Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P7300 User manual

GT-P7300
user manual

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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.
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.
Read me first
Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully
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Wi-Fi
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registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
DivX
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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 ............................................................. 10
Unpack .................................................................................... 10
Install the SIM or USIM card ............................................... 11
Charge the battery ............................................................... 11
Getting started ....................................................... 14
Turn your device on and off ............................................... 14
Get to know your device ..................................................... 15
Use the touch screen ........................................................... 19
Get to know the Home screen ........................................... 21
Access applications .............................................................. 24
Customise your device ........................................................ 25
Enter text ................................................................................ 30
Web .......................................................................... 35
Browser ................................................................................... 35
Pulse ........................................................................................ 39
Market ..................................................................................... 40
YouTube .................................................................................. 41
Maps ........................................................................................ 42
Latitude ................................................................................... 43
Places ....................................................................................... 44
Navigation .............................................................................. 44
Google Search ....................................................................... 45
Samsung Apps ...................................................................... 46
Communication ..................................................... 47
Messaging .............................................................................. 47

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Google Mail ............................................................................ 49
Email ........................................................................................ 51
Talk ........................................................................................... 53
Social Hub .............................................................................. 54
Entertainment ........................................................ 55
Music player ........................................................................... 55
Music Hub .............................................................................. 57
Camera .................................................................................... 58
Video ........................................................................................ 65
Gallery ..................................................................................... 66
Photo editor ........................................................................... 68
Personal information ............................................ 70
Contacts .................................................................................. 70
Calendar ................................................................................. 74
Memo ...................................................................................... 75
Connectivity ........................................................... 77
PC connections ..................................................................... 77
Wi-Fi ......................................................................................... 79
Wi-Fi Direct ............................................................................. 81
Bluetooth ................................................................................ 82
AllShare ................................................................................... 84
Mobile network sharing ..................................................... 87
GPS ........................................................................................... 89
VPN connections .................................................................. 90
Tools ......................................................................... 92
Alarm ....................................................................................... 92
Calculator ............................................................................... 93

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Downloads ............................................................................. 93
eBook ...................................................................................... 93
My files .................................................................................... 95
Pen memo .............................................................................. 97
Polaris Office .......................................................................... 97
Voice Search ........................................................................... 99
World clock .......................................................................... 100
Settings .................................................................. 101
Access the Settings menu ................................................ 101
Wireless and networks ...................................................... 101
Sound .................................................................................... 103
Screen .................................................................................... 104
Power saving mode ........................................................... 105
Location and security ........................................................ 105
Applications ......................................................................... 107
Accounts and sync .............................................................. 108
Motion settings ................................................................... 108
Firewall .................................................................................. 108
Privacy ................................................................................... 109
Storage .................................................................................. 109
Language and input .......................................................... 109
Accessibility ......................................................................... 113
Date and time ...................................................................... 113
About device ....................................................................... 114

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Troubleshooting .................................................. 115
Safety precautions ............................................... 119
Index ...................................................................... 129

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Assembling
Unpack
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Quick start guide
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software may cause damage or malfunctions that are
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Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be
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