Samsung GT-S7710 - User Manual

5 Table of Contents Getting started 7 Device layout 8 Buttons9 Package contents 10 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery 13 Charging the battery15 Inserting a memory card18 Attaching a hand strap18 Turning the device on and off19 Holding the device19 Locking and unlocking the device20 Adjustin...

Table of Contents 6 Settings 90 About Settings90 Wi-Fi91 Bluetooth91 Data usage91 More settings93 Home screen mode93 Blocking mode93 Sound94 Display95 Storage95 Power saving mode95 Battery95 Application manager96 Location services96 Lock screen97 Security98 Language and input102 Backup and reset102 ...

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. Maintaining water and dust resistance This device is resistant to water and dust when all c...

Getting started 9 Button Function Volume • Press to adjust the device volume. Camera • Press and hold to launch Camera . • Press to take photos or videos in camera mode. Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Device • Battery • Quick start guide Use only Samsung-approved s...

Getting started 10 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. 1 Turn the screw anticlockwise with a coin or other object to unlock the back cover, and then remove the back cover. 2 1 • Do not us...

Getting started 12 Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover and battery. 2 Pull out the battery. 3 Pull out the SIM or USIM card.

Getting started 13 Charging the battery Charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers ...

Getting started 14 • 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...

Getting started 15 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 pre...

Getting started 17 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 . 1 Remove the back cover and battery. 2 Pull out the memory card. 2 3 Replace the battery and back cover. Do not remove...

Getting started 18 Attaching a hand strap 1 Remove the back cover and battery. 2 Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection. 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 h...

Getting started 19 • 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 a...

Getting started 20 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. • ...

21 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 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 → Motion , and then drag the Motion switch to the right. Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either po...

Basics 26 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.

Basics 27 Shaking • Shake the device to search for Bluetooth devices. • Shake the device to update the list of emails or information from Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance, or AccuWeather. Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages...

Basics 28 • Power saving : Activate or deactivate power-saving mode. • Sync : Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications. The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It ...

Basics 29 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 it. Rearranging panels Adding a new panel Press the Menu button, and then tap Edit page → . Moving a panel Press the Menu button, tap Ed...

Basics 30 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 32 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. To reset help pop-ups if you have hidden them, tap Show help tip pop-ups , and then select items by ticking. Enteri...

Basics 33 Entering uppercase Tap before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice. Changing language keyboards Slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards. Handwriting Tap and hold , tap , and then write a word with a finger. Suggested words appear as characters are entered...

Basics 34 Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap to copy or to cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard.To paste it into a text entry field, place the cursor at the point where it should be inserted, and then tap → Paste . Connecting to...

Basics 35 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 . Setting up accounts Google applications, such as Play Store , re...

Basics 36 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. • Music: mp3, m4a, mp4,...

Basics 37 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 38 Setting a pattern On the Applications screen, tap Settings → 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 PIN On the Ap...

Basics 39 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...

40 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 41 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 42 • Menu button → Noise reduction off : Deactivate the noise reduction feature that removes background noise so that the other party can hear you more clearly. • Menu button → My call sound : Select an equaliser option for use during a call. Adding contacts To add a phone number to th...

Communication 43 Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the 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, press the Menu button, and then tap Call settings → Set reject mess...

Communication 44 Ending a call Tap End call to end a call. Or press the headset button. 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 be...

Communication 45 Tap and hold the other party’s image to access the following options: • Capture image : Capture the other party’s image. • Record video : Take a video of the other party’s images. It is illegal in many countries to record a call without the other party’s prior permission. Tap and ho...

Communication 46 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 enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field. Editing a co...

Communication 47 Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions: • : Add to favourite contacts. • / : Make a voice or video call. • : Compose a message. • : Compose an email. Importing and exporting contacts Syncing with Google Contacts Press the Menu button, and then tap Merge with G...

Communication 48 Favourite contacts Press the Menu button, 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...

Communication 49 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 50 Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact.Select a contact to view the person’s message. Listening to a voice message Tap and hold 1 on the keypad, and then follow the instructions from your service provider. Email Use this application t...

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 Reading messages Mark the message as unread. Add a label to this message. Preview attachment. Keep this message for long-term storage. Mark the message as a reminder. Delete this message. Reply to this message. Reply to all recipients or forward this message to others. Add this emai...

Communication 53 Public profile Tap the account ID at the top of the friends list to change the availability status, image, or status message. Adding friends Tap , enter the email address of the friend to add, and then tap DONE . Chatting with friends Select a friend from the friends list, enter a m...

Communication 54 Messenger Use this application to chat with others via Google+ instant messaging service.Tap Messenger on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a friend from the friends list, enter a message in the field a...

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 . Press the Menu button to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage. Opening a ne...

Web & network 56 History Tap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, press the Menu button, and then tap Clear history . Tap → History → Most visited to open a webpage from the list of most visited webpages. Saved pages To view saved webpages...

Web & network 57 Opening a new page Tap → New tab . To go to another webpage, tap → a webpage. 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 C...

59 Media Music Player Use this application to listen to music.Tap Music Player 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 used. Playing music Select a music category, and t...

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

Media 61 Taking photos Taking a photo Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame turns green. Tap or press the Camera button to take the photo. Indicates which storage is in use. Switch between still and video mode. Open the image...

Media 62 • Autumn colour : Use this setting for red-shifted background scenery. • Text : Use this setting for books or posters. • Candlelight : Use this setting for images of bright light against a dark background. • Firework : Use this setting for high-contrast scenes. • Backlight : Use this settin...

Media 63 Taking videos Taking a video Slide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap or press the Camera button to take a video. To stop recording, tap . • Manual focus is not available in video mode. • The zoom function may not be available when recording at the highest resolution. Re...

Media 64 Tap to change recording mode. • Normal : Use this mode for normal quality. • Limit for MMS : Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messaging. 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 ...

Media 66 • Guidelines : Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects. • Image quality : Set the quality level for photos. Higher quality images require more storage space. • Video quality : Set the quality level for videos. • Storage : Select the memory location for storage....

Media 67 Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image: • Double-tap anywhere to zoom in. • Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out, or double-tap to return. Playing videos Video files show the icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and ...

Media 68 Deleting images Use one of the following methods: • In a folder, press the Menu button, tap Select item , select images, and then tap → Delete . • When viewing an image, press the Menu button, and then tap Delete . Sharing images Use one of the following methods: • In a folder, press the Me...

Media 69 Playing videos Select a video to play. Change screen ratio. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar. Restart the current video or skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. Skip to the next video. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly. Adjust the volume. Redu...

Media 70 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 71 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 72 Scanning radio stations Press the Menu button, 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 press the Back button to return to the FM radio screen. Adding stations to the ...

73 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 74 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...

Application & media stores 75 Game Hub Use this application to access games.Tap Game Hub on the Applications screen. Scroll left or right and select a game to download from Samsung Apps . Music Hub Use this application to listen to songs on the device or the web server provided by Music Hub, and...

Application & media stores 76 Purchase songs Tap STORE , and then select a genre → a category. Tap next to a song, tap the option for purchase, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the purchase process. Video Hub Use this application to access and purchase videos.Tap Video Hub ...

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 → . To lock the memo so that others cannot view it, tap → . Browsi...

Utilities 78 • : Lock the memo so that others cannot view it. • : Print the memo via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks.Tap S Planner on the Applications screen. Creating events or tasks Tap ,...

Utilities 79 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 it takes place.Attach a map showing the location of the event. Enter the locati...

Utilities 80 Deleting events Select a date or event, press the Menu button, and then tap Delete . Sharing events Select an event, press the Menu button, tap Share via , and then select a sharing method. Clock Use this application to set alarms, check the time in any location in the world, measure th...

Utilities 81 Alarm Setting alarms Tap Create alarm , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save . • Snooze : Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset time. • Smart alarm : Set a time for the alarm to go off befor...

Utilities 82 Stopwatch Tap Start to time an event. Tap Lap to record lap times. Tap Reset to clear lap time records. Timer Set the duration, and then tap Start . Drag outside the large circle when the timer goes off. Desk clock Tap to view in full screen. Calculator Use this application for simple o...

Utilities 83 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. Start recording. Recording elapsed time. Display the list of voice memos. Playing voice memos Select a voice memo to play. • : Adjust the...

Utilities 84 Managing voice memos In the list of voice memos, press the Menu button 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...

Utilities 85 Google Use this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well.Tap Google on the Applications screen. Searching the device Tap the search field, and then enter a keyword. Alternatively, tap , speak a keyword, and then select o...

Utilities 86 My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips.Tap My Files on the Applications screen. Select a category, and then select a folder to open it. To go back to the parent folder, tap . To return to the root...

87 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 88 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....

90 Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications screen. 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, press the Menu b...

Settings 92 Mobile networks • Mobile data : Use to allow packet switching data networks for network services. • Data roaming : Use the device to connect to another network when you are roaming or your home network is not available. • Access Point Names : Set up access point names (APNs). • Network m...

Settings 93 • Download to : Select a memory location for saving media files. • Upload from other devices : Set to accept uploads from other devices. Kies via Wi-Fi Connect the device to Samsung Kies via a Wi-Fi network. Home screen mode Select a Home screen mode (basic or easy). Blocking mode Select...

Settings 94 • Touch sounds : Set the device to sound when selecting an application or option on the touch screen. • Screen lock sound : Set the device to sound when locking or unlocking the touch screen. Display Change the settings for the display. • Wallpaper : – Home screen : Select a background i...

Settings 95 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. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default appli...

Settings 96 Location services Change settings for GPS functionality. • Use wireless networks : Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks for finding the current location. • Use GPS satellites : Set to use the GPS satellite for finding the current location. • Location and Google search : Set to use you...

Settings 97 – Wake up in lock screen : Set the device to recognise your wake up command when the screen is locked. – Set wake-up command : Set a wake up command to launch S Voice or perform a specified function. • Owner information : Enter your information that is shown on the locked screen. Securit...

Settings 98 • Find my mobile web page : Access the SamsungDive website ( www.samsungdive.com). You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the SamsungDive website. • Set up SIM card lock : – Lock SIM card : Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the d...

Settings 99 Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, tap . • Choose input languages : Select a language for the voice recognition. • Block offensive words : Set to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs. • Download offline speech recognition : Download and...

Settings 100 – Character preview : Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. – Key-tap sound : Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • Tutorial : Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keyboard. • Reset settings : Reset Samsung keyboard settings. Voice recogniser S...

Settings 101 • Set wake-up command : Set a wake up command to launch S Voice or perform a specified function. • Check missed events : Set to check missed calls, messages, or events when S Voice is launched by pressing the headset button. • Home address : Enter your home address to use location infor...

Settings 102 Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. • Back up my data : Set to back up settings and application data to the Google server. • Backup account : Set up or edit your Google backup account. • Automatic restore : Set to restore settings and application data wh...

Settings 103 Torch light Change the torch settings. • Torch light : Turn on the flash to use it as a torch. • Torch light time-out : Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the torch. Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time...

Settings 104 Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device. • Auto-rotate screen : Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device. • Screen t...

Settings 105 Developer options Change the settings for application development. • Desktop backup password : Set a password to secure your backup data. • Stay awake : Set the screen to remain on while you are charging the battery. • Protect SD card : Set to request a confirmation when reading data fr...

Settings 106 • Strict mode : Set the device to flash the screen when applications perform long operations. • Show CPU usage : Set to list all active processes. • Profile GPU rendering : Set to check the time of GPU rendering time. • Enable traces : Set to capture traces of application and system per...

107 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 108 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 109 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 110 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 111 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...