Samsung GT-S7270 - Manual

5 Table of Contents Getting started 7 Device layout 8 Buttons9 Package contents 9 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery 12 Charging the battery15 Inserting a memory card17 Turning the device on and off17 Holding the device18 Locking and unlocking the device18 Adjusting the volume18 Switching t...

Table of Contents 6 Travel & local 90 Maps91 Local92 Navigation Settings 93 About Settings93 Connections96 My device106 Accounts107 More110 Google Settings Troubleshooting Media 59 Music60 Camera66 Gallery70 Video71 YouTube72 FM Radio Application & media stores 74 Play Store75 Samsung Apps75...

Getting started 8 • 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...

Getting started 9 Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Device • Battery • Quick start guide • 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...

Getting started 12 Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Pull out the SIM or USIM card. Charging the battery Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Sa...

Getting started 13 Charging with the charger Plug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the device, and plug the large end of the charger into an electric socket. Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered...

Getting started 14 After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket. Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the device. To save energy, unplug the charger when not in us...

Getting started 15 Inserting a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incomp...

Getting started 16 Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → More → Storage → Unmount SD card . 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out. 3 Re...

Getting started 17 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 ar...

Getting started 18 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, p...

19 Basics 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 No signalSignal strengthRoaming (outside of normal service area)GPRS network connectedEDGE network connectedUMT...

Basics 20 Icon Meaning Error occurred or caution requiredBattery power level 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 n...

Basics 21 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.

Basics 22 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.

Basics 23 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 Apps → Settings → My device → Motions and gestures → Motion , and then drag the Motion switch to the right. Excessive shaking or impact t...

Basics 24 Picking up When you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off, it vibrates if you have missed calls or new messages. Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio (when using the speaker). Noti...

Basics 25 Quick setting panel From the quick setting panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the status bar, tap to open the quick setting panel, and then use the following options: • Wi-Fi : Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. • GPS : Activate or deactivate the GPS ...

Basics 26 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 panels.Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then selec...

Basics 27 Removing a panel Tap → Edit page , 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 → Set wallpaper → Home screen , and then sele...

Basics 28 Locked screen The locked screen prevents the device from unwanted operation when not in use and also allows you to add convenient widgets. Adding widgets To use widgets when the screen is locked, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen , and then tick Multiple wi...

Basics 29 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 ...

Basics 30 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 arrangem...

Basics 31 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, ...

Basics 32 Handwriting Tap and hold , tap , and then write a word with a finger. Suggested words appear as characters are entered. Select a suggested word. 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...

Basics 33 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. 93) Turning Wi-Fi on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use. Joini...

Basics 34 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 app...

Basics 35 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 operatin...

Basics 36 Connecting as a media device 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. 2 Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device → Media device (MTP) . Tap Camera (PTP) if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or not have any appropriat...

Basics 37 Setting a pattern On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern . Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup unlock PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern. Setting a P...

Basics 38 Unlocking the device Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software. This feature...

39 Communication Phone Use this application to make or answer a call.Tap Phone on the Applications screen. Making calls Making a call Use one of the following methods: • Keypad : Enter the number using the keypad, and then tap . • Logs : Make a call from the history of incoming and outgoing calls an...

Communication 40 Finding contacts Enter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predicted contacts appear. Select one to place a call to it. Making an international call Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code,...

Communication 41 Adding contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to contacts . Viewing call logs Tap Logs to view the history of incoming and outgoing calls. To filter a call log, tap → View by , and then select an option. Fixed dialling numbe...

Communication 42 Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle, or press and hold the headset button.To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, tap Reject call with message . To create the rejection message, tap → Call settings → Set up call reject messages . Automatic...

Communication 43 Video calls Making a video call Enter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap to make a video call. During a video call The following actions are available: • Switch camera : Switch between the front and rear camera. • Mute : Turn off the microphone so th...

Communication 44 Swapping images Drag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images. Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others.Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Creating a contact Tap and...

Communication 45 Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap . Deleting a contact Tap → Delete . Setting a speed dial number Tap → Speed dial setting , select a speed dial number, and then select a contact for it. To remove a speed dial number, tap and hold it, and then tap Remove . Sea...

Communication 46 Moving contacts Moving contacts to Google Tap → Merge accounts → Merge with Google . Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Moving contacts to Samsung Tap → Merge accounts → Merge with Samsung . Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the conta...

Communication 47 Favourite contacts Tap , and then take one of the following actions: • Search : Search for contacts. • Add to favourites : Add contacts to favourites. • Remove from favourites : Remove contacts from favourites. • Grid view / List view : View contacts in grid or list form. • Help : A...

Communication 48 Business card Create a business card and send it to others.Tap Set up my profile , enter details, such as phone number, email address, and postal address, and then tap Save . If user information has been saved when you set up the device, select the business card in ME , and then tap...

Communication 49 Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, tap → Scheduled message . Set a time and date, and then tap OK . The device will send the message at the specified time and date. • If the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the networ...

Communication 50 Email Use this application to send or view email messages.Tap Email on the Applications screen. Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Enter the email address and password. Tap Next for a private email account, such as Google Mail, o...

Communication 51 Reading messages Select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap . Tap a message to read. Open attachments. Reply to the message. Add this email address to the contacts list. Delete the message. Mark the message as a reminder. F...

Communication 52 Sending messages In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap .Tap → Attach picture to attach images. Tap → Attach video to attach videos. Tap → Add Cc/Bcc to add more recipients. Tap → Save draft to save the message for later delivery. Tap → Discar...

Communication 53 Talk Use this application to chat with others via Google Talk.Tap Talk on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Public profile Tap the account ID at the top of the friends list to change the availability status, i...

Communication 54 Google+ Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.Tap Google+ on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Tap All Circles to change the category, and then scroll up or dow...

55 Web & network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go . Tap to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage.To change the search engine, ta...

Web & network 56 History Tap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap → Clear history . Saved pages To view saved webpages, tap → Saved pages . Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy.To view saved ...

Web & network 57 Searching the web by voice Tap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear. Syncing with other devices Sync open tabs and bookmarks to use with Chrome on another device, when you are logged in with the same Google account.T...

Web & network 58 Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Scan , and detected devices are listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto-generated passkey on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving...

59 Media Music Use this application to listen to music.Tap Music on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the device’s software version. • Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing music Select a music category, and then sel...

Media 60 Setting a song as ringtone To use the currently-playing song as ringtone, tap → Set as → Phone ringtone . Creating playlists Make an own selection of songs.Tap Playlists , and then tap → Create playlist . Enter a title and tap OK . Tap Add music , select songs to include, and then tap OK . ...

Media 61 Camera etiquette • Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission. • Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited. • Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy. Taking photos Taking a photo Tap the image on the preview...

Media 62 • Continuous shot : Take a series of photos of moving subjects. • Sound & shot : Use this to take a photo with sound. Tap to take a photo. The device records a few seconds of audio after taking a photo. While taking photos in this mode, sound is recorded by the internal microphone. • Pa...

Media 63 Taking videos Taking a video Tap to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap . While recording, use the following actions: • To change the focus, tap where you want to focus. • To capture an image from the video while recording, tap . The zoom function may not be avail...

Media 64 Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods: • Use the Volume button to zoom in or out. • Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. • The zoom function may not be available when shooting at the highest resolution. • The zoom in/out effect is available...

Media 65 Configuring settings for Camera Tap → to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode used. • Photo size / Video size : Select a resolution. Use higher resolution f...

Media 66 • Exposure value : Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera’s sensor receives. For low-light situations, use a higher exposure. • Guidelines : Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects. • Flash : Activate or deactivate the flash. • Con...

Media 67 Viewing images Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another application, such as Email , saves an image, the Download folder is automatically created to contain the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically creates the Screenshots folder. Select a folder to open it...

Media 68 • Photo note : Use this to write a note on the back of the image. Tap to edit the note. • Copy to clipboard : Copy to clipboard. • Print : Print the image via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. • Rename : Rename the file. • Buddy photo share...

Media 69 Sharing images Use one of the following methods: • In a folder, tap → Select item , select images by ticking, and then tap to send them to others. • When viewing an image, tap to send it to others or share it via social network services. Setting as wallpaper When viewing an image, tap → Set...

Media 70 Video Use this application to play video files.Tap Video on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the device's software. • Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing videos Select a video to play. Change screen ratio...

Media 71 YouTube Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website.Tap YouTube on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Watching videos Tap , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch...

Media 72 FM Radio Listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna.Tap FM Radio on the Applications screen. Listening to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device before launching the FM radio. The FM radio scans and...

Media 73 Scanning radio stations Tap → Scan , and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen. Adding stations to the favourites list Scroll to a radio stati...

74 Application & media stores Play Store Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap Play Store on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications B...

Application & media stores 75 Samsung Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit www.samsungapps.com. Tap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider...

77 Utilities Memo Use this application to record important information to save and view at a later date.Tap Memo on the Applications screen. Composing memos Tap , enter a memo, and then tap Save . To change the background colour, tap → Colour . To lock the memo so that others cannot view it, tap → L...

Utilities 78 Viewing a memo Tap the memo thumbnail to open it. Scroll left or right to see more memos.Tap and use the following: • Delete : Delete the memo. • Colour : Change the background colour. • Lock : Lock the memo so that others cannot view it. • Print : Print the memo via a USB or Wi-Fi conn...

Utilities 79 To add an event or task more briefly, tap a date to select it and tap it again. Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap Edit event details or Edit task details to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an advance alert, or where...

Utilities 80 Changing calendar type Select one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others at the right side of the screen. A pinch gesture can be used to change calendar type. For example, pinch to change from the monthly calendar to the yearly calendar, and spre...

Utilities 81 When running Dropbox for the first time, tap Start to activate it. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.Once Dropbox is activated, photos and videos taken with the device’s camera are uploaded to Dropbox automatically. To view the uploaded photos or videos, tap . To s...

Utilities 82 Clock Use this application to set alarms, check the time in any location in the world, measure the duration of an event, set a timer, or use as the desk clock.Tap Clock on the Applications screen. Turn this alarm on or off. Alarm Setting alarms Tap Create alarm , set a time for the alar...

Utilities 83 Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time. Deleting alarms Tap and hold the alarm, and then tap Delete . World clock Creating clocks Tap Add city , and then enter a city name or sele...

Utilities 84 Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If Screen rotation is disabled, tap → Scientific calculator . To see the calculation history, ta...

Utilities 85 Voice Recorder Use this application to record or play voice memos.Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen. Recording voice memos Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone at the bottom of the device. Tap to pause recording. Tap to finish recording. Change the recording qua...

Utilities 86 Managing voice memos In the list of voice memos, tap and select one of the following: • Share via : Select voice memos to send, and then select a sharing method. • Delete : Select voice memos to delete. • Settings : Change the voice recorder settings. • End : Close the voice recorder. S...

Utilities 87 Tips for better voice recognition • Speak clearly. • Speak in quiet places. • Do not use offensive or slang words. • Avoid speaking in dialectal accents. The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak. Google U...

Utilities 88 Google Now Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather, public transit info, your next appointment, and more when you are most likely to need it.Join Google Now when opening Google search for the first time. To change Google Now settings, tap → Settings →...

Utilities 89 • Search : Search for files. • View by : Change the view mode. • Sort by : Sort files or folders. • Settings : Change the file manager settings. Adding shortcuts to folders Add a shortcut of frequently-used folders to the root directory. Tap → Add shortcut , enter a shortcut name, tap O...

90 Travel & local Maps Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching for locations Tap , enter an address, and the...

Travel & local 91 Getting directions for a destination 1 Tap . 2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations: • My current location : Use current location for starting location. • Contacts : Select from the contacts list. • Point on map : Pinpoint by tapping on the map....

93 Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications screen. Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices.To use options, tap ...

Settings 94 Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available.Tap Wi-Fi → → Advanced and tick Network notification to activate this feature. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network...

Settings 95 • Show Wi-Fi usage : Set the device to show your data usage via Wi-Fi. • Mobile hotspots : Select Wi-Fi hotspots to prevent applications that are running in the background from using them. More networks Customise settings to control networks. Flight mode This disables all wireless functi...

Settings 96 Kies via Wi-Fi Connect the device to Samsung Kies via a Wi-Fi network. My device Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen. • Screen lock : Activate the screen lock feature. The following options may vary depending on the screen lock feature selected. • Multiple widgets : Set the...

Settings 97 • Shortcuts : Set the device to show and edit application shortcuts on the locked screen. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • Unlock effect : Select an effect when you unlock the screen. • Help text : Set the device to show the help text on th...

Settings 100 • Ringtones and keypad tones : – Ringtones : Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls. – Vibrations : Add or select a vibration pattern. – Vibrate when ringing : Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls. – Keypad tones : Set the device to sound when tappi...

Settings 101 Safety assistance Set the device to send a message to recipients in an emergency. Press and hold the Volume up button and the Volume down button for 3 seconds to send the message. • Edit emergency message : Edit the message that will be sent when you are in an emergency. • Send emergenc...

Settings 103 Language and input Change the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language. Language Select a display language for all menus and applications. Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Google voice typing To change the voice ...

Settings 104 • Cursor control : Enable or disable the smart keyboard navigation feature to move the cursor by scrolling the keyboard. • Handwriting : Customise settings for handwriting mode, such as recognition time, pen thickness, or pen colour. • Advanced : – Auto capitalisation : Set the device t...

Settings 106 Text-to-speech options • Preferred TTS engine : Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap . • Speech rate : Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. • Listen to an example : Listen to the spoken text for an example. Pointer speed Ad...

Settings 107 Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. • Back up my data : Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server. • Backup account : Set up or edit your Google backup account. • Automatic restore : Set the device to restore settings a...

Settings 109 Application manager View and manage the applications on your device. Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. Storage View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card. Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it....

Settings 110 About device Access device information and update device software. Google Settings Use this application to configure settings for some features provided by Google.Tap Google Settings on the Applications screen.

111 Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: • Password: When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device. • PIN: When using the device for the first time or when the...

Troubleshooting 112 Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power button for 8-10 seconds. The device reboots automatically.If th...

Troubleshooting 113 Audio quality is poor • Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. When dialling from contacts, the call is not connected • Ensure that th...

Troubleshooting 114 Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following: • Charge the battery or replace it with a bat...

Troubleshooting 115 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...