Samsung GT-P7300/M16 - User Manual

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Contents 6 Contents Assembling ............................................................. 10 Unpack .................................................................................... 10Install the SIM or USIM card ............................................... 11Charge the battery ...............

Assembling 10 Assembling Unpack Check your product box for the following items: Mobile device ● 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. The items supplied with your devi...

Assembling 11 Install the SIM or USIM card When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Univers...

Getting started 14 Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, Press and hold [ 1 ]. If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on- 2 screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and select Power off → OK . › Switch to ...

Getting started 15 Get to know your device Device layout › 2 4 1 3 6 4 7 5 13 12 9 8 11 10

Getting started 17 Keys › Key Function Power/ Reset 1 / Lock Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and hold); Reset the device (press and hold for 10-15 seconds); Lock the touch screen. Volume Adjust the device’s volume. 1. If your device has fatal errors or hang-ups, or...

Getting started 19 Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use ● sharp tools.Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact ● with other electrical...

Getting started 20 Rotate the touch screen › Your device has a built-in motion sensor that detects its orientation. If you rotate the device, the interface will automatically rotate according to the orientation.To set the interface to keep the orientation, select the right side of the system bar and...

Getting started 21 Get to know the Home screen When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the Home screen. From the Home screen, you can view your device’s status and access applications. Scroll left or right to a panel of the Home screen. 2 4 3 1 5 The above screen may differ depending on your r...

Getting started 22 System bar From the system bar, you can quickly navigate screens, access applications, view system information, and more. 6 3 2 4 1 5 Number Function 1 Capture the current screen. 2 Return to the previous screen. 3 Return to the Home screen; Access the task manager (tap and hold)....

Getting started 23 Wallpaper ● : Set a background image. More ● : Add shortcuts to items, such as bookmarks, contacts, and maps. Select an item to add to the Home screen. 3 Move items on the Home screen › Tap and hold an item to move until the Home screen grid 1 appears.Drag the item to the location...

Getting started 24 You can view the device’s current status and use the following options: Wi-Fi ● : Activate or deactivate the WLAN feature. Notifications ● : Set the device to alert you for various events. GPS ● : Activate or deactivate the GPS feature. Sound ● / Vibration : Activate or deactivate...

Getting started 25 Customise your device Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences. Change the language of the display › Open the application list and select 1 Settings → Language and input → Select language . Select a language you want. 2 Set the current time and date › ...

Getting started 26 › Switch to Silent mode From the Home screen or while using an application, select the right side of the system bar and then select Sound on the notifications panel. You can set the device to alert you to various events in Silent mode. Open the application list and select Settings...

Getting started 27 Adjust the brightness of the display › Open the application list and select 1 Settings → Screen → Brightness . Clear the check box next to 2 Automatic brightness . Drag the slider to adjust the level of brightness. 3 Select 4 OK . The brightness level of the display will affect ho...

Getting started 28 Draw a pattern again to confirm. 5 Select 6 Confirm . Set an unlock PIN code Open the application list and select 1 Settings → Location and security → Configure lock screen → PIN . Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select 2 Continue . Enter the PIN again and select 3 OK . Set an unloc...

Getting started 29 › Activate the Find my mobile feature When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your device, the Find my mobile feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover your device. To use this feature, you need a Samsung accou...

Getting started 30 Enter text You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad, inputting handwriting on the screen, or speaking words into the microphone. You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages...

Getting started 31 Number Function 5 Insert an emoticon; Open the emoticon list (tap and hold). 6 Clear your input. 7 Start a new line or field. 8 Enter text by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language. 9 Insert a space. Enter text using the Samsung keypad › En...

Getting started 32 Number Function 5 Access the keypad settings; Change the keypad type or activate the voice input feature (tap and hold). 6 Clear your input. 7 Start a new line. 8 Attach an item. 9 Switch to the handwriting keypad. 10 Insert an emoticon; Open the emoticon list (tap and hold). 11 I...

Getting started 34 Number Function 4 Access the swype tip screen; Open the help information (tap and hold). 5 Switch between Symbol mode and ABC mode. 6 Switch between Number mode and Edit mode. 7 Clear your input. 8 Start a new line. 9 Minimise the virtual keypad. 10 Enter text by voice. This featu...

Web 35 Web Browser Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. You may incur additional charges for accessing the ● web and downloading media. For details, contact your service provider.The web browser menu may be labelled differently ● depending on your region or service provider.Availab...

Web 37 To print the web page, select ● → Print . Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To customise browser settings, select ● → Settings . Search for information by voice › This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Open the application list a...

Web 38 Add a bookmark Open the application list and select 1 Browser . Select 2 → . You can also select to bookmark the current web page.Enter a page title and a web address. 3 Select the 4 Bookmarks drop-down menu and select a bookmark location to add (if necessary).Select 5 OK . To use bookmark op...

Web 39 Access recent history › Open the application list and select 1 Browser . Select 2 → History . Select a web page to access. 3 Pulse You can use the Pulse reader to add feeds for your favourite news topics and read news articles on your device. Read feeds › Open the application list and select ...

Web 40 Market Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Android Market provides you an easy and quick way to shop for games and mobile applications. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. D...

Web 41 YouTube Learn to view and upload videos via YouTube. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Watch videos Open the application list and select 1 YouTube . Select a video from the list. 2 Tap a video screen and select 3 to display a full screen. Control ...

Web 42 Maps Learn to use Google Maps ™ to find your location, search the map for streets, cities, or countries, and get directions. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Search for a specific location › Open the application list and select 1 Maps . If you are ...

Web 43 Enter the addresses of the starting location and the 3 ending location.To enter an address from your contact list or point the location on the map, select → Contacts or Point on map . Select a travel method (car, bus, or walk) and select 4 Go . Select a travel route to view details of your tr...

Web 44 Places Learn to search for a place around you. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Open the application list and select 1 Places . Select a category. 2 Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category.Selec...

Web 45 Enter your destination by using one of the following 3 methods: Speak Destination ● : Speak your destination such as “Navigate to destination.” Type Destination ● : Enter your destination with the virtual keypad. Contacts ● : Select your destination from addresses of your contacts. Starred Pl...

Communication 47 Communication Messaging Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while outside your home service area. For details, contact your service...

Communication 48 Send a multimedia message › 1 Open the application list and select Messaging . Select 2 . Add recipients of your message. 3 Enter phone numbers or email addresses manually, ● separating them with a semicolon or a comma.Select phone numbers or email addresses from the lists ● by sele...

Communication 49 Google Mail You can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail ™ to your Inbox. When you access this application, the Inbox screen appears. The total number of unread messages displays in the title bar and unread messages display in bold. This feature may be unavailable depending ...

Communication 51 Email Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account. Set up an email account › Open the application list and select 1 Email . Enter your email address and password. 2 Select 3 Next (for general email accounts) or Manual setup (for other company emai...

Communication 53 To print the message, select ● → Print . Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To customise the email settngs, select ● → Settings . To view the messages by category, select ● → List by . To change the view mode, select ● → View mode . To add a star to the messa...

Communication 54 Start a chat › Open the application list and select 1 Talk . Select a friend from the friend list. The chat screen opens. 2 Enter your message and select 3 . To add a friend to a chat, select → Add to chat . To end the chat, select 4 . Social Hub Learn to access Social Hub ™ , the i...

Entertainment 55 Entertainment Music player Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go with the music player. The music player supports the following file formats: MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, MP4, 3GP, M4A, WMA (Codec: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, FLAC, WMA, Vorbis). Some file formats are not suppor...

Entertainment 56 While playing music, use the following options: To add a music file to a playlist, select ● → Add to playlist . To listen to music via a Bluetooth headset, select ● → Via Bluetooth . You cannot use this option when you connect a headset to your device. To send a music file to others...

Entertainment 57 Customise music player settings › Open the application list and select 1 Music player . Select 2 → Settings . Adjust the following settings to customise your music 3 player: Option Function Equaliser Select a default equaliser type. Sound effects Select a sound effect. Music menu Se...

Entertainment 58 Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels (3.2 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to 1280 x 720 pixels. The camera interface appears only in the landscape ● orientation.The camera automatically turns off...

Entertainment 60 Capture a photo by using preset options for › various scenes Your camera provides you with predefined settings for various scenes. You can simply select the proper mode for your shooting condition and subjects. For example, when you take photos at night, select the night mode that u...

Entertainment 61 Capture a photo in Smile shot mode › Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of their smiling faces. Open the application list and select 1 Camera to turn on the camera.Select 2 → Smile shot . Make any necessary adjustments. 3 Aim the camera lens at your su...

Entertainment 62 Capture a photo of action › You can capture shots of a moving subject and then combine them into a single photo that shows the action. Open the application list and select 1 Camera to turn on the camera.Select 2 → Action shot . Make any necessary adjustments. 3 Select 4 to take the ...

Entertainment 63 Option Function GPS tag Set the camera to include location information for your photos. To improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather conditions. Record a video › 1 Open the...

Entertainment 65 › Customise camcorder settings Before recording a video, select to access the following options: Option Function White balance Adjust the colour balance according to lighting conditions. Effects Apply a special effect, such as sepia or black and white tones. Resolution Change the re...

Entertainment 66 Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your device’s memory. Supported file formats › Type Format Image Extension: BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG ● Video Extension: MP4, 3GP, AVI, WMV, ASF, MKV, FLV, ● WEBM Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, Sorenson Spark, ● DivX ® , DIVX3, VC-1, WMV7/...

Entertainment 68 Play a video › Open the application list and select 1 Gallery . Select a folder. 2 To filter photos and videos, select By album or Images and videos → an option. Select a video (with the 3 icon) to play. Control playback with the virtual keys. 4 ► p. 65 Photo editor You can edit pho...

Personal information 70 Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts. › Create a contact Open the application list and select ...

Personal information 71 Find a contact › Open the application list and select 1 Contacts . Select 2 Find contacts and enter the first few letter of a name.Select the contact’s name. 3 Once you find a contact, you can use the following options: To send a message, select ● . To send an email message, ...

Personal information 72 To export contacts to your device’s USB storage, Open the application list and select 1 Contacts . Select 2 → Import/Export → Export to USB storage . Select 3 OK to confirm. Copy or move contacts › To copy or move contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device, Open the ap...

Personal information 73 Create your namecard › Open the application list and select 1 Contacts . Select 2 → My profile . Enter your own personal details. 3 Select 4 Done . You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or an email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature. Retri...

Personal information 74 Calendar Learn to create and manage daily, weekly, or monthly events, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events. Change the calendar view › Open the application list and select 1 Calendar . Select a view mode from the top of the calendar. 2 Day ● : Hourly blocks f...

Personal information 75 To view events of a specific date, Open the application list and select 1 Calendar . Select a date on the calendar. 2 To move to a specific day by entering a date manually, select → Go to , enter the date by selecting or , and select Set . Select an event to view its details....

Personal information 76 View memos › Open the application list and select 1 Memo . Select a memo to view its details. 2 To use additional features with a memo, select . Tool FunctionDelete the memo.Change the background colour of the memo.Lock the memo.Print the memo using a WLAN or USB connection.U...

Connectivity 77 Connectivity PC connections Learn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in various USB connection modes. By connecting the device to a PC, you can synchronise files with Windows Media Player, transfer data to and from your device directly, and use the Samsung Kies program.T...

Connectivity 78 › Synchronise with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. Using the USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on 1 your device to a PC with Windows Media Player installed.When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC.Open Windows Media ...

Connectivity 79 Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standards.You can connect to the internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot ...

Connectivity 80 Add a WLAN manually › Open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings → Add Wi-Fi network . Enter the SSID for the network and select the security 2 type. Set the security settings depending on the selected 3 security type.Select 4 Save . › Co...

Connectivity 81 Set the static IP settings › Open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings . Select an access point on the network list. 2 Select the drop-down menu next to 3 IP settings . Select 4 Static . Change the IP settings for the access point such a...

Connectivity 82 Send data via a WLAN › Select a file or item, such as a memo, media file, or web 1 address, from an appropriate application or My files . Select an option for sending data via a WLAN. 2 The method for selecting an option may vary by data type. Search for and select another device. 3 ...

Connectivity 83 › Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature Open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and networks . Select 2 Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature. Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled › devices Open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wire...

Connectivity 84 Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature › Select a file or item, such as a contact, calendar event, 1 memo, or media file, from an appropriate application.Select an option for sending data via Bluetooth. 2 The method for selecting an option may vary by data type. Search for an...

Connectivity 85 Customise DLNA settings for sharing media › files To allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files on your device, you must activate media sharing. Some files may not play on the DLNA-enabled devices depending on the devices. Open the application list and select 1 AllShare ....

Connectivity 86 Select a player—the one that will play the media file. 4 Playback begins at the selected player.Control playback using icons of your device. 5 Playback may be buffered, depending on the network connection and the connected server. Play others’ files on your device › Open the applicat...

Connectivity 87 Mobile network sharing Learn to set your device as a wireless modem or wireless access point for PCs or other devices, and share your device’s mobile network connection. › Share your device’s mobile network via WLAN Open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and netwo...

Connectivity 88 › Share your device’s mobile network via USB Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your 1 device to a PC.Open the application list and select 2 Settings → Wireless and networks → Tethering and portable hotspot . Select 3 USB tethering to activate the USB tethering feat...

Connectivity 89 GPS Your device is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location services.To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, or ● inside buildings in poor we...

Connectivity 90 VPN connections You can create virtual private networks (VPN) and connect to your private network securely through a public network, such as the internet. Your device should already be configured with internet access. If you have trouble accessing the internet, you need to edit conne...

Connectivity 91 Option Function Set user certificate Select a user certificate that the VPN server uses to identify you. You can import certificates from the VPN server or download from the web. Set CA certificate Select a certificate authority (CA) certificate that the VPN server uses to identify y...

Tools 92 Tools Alarm Learn to set and control alarms for important events. Set a new alarm › Open the application list and select 1 Alarm . Select 2 . Set alarm details. 3 When you are finished, select 4 Done . Stop an alarm › When the alarm sounds, To stop the alarm, drag ● right. To repeat the ala...

Tools 93 Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. Open the application list and select 1 Calculator . Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to 2 perform a basic or scientific calculator. Downloads L...

Tools 94 Tap the screen and use the following options: 5 To view the table of contents, bookmarks, or highlights, ● select .To customise the settings for fonts and theme, select ● . To adjust the brightness of the screen, select ● . To read a book via text-to-speech feature, select ● → Read . To sea...

Tools 96 Open a file › Open the application list and select 1 My files . Select a drop-down menu at the top right of the screen 2 and select an option to sort the file list.Select a folder. 3 To move up one level in the file directory, select ● . To return to the top level of the file directory, sel...

Tools 97 Pen memo Learn to create sketch memos with various tools. Open the application list and select 1 Pen memo . Select 2 . Create a drawing memo with the following tools: 3 Tool FunctionEnter your text.Write or draw on the screen.Erase the sketch.Customise the tool settings. You can also use th...

Tools 98 Enter contents in the document. 4 When you are finished, select 5 . Enter a name for the document and select the location to 6 save the document.Select 7 Save . Open a document › Open the application list and select 1 Polaris Office . Select 2 Local Storage → a document file. To open the re...

Tools 99 Manage documents online › To add an account, Open the application list and select 1 Polaris Office . Select 2 Add Account . Enter your Email address and password to access your 3 account, and then select OK . To manage documents, Open the application list and select 1 Polaris Office . Selec...

Settings 101 Settings Access the Settings menu Open the application list and select 1 Settings . Select a setting category and select an option. 2 Wireless and networks Change the settings for wireless network connections. Flight mode › Disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only...

Settings 103 Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot ● : Configure network settings to use your device as an access point. Bluetooth tethering ● : Activate the Bluetooth tethering feature to share your device’s mobile network connection with PCs via the Bluetooth wireless feature. ► p. 88 Help ● : Learn mo...

Settings 104 Screen lock sounds ● : Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touch screen. Haptic feedback ● : Set the device to vibrate when you touch the keys. Vibration intensity ● : Adjust the vibration intensity of the haptic feedback. Screen Change the settings for the display. Brig...

Settings 105 Power saving mode Use Power saving mode ● : Automatically activate Power saving mode when the battery is low. Power saving mode on ● : Select a power level for Power saving mode. Turn off Wi-Fi ● : Deactivate the WLAN feature when the device is not connected with a WLAN AP. Turn off Blu...

Settings 107 Use secure credentials ● : Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various applications. Install from USB storage ● : Install encrypted certificates that are stored in the USB storage. Set password ● : Create and confirm a password for accessing credentials. Clear stora...

Settings 108 Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation. Background data ● : Select this setting to use the auto sync feature. The auto sync will run in the background without opening applications and synchronise data. Auto-sync ● : Set the...

Settings 109 Privacy Back up my data ● : Set to back up your settings and application data to the Google server. Backup account ● : Add and view your Google account to back up your data. Automatic restore ● : Set to restore your settings and application data when the applications are reinstalled on ...

Settings 110 Text-to-speech settings › Listen to example ● : Listen to the spoken text for an example. Install voice data for using the text-to-speech feature. Always use my settings ● : Set to use the speech rate and language settings you specify over the settings saved in applications. Default eng...

Settings 113 Voice input : Activate the voice input feature to enter text by voice on the Samsung keypad. Handwriting settings : Customise the settings for Handwriting mode, such as recognition time, pen thickness or pen colour. Tutorial : Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad. Accessibili...

Settings 114 Select time zone ● : Set your home time zone. Use 24-hour format ● : Set to the time to be displayed in 24- hour format. Select date format ● : Select a date format. About device Access information about your device, check the device’s status, and update the device system.

Troubleshooting 115 Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: Password When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device. PIN When u...

Troubleshooting 116 The touch screen responds slowly or improperly If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly, try the following: Remove any protective covers from the touch screen. ● Protective covers may prevent the device from recognising your inputs and are...

Troubleshooting 117 Your device is hot to the touch When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. Error messages a...

Troubleshooting 118 Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on ● your device. Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on ● the device you wish to connect to, if necessary. Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device a...

Safety precautions 119 Safety precautions To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before using your device. Warning: Prevent electric shock, fire, and explosion Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electrical sockets Do no...

Safety precautions 120 Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave • ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high • external pressure, which can lead to an internal short ci...

Safety precautions 121 If you are using a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer for information about radio interference Some hearing aids may be interfered with by the radio frequency of your device. Contact the manufacturer to ensure the safety of your hearing aid. Turn off the device in potential...

Safety precautions 126 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information Your device conforms to European Union (EU) standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment. These standards prevent the sale of mobile devices that ex...

Safety precautions 127 Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems)This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other ...

Index 129 access codes 115alarms creating 92 deactivating 92 stopping 92 AllShare 85application list accessing 24 battery charging 11 Bluetooth activating 83 finding and pairing with devices 83 receiving data 84 sending data 84 brightness, display 27calendar creating events 74 viewing events 74 came...