Samsung SM-T210 User Manual

SM-T210

User Manual

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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.

•Please 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. Attempting 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 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 © 2013 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.

•The Android logo, Google™, Google Maps™, Google Mail™, YouTube™, Google Play™ Store, and Google Talk™ are trademarks of Google, Inc.

•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.

•All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under licence.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO

DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND

This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on- Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.

DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content.

Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Digital Plus, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Table of Contents

Getting started

7Device layout

8Buttons

9Package contents

10Charging the battery

12Inserting a memory card

14Turning the device on and off

14Holding the device

15Locking and unlocking the device

15Adjusting the volume

15Switching to silent mode

Basics

16Indicator icons

17Using the touch screen

20Rotating the screen

21Notifications

22Home screen

24Using applications

25Applications screen

26Help

26Entering text

28Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

29Setting up accounts

30Transferring files

31Securing the device

33Upgrading the device

Communication

34 Contacts

37 Email

39Google Mail

40Talk

41Google+

41Messenger

42ChatON

Web & network

43Internet

44Chrome

45Bluetooth

46AllShare Play

47Group Play

Media

48Music Player

49Camera

55 Gallery

58Video Player

59YouTube

61Flipboard

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Application & media stores

62Play Store

63Samsung Apps

63Game Hub

64Music Hub

64Play Books

65Play Movies

65Play Music

65Play Magazines

66Video Hub

66 Learning Hub

Utilities

67Memo

68S Planner

70Polaris Office

73Dropbox

73Alarm

74World Clock

75Calculator

75S Voice

76Google

77Voice Search

77My Files

78Downloads

Travel & local

79Maps

80Local

81Navigation

Settings

82About Settings

82Wi-Fi

83Bluetooth

83Data usage

83More settings

84Blocking mode

84Sound

85Display

85Storage

86Power saving mode

86Battery

86Application manager

86Location services

87Lock screen

88Security

89Language and input

92Backup and reset

92Add account

92Accessory

92Date and time

93Accessibility

94Developer options

95About device

Troubleshooting

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Getting started

Device layout

Front camera

Light sensor Microphone for speakerphone

Power button

Volume button

Touch screen

Home button

Menu button	Back button
Microphone	Multipurpose jack
Headset jack
Rear camera	GPS antenna

Memory card slot

SpeakerSpeaker

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The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the speakerphone or take videos.

•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.

Buttons

	Button	Function
		•	Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
		•	Press and hold for 8-10 seconds to reset the device if it has
	Power		fatal 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.
	Menu	•	Tap to open a list of options available for the current screen.
		•	Tap and hold on the Home screen to launch Google search.
		•	Press to return to the Home screen.
	Home	•	Press and hold to open the list of recent applications.
		•	Press twice to launch S Voice.
	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

Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions, which are not covered by the warranty.

•The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary 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 device emits a warning tone and displays a low battery power message.

•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.

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.

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.

•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.

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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.

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

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.

•Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

•Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

•Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

•Decrease the backlight time.

•Decrease the brightness of the display.

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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.

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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.

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

•The device supports only the FAT file system 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 extSdCard folder under the internal memory.

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.

Close the cover of the memory card slot.

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Removing the memory card

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

Apps →Settings →Storage →Unmount SD card.

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.

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 Apps →Settings →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.

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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.

Holding the device

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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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 ringtone volume, or 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

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

Synced with the web

Connected to computer

Alarm activated

Silent 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.

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

•To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.

•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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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 on a webpage, map, 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.

Pinching

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

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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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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.

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

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

•GPS: 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.

•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 →Blocking mode.

•Sync: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

•Driving mode: Activate or deactivate driving mode.

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

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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.

Rearranging items

Adding an application icon

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

Adding an item

Customise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or pages.

Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following categories:

•Apps and widgets: Add widgets or applications to the Home screen.

•Folder: Create a new folder.

•Page: Create a new page.

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.

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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.

Rearranging panels

Adding a new panel

Tap →Edit page →.

Moving a panel

Tap →Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.

Removing a panel

Tap →Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the bottom 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 →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.

•Wallpapers: See wallpaper images.

Then, select an image and tap Set wallpaper. Or, select an image, resize it by dragging the frame, and then tap Done.

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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.

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

Adding widgets to the Home screen

On the Home screen, tap Apps →Widgets. Scroll left or right on the widgets panel, and then tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen.

Using the setting shortcut widget

On the Home screen, tap Apps →Widgets, and then tap and hold Settings Shortcut to open a list of setting options. Select a setting option to add it to the Home screen as a shortcut.

Using applications

This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications.

Opening an application

On the Home screen or the Applications screen, select an application icon to open it.

Opening from recently-used applications

Press and hold the Home button to open the list of recently-used applications. Select an application icon to open.

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Closing an application

Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance.

Press and hold the Home button, tap , and then tap End next to an application to close it. To close all running applications, tap End all. Alternatively, press and hold the Home button, and then tap .

Applications screen

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

On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Applications screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right.

Rearranging applications

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.

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.

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Uninstalling applications

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

Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled.

Sharing applications

Share downloaded applications with other users via email, Bluetooth, or other methods.

Tap →Share apps, select applications, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. The next steps vary depending on the method selected.

Help

Access help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure important settings.

Tap Help on the Applications screen. Select an item to view tips.

Entering text

Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text.

Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.

Changing the keyboard type

Tap any text field, open the notifications panel, tap Choose input method, and then select the type of keyboard to use.

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Using the Samsung keyboard

Set options for the Samsung

Delete a preceding character.

keyboard.

Enter uppercase.

Break to the next line.

Enter uppercase.

Enter numerals and punctuation

Add an item from the clipboard.

marks.

Enter a space.

Entering uppercase

Tap before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice.

Changing language keyboards

Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards.

Entering text by voice

Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak.

If the device does not recognise your words correctly, tap the underlined text and select an alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list.

To change the language or add languages for the voice recognition, tap the current language.

Copying and pasting

Tap and hold over text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap Copy to copy or Cut to cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard.

To paste it into a text entry field, tap and hold at the point where it should be inserted, and then tap Paste.

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Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 82)

Ensure that the Wi-Fi connection is active before using Internet applications.

Turning Wi-Fi on and off

Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off.

•Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors.

•Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.

Joining Wi-Fi networks

On the Applications screen, tap Settings →Wi-Fi, and then drag the Wi-Fi switch to the right.

Select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi networks, enter a password if necessary, and then tap Connect. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. After the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will automatically connect to it any time it is available.

Adding Wi-Fi networks

If the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at the bottom of the networks list. Enter the network name in Network SSID, select the security type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap Save.

Forgetting Wi-Fi networks

Any network that has ever been used, including the current network, can be forgotten so the device will not automatically connect to it. Select the network in the networks list, and then tap Forget.

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Setting up accounts

Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device.

Adding accounts

Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Google application without signing in to set up a Google account.

To sign in with or sign up for a Google account, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → Add account →Google. After that, tap New to sign up, or tap Existing, and then follow onscreen instructions to complete the account setup. More than one Google account can be used on the device.

Set up a Samsung account as well.

Removing accounts

On the Applications screen, tap Settings, select an account name under Accounts, select the account to remove, and then tap Remove account.

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Transferring files

Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa.

The following file formats are supported by some applications. Some file formats are not supported depending on the version of the device’s software or the computer operating system.

•Music: mp3, m4a, mp4, 3gp, 3ga, wma, ogg, oga, aac, and flac

•Image: bmp, gif, jpg, and png

•Video: 3gp, mp4, avi, wmv, flv, asf, and mkv

•Document: doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, pdf, and txt

Connecting with Samsung Kies

Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media libraries, contacts, and calendars, and syncs them with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website.

1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.

Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer.

2 Transfer files between your device and the computer. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.

Connecting with Windows Media Player

Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer.

1	Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
2	Open Windows Media Player and sync music files.

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