Samsung GT-P7310 - User Manual

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Assembling 9 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 devic...

Assembling 10 Charge the battery Your device has a built-in battery. Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery. Use only Samsung-approved chargers. Unauthorised chargers can cause batteries to explode or damage your device. Charge the battery only with a charger. You ca...

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

Getting started 14 Number Function 1 Power/Reset/Lock key 2 Volume key 3 Light sensor 4 Speaker 5 Front camera lens 6 Multifunction jack 7 Mouthpiece 8 Rear camera lens 9 Flashbulb 10 Headset jack 11 Internal antenna 1. Connecting a headset to your device improperly can damage the headset jack or th...

Getting started 15 Indicator icons › Icons shown on the bottom of the screen may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon DefinitionOpen WLANs availableWLAN connected Bluetooth activated Receiving GPS dataSynchronised with the webUploading dataDownloading dataConnected to PCNew email ...

Getting started 16 Icon Definition Unable to chargeCurrent time 1. If you use a charger that is not approved by Samsung, this indicator will not appear. 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 ...

Getting started 17 You can control your touch screen with the following actions: Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu, ● option, or application. Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to ● move to items on lists. Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more ...

Getting started 18 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 19 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 20 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 21 Use the notifications panel › From the Home screen or while using an application, select the right side of the system bar, and then select an option on the notifications panel.You can view the device’s current status and use the following options: Wi-Fi ● : Activate or deactivate ...

Getting started 22 Access recent applications › Select 1 to open the list of applications you have accessed recently.Select an application. 2 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 an...

Getting started 23 Adjust the device’s volume › Press the Volume key up or down. 1 Select 2 and drag the sliders to adjust the volume level for media sounds, notifications and alarm sounds. › Switch to Silent mode From the Home screen or while using an application, select the right side of the syste...

Getting started 24 Activate animation for switching windows › You can set a transition effect between windows while using the device. Open the application list and select 1 Settings → Screen → Animation . Select an animation option. 2 Adjust the brightness of the display › Open the application list ...

Getting started 25 Set an unlock pattern Open the application list and select 1 Settings → Location and security → Configure lock screen → Pattern . See the on-screen instructions and example patterns and 2 select Next . Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at least 3 4 dots.Select 4 Co...

Getting started 26 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 27 Number Function 4 Change the input language; Access the keypad settings; Change the keypad type or activate the voice input feature (tap and hold). 5 Insert an emoticon; Open the emoticon list (tap and hold). 6 Clear your input. 7 Start a new line. 8 Enter text by voice. This feat...

Getting started 29 Enter text using the Swype keypad › Select the first character of a word and drag your finger 1 to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen.Continue until you have finished the word. 2 Release the finger on the last character. 3 When the word displays corr...

Getting started 31 Copy and paste text › While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications. Tap and hold a word. 1 Drag 2 or to select the text you want. Select 3 Copy to copy, or Cut to cut the text onto the clipboard.In another application, tap a...

Web 32 Web Browser Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. The web browser menu may be labelled differently ● depending on your region or service provider.Available icons may vary depending on your region or ● service provider. › Browse web pages Open the application list and select 1...

Web 34 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 35 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 36 Create a bookmark folder Open the application list and select 1 Browser . Select 2 → → New folder . Enter a name for the bookmark folder and select 3 Done . Access recent history › Open the application list and select 1 Browser . Select 2 → History . Select a web page to access. 3 Pulse You c...

Web 37 Manage feed sources › Open the application list and select 1 Pulse . Select 2 to view the feed source list. Select 3 or to add or delete a feed source. Market Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Android Market provi...

Web 38 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 39 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 40 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 41 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 42 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 44 Communication 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 unavaila...

Communication 45 From the message view, use the following options: To move to the previous or next message, select ● Older or Newer . To search for an email message, select ● . To create a new message, select ● . To archive the message, select ● . To delete the message, select ● . To make the messag...

Communication 46 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 email accounts).Follow the on-screen instructions. 4 To add more email accounts, select 5 →...

Communication 48 To move the message to another folder, select ● → Move . To change the background colour, select ● → Background colour . To print the message, select ● → Print . Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To customise the email settings, select ● → Settings . To view...

Communication 49 Add friends to your friend list › Open the application list and select 1 Talk . The friend list shows all of your Google Talk contacts at a glance.Select 2 . Enter an email address of the friend and select 3 Send invitation . When your friend accepts the invitation, the friend is ad...

Entertainment 51 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 52 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 53 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 54 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 56 To set a photo as wallpaper or an image for a contact, select ● Set as . To delete a photo, select ● Delete . To access Gallery, select ● Go to gallery . Capture a photo by using preset options for › various scenes Your camera provides you with predefined settings for various scenes...

Entertainment 57 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 58 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 59 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 th...

Entertainment 61 › Customise camcorder settings Before recording a video, select to access the following options: Option Function Effects Apply a special effect, such as sepia or black and white tones. Resolution Change the resolution option. Video Learn to use the video player to play various kinds...

Entertainment 62 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 63 While viewing a photo, use the following options: To view more photos, scroll left or right. ● To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread ● them apart. To zoom out, move your fingers closer together. You can also double-tap the screen. If you activated tilting motions, y...

Entertainment 64 Photo editor You can edit photos and apply various effects. Open the application list and select 1 Photo editor . Select 2 Select picture → a folder → an image. You can create a new photo by selecting Capture picture . Select 3 and drag your finger over the area you want to select. ...

Personal information 65 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 66 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 an email message, select an email address. ● To ...

Personal information 67 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. Create your namecard › Open the application list and select 1 Contacts . Select 2 → My profile . Enter...

Personal information 68 Create a group of contacts › Open the application list and select 1 Contacts . Select 2 Groups → . Enter a name for the group. 3 Select 4 Edit members . Select members from the contact list and select 5 Done . When you are finished, select 6 Done . Calendar Learn to create an...

Personal information 69 View events › To view today’s schedule, Open the application list and select 1 Calendar . Select 2 Today . Select an event to view its details. 3 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...

Personal information 70 Memo Learn to record important information to save and view at a later date. Create a memo › Open the application list and select 1 Memo . Select 2 . Enter your memo text. 3 Select 4 Done . View memos › Open the application list and select 1 Memo . Select a memo to view its d...

Connectivity 71 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 72 › 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 73 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 74 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 75 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 76 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 77 › 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 78 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 79 AllShare Learn to use the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) service that enables you to share media files between DLNA- enabled devices in your home over a WLAN. You must first activate the WLAN feature and add a WLAN profile. ► p. 73 Customise DLNA settings for sharing media › ...

Connectivity 80 Play your files on another DLNA-enabled › device Open the application list and select 1 AllShare . Select 2 My device . Select a media category and a file. 3 Select a player—the one that will play the media file. 4 Playback begins at the selected player.Control playback using icons o...

Connectivity 81 Select 4 . Your device automatically searches for DLNA-enabled devices.Select a player—the one that will play the media file. 5 Control playback using icons of your device. 6 GPS Your device is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location servi...

Connectivity 82 Adjust the following settings to activate location services: 2 Option Function Use wireless networks Set to use WLANs for finding your location. Use GPS satellites Set to use the GPS satellite for finding your location. Use location for Google Search Set the device to use your curren...

Connectivity 83 Option Function VPN name Enter a name of the VPN server. Set VPN server Enter the IP address of the VPN server. Enable Encryption Set to encrypt the VPN server. Set IPsec pre- shared key Enter a pre-shared key. Enable L2TP secret Set to use the L2TP secret password. Set L2TP security...

Tools 84 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 85 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 86 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 88 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 89 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 memo text.Write or draw on the screen.Erase the sketch.Customise the tool settings. You can also u...

Tools 90 Create a new document › Open the application list and select 1 Polaris Office . If you are launching this application for the first time, 2 register as an online user or skip the registration.Select 3 New File → a document type. Enter contents in the document. 4 When you are finished, selec...

Tools 91 To adjust the document to fit the screen, select ● → Reflow text . To send a file to others, select ● → Send . To read the document via the text-to-speech feature, ● select → Text to speech . To print the file, select ● → Print . Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Ma...

Settings 93 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 94 Status ● : View the connection status. Disconnect Wi-Fi Direct ● : Deactivate the WLAN Direct feature. Kies via Wi-Fi › Connect your device to Samsung Kies via a WLAN. Bluetooth › Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off. Bluetooth settings › Bluetooth ● : Turn the Bluetooth wireles...

Settings 95 Audible selection ● : Set the device to sound when you select an application or option on the touch screen. 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 ...

Settings 96 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 Blue...

Settings 98 Applications Change the settings for managing installed applications. Manage applications ● : Access the list of the applications installed on the device and check the application information. Running services ● : View the services you are using and access them to manage. Memory usage ● ...

Settings 99 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 100 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 101 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 104 Automatic full stop : Set the device to insert a period when you double-tap the space bar. Sound on keypress : Set the device to sound when you touch a key. Auto-capitalization : Set the device to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark, such as a full s...

Settings 105 Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how time and date are displayed on your device. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date will be reset. Set date ● : Set the current date manually. Set time ● : Set the current ...

Troubleshooting 106 Troubleshooting Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, ● you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. You cannot access some options without a subscription. ● Contact your service provider f...

Troubleshooting 107 The device beeps and the battery icon flashes Your battery is low. Recharge the battery to continue using the device. The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off If the battery will no longer charge completely, you need to replace it with a new battery. Take your...

Troubleshooting 108 Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deletin...

Safety precautions 109 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 110 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 111 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 116 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 117 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 119 alarms creating 84 deactivating 84 stopping 84 AllShare 79application list accessing 21 battery charging 10 Bluetooth activating 77 finding and pairing with devices 77 receiving data 78 sending data 78 brightness, display 24calendar creating events 68 viewing events 69 camera capturing pho...