Samsung Galaxy GT-P7300, GT-P7300/AM16, GT-P7300/M32, GT-P7300/M16, Galaxy Tab 8.9 GT-P7300 User Manual

GT-P7300

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung mobile
device. This powerful, “go anywhere” device, puts the best
of the web and mobile computing at your fingertips in a
lightweight, highly versatile platform that fits your active
lifestyle. Built on the Google Android operating system, the
Samsung mobile device gives you access to thousands of
useful and entertaining applications to enrich your mobile
web experience.

With integrated wireless access and a responsive touch
screen, you can read books and newspapers on the go; stay
up-to-date on the latest news, sports, and weather; manage
your multimedia and business files; and browse the web for
maps, business locations, and more.

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[ ]

Square brackets—device keys; for example: [

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(represents the Power/Reset/Lock key)

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into DivX videos.

DivX Certified

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to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including

premium content
May play DivX

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video up to HD 1080p

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND

This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play
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your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your
device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information
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Contents

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

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

Install the SIM or USIM card ............................................... 11

Charge the battery ............................................................... 11

Getting started ....................................................... 14

Turn your device on and off ............................................... 14

Get to know your device ..................................................... 15

Use the touch screen ........................................................... 19

Get to know the Home screen ........................................... 21

Access applications .............................................................. 24

Customise your device ........................................................ 25

Enter text ................................................................................ 30

Web .......................................................................... 35

Browser ................................................................................... 35

Pulse ........................................................................................ 39

Market ..................................................................................... 40

YouTube .................................................................................. 41

Maps ........................................................................................ 42

Latitude ................................................................................... 43

Places ....................................................................................... 44

Navigation .............................................................................. 44

Google Search ....................................................................... 45

Samsung Apps ...................................................................... 46

Communication ..................................................... 47

Messaging .............................................................................. 47

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Google Mail ............................................................................ 49

Email ........................................................................................ 51

Talk ........................................................................................... 53

Social Hub .............................................................................. 54

Entertainment ........................................................ 55

Music player ........................................................................... 55

Music Hub .............................................................................. 57

Camera .................................................................................... 58

Video ........................................................................................ 65

Gallery ..................................................................................... 66

Photo editor ........................................................................... 68

Personal information ............................................ 70

Contacts .................................................................................. 70

Calendar ................................................................................. 74

Memo ...................................................................................... 75

Connectivity ........................................................... 77

PC connections ..................................................................... 77

Wi-Fi ......................................................................................... 79

Wi-Fi Direct ............................................................................. 81

Bluetooth ................................................................................ 82

AllShare ................................................................................... 84

Mobile network sharing ..................................................... 87

GPS ........................................................................................... 89

VPN connections .................................................................. 90

Tools ......................................................................... 92

Alarm ....................................................................................... 92

Calculator ............................................................................... 93

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Downloads ............................................................................. 93

eBook ...................................................................................... 93

My files .................................................................................... 95

Pen memo .............................................................................. 97

Polaris Office .......................................................................... 97

Voice Search ........................................................................... 99

World clock .......................................................................... 100

Settings .................................................................. 101

Access the Settings menu ................................................ 101

Wireless and networks ...................................................... 101

Sound .................................................................................... 103

Screen .................................................................................... 104

Power saving mode ........................................................... 105

Location and security ........................................................ 105

Applications ......................................................................... 107

Accounts and sync .............................................................. 108

Motion settings ................................................................... 108

Firewall .................................................................................. 108

Privacy ................................................................................... 109

Storage .................................................................................. 109

Language and input .......................................................... 109

Accessibility ......................................................................... 113

Date and time ...................................................................... 113

About device ....................................................................... 114

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Troubleshooting .................................................. 115

Safety precautions ............................................... 119

Index ...................................................................... 129

Assembling

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Assembling

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

Mobile device

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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 may vary

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depending on the software and accessories available
in your region or offered by your service provider.

You can obtain additional accessories from your local

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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.

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Install the SIM or USIM card

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.

To install the SIM or USIM card,

Open the cover of the SIM card slot.

1

Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured

2

contacts facing down.

Close the cover of the SIM card slot.

3

Charge the battery

Your device has a built-in battery. Before using the device for
the first time, you must charge the battery.

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

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Charge the battery only with a charger. You cannot

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charge the battery with the USB cable.
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 USB power adapter
connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a
few minutes before you try to turn on the device.

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter and

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then plug the end of the USB cable into the multifunction
jack.

The shape of the USB power adapter may differ
depending on your region.

Connecting the USB cable improperly may cause
serious damage to the device or USB power adapter.
Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the
warranty.

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Plug the USB power adapter into a power outlet.

2

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 USB power adapter from
the power outlet or unplug the USB cable 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 USB

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power adapter and USB cable from the device and then
from the power outlet.

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 outlet to interrupt the power supply.
The USB power adapter should remain close to the
socket when in use.

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Getting started

Turn your device on and off

To turn on your device,

Press and hold [

1

].

If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-

2

screen instructions to set up your device.

To turn off your device, press and hold [

] and select Power

off

→

OK.

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Switch to Flight mode

In Flight mode, you can disable all wireless connections and
use non-network services in areas where wireless devices are
prohibited, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

To activate Flight mode, go to Settings

→

Wireless and

networks

→

Flight mode. You can also press and hold [ ]

and then select Flight mode.
To deactivate Flight mode and use wireless connections, go

to Settings

→

Wireless and networks and clear the check

box next to Flight mode.

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Get to know your device

Device layout

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2

4

1

3

6

4

7

5

13

12

9

8

11

10

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Number Function

1

Power/Reset/Lock key

2

Volume key

3

Light sensor

4

Speaker

5

SIM card slot

6

Front camera lens

7

Multifunction jack

8

Mouthpiece

9

Rear camera lens

10

Main internal antenna

1 1

Flashbulb

12

Headset jack

13

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS internal antenna

1. Connecting a headset to your device improperly can damage
the headset jack or the headset.

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Keys

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Key Function

Power/
Reset

1

/

Lock

Turn on the device (press and hold);
Access the quick menus (press and
hold); Reset the device (press and hold
for 10-15 seconds); Lock the touch
screen.

Volume Adjust the device’s volume.

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

Indicator icons

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Icons shown on the bottom of the screen may vary
depending on your region or service provider.

Icon Definition

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

Open WLANs available

WLAN connected

Bluetooth activated

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Icon Definition

Receiving GPS data

Synchronised with the web

Uploading data

Downloading data

Connected to PC

USB tethering activated

Wi-Fi tethering activated

New email message

New Google Mail

Alarm activated

Event notification

Flight mode activated

Music playback in progress

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

Unable to charge

Current time

1. If you use a charger that is not approved by Samsung, this
indicator will not appear.

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Use the touch screen

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

To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use

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sharp tools.
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.

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.

You can 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.
Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to

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move to items on lists.
Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than 2

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seconds to open a pop-up option list.
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.

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Rotate the touch screen

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Your device has a built-in motion sensor that detects its
orientation. If you rotate the device, the interface will
automatically rotate according to the orientation.

To set the interface to keep the orientation, select the right
side of the system bar and then select Auto rotation on the
notifications panel.

Lock or unlock the touch screen

›

When you do not use the device for a specified period, your
device turns off the touch screen and automatically locks the
touch screen to prevent any unwanted device operations. To
manually lock the touch screen, press [

].

To unlock, turn on the screen by pressing [

], and drag in

any direction until it reaches the border of the 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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Get to know the Home screen

When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the Home
screen. From the Home screen, you can view your device’s
status and access applications. Scroll left or right to a panel of
the Home screen.

2

4

3

1

5

The above screen may differ depending on your region
or service provider.

Number Function

1

Select a dot at the top of the screen to move to
the corresponding panel directly.

2

Search for applications and files in your device
and specific data on the web with the Google
Search widget.

3

Access the application list.

4

Customise the Home screen.

5

System bar (See the following section).

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System bar

From the system bar, you can quickly navigate screens, access
applications, view system information, and more.

6

3

2

4

1

5

Number Function

1

Capture the current screen.

2

Return to the previous screen.

3

Return to the Home screen; Access the task
manager (tap and hold).

4

Open the list of recent applications; Access the
application list (tap and hold).

5

Display indicator icons and your device's
current status; Open the notifications panel.

6

Open the mini apps panel.

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Add items to the Home screen

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

To add an item to the Home screen,

From the Home screen, select

1

.

Select an item category.

2

Widgets ●: Add widgets. Widgets are small applications

that provide convenient functions and information.

App Shortcuts

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: Add shortcuts to applications.

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Wallpaper ●: Set a background image.
More

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: Add shortcuts to items, such as bookmarks,

contacts, and maps.

Select an item to add to the Home screen.

3

Move items on the Home screen

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Tap and hold an item to move until the Home screen grid

1

appears.

Drag the item to the location you want.

2

Remove items from the Home screen

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Tap and hold an item to remove.

1

The trash bin appears at the top right of the Home screen.

Drag the item to the trash bin.

2

When the item turns red, release the item.

3

Add a shortcut to an application

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From the application list, tap and hold an application icon

1

and drag it to a Home screen panel at the bottom of the
screen.

The shortcut icon for the application is added to the Home
screen.

Move the icon to the location you want or move it to

2

another panel of the Home screen.

Use the notifications panel

›

From the Home screen or while using an application, select
the right side of the system bar, and then select an option on
the notifications panel.

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You can view the device’s current status and use the following
options:

Wi-Fi

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: Activate or deactivate the WLAN feature.

Notifications

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: Set the device to alert you for various events.

GPS

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: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

Sound

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/Vibration: Activate or deactivate Vibration mode.

Auto rotation

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: Activate or deactivate the auto rotation.

Bluetooth

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: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless

connection feature.

Flight mode

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: Activate or deactivate Flight mode.

You can also adjust the display brightness or access the
settings menu.

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

Access applications

From the Home screen, select 1 Apps to access the
application list.

Select

2

All → an application.

To view downloaded applications, select Downloaded.

Select

3

to return to the previous screen; Select to

return to the Home screen.

Access recent applications

›

Select

1

to open the list of applications you have

accessed recently.

Select an application.

2

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Customise your device

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

Change the language of the display

›

Open the application list and select 1 Settings →
Language and input

→

Select language.

Select a language you want.

2

Set the current time and date

›

Open the application list and select 1 Settings → Date and
time.

Select your time zone, set the time and date, and change

2

other options.

Turn the touch tone on or off

›

Open the application list and select Settings → Sound →
Audible selection.

Adjust the device’s volume

›

Press the Volume key up or down.

1

Select 2 and drag the sliders to adjust the volume level
for media sounds, notifications and alarm sounds.

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›

Switch to Silent mode

From the Home screen or while using an application, select
the right side of the system bar and then select Sound on the
notifications panel.

You can set the device to alert you to various events
in Silent mode. Open the application list and select
Settings

→

Sound → Vibrate → Always or Only
in Silent mode. When you switch to Silent mode,
Vibration will appear in place of Silent on the

notifications panel.

Select a wallpaper for the Home screen

›

From the Home screen, select

1

→

Wallpaper.

Select an image folder.

2

If you selected Gallery or Wallpaper, select Home screen
Wallpaper.

Select an image.

3

If you selected a live wallpaper, select 4 Set wallpaper.
If you selected an image from Gallery, move or resize the

rectangle to select a portion of the image, and then select
OK.

Samsung is not responsible for any use of default
images or wallpapers provided on your device.

Activate animation for switching windows

›

You can set a transition effect between windows while using
the device.

Open the application list and select

1

Settings → Screen →

Animation.

Select an animation option.

2

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Adjust the brightness of the display

›

Open the application list and select 1 Settings → Screen →
Brightness.

Clear the check box next to

2

Automatic brightness.

Drag the slider to adjust the level of brightness.

3

Select 4 OK.

The brightness level of the display will affect how
quickly the device consumes battery power.

›

Set a screen lock

You can lock the touch screen with an unlock pattern or
password to prevent unauthorised people from using the
device without your permission.

Once you set a screen lock, your device will require

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an unlock code each time you turn it on or unlock the
touch screen.

If you forget your PIN or password, bring your device

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to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.
Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security

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codes or private information or other damages
caused by illegal software.

Set an unlock pattern

Open the application list and select 1 Settings → Location
and security

→

Configure lock screen → Pattern.

See the on-screen instructions and example patterns and

2

select Next.

Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at least

3

4 dots.

Select

4

Continue.

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Draw a pattern again to confirm.

5

Select 6 Confirm.

Set an unlock PIN code

Open the application list and select 1 Settings → Location
and security

→

Configure lock screen → PIN.

Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select

2

Continue.

Enter the PIN again and select

3

OK.

Set an unlock password

Open the application list and select 1 Settings → Location
and security

→

Configure lock screen → Password.

Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select

2

Continue.

Enter the password again and select

3

OK.

Lock your SIM or USIM card

›

You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with
your SIM or USIM card.

Open the application list and select

1

Settings

→

Location

and security

→

Set up SIM card lock

→

Lock SIM card.

Enter your PIN and select

2

OK.

Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each
time you turn on the device.

If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your SIM

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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, bring the card to your service provider
to unblock it.

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›

Activate the Find my mobile feature

When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your
device, the Find my mobile feature will automatically send the
contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and
recover your device.

To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for
controlling the device from the web remotely.

Open the application list and select

1

Settings → Location

and security

→

SIM change alert.

Read the terms and conditions and select

2

Accept.

Select

3

Sign in.

To create a Samsung account, select Sign up.

Enter your email address and password for your Samsung

4

account and select Sign in.

Select

5

SIM change alert.

Enter the password for your Samsung account and select

6

OK.

Select

7

Alert message recipients.

Enter the password for your Samsung account again and

8

select OK.

Enter a phone number including a country code (with

9

+).

Enter the text message to be sent to the recipients.

10

Select

11

Done.

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Enter text

You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual
keypad, inputting handwriting on the screen, or speaking
words into the microphone.

You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text,
you should change the writing language to one of the
supported languages.

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Change the keyboard type

›

You can change the keyboard type. Select on the system
bar and select a keyboard type (Android keyboard, Samsung
keypad, or Swype).

You can also enter text with your voice. Select

and a voice

input option, according to the language you want to use.

Enter text using the Android keyboard

›

Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys and you can use
the following keys:

1
2

6
7
3
8

3
4
5

9

Number Function

1

Move the cursor to the next text input field.

2

Switch between Number/Symbol mode and
ABC mode.

3

Change case.

4

Change the input language; Access the keypad
settings; Change the keypad type or activate
the voice input feature (tap and hold).