Samsung GT-P7500 User Manual

GT-P7500

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung P7500. 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 P7500 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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Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully before using your device to ensure safe and proper use.

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The descriptions in this manual are based on the default settings of your device.

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Images and screenshots used in this user manual may differ in appearance from the actual product.

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Content in this user manual may differ from the product, or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. Refer to www.samsung.com for the latest version of the user manual.

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Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service provider.

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Formatting and delivery of this user manual is based on Google Android operating systems and may vary depending on the user’s operating system.

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Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications.

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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by user editing of registry settings.

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You may upgrade your mobile device’s software by accessing www.samsung.com.

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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other contents provided in this device are licenced 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 for such copyright infringement by the user.

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Please keep this manual for future reference.

Instructional icons

Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:

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Assembling ................................................................ 9

Unpack ...................................................................................... 9

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

Charge the battery ............................................................... 10

Getting started ....................................................... 13

Turn your device on and off ............................................... 13

Get to know your device ..................................................... 14

Use the touch screen ........................................................... 17

Get to know the Home screen ........................................... 19

Access applications .............................................................. 22

Customise your device ........................................................ 23

Enter text ................................................................................ 28

Web .......................................................................... 33

Browser ................................................................................... 33

Pulse ........................................................................................ 38

Market ..................................................................................... 39

YouTube .................................................................................. 40

Maps ........................................................................................ 41

Latitude ................................................................................... 42

Places ....................................................................................... 43

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

Samsung Apps ...................................................................... 45

Communication ..................................................... 46

Messaging .............................................................................. 46

Google Mail ............................................................................ 47

Contents

Email ........................................................................................ 49

Talk ........................................................................................... 52

Social Hub .............................................................................. 53

Entertainment ........................................................ 54

Music player ........................................................................... 54

Music Hub .............................................................................. 56

Camera .................................................................................... 57

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

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

Personal information ............................................ 68

Contacts .................................................................................. 68

Calendar ................................................................................. 72

Memo ...................................................................................... 74

Connectivity ........................................................... 75

PC connections ..................................................................... 75

Wi-Fi ......................................................................................... 77

Bluetooth ................................................................................ 79

Mobile network sharing ..................................................... 82

GPS ........................................................................................... 84

VPN connections .................................................................. 85

Tools ......................................................................... 87

Alarm ....................................................................................... 87

Calculator ............................................................................... 88

Downloads ............................................................................. 88

eBook ...................................................................................... 88

Google Search ....................................................................... 90

Contents

MyFiles .................................................................................... 90

Pen memo .............................................................................. 92

Polaris Office .......................................................................... 93

Voice Search ........................................................................... 95

World Clock ............................................................................ 95

Settings .................................................................... 96

Access the Settings menu .................................................. 96

Wireless and networks ........................................................ 96

Sound ...................................................................................... 98

Screen ...................................................................................... 99

Power saving mode ............................................................. 99

Location and security ........................................................ 100

Applications ......................................................................... 102

Accounts and sync .............................................................. 103

Motion settings ................................................................... 103

Privacy ................................................................................... 103

Storage .................................................................................. 104

Language and input .......................................................... 104

Accessibility ......................................................................... 108

Date and time ...................................................................... 108

About tablet ......................................................................... 108

Troubleshooting .................................................. 109

Safety precautions ............................................... 113

Index ...................................................................... 123

Contents

Assembling

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

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Mobile device

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Quick start guide

Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty.

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The items supplied with your device may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider.

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You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

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The supplied accessories perform best for your device.

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Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be compatible with your device.

Assembling

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 to the SIM card slot.

Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured

contacts facing down.

Close the cover of the SIM card slot.

Charge the battery

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

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

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Charge the battery only with a charger. You cannot charge the battery with the USB cable.

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When your battery is low, the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon

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

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If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot 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

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.

Plug the USB power adapter into a power outlet.

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You can use the device while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.

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While the device is charging, the touch screen may 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.

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While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance.

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If your device is not charging properly, bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.

When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no

longer moving), unplug the USB 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.

Assembling

Getting started

Turn your device on and off

To turn on your device,

Press and hold [

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

screen instructions to set up your device.

To turn off your device, press and hold [

→

OK.

off

Switch to Flight mode

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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

→

networks and then select Flight mode.

To deactivate Flight mode and use wireless connections, go to Settings box next to Flight mode.

Flight mode. You can also press and hold [ ]

→

Wireless and networks and clear the check

] and select Power

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Wireless and

Getting started

Get to know your device

Device layout

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Getting started

Number Function

1 1

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

Keys

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Power/Reset/Lock key

Volume key

Speaker

Light sensor

Multifunction jack

SIM card slot

Headset jack

Front camera lens

Mouthpiece

Rear camera lens

Internal antenna

Flashbulb

Key Function

Turn on the device (press and hold);

Power/

Reset Lock

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.

Getting started

Indicator icons

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Icons shown on the display 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

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

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

Flight mode activated

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Icon Definition

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.

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.

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To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools.

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Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.

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Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

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For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your device.

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Your touch screen has a layer that detects small 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

You can control your touch screen with the following actions:

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

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Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to move to items on lists.

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Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds to open a pop-up option list.

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Drag and drop: Tap and hold your finger on an item, and then drag your finger to move the item.

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Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in or out while viewing photos.

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

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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 [ on the screen, and drag

in any direction until it reaches the

], tap any point

border of the circle. If you set a screen lock, you need to enter your PIN or password, or draw a pattern.

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 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.

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

Number Function

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

Search the web with the Google Search widget.

Access the application list.

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Customise the Home screen.

System bar (See the following section)

Getting started

System bar

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

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Number Function

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Add items to the Home screen

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

To add an item to the Home screen,

From the Home screen, select

Select an item category.

Widgets ●: Add widgets. Widgets are small applications

that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen.

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App Shortcuts

Home screen.

Capture the current screen.

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

Return to the previous screen.

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

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

Open the shortcuts panel.

: Add shortcuts to applications on the

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Wallpaper ●: Set a background image.

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: Add shortcuts to items, such as bookmarks,

contacts, and maps.

Select an item to add to the Home screen.

Move items on the Home screen

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

appears.

Drag the item to the location you want.

Remove items from the Home screen

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Tap and hold an item to remove.

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

Drag the item to the trash bin.

When the item and the trash bin turn red, release the item.

Add a shortcut to an application

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From the application list, tap and hold an application icon

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

another panel of the Home screen.

Use the notifications panel

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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.

Getting started

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

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: Activate or deactivate the WLAN feature.

Wi-Fi Notifications GPS

: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

Sound/Silent Auto rotation Bluetooth

: Set the device to alert you for various events.

: Activate or deactivate Silent mode.

: Activate or deactivate the auto rotation.

: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless

connection feature.

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Flight mode

: Activate or deactivate Flight mode.

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

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

Access applications

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

Select

All → an application.

To view downloaded applications, select Downloaded.

Select

to return to the previous screen; Select to

return to the Home screen.

Access recent applications

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Select 1 to open the list of applications you have accessed recently.

Select an application.

Getting started

Customise your device

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

Change the language of the display

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From the Home screen, open the application list and

select Settings → Language and input → Select language.

Select a language you want.

Set the current time and date

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From the Home screen, open the application list and

select Settings → Date and time.

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

other options.

Turn the touch tone on or off

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From the Home screen, open the application list and select

→

Settings

Sound → Audible selection.

Adjust the device’s volume

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Press the Volume key up or down.

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

Switch to Silent mode

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Press and hold [ ] and select Silent mode to mute or unmute your device.

Getting started

You can set the device to alert you to various events in Silent mode. From the Home screen, open the

→

application list and select Settings

→

Vibrate switch to Silent mode, Vibration will appear in place of Silent on the notifications panel.

Select a wallpaper for the Home screen

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Always or Only in Silent mode. When you

Sound →

From the Home screen, select

Select an image folder.

If you selected the default wallpaper folder, select Home screen Wallpaper.

Select an image.

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

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

From the Home screen, open the application list and

select Settings → Screen → Animation.

Select an animation option.

→

Wallpaper.

Adjust the brightness of the display

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From the Home screen, open the application list and

select Settings → Screen → Brightness.

Clear the check box next to

Automatic brightness.

Getting started

Drag the slider to adjust the level of brightness.

Select 4 OK.

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

Set a screen lock

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

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Once you set a screen lock, your device will require an unlock code each time you turn it on or unlock the touch screen.

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If you forget your PIN or password, bring your device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.

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Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.

Set an unlock pattern

From the Home screen, open the application list and

select Settings → Location and security → Configure

→

lock screen

See the on-screen instructions and example patterns and

select Next.

Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at least

4 dots.

Select

Draw a pattern again to confirm.

Select 6 Confirm.

Continue.

Pattern.

Getting started

Set an unlock PIN code

From the Home screen, open the application list and

select Settings → Location and security → Configure

→

lock screen

PIN.

Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select

Enter the PIN again and select

OK.

Continue.

Set an unlock password

From the Home screen, open the application list and

select Settings → Location and security → Configure

→

lock screen

Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select

Continue.

Enter the password again and select

Lock your SIM or USIM card

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

From the Home screen, open the application list and

select Settings → Location and security → Set up SIM card lock

Enter your PIN and select

Password.

→

Lock SIM card.

OK.

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

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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.

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If you block your SIM or USIM card by entering an incorrect PUK, bring the card to your service provider to unblock it.

Getting started

Activate the mobile tracker

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When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your device, the mobile tracker 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.

From the Home screen, open the application list and

select Settings → Location and security → SIM change alert.

Read the terms and conditions and select

Select

To create a Samsung account, select Sign up.

Enter your email address and password for your Samsung

account and select Sign in.

Select

Enter the password for your Samsung account and select

OK.

Select

Enter the password for your Samsung account again and

select OK.

Enter a phone number including a country code (with +).

Enter the text message to be sent to the recipients.

Select

SIM change alert.

Alert message recipients.

Done.

Accept.

Getting started

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.

Change the keyboard type

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

You can also enter text with your voice. Select input option, according to the language you want to use.

Enter text using the Android keyboard

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

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Number Function

Move the cursor to the next text input field.

Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode.

Change case.

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

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Number Function

Insert an emoticon; Open the emoticon list (tap and hold).

Clear your input.

Start a new line.

Enter text by voice.

This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language.

Enter text using the Samsung keypad

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Insert a space.

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

1 2 3 4 5

6 1 3 7

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Number Function

Move the cursor to the next text input field.

Enter text in capital lock.

Change case.

Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode.

Access the keypad settings; Change the

keypad type or activate the voice input feature (tap and hold).

Getting started

Number Function

Enter text using the Swype keypad

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Select the first character of a word and drag your finger

to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen.

Continue until you have finished the word.

Clear your input.

Attach an item.

Insert an emoticon; Open the emoticon list (tap and hold).

Insert a space.

Release the finger on the last character.

When the word displays correctly, select

a space. If the correct word does not display, select an alternative word from the list that appears.

Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text.

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You can also tap the keys to enter text.

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You can tap and hold a key to enter characters on the upper half of the key. When you tap and hold a key until the character list appears, you can enter special characters and symbols.

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