................... 109

Calculator ............................................................................. 111

Downloads ........................................................................... 112

Search .................................................................................... 112

Kies air ................................................................................... 112

My files .................................................................................. 113

SIM Toolkit ............................................................................ 114

Task Manager ...................................................................... 114

Thinkfree Office .................................................................. 115

Voice Search ......................................................................... 117

Settings .................................................................. 118

Access the Settings menu ................................................ 118

Wireless and network ........................................................ 118

Call .......................................................................................... 120

Sound .................................................................................... 121

Display .................................................................................. 122

Power saving ....................................................................... 123

Location and security ........................................................ 124

Applications ......................................................................... 125

Accounts and sync .............................................................. 126

Privacy ................................................................................... 127

Storage .................................................................................. 127

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Language and keyboard .................................................. 127

Voice input and output ..................................................... 130

Accessibility ......................................................................... 131

Date and time ...................................................................... 131

About phone ....................................................................... 132

Troubleshooting .................................................. 133

Assembling

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

Mobile device

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Battery

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Quick start guide

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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

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accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider.

You can purchase additional accessories from your

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local Samsung dealer. The supplied accessories perform best for your device.

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Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be

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compatible with your device.

Install the SIM or USIM card and battery

When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.

Assembling

To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,

If the device is on, press and hold the Power key and select

Power off → OK to turn it off.

Remove the back cover.

Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you

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remove the back cover. Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.

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Doing so may damage the cover.

Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured

contacts facing down.

The antenna is located in the upper area on the

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back of the device. Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna, as this can damage the antenna.

The SIM card slot of your device is only suited for

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standard SIM cards. Inserting a microSIM card or a microSIM card with an unauthorised holder may cause damage to the SIM card slot of your device.

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Insert the battery.

Replace the back cover.

Charge the battery

Before using the device for the first time or when the battery has been unused for an extended period, you must charge the battery.

You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.

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When your battery is low, the device will emit a

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warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon

will also be empty. If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power off. Recharge your battery to continue using your device.

If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot

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turn on the device, even with the travel adapter connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before you try to turn on the device.

Charge with a travel adapter

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Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the

multifunction jack.

Connecting the travel adapter improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power

outlet.

You can use the device while it is charging, but it may

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take longer to fully charge the battery. While the device is charging, the touch screen may

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not function due to an unstable power supply. If this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the device.

While charging, the device may heat up. This is

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normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance.

If your device is not charging properly, bring your

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device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.

When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel

adapter from the device and then from the power outlet.

Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the device.

To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use. The travel adapter does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the travel adapter from the electrical socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The device should remain close to the electrical socket while charging.

Charge with a USB cable

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Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.

Plug one end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the

multifunction jack.

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Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on a

PC.

Depending on the type of USB cable you are using, it may take some time before charging begins.

When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB

cable from the device and then from the PC.

Insert a memory card (optional)

Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device.

Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.

Your device supports only the FAT file structure for

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memory cards. If you insert a 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

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lifespan of memory cards. When you insert a memory card in your device, the

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file directory of the memory card will appear in the external_sd folder.

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Remove the back cover.

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts

facing down.

Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it

locks in place.

Replace the back cover.

Remove the memory card

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Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.

In Idle mode, select

→ Settings → Storage →

Unmount SD card.

Remove the back cover.

Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the

device.

Remove the memory card.

Replace the back cover.

Do not remove a 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.

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Format the memory card

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Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device.

In Idle mode, select

→ Settings → Storage → Unmount

SD card

→

Format SD card → Format SD card → Erase

everything.

Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on your device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions.

Attach a hand strap (optional)

Remove the back cover.

Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the

small projection.

Replace the back cover.

Getting started

Turn your device on and off

To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.

To turn off your device, press and hold the Power key and then select Power off

→

OK.

Follow all posted warnings and directions from

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authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

To use your device's non-network services only,

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switch to Flight mode. Press and hold the Power key and select Flight mode.

Getting started

Get to know your device

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Device layout

1. Do not touch the antenna area or cover this area with your hands or other objects while using the related functions.

Home key

Volume key

Menu key

Earpiece

GPS antenna

Main antenna

Camera lens

Power/Reset/ Lock

key

Mouthpiece

Proximity sensor

Touch screen

Back key

Flash bulb

Back cover

Headset jack

Speaker

Multifunction jack

Getting started

Keys

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Key Function

Power/ Reset

Lock

Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and hold); Reset the device (press and hold for 8-10 seconds and release); Lock the touch screen.

Open a list of options available on the current screen; In Idle mode, open the Google search application (press and hold); Open the search input window while using some applications (press and hold).

Home

Return to the idle screen; Open the list of recent applications (press and hold).

Back Return to the previous screen.

Volume Adjust the device’s volume.

2. If your device has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality.

Getting started

Indicator icons

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Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider.

Icon Definition

No signal

Signal strength

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

Open Wi-Fi APs available

Wi-Fi AP connected

Bluetooth activated

Bluetooth headset connected

GPS activated

Call in progress

Call on hold

Speakerphone activated

Missed call

Synchronised with the web

Uploading data

Downloading data

Getting started

Icon Definition

Call diverting activated

Connected to PC

Power saving mode activated

USB tethering activated

Wi-Fi tethering activated

No SIM or USIM card

New text or multimedia message

New email message

New voice mail message

Alarm activated

Event notification

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

Silent mode activated

Vibration mode activated

Flight mode activated

Music playback in progress

Music playback paused

FM radio turned on in the background

Error occurred or caution required

Getting started

Icon Definition

Battery power level

10:00

Current time

Use the touch screen

Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen.

Do not press the touch screen with your fingertips,

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or use sharp tools on the touch screen. Doing so may damage the touch screen or cause it to malfunction.

Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact

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with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.

Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact

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with water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods

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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

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screen protection film before using your device. Your touch screen has a layer that detects small

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electrical charges emitted by the human body. For best performance, tap the touch screen with your fingertip. The touch screen will not react to touches of sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen.

Getting started

Control your touch screen with the following actions:

Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu,

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option, or application. Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than

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2 seconds to open a pop-up option list. Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to

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move to items on lists. Drag and drop: Tap and hold your finger on an item, and

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then drag your finger to move the item. Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in

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or out while viewing photos or web pages. Pinch: Place two fingers far apart, and then pinch them

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together.

Your device turns off the touch screen when you do

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not use the device for a specified period. To turn on the screen, press the Power key or the Home key.

You can also adjust the backlight time. In Idle mode,

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open the application list and select Settings → Display

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Screen timeout.

Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys

You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted device operations.

To lock, press the Power key. To unlock, turn on the screen by pressing the Power key or the Home 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.

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Getting started

Get to know the idle screen

When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and other items.

The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen.

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Add items to the idle screen

You can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add items to the idle screen,

Press [

] → Add or tap and hold the empty area on the

idle screen.

Select the item category

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an item:

Widgets

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: Add widgets to the idle screen.

Shortcuts

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: Add shortcuts to items, such as applications,

bookmarks, and contacts.

Folders

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: Create a new folder or add folders for your

contacts.

Wallpapers

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: Set a background image.

Move items on the idle screen

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Tap and hold an item to move.

Drag the item to the location you want.

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Remove items from the idle screen

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Tap and hold an item to remove.

The trash bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen.

Drag the item to the trash bin.

When the item turns red, release the item.

Use the notifications panel

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In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open the notifications panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless connection features and access a list of notifications, such as messages, calls, events or processing status. To hide the panel, drag the bottom of the list up.

From the notifications panel, you can use the following options:

Wi-Fi

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: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. ► p. 97

Bluetooth

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: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless

connection feature.

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GPS

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: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

Silent mode

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: Activate or deactivate Silent mode.

Auto rotation

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: Activate or deactivate the auto rotation.

Available options may vary depending on your region or service provider.

Getting started

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Add or remove panels to the idle screen

You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organise widgets according to your preferences and needs.

In Idle mode, press [

] → Edit.

You can also place your two fingers on the screen and pinch to switch to Edit mode.

Add or remove panels by using the following features:

To remove a panel, tap and hold the thumbnail of a

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panel and drag it to the trash bin at the bottom of the screen.

To add a new panel, select

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To change the order of the panels, tap and hold the

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thumbnail of a panel and drag it to the location you want.

When you are finished, press [

Access applications

To access your device’s applications,

In Idle mode, select

to access the application list.

Scroll left or right to another screen.

You can also select a dot at the bottom of the screen to move directly to the corresponding screen.

Getting started

Select an application.

When you use applications provided by Google, you

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must have a Google account. If you do not have a Google account, sign up for a Google account.

You can add a shortcut to an application by tapping

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and holding the application icon from the application list. You can move the icon to the location you want on the idle screen.

Press [

] to return to the previous screen; Press the Home

key to return to the idle screen.

If you rotate the device while using some features, the interface will automatically rotate as well. To prevent the interface from rotating, open the notifications panel and select Auto rotation.

Organise applications

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You can reorganise the applications in the application list by changing their order or grouping them into categories to suit your preferences and needs.

In the application list, press [

] → Edit → OK.

Tap and hold an application.

Drag the application icon to the location you want.

You can move an application icon to another screen. You can also move most-used applications next to

Press [

] → Save.

Getting started

To add a folder or panel to the screen,

In the application list, press [

] → Edit.

Tap and hold an application.

Drag the application icon to 3 Add Folder or Add Page at the bottom of the screen.

Repeat steps 2-3 to add more applications.

Drag 5 Add Folder or Add Page to the screen. A new folder or panel containing the applications is added

to the screen.

If you added a folder, enter a name and select

OK.

Press [

] → Save.

To change the order of the screens,

In the application list, place your two fingers on the screen

and pinch.

Tap and hold the thumbnail of a screen and drag it to the

location you want.

Access recent applications

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Press and hold the Home key to view the applications you

have accessed recently.

Select an application to access.

Getting started

Use the task manager

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Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than one application at the same time. However, multitasking may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, or additional power consumption. To avoid these problems, end unnecessary programs using the task manager.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

Task

Manager

→

Active applications.

The list of all the applications currently running on your device appears.

To close an application, select

Exit.

To close all active applications, select Exit all.

Customise your device

Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences.

Set the current time and date

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In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings

→

Date and time.

Set the time and date and change other options.

Turn on or off the touch tone

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In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Sound

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Audible selection.

Adjust the volume of the ringtones

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Press the Volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone volume.

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