Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 GT-P6800 User manual

GT-P6800
quick start guide
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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device.
This device will provide you with high quality mobile
communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s
exceptional technology and high standards.
Content in this manual may differ from the product,
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or from software provided by service providers
or carriers, and is subject to change without prior
notice.
The items supplied with your device and available
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accessories may vary depending on your region or
service provider.
You can purchase additional accessories from your
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local Samsung dealer.
The supplied accessories perform best for your
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device.
Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be
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compatible with your device.

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Instructional icons
Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you
will see in this manual:
Warning—situations that could cause injury to
yourself or others
Caution—situations that could cause damage
to your device or other equipment
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
information

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Copyright
Copyright © 2011 Samsung Electronics
This manual is protected under international copyright
laws.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed,
translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,
recording, or storing in any information storage and
retrieval system, without the prior written permission of
Samsung Electronics.
Trademarks
SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered
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trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
The Android logo, Google Search
• ™, Google Maps™,
Google Mail™, YouTube™, Android Market™, and
Google Talk™are trademarks of Google, Inc.
Bluetooth
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Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle
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and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks
of their respective owners.

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Windows Media Player
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Microsoft Corporation.
Wi-Fi
• ®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™,
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered
trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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.
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property
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of their respective owners.

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Assembling
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,
Open the cover to the SIM card slot.1.
Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured2.
contacts facing down.
Close the cover of the SIM card slot.3.

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Charge the battery
Before using the device for the first time, you must
charge the battery.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers.
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Unauthorised chargers can cause batteries to
explode or damage your device.
The back cover of your device is made of metal.
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Use only the ETA-P12X / ETA-P11JBE series
charger with your device to prevent electric
shock.
If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot
turn on the device, even with the travel adapter
connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a
few minutes before you try to turn on the device.
Connect the AC plug to the charging head, and then1.
plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
multifunction jack.
Connecting the travel adapter improperly may
cause serious damage to the device. Any damage
caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power2.
outlet.
While the device is charging, the touch screen may
not function due to an unstable power supply. If
this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the
device.
When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the3.
travel adapter from the device and then from the
power outlet.
To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not
in use. The travel adapter does not have a power
switch, so you must unplug the travel adapter from
the outlet when not in use to avoid wasting power.
The travel adapter should remain close to the
socket when in use.

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Getting started
Turn your device on and off
To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key.
If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the
on-screen instructions to set up your device.
To turn off your device, press and hold the Power key
and select Power off
→
OK.
Follow all posted warnings and directions from
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authorised personnel in areas where the use of
wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes
and hospitals.
To use your device's non-network services only,
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switch to Flight mode.

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Get to know your device
Front view of the device
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Number Function
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Earpiece
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Proximity sensor
3
Light sensor
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Speaker
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Mouthpiece

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Number Function
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Front camera lens
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Power/Reset/Lock key
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Volume key
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Multifunction jack
Back view of the device
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Number Function
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Mouthpiece
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Rear camera lens
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Flashbulb
4
Main antenna
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Headset jack
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GPS antenna
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SIM card slot
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Memory card slot
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2
1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record
videos.
2. Connecting a headset to your device improperly can damage
the headset jack or the headset.
3. Do not touch or cover the antenna area with your hands or
other objects while using the GPS functions.
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Keys
Key Function
Power/
Reset
1
/
Lock
Turn on the device (press and hold);
Access the quick menus (press and hold);
Reset the device (press and hold for
10-15 seconds); Lock the touch screen.
Volume
Adjust the device’s volume.
Touch screen
Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or
perform functions. Control the touch screen by tapping,
tapping and holding, or dragging across it.
1. If your device has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes, you may
need to reset the device to regain functionality.

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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.
The Home screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or
right to a panel of the Home screen. You can also select
a dot at the top of the screen to move directly to the
corresponding screen.
System bar
The system bar at the bottom of the screen gives you
quick access to useful functions for navigating screens,
opening applications, viewing system information, and
more.
Control panel (left): Navigate screens, access recent
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applications, or capture the current screen.
Mini apps panel (centre): Access mini applications.
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Notifications panel (right): View the current time,
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device status, and notifications.

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Lock or unlock the touch screen
When you do not use the device for a specified period,
your device turns off the touch screen and automatically
locks the touch screen to prevent any unwanted device
operations. To manually lock the touch screen, press the
Power key.
To unlock, turn on the screen by pressing the Power key,
tap anywhere on the screen, and then drag outside of
the large circle.
Access applications
From the Home screen, select1. Apps to access the
application list.
Select an application.2.
Select3. to return to the previous screen; Select
to return to the Home screen.
Access recent applications
Select to view the applications you have accessed
recently.

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Enter text
You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual
keypads or in handwriting mode. You can also use
editing options to copy and paste text.
You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter
text, you should change the writing language to
one of the supported languages.
Android keyboard
The Android keypad provides the QWERTY keypad.
DioPen Chinese IME
The DioPen Chinese IME provides the QWERTY keypad
and a handwriting mode. You can enter text in Chinese
with pinyins, zhuyins, or changjies.
Samsung keypad
The Samsung keypad provides the QWERTY keypad and
a handwriting mode.
When entering text with the QWERTY keypad, use the
predictive text feature. This feature will predict the word
you are entering and display suggestions.

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Swype keypad
With the Swype keypad, you can enter text by sliding
across characters on the keypad. Tap the first character
of a word, drag to the following characters, and release
your finger on the last character.
Make or answer a call
You can make a call by entering a phone number or
selecting a number in your contact list. You can also
access the call log to redial recently dialled numbers.
Make a call
Open the dialling screen, enter a phone number, and
select Call. To make a video call, select Video call.
Answer a call
When a call comes in, drag in any direction until it
reaches the border of the circle.

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Send and receive messages
You can create and send text (SMS), multimedia (MMS),
or email 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.
Text and multimedia message
You can create and send a simple text message or a
multimedia message which can contain text, image,
video, and sound files.
Email message
You can use the email application to send email
messages on your device. Before you send and receive
email messages, you must add an email account.
Connect to the internet
You can connect to the wireless web by using the Wi-Fi
feature or mobile network connections. Open the web
application and browse web pages. You can bookmark
your favourite web pages or use various web options.
You may incur additional charges for accessing
the web and downloading media files. For details,
contact your service provider.

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Safety precautions
To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of
the following information before using your device.
Warning: Prevent electric shock, fire, and explosion
Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electrical
sockets
Do not touch the power cord with wet hands, or disconnect the
charger by pulling on the cord
Do not bend or damage the power cord
Do not use your device while charging or touch your device with
wet hands
Do not short-circuit the charger
Do not drop or cause an impact to the charger or the device
Do not charge the battery with chargers that are not approved by
the manufacturer
Do not use your device during a thunderstorm
Your device may malfunction and your risk of electric shock is increased.
Handle and dispose of the device and chargers with care
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed•
for your device. Incompatible chargers can cause serious injuries or damage
to your device.
Never dispose of devices in a fire. Follow all local regulations when disposing•
of used devices.

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Never place devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens,•
stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.
Never crush or puncture the device. Avoid exposing the device to•
high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and
overheating.
Protect the device and chargers from damage
Avoid exposing your device to very cold or very hot temperatures.•
Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the device and reduce•
the charging capacity and life of your device and batteries.
Never use a damaged charger.•
Caution: Follow all safety warnings and regulations
when using your device in restricted areas
Turn off your device where prohibited
Comply with all regulations that restrict the use of a mobile device in a
particular area.
Do not use your device near other electronic devices
Most electronic devices use radio frequency signals. Your device may interfere
with other electronic devices.
Do not use your device near a pacemaker
Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if possible, as•
your device can interfere with the pacemaker.
If you must use your device, keep at least 15 cm away from the pacemaker.•
To minimise the possible interference with a pacemaker, use your device on•
the opposite side of your body from the pacemaker.
Do not use your device in a hospital or near medical equipment
that can be interfered with by radio frequency
If you personally use any medical equipment, contact the manufacturer of the
equipment to ensure the safety of your equipment from radio frequency.