GT-P7300 user manual
Using this manual Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung mobile device. This powerful, “go anywhere” device, puts the best of the web and mobile computing at your fingertips in a lightweight, highly versatile platform that fits your active lifestyle. Built on the Google Android operating system, the Samsung mobile device gives you access to thousands of useful and entertaining applications to enrich your mobile web experience.
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Contents Assembling .............................................................. 10 Unpack ..................................................................................... 10 Install the SIM or USIM card ................................................ 11 Charge the battery ................................................................ 11 Getting started . ...................................................... 14 Turn your device on and off ................................................
Google Mail . ........................................................................... 49 Email ......................................................................................... 51 Talk ............................................................................................ 53 Social Hub ............................................................................... 54 Entertainment ......................................................... 55 Music player . ..................................
Downloads .............................................................................. 93 eBook ....................................................................................... 93 My files ..................................................................................... 95 Pen memo ............................................................................... 97 Polaris Office . ......................................................................... 97 Voice Search ..........................
Troubleshooting ................................................... 115 Safety precautions ............................................... 119 Index .......................................................................
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 device may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. ●● You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.
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 Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card. To install the SIM or USIM card, 1 2 Open the cover of the SIM card slot. Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
Charge the battery only with a charger. You cannot charge the battery with the USB cable. ●● When your battery is low, the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty. If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power off. Recharge your battery to continue using your device. ●● If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot turn on the device, even with the USB power adapter connected.
2 Plug the USB power adapter into a power outlet. ●● You can use the device while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery. ●● While the device is charging, the touch screen may not function due to an unstable power supply. If this happens, unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the USB cable from the device. ●● While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance.
Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, 1 2 Press and hold [ ]. If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and select Power off → OK. ››Switch to Flight mode In Flight mode, you can disable all wireless connections and use non-network services in areas where wireless devices are prohibited, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
Get to know your device ››Device layout 5 1 2 6 3 4 4 7 8 12 9 13 10 11 Getting started 15
Number Function 1 Power/Reset/Lock key 2 Volume key 3 Light sensor 4 Speaker 5 SIM card slot 6 Front camera lens 7 Multifunction jack 8 Mouthpiece 9 Rear camera lens 10 Main internal antenna 11 Flashbulb 12 13 1 Headset jack Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS internal antenna 1. Connecting a headset to your device improperly can damage the headset jack or the headset.
››Keys Key Function Power/ Reset1/ 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 freezes, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality. ››Indicator icons Icons shown on the bottom of the screen may vary depending on your region or service provider.
Icon Definition Receiving GPS data Synchronised with the web Uploading data Downloading data Connected to PC USB tethering activated Wi-Fi tethering activated New email message New Google Mail Alarm activated Event notification Flight mode activated Music playback in progress Error occurred or caution required 1 Battery power level Unable to charge Current 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 avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools. ●● Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. ●● Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
››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 then select Auto rotation on the notifications panel.
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. 1 2 3 4 5 The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function 1 Select a dot at the top of the screen to move to the corresponding panel directly.
System bar From the system bar, you can quickly navigate screens, access applications, view system information, and more. 1 2 3 4 Number 5 6 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). 4 Open the list of recent applications; Access the application list (tap and hold). 5 Display indicator icons and your device's current status; Open the notifications panel. 6 Open the mini apps panel.
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 1 2 Tap and hold an item to move until the Home screen grid appears. Drag the item to the location you want. ››Remove items from the Home screen 1 2 3 Tap and hold an item to remove. The trash bin appears at the top right of the Home screen. Drag the item to the trash bin. When the item turns red, release the item.
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 Vibration mode. ●● Auto rotation: Activate or deactivate the auto rotation. ●● Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless connection feature. ●● Flight mode: Activate or deactivate Flight mode.
Customise your device Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences. ››Change the language of the display 1 2 Open the application list and select Settings → Language and input → Select language. Select a language you want. ››Set the current time and date 1 2 Open the application list and select Settings → Date and time. Select your time zone, set the time and date, and change other options.
››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 → Sound → Vibrate → Always or Only in Silent mode. When you switch to Silent mode, Vibration will appear in place of Silent on the notifications panel.
››Adjust the brightness of the display 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Settings → Screen → Brightness. Clear the check box next to Automatic brightness. Drag the slider to adjust the level of brightness. Select OK. The brightness level of the display will affect how quickly the device consumes battery power. ››Set a screen lock You can lock the touch screen with an unlock pattern or password to prevent unauthorised people from using the device without your permission.
5 6 Draw a pattern again to confirm. Select Confirm. Set an unlock PIN code 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Settings → Location and security → Configure lock screen → PIN. Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select Continue. Enter the PIN again and select OK. Set an unlock password 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Settings → Location and security → Configure lock screen → Password. Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select Continue. Enter the password again and select OK.
››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 account for controlling the device from the web remotely. 1 Open the application list and select Settings → Location and security → SIM change alert. 2 Read the terms and conditions and select Accept. 3 Select Sign in.
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. ► p. 109 ››Change the keyboard type You can change the keyboard type. Select on the system bar and select a keyboard type (Android keyboard, Samsung keypad, or Swype). You can also enter text with your voice.
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 Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys and you can use the following keys: 1 2 3 4 5 Number 6 7 3 8 9 10 11 Function 1 Minimise the virtual keypad. 2 Move the cursor to the next text input field.
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 Insert a space. You can activate XT9 predictive text mode by selecting → XT9. When you enter the first two letters of a word, the alternate word list appears.
2 Continue until you have finished the word. 3 4 Release the finger on the last character. When the word displays correctly, select to insert a space. If the correct word does not display, select an alternative word from the list that appears. Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text. ●● You can also tap the keys to enter text. ●● You can tap and hold a key to enter characters on the upper half of the key.
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 feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language. 11 Insert a space. ››Copy and paste text While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications.
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. ●● Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider. ››Browse web pages 1 2 Open the application list and select Browser to launch your homepage.
Number Function 1 Close the current tab. 2 Move backward or forward to web pages in history. 3 Reload the current web page; While the device is loading web pages, this icon changes to . 4 Open a new tab. 5 Search for information. 6 Access a list of web browser options. 7 Open a list of saved bookmarks and recent internet history. 8 Bookmark the current web page. While browsing the web page, use the following options: ●● To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart.
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. 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Browser. Select . Select and say a keyword into your device’s microphone. The device searches for information and web pages related with the keyword.
Add a bookmark 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Browser. Select → . You can also select to bookmark the current web page. Enter a page title and a web address. Select the Bookmarks drop-down menu and select a bookmark location to add (if necessary). Select OK. To use bookmark options, select , tap and hold a bookmark: ●● To open the web page in the current tab, select Open. ●● To open the web page in a new tab, select Open in new tab. ●● To edit the bookmark, select Edit bookmark.
››Access recent history 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Browser. Select → History. Select a web page to access. Pulse You can use the Pulse reader to add feeds for your favourite news topics and read news articles on your device. ››Read feeds 1 2 3 4 5 6 Open the application list and select Pulse. If you are launching this application for the first time, select OK and tap the screen to clear the hint. Select to update feeds. Scroll up or down to select a feed source.
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. ››Download and install an application 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Market. You can also select Shop at the top right of the application list.
YouTube Learn to view and upload videos via YouTube. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. ››Watch videos 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select YouTube. Select a video from the list. Tap a video screen and select to display a full screen. Control playback with the virtual keys. ››Upload videos 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select YouTube. Select Your Channel. Select your Google account if it is linked to YouTube.
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 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Maps. If you are launching this application for the first time, select OK. The map will display your current location. Select Search Maps. Enter a keyword for the location and select .
3 4 5 6 Enter the addresses of the starting location and the 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 Go. Select a travel route to view details of your trip (if necessary). When you are finished, select → Clear Map. Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view friends’ locations via Google Latitude™.
Places Learn to search for a place around you. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Places. Select a category. Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category. Select a place name to view its details. While viewing information, use the following options: ●● To view the place on the map, select . ●● To view the route to the place, select .
3 4 5 6 Enter your destination by using one of the following 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 Places: Select your destination from the list of your starred places. Select Install to use voice-guided navigation (if necessary). Follow the route indicated on the map and the voice guide.
Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of applications directly to your device. Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, health related applications and more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice of mobile experience. Your device gets smarter with fully optimised applications from Samsung Apps. Explore amazing applications and make your mobile life even better.
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 provider. ››Send a text message 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Messaging. Select . Add recipients of your message. ●● Enter phone numbers manually, separating them with a semicolon or a comma.
››Send a multimedia message 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Messaging. Select . Add recipients of your message. ●● 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 selecting . When you enter an email address, the device will convert the message as a multimedia message. 4 Press → Add subject and enter a subject for the message. Select Enter message here and enter your message text.
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 on your region or service provider. ●● This Google Mail menu may be labelled differently depending on your region or service provider. ››Send an email message 1 2 3 4 5 6 Open the application list and select Google Mail.
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 message as unread, select → Mark unread. ●● To mark the message as important, select → Mark as important. ●● To add a label to a message, select → Change labels. ●● To register the message to the spam list, select → Report spam.
Email Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account. ››Set up an email account 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Email. Enter your email address and password. Select Next (for general email accounts) or Manual setup (for other company email accounts). Follow the on-screen instructions. To add more email accounts, select → Settings → Add account and repeat steps 2-4.
6 7 8 Select the text input field and enter your email text. Select → files to attach. Select Send to send the message. If you are offline or outside your service area, the message will be held in the outbox until you are online and in your service area. ››View an email message When you open an email account, you can view previously retrieved emails offline or connect to the email server to view new messages. After retrieving email messages, you can view them offline.
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 message, select . ●● To save an attachment to your device, select the attachment tab → . ●● Talk Learn to chat with friends and family via Google Talk™. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
››Start a chat 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Talk. Select a friend from the friend list. The chat screen opens. Enter your message and select . To add a friend to a chat, select → Add to chat. To end the chat, select . Social Hub Learn to access Social Hub™, the integrated communication application for email, messages, contacts or calendar information. Visit socialhub.samsungapps.com for more details. 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Social Hub.
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 supported depending on the software of the device. ●● If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files. ●● Playback quality may vary by content type.
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, select → Share via. ●● To set a music file as an alarm tone, select → Set as alarm tone. ●● To customise your music player, select → Settings. ●● You can experience virtual 5.
››Customise music player settings 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Music player. Select → Settings. Adjust the following settings to customise your music player: Option Function Equaliser Select a default equaliser type. Sound effects Select a sound effect. Music menu Select music categories to display on the music library screen. Music Hub You can access the online music store, and search for and buy your favourite songs.
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 when you do not use it for a specified period. ●● The memory capacity may differ depending on the shooting scene or shooting conditions.
Number 3 4 Function 3 Change the shooting mode. 4 Select the length of the delay before the camera takes a photo. 5 Adjust the exposure value. 6 Change the camera settings. 7 Switch to the camcorder. 8 Capture a photo. 9 Open the image viewer to view photos and videos you captured or recorded. Tap where you want to focus on the preview screen. The focus frame moves to the place you tap and changes to green when the subject is in focus. Select to take a photo.
››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 uses an extended exposure. 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera. Select → Scene mode → a scene. Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take a photo.
››Capture a photo in Smile shot mode Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of their smiling faces. 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera. Select → Smile shot. Make any necessary adjustments. Aim the camera lens at your subject. Select . Your device recognises people in an image and detects their smiles. When the subject smiles, the device automatically takes a photo.
››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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera. Select → Action shot. Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take the first photo. Move the device to follow the moving subject. The device automatically takes the next photos. Continue to follow the subject until the device has captured all the shots necessary for the action photo.
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 2 3 Open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera. Drag the slider at the top right of the screen to switch to the camcorder. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments.
Number 4 5 Function 3 Change the recording mode (for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally). 4 Select the length of the delay before the camera starts recording a video. 5 Adjust the exposure value. 6 Change the camcorder settings. 7 View the length of video that can be recorded (according to available memory). 8 Switch to the camera. 9 Record a video. 10 Open the image viewer to view photos and videos you captured or recorded. Select to start recording.
››Customise camcorder settings Before recording a video, select options: to access the following 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 resolution option. Video Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of videos. Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand.
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 ●● Extension: MP4, 3GP, AVI, WMV, ASF, MKV, FLV, Video WEBM ●● Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, Sorenson Spark, XviD, DIVX, DIVX3, VC-1, WMV7/8, MP43, VP8 Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand, one of your available rental counts will be decremented.
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, you can zoom in or out by tapping and holding two points with your fingers and then tilting the device back and forth. To start a slideshow of images, select . Tap the screen to stop the slideshow.
››Play a video 1 2 Open the application list and select Gallery. Select a folder. To filter photos and videos, select By album or Images and videos → an option. 3 4 Select a video (with the icon) to play. Control playback with the virtual keys. ► p. 65 Photo editor You can edit photos and apply various effects. 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Photo editor. Select Select picture → a folder → an image. You can create a new photo by selecting Capture picture.
5 Use the following options to edit the photo: Option Function Rotate or flip the image. Resize the image by dragging the rectangle or selecting 100% → an option. Crop the image by moving or dragging the rectangle. Apply a colour effect. Apply a filter effect. Use additional tools, such as copying and warping. Select to undo your last action. ●● Select to redo your last action. Adjust the image as desired and select Done. When you are finished, select . Enter a name for the photo and select Yes.
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 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Contacts. Select . Select a memory location. If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact. Enter contact information. Select Done to add the contact to memory.
››Find a contact 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Contacts. Select Find contacts and enter the first few letter of a name. Select the contact’s name. Once you find a contact, you can use the following options: ●● To send a message, select . ●● To send an email message, select an email address. ●● To edit the contact information, select → Edit contact. ●● To delete the contact, select → OK. ●● To set the contact as your favourites, select .
To export contacts to your device’s USB storage, 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Contacts. Select → Import/Export → Export to USB storage. Select OK to confirm. ››Copy or move contacts To copy or move contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device, 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Contacts. Select → Import/Export → Import from SIM card. Select a memory location. If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact.
››Create your namecard 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Contacts. Select → My profile. Enter your own personal details. Select Done. You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or an email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature. ››Retrieve contacts from your community accounts You can view the list of community website accounts and select an account to add a contact from the website to your contacts. 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Contacts.
Calendar Learn to create and manage daily, weekly, or monthly events, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events. ››Change the calendar view 1 2 Open the application list and select Calendar. Select a view mode from the top of the calendar.
To view events of a specific date, 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Calendar. Select a date on the calendar. To move to a specific day by entering a date manually, or select → Go to, enter the date by selecting and select Set. Select an event to view its details. ››Stop an event alarm If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the event alarm icon will appear at the specified time. 1 2 3 Select on the system bar. Select a reminder to view more details about the event.
››View memos 1 2 Open the application list and select Memo. Select a memo to view its details. To use additional features with a memo, select . Tool Function Delete the memo. Change the background colour of the memo. Lock the memo. Print the memo using a WLAN or USB connection. Upload your memo on community websites. Send the memo to others.
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. To use PC connections, you must deactivate USB debugging mode. Open the application list and select Settings → Applications → Development, and then clear the check box next to USB debugging.
››Synchronise with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. 1 2 3 4 5 Using the USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC with Windows Media Player installed. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. Open Windows Media Player to synchronise music files. Edit or enter your device’s name in the pop-up window (if necessary). Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. Start synchronisation.
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 is available. Your device uses non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors in France.
››Add a WLAN manually 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings → Add Wi-Fi network. Enter the SSID for the network and select the security type. Set the security settings depending on the selected security type. Select Save. ››Connect to a WLAN using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Using WPS, you can connect to a secured network.
››Set the static IP settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 Open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings. Select an access point on the network list. Select the drop-down menu next to IP settings. Select Static. Change the IP settings for the access point such as IP address, Network prefix length, Gateway, DNS. Select OK. Wi-Fi Direct Learn to use the WLAN Direct feature to connect two devices via a WLAN without requiring an access point.
››Send data via a WLAN 1 2 Select a file or item, such as a memo, media file, or web address, from an appropriate application or My files. Select an option for sending data via a WLAN. The method for selecting an option may vary by data type. 3 Search for and select another device. ››Receive data via WLAN When prompted, select OK to confirm that you are willing to receive data. Received data is saved to the ShareViaWifi folder.
››Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 2 Open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and networks. Select Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature. ››Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled 1 2 3 devices Open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and networks → Bluetooth settings → Find nearby devices. Select a device. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select OK.
››Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 2 Select a file or item, such as a contact, calendar event, memo, or media file, from an appropriate application. Select an option for sending data via Bluetooth. The method for selecting an option may vary by data type. 3 Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device. ››Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless 1 2 3 feature Open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and networks → Bluetooth settings → Visible.
››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. 1 2 3 Open the application list and select AllShare. Select . Adjust the following settings to customise the DLNA feature: Option Function Media server name Enter a name for your device as a media server.
4 5 Select a player—the one that will play the media file. Playback begins at the selected player. Control playback using icons of your device. Playback may be buffered, depending on the network connection and the connected server. ››Play others’ files on your device 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select AllShare. Select a device as the media server—the one that contains media files. Select a media category and a file. Playback begins at the selected player.
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 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and networks → Tethering and portable hotspot. Select Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to activate the WLAN tethering feature. Select Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot to configure network settings to use your device as an access point.
››Share your device’s mobile network via USB 1 2 3 Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC. Open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and networks → Tethering and portable hotspot. Select USB tethering to activate the USB tethering feature. Your device shares the mobile network connection on your PC. To stop sharing the network connection, clear the check box next to USB tethering.
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 weather ●● around high voltage or electromagnetic fields ●● in a vehicle with sun protection film Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover this area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions.
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 connections. If you are not sure about the connection information to enter, ask your service provider. ››Set up VPN connections 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and networks → VPN settings → Add VPN.
4 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 you. You can import certificates from the VPN server or download from the web. DNS search domains Enter the domain name server (DNS) address. When you are finished, select → Save.
Tools Alarm Learn to set and control alarms for important events. ››Set a new alarm 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Alarm. Select . Set alarm details. When you are finished, select Done. ››Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, ●● To stop the alarm, drag right. ●● To repeat the alarm after a specified length of time, drag left. ››Delete an alarm 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Alarm. Select an alarm to delete. Select Delete → OK.
Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. 1 2 Open the application list and select Calculator. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform a basic or scientific calculator. Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web. 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Downloads. Select a download folder. To open a downloaded file, select the log.
5 6 Tap the screen and use the following options: ●● 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 search for text in the book, select . ●● To bookmark the current page, select . ●● To copy a word, tap and hold a word and select Copy from the pop-up window.
1 2 3 Open the application list and select eBook. Select → Import. Select book files to import and select Done. My files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored on your device. ››Supported file formats Type Format Image ●● Extension: BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG ●● Extension: MP4, 3GP, AVI, WMV, ASF, MKV, FLV, Video WEBM ●● Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.
››Open a file 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select My files. Select a drop-down menu at the top right of the screen and select an option to sort the file list. Select a folder. ●● To move up one level in the file directory, select . ●● To return to the top level of the file directory, select . Select a file to open. ››Create a folder 1 2 3 Open the application list and select My files. Select . Enter a name and select Done.
Pen memo Learn to create sketch memos with various tools. 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Pen memo. Select . Create a drawing memo with the following tools: Tool Function Enter your text. Write or draw on the screen. Erase the sketch. Customise the tool settings. 4 You can also use the following options: ●● To insert a photo, memo or map, select ●● Select to undo your last action. ●● Select to redo your last action. When you are finished, select Done. → Insert.
4 5 6 7 Enter contents in the document. When you are finished, select . Enter a name for the document and select the location to save the document. Select Save. ››Open a document 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Polaris Office. Select Local Storage → a document file. To open the recent file you have opened, select a file under Recent Files. View the document as desired. ●● To open the toolbar to edit the document (word, text, or excel file), select .
››Manage documents online To add an account, 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Polaris Office. Select Add Account. Enter your Email address and password to access your account, and then select OK. To manage documents, 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Polaris Office. Select Web Storage → an account. View and manage your documents on the server as desired. Voice Search Learn to use the voice command feature to search for locations and information by voice.
World clock Learn to view the time in another region. 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select World clock. Select . Enter a city name and select a city from the list. You can select a city in the world map view. . Select To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-4. To apply the summer time to the clocks, tap and hold a clock and select DST settings.
Settings Access the Settings menu 1 Open the application list and select Settings. 2 Select a setting category and select an option. Wireless and networks Change the settings for wireless network connections. ››Flight mode Disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. ››Wi-Fi Turn the WLAN feature on or off. ››Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi: Turn the WLAN feature on or off. ► p. 79 Network notification: Set the device to notify you when an open network is available.
●● ●● 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 wireless feature on or off. ► p. 83 ●● Device name: Set a Bluetooth name for your device. ●● Visible: Set your device to be visible to other Bluetooth devices. ●● Visible time-out: Set duration that your device is visible.
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 more about USB and WLAN tethering. ●● ››VPN settings Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs). ► p. 90 ››Mobile networks Data enabled: Set to allow packet switched data networks for network services.
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. ●● Brightness: Activate the automatic brightness or set the brightness of the display. ●● Screen display: -- Font style: Change the font type for the display text.
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 Bluetooth: Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use. ●● Turn off GPS: Deactivate the GPS feature when not in use. ●● Turn off Sync: Turn off sync when the device is not synchronising with a web server.
Configure lock screen: Set how to unlock the screen. -- Off: Disable the screen lock. -- Unsecure: Set to use the screen lock without a PIN, password, or pattern. -- Pattern: Set an unlock pattern to unlock the screen. -- PIN: Set a PIN (numeric) to unlock the screen. -- Password: Set a password (alphanumeric) to unlock the screen. ●● Owner information: Edit the text you want to display on the screen in Screen lock mode.
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 storage: Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password. ●● Applications Change the settings for managing installed applications.
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 device to synchronise contact, calendar, and email data automatically. Motion settings Change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. ●● Motion activation: Set to use motion recognition.
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 your device. ●● Factory data reset: Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data. ●● Storage Check memory information of your device.
››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 engine: Set the speech synthesis engine to be used for spoken text. ●● Install voice data: Download and install voice data for the text-to-speech feature. ●● Speech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature.
Audio feedback: Set to alert you when there are no alternative words for your input if you double-tap a word. Vibrate on keypress: Set the device to vibrate when you touch a key. Show tips: Set the device to automatically display tips for your actions when available. Word suggestion: Set the device to display suggestions while you are entering text. This feature is available only for English. Auto-spacing: Set the device to automatically insert a space between words.
-- Settings: Auto-capitalisation: Set the device to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark, such as a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark. Vibrate on key-press: Set the device to vibrate when you touch a key. Sound on key-press: Set the device to sound when you touch a key. Auto-correction: Set the device to automatically correct the misspelled words. Show correction suggestions: Set the device to predict words according to your input and display word suggestions.
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. Accessibility Change the settings for accessibility features. ●● Accessibility: Activate an accessibility application you have downloaded, such as Talkback or Kickback, which provide voice, melody, or vibration feedback.
Select time zone: Set your home time zone. Use 24-hour format: Set to the time to be displayed in 24hour 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 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 using the device for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled, you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card. You can disable this feature by using the Lock SIM card menu.
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 not recommended for touch screen devices. ●● Ensure that your hands are clean and dry when tapping the touch screen. ●● Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs.
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 appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application.
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 are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). ●● If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
Safety precautions To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before using your device.
• 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 circuit and overheating. Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage • Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures.
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 potentially explosive environments • Always comply with regulations, instructions and signs in potentially explosive environments.
Do not store your device on slopes If your device falls, it can be damaged. Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. Use your device at -20 °C to 45 °C • Your device can explode if left inside a closed vehicle, as the inside temperature can reach up to 80 °C. • Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods of time (such as on the dashboard of a car). • Store the battery at -20 °C to 45 °C.
Use caution when exposed to flashing lights • While using your device, leave some lights on in the room and do not hold the screen too close to your eyes. • Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing Flash-based games for extended periods. If you feel any discomfort, stop using the device immediately.
Protect your hearing and ears when using a headset • Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage. • Exposure to loud sounds while driving may distract your attention and cause an accident. • Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an audio source and use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music. • In dry environments, static electricity can build up in the headset.
Do not use the device for anything other than its intended use Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public Do not allow children to use your device Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they could hurt themselves and others, or damage the device. Install mobile devices and equipment with caution • Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted.
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 exceed a maximum exposure level (known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 W/kg. During testing, the maximum SAR recorded for this model was 1.15 W/kg.
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 household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66.
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Index access codes 115 alarms creating 70 importing or exporting 71 retrieving 70 creating 92 deactivating 92 stopping 92 device customising 25 indicator icons 17 keys 17 layout 15 notification panel 23 settings 101 turning on or off 14 AllShare 85 application list accessing 24 battery charging 11 Bluetooth download manager 93 eBook 93 activating 83 finding and pairing with devices 83 receiving data 84 sending data 84 importing 94 email sending 51 viewing 52 brightness, display 27 calendar f
internet Pulse 39 Samsung Apps 46 Samsung Kies 77 settings see web browser language 109 market 40 memos about device 114 accessibility 113 accounts and sync 108 applications 107 date and time 113 firewall 108 language and input 109 location and security 105 motion settings 108 power saving mode 105 privacy 109 screen 104 sound 103 storage 109 wireless and networks 101 creating 75 viewing 76 messages sending email 51 sending multimedia 48 sending text 47 setting email accounts 51 multimedia messages
unpack 10 USIM card installing 11 locking 28 video player 68 videos capturing 63 playing 65, 68 voice search 99 VPN connections connecting to 91 creating 90 web browser adding bookmarks 37 browsing web pages 35 opening multiple pages 37 searching for information by voice 37 WLAN activating 79 finding and connecting to networks 79 using WPS 80 world clock 100 YouTube 41 uploading videos 41 watching videos 41 Index 131
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) We, Samsung Electronics declare under our sole responsibility that the product Portable GSM WCDMA Wi-Fi Device : GT-P7300 to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents. SAFETY EN 60950-1 : 2006 +A11 : 2009 SAR EN 62209-2 : 2010 EN 62311 : 2008 EN 50371 : 2002 Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC EMC EN 301 489-01 V1.8.1 (04-2008) EN 301 489-07 V1.3.1 (11-2005) EN 301 489-17 V2.1.
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. To install Kies (PC Sync) 1. Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC. 2. Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. Refer to the Kies help for more information. www.samsung.com English (EU). 11/2011. Rev. 2.
