Samsung SMP580 Users Manual

SM-P580

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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.

DRAFTPlease read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use. Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.

Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.

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, www.samsung.com.

Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device. Applications related to the content may not work properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.

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

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.

Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software. ttempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or applications to work improperly.

• 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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About this manual

•	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.
•	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
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	of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.

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 © 2014 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.

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About this manual

Trademarks

•	SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
•	Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
•	Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, 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

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	Getting started		36	Transferring files
	7	Device layout	38	Securing the device
	8	Buttons	39	Upgrading the device
	9	Package contents
	10	Charging the battery	Communication
	12	Inserting a memory card
	14	Turning the device on and off	40	Contacts
	15	Holding the device	44	Email
	15	Locking and unlocking the device	46	Google Mail
	15	Adjusting the volume	48	Hangouts
	15	Switching to silent mode	48	Google+
			49	Photos
	Basics		Web & network
	16	Indicator icons
	17	Using the touch screen	50	Internet
	20	Control motions	51	Chrome
	22	Using Multi Window	52	Bluetooth
	26	Notifications
	27	Home screen	Media
	29	Applications screen
	31	Using applications	54	Music
	31	Help	56	Camera
	32	Entering text	61	Gallery
	34	Connecting to a Wi-Fi network	65	Video
	35	Setting up accounts	66	YouTube

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	Application & media stores		97	General
			100	Google Settings
	67	Play Store
	68	Samsung Apps
	68	Play Music	Troubleshooting
	69	Play Games
	69	Play Newsstand
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	Utilities
	70	Memo
	71	S Planner
	73	Dropbox
	74	Cloud
	75	Drive
	75	Hancom Viewer
	78	Alarm
	79	World Clock
	79	Calculator
	80	S Voice
	81	Google
	82	Voice Search
	82	My Files
	Travel & local
	85	Maps
	Settings
	86	About Settings
	86	Connections
	89	Device
	94	Controls

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Getting started

Device layout

Front camera
	Microphone
	button
	Volume button
Touch screen
Home button
Recent apps button	Memory card slot
Multipurpose jack	Back button
Headset jack
ear camera
	Speaker
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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.

•Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions.

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

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Buttons
Button			Function
			•	Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
			•	Press and hold for 8 seconds to reset the device if it has fatal
		Power		errors or hang-ups, or freezes.
			•	Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock
				mode when the touch screen turns off.
		Recent apps	•	Tap to open the list of recent applications.
		Home	•	Press to return to the Home screen.
			•	Press and hold to launch Google search.
		Back	•	Tap to return to the previous screen.
		Volume	•	Press to adjust the device volume.

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Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

•	Device
•	Quick start guide
	•	The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary
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		depending on the region or service provider.
	•	The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible
		with other devices.
	•	Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
	•	You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make
		sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.
	•	Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.
	•	Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using
		unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service.
	•	Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
		manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer
		to the Samsung website.

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Charging the battery

Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.

•	When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
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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.
•	If you use multiple applications at once, network applications, or applications
	that need a connection to another device, the battery will drain quickly. o avoid
	disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer, always use
	these applications after fully charging the battery.

Charging with the charger

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack.

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

•	The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge
	the battery.
•	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.
•	If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a
	Samsung Service Centre.

After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. irst 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 charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging.

Checking the battery charge status

When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current battery charge status:

Charging Fully charged

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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:

•	When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.
•	Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.
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	Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
•	Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
•	Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
•	Decrease the backlight time.
•	Decrease the brightness of the display.

Inserting a memory card

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

• 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.

•Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.

•The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. When inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device asks to reformat the memory card.

•Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.

•When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory appears in the SD Memory card folder.

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Open the cover of the memory card slot.

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.

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	Close the cover of the memory card slot.

Removing the memory card

Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap

	→Settings →General →Storage →Unmount SD card.
1	Open the cover of the memory card slot.
2	Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.
3	Close the cover of the memory card slot.

Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. oing 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.

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Formatting the memory card

A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device.

On the Home screen, tap →Settings →General →Storage →Format SD card → Format SD card →Erase everything.

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

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 and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.

•	Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas
	where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
•	Press and hold the Power button and tap Flight mode to disable the wireless
	features.
To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Power off.
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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 Home button when the touch screen is turned off, tap anywhere on the screen, and then flick your finger in any direction.

Adjusting the volume

Press the Volume button up or down to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video.

Switching to silent mode

Use one of the following methods:

•	Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode.
•	Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Mute.
•	Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap Sound.
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Indicator icons

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The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the
device. The icons listed in the table below are most common.
Icon	Meaning
	Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth feature activated

GPS activated

Smart screen feature activated

Connected to computer

Alarm activated

Mute mode activated

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

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Using the touch screen

Use only fingers to use the touch screen.

	•	Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices.
	•	Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
		To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply
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		excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
	•	The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which
		are outside of the touch input area.
	•	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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Tapping and holding

Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.

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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 on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.

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Flicking

Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts.

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Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

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Control motions

Simple motions allow easy control of the device.

Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap

→Settings →Controls →Palm motion, and then drag the Palm motion switch to the right.

Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly.

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 prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect

Screen rotation.

•	Some applications do not allow screen rotation.
•	Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation. The
	calculator turns into a scientific calculator when rotated to landscape.
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Sweeping

Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in Gallery → Screenshots. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications.

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Using Multi Window

Use this feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time.

•Only applications on the Multi Window tray can run.

•This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

→ → →

and then drag the Multi window switch to the right.

Using a split screen Multi Window

Use this feature to run applications in a split screen.

Launching applications in a split screen Multi Window

1 Drag your finger from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen. Alternatively, tap and hold .

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The Multi Window tray appears at the right side of the screen.

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2Tap and hold an application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to the screen. Release the application icon when the screen turns blue.

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Sharing content between applications

You can easily share content between applications, such as Email and Internet, by dragging and dropping them.

Some applications may not support this feature.

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				Access the Multi Window
				options
2 Tap the circle between the application windows, and then tap .
	Tap the circle between application windows to access the following options:
	•	: Switch locations between Multi Window applications.
	•	: Share items, such as images, text, or links, between application windows by
		dragging and dropping them.
	•	: Maximise the window.
	•	: Close the application.

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3Tap and hold an item in the Internet window and drag it to a location in the Email window.

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Notifications

Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.

FromDRAFTthe notifications panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the status bar, and then tap to use the following options:

Wi-Fi: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

Location: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

Sound: Activate or deactivate silent mode.

Screen rotation: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.

Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

Multi window: Set the device to use Multi Window.

Sync: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

Smart stay: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature.

Power saving: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode.

Blocking mode: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, the device will block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap Settings →Device

→Blocking mode.

Flight mode: Activate or deactivate flight mode.

Hands-free mode: Activate or deactivate hands-free mode.

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

rearrange the options on the notifications panel, open the notifications panel, tap →, tap and hold an item, and then drag the item to another location.

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Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others.

The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right.

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Adding an application icon

On the Home screen, tap , tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel preview.

Moving an item

Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.

Removing an item

Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen. When the rubbish bin turns red, release the item.

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Rearranging panels

Adding a new panel

Pinch on the screen and tap .

Moving a panel

Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.

Removing a panel

Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen.

Setting wallpaper

Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen.

On the Home screen, tap and hold the empty area, tap Set wallpaper →Home screen, and then select one of the following:

•	Gallery: See photos taken by the device’s camera or images downloaded from the
	Internet.
•	Live wallpapers: See animated images.
•	Photos: See images in Photos.
•	Wallpapers: See wallpaper images.
Select an image, resize the frame if necessary, and then set it as wallpaper.
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Using widgets

Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. To use them, add widgets from the widgets panel to the Home screen.

• Some widgets connect to web services. Using a web-based widget may result in additional charges.

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On the Home screen, tap →Widgets. Scroll left or right on the widgets panel, and then tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen. Put it on a location you want, resize it by dragging the frame if necessary, and then tap anywhere on the screen to save the location of the widget.

Applications screen

The Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications installed.

On the Home screen, tap to open the pplications screen.

To view other panels, scroll left or right.

Rearranging applications

This feature is available only in the customisable grid view.

Tap →Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.

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Organising with folders

Put related applications together in a folder for convenience.

Tap →Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to Create folder. Enter a folder name and then tap OK. Put applications into the new folder by dragging, and then tap Save to save the arrangement.

Rearranging panels

Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.

Installing applications

Use application stores, such as Samsung Apps, to download and install applications.

Uninstalling applications

Tap →Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to uninstall it.

Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled.

Disabling applications

Tap →Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to disable it.

To enable applications, on the Applications screen, tap →Show disabled apps, select the applications, and then tap Done.

•	Downloaded applications and some default applications that come with the
	device cannot be disabled.
•	When you use this feature, disabled applications disappear from the Applications
	screen but are still stored in the device.
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