Samsung GT-P8510 User Guide
User Manual
GT-P8510
www.samsung.com
About this manual
This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s
high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail
the device’s functions and features.
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Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
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Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.
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Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers
or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of the
manual, refer to the Samsung website,
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Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service
provider.
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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 applications from any provider
other than Samsung.
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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited
registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the
operating system may cause the device or applications to work improperly.
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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device
are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other
purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal
use of media.
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This product includes certain free/open source software. The exact terms of the licences,
disclaimers, acknowledgements and notices are available on the Samsung’s website
www.samsung.com
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opensource.samsung.com
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Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer
be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided
with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed applications,
contact service providers.
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Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources
may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations
of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.
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About this manual
Instructional icons
Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information
Copyright
Copyright © 2012 Samsung Electronics
This guide is protected under international copyright laws.
No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or
by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any
information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung
Electronics.
Trademarks
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SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
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Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
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Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
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All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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Table of Contents
Getting started
6 Device layout
7 Buttons
7 Package contents
8 Charging the battery
10 Inserting a memory card
12 Turning the device on and off
13 Holding the device
13 Locking and unlocking the device
13 Adjusting the volume
13 Switching to silent mode
Basics
Communication
27 People
29 Mail
30 Messaging
30 ChatON
Web & network
31 Internet Explorer
32 Bing
32 Bluetooth
33 doubleTwist AirSync
33 NFC
14 Using the touch screen
17 Rotating the screen
17 Start screen
18 Using the charms
19 Using applications
21 Applications screen
22 Windows desktop applications
22 Notifications
23 Entering text
24 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
25 Transferring files
25 Securing the device
26 Updating the device
Media
35 Music
36 Camera
38 Photos
40 Photo Editor
41 Video
41 Finance
42 News
42 Sport
42 Travel
43 Weather
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Application & media stores
44 Store
44 Games
Utilities
45 Calendar
46 SkyDrive
46 Box
46 Reader
Travel & local
47 Maps
56 HomeGroup
56 Windows Update
Troubleshooting
Settings
48 About Settings
48 Personalise
48 Users
49 Notifications
50 Search
50 Share
51 General
53 Privacy
54 Devices
54 Wireless
55 Ease of Access
55 Sync your settings
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Getting started
Front camera
USB port
Device layout
Camera
indicator light
Speaker
Charging
indicator light
Light sensor
Touch screen
DC jack
Keyboard dock
port
HDMI port
Memory card
slot
NFC antenna
Speaker
Windows
button
Keyboard dock
port
Keyboard dock
pin connector
Microphone
Power button
Headset jack
GPS antenna
Rear camera
Volume control
button
Flash
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Getting started
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Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause
connectivity problems or drain the battery.
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Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions.
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Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction
in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Buttons
Button Function
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Press to turn the device on.
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Press and hold for 7-10 seconds until the device turns off if it
Power
Windows
Volume
control
freezes.
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Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock
mode when the touch screen turns off.
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Press to return to the Start screen.
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Press on the Start screen to open the most recent application.
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Press to adjust the device volume.
Package contents
Check the product box for the following items:
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Device
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Quick start guide
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AC power adapter
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Power cable
Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage
or malfunctions, which are not covered by the warranty.
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Getting started
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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary
depending on the region or service provider.
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The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible
with other devices.
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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make
sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.
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Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.
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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using
unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service.
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Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer
to the Samsung website.
Charging the battery
Charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use the charger to charge the battery.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or
cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
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When the battery power is low, the device emits a warning tone and displays a low
battery power message.
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If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on
immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for
a few minutes before turning on the device.
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Getting started
Charging with the charger
Connect the power cable to the AC power adapter, and plug the end of the AC power adapter
into the DC jack. Then, plug the power cable into an electric socket.
Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
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The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge
the battery.
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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 charger from the device.
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While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the
device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger
may stop charging.
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If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a
Samsung Service Centre.
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Getting started
After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the
device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a
power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in
use to avoid wasting power. The device should remain close to the electric socket
while charging.
Reducing the battery consumption
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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When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.
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Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.
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Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
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Disconnect the Wi-Fi connection.
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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.
Inserting a memory card
Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the
memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your
device.
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Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an
incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data
stored in it.
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Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
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The device supports the FAT, exFAT, NTFS file system for memory cards. When
inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device asks to reformat the
memory card.
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Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.
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Getting started
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
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Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.
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Removing the memory card
Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. Flick from the right edge
of the screen towards the middle of the screen to use the charms, and then tap
Change PC settings
Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.
Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing
information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the
memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the
misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.
→
Devices
→
SD Memory Card
→ →
Remove
.
Settings
→
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Getting started
Turning the device on and off
When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your
device.
Press the Power button to turn on the device.
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Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas
where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
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Flick from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen to use the
charms, tap
mode
To turn off the device, flick from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen
to use the charms, and then tap
switch to the right to disable the wireless features.
Settings
→
Change PC settings
Settings
→
Power
→
→
Shut down
Wireless
.
, and then drag the
Flight
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Getting started
Holding the device
Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity
problems or drain the battery.
Locking and unlocking the device
When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button
turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked
if it is not used for a specified period.
To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Windows button when the touch screen
is turned off, and then drag the lock screen background up.
Adjusting the volume
Press the Volume control button up or down to adjust the system volume, or to adjust the
sound volume when playing music or video. You can also flick from the right edge of the
screen towards the middle of the screen to use the charms, and tap
Settings
→ .
Switching to silent mode
Flick from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen to use the charms,
and tap
Settings
→ → .
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Basics
Using the touch screen
Use only fingers to use the touch screen.
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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 contact water. The touch screen may malfunction
in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
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To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply
excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
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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.
Finger gestures
Tapping
To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a
character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger.
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Basics
Dragging
To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the
target position.
Double-tapping
Double-tap to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
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Basics
Flicking
Flick left or right to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list,
such as contacts.
Pinching
Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
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Basics
Rotating the screen
Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the
device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation.
To use this feature, flick from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen to
use the charms, and then tap
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Some applications do not allow screen rotation.
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Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation.
Start screen
Settings
→
Screen
→ .
The Start screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features.
Rearranging items
Adding an application tile
On the Start screen, flick upwards from the bottom edge or flick downwards from the top
edge of the screen to open the options bar, and then tap
application icon to open the options bar, and then tap
Pin to Start
All apps
. Flick up or down on an
.
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Basics
Moving an item
Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location.
Resizing an item
Flick up or down on an item. A tick mark appears on the item and the options bar appears at
the bottom of the screen. Tap
Larger
to enlarge it or
Smaller
to reduce it.
Removing an item
Flick up or down on an item, and then, tap
Unpin from Start
.
Changing the tile view mode
Some items on the Start screen are displayed as live tiles, which show a brief summary of their
contents. To change a live tile to a static tile, flick up or down on the tile, and then tap
live tile off
.
Turn
Using the charms
Use the charms to access basic functions, such as search, file sharing, or settings. While the
charms appear on the right side of the screen, the notifications panel appears on the left side,
displaying the current time and date, Wi-Fi connection status, and battery power level.
To use the charms, flick from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen.
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