Samsung galaxy tab 8.9 gt-p7300 User manual

GT-P7300
user manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung 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 device gives you
access to thousands of useful and entertaining applications to
enrich your mobile web experience.
With integrated wireless access and a responsive touch
screen, you can read books and newspapers on the go; stay
up-to-date on the latest news, sports, and weather; manage
your multimedia and business files; and browse the web for
maps, business locations, and more.
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before using your device to ensure safe and proper use.
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settings of your device.
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from software provided by service providers or carriers, and
is subject to change without prior notice. Refer to
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performance issues caused by third-party applications.
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You may upgrade your device’s software by accessing
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yourself or others
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and networks)
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[] (represents the Power/Reset/Lock key)
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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO
DivX®is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a
subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX
Certified®device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com
for more information and software tools to convert your files
into DivX videos.
DivX Certified®to play DivX®video up to HD 720p, including
premium content
May play DivX®video up to HD 1080p
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND
This DivX Certified®device must be registered in order to play
purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain
your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your
device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.comfor more information
on how to complete your registration.

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Contents
Assembling ................................................................ 9
Unpack ...................................................................................... 9
Install the SIM or USIM card ............................................... 10
Charge the battery ............................................................... 10
Getting started ....................................................... 13
Turn your device on and off ............................................... 13
Get to know your device ..................................................... 15
Use the touch screen ........................................................... 19
Get to know the Home screen ........................................... 21
Access applications .............................................................. 24
Customise your device ........................................................ 24
Enter text ................................................................................ 28
Communication ..................................................... 36
Messaging .............................................................................. 36
Google Mail ............................................................................ 38
Email ........................................................................................ 39
Talk ........................................................................................... 42
Social Hub .............................................................................. 43
Web .......................................................................... 44
Browser ................................................................................... 44
Pulse ........................................................................................ 50
Market ..................................................................................... 51
YouTube .................................................................................. 52
Maps ........................................................................................ 53
Latitude ................................................................................... 54

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Places ....................................................................................... 55
Navigation .............................................................................. 55
Samsung Apps ...................................................................... 56
Readers Hub .......................................................................... 57
Entertainment ........................................................ 58
Music player ........................................................................... 58
Camera .................................................................................... 60
Video ........................................................................................ 68
Gallery ..................................................................................... 68
Photo editor ........................................................................... 70
Personal information ............................................ 72
Contacts .................................................................................. 72
Calendar ................................................................................. 76
Memo ...................................................................................... 77
Connectivity ........................................................... 79
PC connections ..................................................................... 79
Wi-Fi ......................................................................................... 81
Bluetooth ................................................................................ 83
AllShare ................................................................................... 85
Mobile network sharing ..................................................... 87
GPS ........................................................................................... 89
VPN connections .................................................................. 90
Applications and Widgets .................................... 93
Alarm ....................................................................................... 93
Calculator ............................................................................... 94
Downloads ............................................................................. 94
eBook ...................................................................................... 94

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Google Search ....................................................................... 96
My files .................................................................................... 96
Pen memo .............................................................................. 98
Polaris Office .......................................................................... 99
Voice Search ......................................................................... 100
World clock .......................................................................... 101
Settings .................................................................. 102
Access the Settings menu ................................................ 102
Wireless and networks ...................................................... 102
Sound .................................................................................... 104
Screen .................................................................................... 105
Power saving mode ........................................................... 105
Location and security ........................................................ 106
Applications ......................................................................... 108
Accounts and sync .............................................................. 109
Motion settings ................................................................... 109
Firewall .................................................................................. 109
Privacy ................................................................................... 110
Storage .................................................................................. 110
Language and input .......................................................... 110
Accessibility ......................................................................... 116
Date and time ...................................................................... 117
About device ....................................................................... 117
Troubleshooting .................................................. 118
Safety precautions ............................................... 122

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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Device
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Quick start guide
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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
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depending on the software and accessories available
in your region or offered by your service provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from your local
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Samsung dealer.
The supplied accessories perform best for your device.
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Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be
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compatible with your device.

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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 of the SIM card slot.
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Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured
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contacts facing down.
Close the cover of the SIM card slot.
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Charge the battery
Your device has a built-in battery. Before using the device for
the first time, you must charge the battery.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers. Unauthorised
chargers can cause batteries to explode or damage your
device.

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Charge the battery only with a charger. You cannot
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charge the battery with the USB cable.
When your battery is low, the device will emit a
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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
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turn on the device, even with the USB power 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 then
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plug the USB cable into the USB power adapter and the
multifunction jack.
Connecting the USB cable improperly may cause
serious damage to the device or USB power adapter.
Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the
warranty.

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Plug the USB power adapter into a power outlet.
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You can use the device while it is charging, but it may
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take longer to fully charge the battery.
While the device is charging, the touch screen may
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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
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normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or
performance.
If your device is not charging properly, bring your
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device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.
When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB
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power adapter and USB cable from the device and then
from the power outlet.
To save energy, unplug the USB power adapter when
not in use. The USB power adapter does not have a
power switch, so you must unplug the USB power
adapter from the outlet to interrupt the power supply.

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Getting started
Turn your device on and off
To turn on your device,
Press and hold [
1
].
If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-
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screen instructions to set up your device.
To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and select
Power off
→
OK.
Set up your Google account
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To use applications provided by Google, such as Google Mail,
Android Market, and Google Maps, you must have a Google
account. If you have not signed in to Google during the initial
setup, set up your Google account as follows.
Open the application list and select
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Settings
→
Accounts
and sync.
Select
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Add account
→
Google Accounts.
Enter your email address and password for your Google
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account and select Sign in.
To create a Google account, select Create account.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Use the quick settings with the notifications
panel
From the Home screen or while using an application, select
the right side of the system bar, and then select an option on
the notifications panel.
You can view the device’s current status and use the following
options:
Wi-Fi
●: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi 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.
You can also adjust the display brightness or access the
settings menu.
Available options may vary depending on your region
or service provider.

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Get to know your device
Device layout
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Front view of the device
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4
1
3
6
4
7
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Back view of the device
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Number Function
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Power/Reset/Lock key
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Volume key
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Light sensor
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Speaker
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SIM card slot
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Front camera lens
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Multifunction jack
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Mouthpiece
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Rear camera lens
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Main internal antenna
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Flashbulb
12
Headset jack
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Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS internal antenna
This device does not support external memory cards.
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1. Connecting a headset to your device improperly can damage
the headset jack or the headset.
2. Do not touch the antenna area or cover this area with your
hands or other objects while using the related functions.

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Keys
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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 more than 20 seconds); Lock
the touch screen.
Volume Adjust the device’s volume.
Indicator icons
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Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
your region or service provider.
Icon Definition
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
Open Wi-Fi APs available
Wi-Fi connected
Bluetooth activated
Receiving GPS data
Synchronised with the web
Data download successfully
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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Icon Definition
Uploading data
Downloading data
Connected to PC
USB tethering activated
USB debugging activated
Wi-Fi tethering activated
New email message
New Google Mail
Alarm activated
Event notification
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Flight mode activated
Music playback in progress
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level
Unable to charge
Current time
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1. If you use a charger that is not approved by Samsung, this
indicator will not appear.

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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
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sharp tools.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact
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with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges
can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact
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with water. The touch screen may malfunction in
humid conditions or when exposed to water.
For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the
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screen protection film before using your device.
Your touch screen has a layer that detects small
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electrical charges emitted by the human body.
For best performance, touch the screen with your
fingertip. The touch screen will not react to touches of
sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen.
You can control your touch screen with the following actions:
Touch: To act on items on the screen, such as applications
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or widgets, to type letters and symbols using the on-screen
keyboard, or to press on-screen keys, you simply touch
them with your finger.
Drag: Touch and hold an item for a moment and then,
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without lifting your finger, move your finger on the screen
until you reach the target position. For example, you drag
items on the Home screen to reposition them. ►p. 23
Touch and hold: Touch and hold an item on the screen by
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touching it but not lifting your finger until an action occurs.
Drag and drop: Touch and hold your finger on an item, and
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then drag your finger to move the item.

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Swipe or slide: To swipe or slide, you quickly move your
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finger across the surface of the screen, without pausing
when you first touch it. For example, you slide the Home
screen left or right to view the other parts, and in some
Calendar views you slide to view earlier or later periods.
Double-touch: Touch quickly twice on a web page, map,
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or other screen to zoom. For example, you double-touch a
section of a web page in Browser to zoom that section to
fit the width of the screen. Double-touching after pinching
to zoom in some applications reflows a column of text to fit
the width of the screen.
Pinch: In some applications, such as Maps, Browser, and
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Gallery, you can zoom in and out by placing two fingers on
the screen at once and pinching them together to zoom
out or spreading them apart to zoom in.
Rotate the touch screen
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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.
Lock or unlock the touch screen
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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 [ ].
To unlock, turn on the screen by pressing [ ], touch
and hold to turn into a circle, and then drag it to the edge
of the larger circle that surrounds it. When you unlock the
screen, you can see the last screen you were viewing.