Samsung GT-P7500 User Guide

GT-P7500

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

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

Device layout ..................................................................................... 11

Keys ........................................................................................................ 13

Insert the SIM or USIM card ......................................................... 14

Charge the battery .......................................................................... 15

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

Turn on or off your device ............................................................ 18

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

Use motions ....................................................................................... 21

Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys .................... 22

Get to know the Home screen ................................................... 23

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

Launch multiple applications ..................................................... 29

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

Enter text ............................................................................................. 35

Web and GPS-based services ............................ 39

Internet ................................................................................................. 39

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

Maps ...................................................................................................... 43

Play Store ............................................................................................. 45

Navigation ........................................................................................... 46

Local ....................................................................................................... 46

Pulse ...................................................................................................... 47

Readers Hub ....................................................................................... 48

Contents

Samsung Apps .................................................................................. 48

YouTube ............................................................................................... 49

Communication .................................................51

Messages ............................................................................................. 51

Google Mail ........................................................................................ 52

Email ...................................................................................................... 54

Talk ......................................................................................................... 56

Messenger ........................................................................................... 57

Google+ ............................................................................................... 58

Social Hub ........................................................................................... 58

Entertainment ....................................................59

Camera ................................................................................................. 59

Video player ........................................................................................ 67

Gallery ................................................................................................... 69

Photo editor ....................................................................................... 71

Music Player ........................................................................................ 73

Music Hub ........................................................................................... 77

Personal information ........................................ 78

Contacts ............................................................................................... 78

S Planner .............................................................................................. 81

Memo .................................................................................................... 82

Pen memo ........................................................................................... 83

Connectivity ....................................................... 84

USB connections .............................................................................. 84

Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................... 86

Wi-Fi Direct .......................................................................................... 89

AllShare ................................................................................................ 90

Contents

Mobile network sharing ................................................................ 92

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

GPS ......................................................................................................... 96

VPN connections .............................................................................. 97

Tools .................................................................... 99

Alarm ..................................................................................................... 99

Calculator ............................................................................................ 99

Downloads ........................................................................................ 100

eBook .................................................................................................. 100

My Files ............................................................................................... 101

Polaris Office .................................................................................... 102

Search ................................................................................................. 104

SIM Toolkit ......................................................................................... 104

Task manager ................................................................................... 104

World clock ....................................................................................... 105

Settings ............................................................ 106

Access the setting options ......................................................... 106

Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................... 106

Bluetooth ........................................................................................... 106

Data usage ........................................................................................ 106

More... .................................................................................................. 107

Sound .................................................................................................. 108

Display ................................................................................................ 109

Power saving .................................................................................... 109

Storage ............................................................................................... 110

Battery ................................................................................................ 110

Applications ..................................................................................... 110

Accounts and sync ........................................................................ 111

Contents

Location services ............................................................................ 111

Security ............................................................................................... 111

Language and input ..................................................................... 112

Back up and reset ........................................................................... 115

Dock ..................................................................................................... 115

Date and time .................................................................................. 116

Accessibility ...................................................................................... 116

Motion ................................................................................................ 117

Developer options ......................................................................... 117

About device .................................................................................... 118

Troubleshooting .............................................. 119

Safety information .......................................... 123

Index ................................................................. 133

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 and available accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider.

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You can buy additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer.

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The supplied items are designed only for your device and may not be compatible with other devices.

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Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.

Assembling

Device layout

Front view

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Number Function

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

Power/Reset/Lock key

Volume key

Speaker

Light sensor

Multifunction jack

SIM card slot

Headset jack

Front camera lens

Microphone

Assembling

Rear view

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Number Function

1 1

Rear camera lens

Internal antenna

Flash

Assembling

Keys

Key Function

Turn on the device (press and hold);

Power/

Reset

Lock

Volume Adjust the device’s volume.

Access the device options (press and hold); Reset the device (press and hold for 8-10 seconds); Turn off and lock the touch screen or turn it on.

1. If your device experiences fatal errors, hanging, or freezing, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality.

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Insert 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.

Open the cover of the SIM card slot.

Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured

contacts facing downwards.

The SIM card slot of your device is only suited for 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.

Close the cover of the SIM card slot.

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

You cannot replace the battery in the device. If you have problems with the battery or need it replaced, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre.

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

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When your battery is low, the device will emit a warning tone and show a low battery message. Recharge your battery to continue using your device.

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If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot turn on the device, even while it is charging. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before you try to turn on the device.

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

Assembling

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter and

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

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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If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the USB cable from the device.

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The device may heat up while charging. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance.

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

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When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB

cable from the device, and then unplug the USB power adapter from the electrical socket.

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

Reduce the battery consumption

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Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:

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Activate Power saving mode.

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When you are not using your device, switch to Sleep mode by pressing the Power key.

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Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.

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Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

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Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

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Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

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Decrease the backlight time.

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Decrease the brightness of the display.

Getting started

Turn on or off your device

To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key.

If you are turning on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. You must sign in to Google or create a Google account to use applications that interact with the Google server.

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

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then select Power off

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Follow all posted warnings and directions from approved personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

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To use only your device’s non-network features, switch to Flight mode. ► p. 107

OK.

Getting started

Use the touch screen

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

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Do not press the touch screen with your fingertips, or use sharp tools on the touch screen. Doing so may damage the touch screen or cause it to malfunction.

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

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Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device.

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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 from sharp objects, such as a stylus or pen.

Control your touch screen with the following actions:

Tap

Touch once to select or launch a menu, option, or application.

Getting started

Tap and hold

Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds.

Drag

Tap an item and move it to a new location.

Double-tap

Tap an item twice quickly.

Flick

Briskly scroll up, down, left, or right to move through lists or screens.

Getting started

Pinch

Place two of your fingers far apart, and then pinch them together.

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Your device turns off the touch screen when you do not use it for a specified period. To turn on the screen, press the Power key.

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You can set the length of time that the device waits before turning off the screen. In the application list,

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select Settings

Display → Screen timeout.

Use motions

Built-in motion recognition allows you to perform actions by moving your device or making gestures with your hands.

To use these functions, you must first activate the motion recognition feature. In the application list, select Settings Motion.

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Tilt

While holding the device with two hands, tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out when viewing images in Gallery or browsing webpages.

Getting started

Pan

While holding an item, slide the device to the left or right to move the item to another page on the Home screen or the application list.

Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys

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

To unlock them, turn on the screen by pressing the Power key, tap anywhere on the screen, and then drag your finger outside of the large circle.

You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent others from using or accessing your personal data and information saved in your device.

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Getting started

Get to know the Home screen

From the Home screen, you can view your device’s status and access applications.

The Home screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to view the panels on the Home screen.

System bar

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From the system bar at the bottom of the screen, you can quickly navigate screen, view system information, and more.

Number Function

Return to the previous screen.

Return to the Home screen.

Open the list of recent applications.

Launch the application that you specified as the quick launch shortcut. You can change this quick launch shortcut by selecting Settings

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Display

Quick launch.

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Open the mini apps panel.

View the current time and your device’s status; Open the notifications panel.

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

Connected to GPRS network

Connected to EDGE network

Connected to HSDPA network

Wi-Fi AP connected

Bluetooth feature activated

GPS-based services in use

Connected to computer

Power saving mode activated

No SIM or USIM card

New message

Alarm activated

Roaming (outside of service area)

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

Getting started

Use the notifications panel

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To open the notifications panel, tap the right bottom of the screen. To hide the panel, select

From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current status and use the following options:

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Wi-Fi

: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. ► p. 86

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GPS

: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature. ► p. 96

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Sound

: Activate or deactivate Silent mode. You can mute

your device or set it to vibrate in Silent mode.

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Screen rotation

: Allow or prevent the interface from

rotating when you rotate the device.

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Power saving

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Notification

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Mobile data

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Bluetooth

► p. 94

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Driving mode

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Sync

: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

: Activate or deactivate Power saving mode. : Hide or show notification icons. : Activate or deactivate the data connection.

: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

: Activate or deactivate Driving mode.

The options available may vary depending on your region or service provider.

Move an item on the Home screen

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Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to a new location. You can add an item to a new folder or move it to a new panel. Tap and hold the item, and then drag it to Create folder or Create page.

Getting started

Remove an item from the Home screen

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Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to the rubbish bin.

Add or remove a panel from the Home screen

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You can add or remove Home screen panels to organise widgets.

On the Home screen, place two fingers on the screen and

pinch them together to switch to Edit mode.

Add, remove, or reorganise panels:

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To remove a panel, tap and hold the panel’s thumbnail image, and then drag it to the rubbish bin.

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To add a new panel, select

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To set the main panel of the Home screen, select

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To change the order of panels, tap and hold the panel’s thumbnail image, and then drag it to a new location.

Select

to return to the previous screen.

Getting started

Use widgets

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Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen.

The widgets available may vary depending on your region or service provider.

In the application list, select

panel.

Scroll left or right on the widget panel to find a widget.

Tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen.

Widgets to open the widget

Access applications

Launch applications and take full advantage of features on your device. You can reorganise the application list to match your preferences, or download applications from the Internet to enhance your device’s functionality.

On the Home screen, select

list.

Scroll left or right to another screen.

You can also select one of the dots at the bottom of the screen to move directly to the corresponding screen.

Select an application.

Select 4 to return to the previous screen. Select to return to the Home screen.

to access the application

Getting started

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You can add an application shortcut to the Home screen by tapping and holding an icon in the application list.

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If you rotate the device while using some features, the interface will rotate as well. To prevent the interface

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from rotating, select Settings rotate screen.

Organise applications

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You can change the order of applications in the application list or group them into categories.

Display → Auto-

In the application list, select

Tap and hold an application icon.

Organise applications:

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To move the application, drag it to a new location. To add the application to a new folder, drag it to ●Create

folder.

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To move the application to a new panel, drag it to Create page.

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To uninstall the application, drag it to

Select

Download an application

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In the application list, select 1 Play Store or Samsung Apps.

Search for an application and download it to the device.

Save.

To install applications that you downloaded from other sources, you must select Settings Unknown sources.

→ Edit.

Uninstall.

→

Security →

Getting started

Uninstall an application

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In the application list, select 1 → Uninstall.

Select

You can uninstall only the applications that you have downloaded.

Access recently-used applications

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Select 1 to view the applications you have accessed recently.

Select an application.

on an application icon and then select OK.

Launch multiple applications

Your device allows you to multitask by running multiple applications at the same time. To launch multiple applications, select select another application to launch from the Home screen.

Manage applications

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You can manage multiple applications with the task manager.

In the application list, select

applications. The task manager launches and shows active applications.

while using an application. Then

Task manager → Active

Control active applications:

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To switch applications, select one from the list. To close an application, select ●End.

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To close all active applications, select

End all.

Getting started

Customise your device

Get more from your device by changing settings to match your preferences.

Change the display language

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In the application list, select 1 Settings → Language and

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input

Select a language.

Turn on or off the touch tones

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In the application list, select Settings → Sound → Touch sounds.

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 each sound.

Language.

Switch to Silent mode

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To mute or unmute your device, do one of the following:

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Tap the right bottom of the screen to open the notifications panel, and then select Sound.

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Press and hold the Power key, and then select

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