Samsung GT-P5100 User Manual

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Page 1 To install Samsung Kies (PC Sync) 1. Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your computer. 2. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable.
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Page 3: Using This Manual
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents Assembling ............11 Unpack ....................11 Device layout ..................12 Keys ......................14 Insert the SIM or USIM card ............15 Charge the battery ................16 Insert a memory card (optional) ..........19 Getting started ..........21 Turn on or off your device ............21 Use the touch screen ..............
Page 9 Samsung Apps .................. 50 S Suggest ..................... 50 YouTube ....................51 Video Hub ................... 52 Voice Search ..................52 Communication ..........53 Calling ....................53 Messages ..................... 63 Google Mail ..................65 Email ...................... 67 Talk ......................70 ChatON ....................71 Messenger ...................
Page 10 Connectivity ............. 101 USB connections ................101 Wi-Fi ..................... 103 Wi-Fi Direct ..................106 AllShare Play ..................107 Mobile network sharing .............. 110 Bluetooth ................... 112 GPS ....................... 114 VPN connections ................115 Tools ..............118 Alarm ....................118 Calculator ..................119 Downloads ..................
Page 11 Display ....................130 Storage ....................131 Power saving mode ..............131 Battery ....................131 Application manager ..............131 Location services ................132 Lock screen ..................132 Security ....................133 Language and input ..............134 Cloud ....................137 Back up and reset ................137 Add account ..................
Page 12: Assembling
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 and available ●...
Page 13: Device Layout
Device layout › Front view Number Function Front camera lens Light sensor Speaker Multifunction jack Touch screen Microphone Assembling...
Page 14: Rear View
› Rear view Number Function Headset jack SIM card slot Main antenna GPS antenna Memory card slot Power/Reset/Lock key Volume key Rear camera lens 1. Do not touch or cover the area around the antenna with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions. Assembling...
Page 15: Keys
Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the device options (press Power/ and hold); Reset the device (press Reset and hold for 8-10 seconds); Turn off Lock and lock the touch screen or turn it Volume Adjust the device’s volume. 1.
Page 16: Insert The Sim Or Usim Card
Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. ● If the memory card becomes lodged in the SIM card slot, you must take your device to a Samsung Service Centre to have the memory card removed. The SIM card slot of your device is only suited for ●...
Page 17: Charge The Battery
You cannot replace the battery in the device. If you have problems with the battery or need it replaced, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables may cause batteries to explode or damage your device.
Page 18 The device may heat up while charging. This is ● normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. If your device is not charging properly, take your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. Assembling...
Page 19 When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB cable from the device, and then unplug the USB power adapter from the electrical socket. 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 electrical socket when not in use to avoid wasting power.
Page 20: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)
32 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card.
Page 21: Remove A Memory Card
Push the memory card into the memory card slot until it locks in place. Close the cover of the memory card slot. › Remove a memory card Ensure that the device is not currently accessing the memory card. In the application list, select Settings →...
Page 22: Getting Started
Getting started Turn on or off your device To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. If you are turning on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. You must sign in to Google or create a Google account to use applications that interact with the Google server.
Page 23: Use The Touch Screen
Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions for using the touch screen. Do not press the touch screen with your fingertips, ● or use sharp tools on the touch screen. Doing so may damage the touch screen or cause it to malfunction.
Page 24 Control your touch screen with the following actions: Touch once to select or launch a menu, option, or application. Tap and hold Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds. Drag Tap an item and move it to a new location.
Page 25 Double-tap Tap an item twice quickly. Flick Briskly scroll up, down, left, or right to move through lists or screens. Pinch Place two of your fingers far apart, and then pinch them together. Your device turns off the touch screen when you do ●...
Page 26: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And The Keys
Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys When you do not use the device for a specified period, your device turns off the touch screen and locks the touch screen and the keys automatically to prevent unintended operations. To lock the touch screen and the keys manually, press the Power key.
Page 27: System Bar
› System bar From the system bar at the bottom of the screen, you can quickly navigate screen, view system information, and more. Number Function Return to the previous screen. Return to the Home screen; Access the Google search widget or Google Now (tap and hold). Open the list of recent applications.
Page 28: Indicator Icons
› Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition No signal Signal strength Connected to GPRS network Connected to EDGE network Connected to HSDPA network Wi-Fi AP connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS-based services in use Call in progress Missed call...
Page 29 › Use the notifications panel To open the notifications panel, tap the right bottom of the screen. To hide the panel, select From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current status and use the following options: Wi-Fi: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. p. 103 ►...
Page 30: Remove An Item From The Home Screen
› Remove an item from the Home screen Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to the rubbish bin. › Add or remove a panel from the Home screen You can add or remove Home screen panels to organise widgets.
Page 31: Access Applications
› Use widgets Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. The widgets available may vary depending on your region or service provider. In the application list, select Widgets to open the widget panel. Scroll left or right on the widget panel to find a widget.
Page 32 You can add an application shortcut to the Home ● screen by tapping and holding an icon in the application list. If you rotate the device while using some features, the ● interface will rotate as well. To prevent the interface from rotating, tap the right bottom of the screen to open the notifications panel, and then select Screen rotation.
Page 33: Launch Multiple Applications
› Download an application In the application list, select Play Store or Samsung Apps. Search for an application and download it to the device. To install applications that you downloaded from other sources, you must select Settings Security → →...
Page 34: Customise Your Device
› Manage applications You can manage multiple applications with the task manager. Task manager Active applications. → → Select The task manager launches and shows active applications. Control active applications: To switch applications, select one from the list. ● To close an application, select End. ●...
Page 35: Switch To Silent Mode
› Change your call ringtone In the application list, select Settings → Sound → Device ringtone. → Select a ringtone › Switch to Silent mode To mute or unmute your device, do one of the following: Tap the right bottom of the screen to open the notifications ●...
Page 36: Adjust The Brightness Of The Display
› Adjust the brightness of the display Your device includes a light sensor, which can detect the level of ambient light and adjust the brightness of the display automatically. You can also manually set the brightness of the display. The brightness of the display will affect how quickly the device consumes battery power.
Page 37 You can lock your device by activating the screen lock feature. If you forget your password, take your device to a ● Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of passwords ● or private information, or other damages caused by illegal software.
Page 38 Draw the pattern again to confirm and select Confirm. Complete the setup of the backup PIN. If you forget your unlock pattern, you can deactivate the screen lock feature with a backup PIN. Set an unlock PIN In the application list, select Settings →...
Page 39: Activate The Find My Mobile Feature
To use this feature, you must create a Samsung account for controlling the device remotely via the Internet. In the application list, select Settings →...
Page 40: Enter Text
Speak your text into the microphone. When you are finished, select Tap to pause. › Enter text with the Samsung keypad Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on the screen. You can also use the following keys:...
Page 41: Copy And Paste Text
Number Function Change the case. Switch text input modes. Access the keypad settings; Tap and hold switch to Handwriting mode or enter text by voice. Insert a space. Clear your input. Start a new line. Add an item from the clipboard. ›...
Page 42: Web And Gps-Based Services
Web and GPS-based services You may incur additional charges for accessing the Internet and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite webpages. This feature may be labelled differently depending on ●...
Page 43 Number Function Move backwards or forwards to webpages in history. Reload the current webpage. While the device is loading webpages, this icon changes to . Enter a web address or a keyword. Access web browser options. View your bookmarks, saved pages, and recent Internet history.
Page 44: Search For Information By Voice
→ To view your download history, select ● Print. → To print the webpage via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Settings. To change the browser settings, select ● › Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
Page 45 To edit bookmark details, select Edit bookmark. ● To add the bookmark shortcut to the Home screen, select ● Add shortcut to home. To send the address of the current webpage to others, ● select Share link. To copy the address of the current webpage, select Copy ●...
Page 46: Game Hub
Game Hub Learn to access and download games. In the application list, select Game Hub. Select a game service. Search for and download games from the online store. The games available may vary depending on your region or service provider. Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view their ™...
Page 47: Maps
Maps ™ Learn to use the Google Maps mapping service to find your location, search for places, and get directions. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ● region or service provider. You must activate location services to find your ●...
Page 48: Navigation
To add layers of additional information to the map or ● change the view mode, select To add a star to the location, select the balloon with the ● → Add star. location name, select → Make To save a map and for offline viewing, select ●...
Page 49: Local
In the application list, select Navigation. Enter your destination with the following methods: Speak destination: Enter your destination by voice. ● Type destination: Enter your destination with the ● virtual keypad. Contacts: Select your destination from contacts’ ● addresses. Starred places: Select your destination from your ●...
Page 50: Play Store
Play Store Your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Play Store provides a quick and easy way to shop for mobile applications. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ● region or service provider. Your device will save user files from downloaded ●...
Page 51: Readers Hub
Search for and download reading material from the online store. Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to easily download a wide range of applications and updates for your device. With fully optimised applications from Samsung Apps, your device becomes even smarter.
Page 52: Youtube
YouTube ™ Learn to view and upload videos via the YouTube video sharing service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Play a video In the application list, select YouTube. Select a video. Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Pause or resume playback.
Page 53: Video Hub
› Upload a video In the application list, select YouTube. Select ACCOUNT. Select your Google account if it is linked to YouTube. Alternatively, you can select Add account and set up an account to sign in to YouTube. → → Select a category a video.
Page 54: Communication
Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call, or customising and using call-related features. › Make a call In the application list, select Phone → Keypad, and then enter an area code and a phone number. Select to make a voice call.
Page 55: Reject A Call
› Reject a call During an incoming call, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle. To send a message to the caller when you reject a call, drag the reject message bar at the bottom of the screen upwards. You can select one of several preset messages or create your own messages.
Page 56 › Use options during a voice call You can use the following options during a voice call: To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or ● down. To place a call on hold, select Hold. To retrieve a held call, ●...
Page 57 › Use options during a video call You can use the following options while a video call is in progress: To switch between the front and rear camera, select Switch ● camera. To open the keypad, select Keypad. ● To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot ●...
Page 58 Drag the Auto reject mode switch to the right. Select Auto reject mode → an option. Option Function All numbers Reject all calls. Auto reject Reject calls from phone numbers on numbers the auto reject list. Select Auto reject list. Select Enter a number and select Save.
Page 59 › Set call diverting Call diverting is a network feature that sends incoming calls to a specified number. You can set this feature separately for several conditions. In the application list, select Phone → Keypad → → Call settings → Call settings →...
Page 60 › View a call or message log You can view logs of calls and messages that are filtered by type. In the application list, select Phone → Logs. → View by → Select an option. Select a log entry to view its details. From the detail view, you can make a call, send a message to the number, or add the number to the contact list or the auto reject list.
Page 61 Option Function → Call settings Ringtones and Add or select a vibration pattern. → keypad tones Device vibration → Call settings Ringtones and Set the device to vibrate and ring to keypad tones alert you to incoming calls. → Incoming call vibration →...
Page 62 Option Function Call settings → Accessory Set to allow outgoing calls with a settings for call Bluetooth headset, even when your → Outgoing call device is locked. conditions Call settings → Accessory Select the type of outgoing calls to settings for call make you use a Bluetooth headset.
Page 63 Option Function Call settings Set to automatically redial a call that → Additional was not connected or that was cut → settings Auto off. redial Call settings → Additional Activate FDN mode to prevent calls → settings to phone numbers that are not in the Fixed Dialling FDN list on the SIM or USIM card.
Page 64: Messages
Option Function → Voicemail Enter the voicemail server number. Voicemail You can obtain this number from settings your service provider. → Voicemail Select a ringtone to alert you to new Ringtone voicemails. → Voicemail Set the device to vibrate when Vibrate voicemails are received.
Page 65: Send A Multimedia Message
› Send a text message In the application list, select Messaging → Add recipients: Enter phone numbers manually and separate them with ● a semicolon or a comma. Select phone numbers from your contact list by ● selecting Select the text field and enter your message text. →...
Page 66: Google Mail
› View a text or multimedia message In the application list, select Messaging. Your messages are grouped by contact as a message thread. Select a contact. Select a multimedia message to view more details. › Listen to a voicemail message If you have set your device to divert missed calls to the voicemail server, callers may leave voicemail messages when you miss calls.
Page 67: Send An Email Message
› Send an email message In the application list, select Google Mail → Select the recipient field and enter an email address. Select the subject field and enter a subject. Select the text field and enter your email text. Select and attach a file.
Page 68: Email
To delete the message, select . ● Change labels. → To add a label to the message, select ● → Mark unread. To mark the message as unread, select ● → Mark as To mark the message as important, select ●...
Page 69: View An Email Message
When you are finished setting up the email account, email messages will be downloaded to your device. If you have created two or more accounts, you can switch between them. Select an account name at the top of the screen, and then select the account from which you want to retrieve messages.
Page 70 ● View mode. Print. → To print the message via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To save the email addresses of the recipients to the ● Save as → phonebook as a group of contacts, select group.
Page 71: Talk
Talk Learn to send and receive instant messages to friends and ™ family with the Google Talk instant messaging service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Set your status In the application list, select Talk. Select a Google account.
Page 72: Chaton
Enter and send your message. → To add more contacts to the conversation, select ● Add to chat. To use video chat, select ● To use voice chat, select . ● → End chat to end the conversation. Select ChatON Learn to use ChatON to send and receive instant messages from any device that has a mobile phone number.
Page 73: Google
Google+ Learn to access Google’s social network service. You can create groups to send and receive instant messages and upload your photos. In the application list, select Google+. If you are launching this application for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.
Page 74: Entertainment
Entertainment Camera Learn how to take and view photos and videos. The camera turns off automatically when you do not ● use it for a specified period. The memory capacity may differ depending on the ● scene or shooting conditions. ›...
Page 75 Number Function Use camera shortcuts. : Switch to the front camera to take a ● photo of yourself. : Change the shooting mode. ● p. 76 ► : Select the length of the delay before ● the camera takes a photo. : Apply a special effect.
Page 76 → Print. Your To print the photo via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Rename. To change the name of a file, select ● To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ●...
Page 77: Customise Camera Settings
› Change the shooting mode You can take photos with various shooting modes. To change → Shooting mode → the shooting mode, select option. Option Function Panorama Take panoramic photos. Set the device to recognise a person’s face Buddy photo you have tagged in a photo and send it to share that person.
Page 78 Option Function Select the length of the delay before the Timer camera takes a photo. Resolution Select a resolution option. Adjust the colour balance according to the White balance lighting conditions. Metering Select a type of exposure metering. Set to view the grid lines on the preview Guidelines screen.
Page 79: Record A Video
› Record a video In the application list, select Camera. Drag the slider to switch to the camcorder. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Use camcorder shortcuts. : Switch to the front camera to record ●...
Page 80 Number Function View the storage location. Switch to the camera. Record a video. View videos you have recorded. Select to start recording. Select to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. The camcorder may not be able to properly record videos on memory cards with slow transfer speeds.
Page 81: Customise Camcorder Settings
› Customise camcorder settings Before recording a video, select to access the following options: Option Function Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently-used options. Switch to the front camera to record a Self recording video of yourself. Recording Change the recording mode (for attaching mode to a message or for saving normally).
Page 82: Video Player
› Edit the shortcut icons You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently-used options. Edit shortcuts. → From the preview screen, select Tap and hold an icon from the option list, and then drag it to the shortcut area. To remove shortcuts, tap and hold an icon, and then drag it to the option list.
Page 83 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Adjust the volume. Change the ratio of the video screen. Mute the sound. Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (tap within 3 seconds);...
Page 84 Number Function Access video player options. Select a sound effect. Insert a bookmark. Skip to the next file; Scan forwards in the file (tap and hold). During playback, select to access the following options: To send the video to others, select Share via. ●...
Page 85: Gallery
Gallery Learn to view images and play videos saved in your device. Some file formats are not supported depending on ● the device’s software. If a file size exceeds the memory available, an error ● may occur when you try to open the file. Playback quality may vary by content type.
Page 86 → Print. Your To print the image via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Rename. To change the name of a file, select ● To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ●...
Page 87: Play A Video
Face tag → → Select Recognised faces appear in the frame. If faces are not recognised automatically, tap and hold a face area to add a frame manually. → Add name. Select a recognised face Select the person’s name from the contact list. The contact is linked to the face in the image.
Page 88: Photo Editor
Photo Editor You can edit images and apply various effects. In the application list, select Photo Editor. Select an image, or select Select picture → → a folder image. To take a new photo, select Take picture. Select Selection → Draw a border around the area you want to select, and then select Done.
Page 89: Video Maker
When you are finished, select Enter a name for the image and select OK. Video Maker You can edit videos and apply various effects. › Create a video In the application list, select Video Maker. Select New Project. Select a frame theme. Select a category.
Page 90: Trim A Segment Of A Video
Select Transition and drag an effect option to a transition effect icon between images or videos. → Export. When you are finished, select Select a resolution option. Enter a name for the video and select OK. › Trim a segment of a video Launch the video editor and open a video file.
Page 91: Music Player
Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: Download from the Internet. p. 41 ► ● Download from a computer with Samsung Kies. p. 101 ► ● Download from a computer with Windows Media Player. ●...
Page 92: Play Music
› Play music In the application list, select Music Player. → Select a music category a music file. Select the album image to open the music player screen. Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Adjust the volume. Set the file as your favourite track. Mute the sound.
Page 93 Number Function Pause playback; Select to resume playback. View music details. Open the playlist. Access music options. Select a sound effect. Change the repeat mode. Skip to the next file; Scan forwards in the file (tap and hold). You can control the music player with a headset. On the Home screen, press and hold the headset button to launch the music player.
Page 94: Create A Playlist
› Create a playlist In the application list, select Music Player. → New playlist. Select Enter a title for your new playlist and select OK. Select a music category. Select the files to include and select Done. › Customise music player settings In the application list, select Music Player.
Page 95: Music Hub
Music Hub You can access the online music store to search for and buy your favourite songs. You can also add music files to your wish list and play them. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In the application list, select Music Hub.
Page 96: Personal Information
Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, phone numbers, email addresses, and more for your contacts. › Create a contact In the application list, select Contacts → Contacts →...
Page 97: Create Your Namecard
› Set a speed dial number In the application list, select Contacts → Contacts. → Speed dial setting. Select → Select a location number a contact. You can call a speed dial number by tapping and holding the location number on the dialling screen. ›...
Page 98: Copy A Contact
› Copy a contact Copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device In the application list, select Contacts → Contacts. → Import/Export → Import from SIM card. Select Select a memory location. Select contacts to copy, and then select Done. Copy contacts from your device to the SIM or USIM card In the application list, select Contacts...
Page 99: S Planner
Export contacts In the application list, select Contacts → Contacts. Import/Export Export to SD card or → → Select Export to USB storage. Select OK to confirm. S Planner Your device includes a powerful planner to help you organise your schedules more conveniently and effectively. Learn to create and manage events and tasks, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events and tasks.
Page 100: View An Event Or Task
List: A list of all the events and holidays scheduled for a ● specific period Task: A list of tasks ● You can also change the view mode by placing two fingers on the screen and spreading them apart or pinching them together.
Page 101: Memo
To protect the memo from accidental deletion, select ● → To print the memo via Wi-Fi or USB, select . Your ● device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → To send the memo to others, select ● Personal information...
Page 102: Connectivity
Data transfers may fail when using a USB hub. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your computer. You can download the program from the Samsung website. Samsung Kies will work on both Windows and Macintosh computers.
Page 103: Connect As A Media Device
› Connect with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your computer. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Open Windows Media Player and synchronise music files. › Connect as a media device You can connect your device to a computer and access media files stored on your device.
Page 104: Wi-Fi
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 standards. You can connect to the Internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries.
Page 105: Connect To A Wi-Fi Ap With A Protected Setup
› Add a Wi-Fi AP manually In the application list, select Settings → Wi-Fi → Add Wi-Fi network. Enter an SSID for the AP and select a security type. Set the security settings according to the security type you selected, and then select Save. ›...
Page 106: Customise Wi-Fi Settings
› Set the static IP settings In the application list, select Settings → Wi-Fi. → Show advanced options. Select an AP Select the IP settings drop-down menu. Select Static. Change the IP settings. Select Connect. › Customise Wi-Fi settings In the application list, select Settings →...
Page 107: Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct Learn to use the Wi-Fi Direct feature to connect two devices via Wi-Fi without requiring an AP. › Connect your device to another device In the application list, select Settings Wi-Fi Wi-Fi → → Direct. Select Scan. Select a device. When the owner of the other device accepts the connection, the devices are connected.
Page 108: Allshare Play
AllShare Play. To use the AllShare Play service, you must sign in to your Google and Samsung accounts, and register two or more devices as file servers. The registration methods may vary depending on the device type. To get more details about FAQ.
Page 109 › Play a file on a remote device Supported file formats may differ depending on ● connected devices as a media player. Some files may be buffered while playing depending ● on the network connection. In the application list, select AllShare Play. Select a device or web storage that contains media files.
Page 110 Set to optimise the video quality for Video quality your device when playing videos saved settings on a computer. Lock AllShare Set to lock AllShare Play with the Play password for your Samsung account. Language Select a display language. About View AllShare Play information. Connectivity...
Page 111: Mobile Network Sharing
Mobile network sharing Learn to share your device’s mobile network connection with other devices. › Share your device’s mobile network via Wi-Fi Learn to use your device as a wireless access point for other devices. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
Page 112 Option Function Show Set to show your password as you password enter them. Show advanced Select a broadcast channel. options Select Save. On another device, locate your device’s name and connect to your mobile network. You can restrict mobile network sharing to specified devices.
Page 113: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Learn to exchange data or media files with other devices via Bluetooth. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, ● or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature. Always ensure that you share and receive data with ●...
Page 114: Activate The Bluetooth Feature
› Activate the Bluetooth feature In the application list, select Settings and then drag the Bluetooth switch to the right. › Find and pair with another device In the application list, select Settings → Bluetooth → Scan. Select a device. Select OK to match the Bluetooth PIN between two devices.
Page 115: Gps
› Receive data via Bluetooth In the application list, select Settings → Bluetooth and then select the tick box next to your device. To select the length of time that your device will be → Visible time-out. visible, select When prompted, select OK to match the Bluetooth PIN or enter the Bluetooth PIN and select OK (if necessary).
Page 116: Vpn Connections
› Activate location services You must activate location services to receive location information or search the map. In the application list, select Settings → Location services. Change the following options: Option Function Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks to find your location. Use wireless You may incur additional networks...
Page 117 › Set up a VPN profile In the application list, select Settings → More settings → Add VPN network. → Change the following options: Option Function Name Enter a name for the VPN server. Type Select a VPN type. Server address Enter the address of the VPN server. L2TP secret Enter an L2TP secret password.
Page 118: Connect To A Private Network
Option Function PPP encryption Set to encrypt data before sending it to (MPPE) the VPN server. Show Set to change the advanced network advanced settings. options The options available may vary depending on the VPN type. When you are finished, select Save. ›...
Page 119: Tools
Tools Alarm Learn to set and control alarms for important events. › Set an alarm In the application list, select Alarm. Select Set the details of the alarm. When you are finished, select Done. To deactivate an alarm, select the clock icon next to the alarm.
Page 120: Calculator
Calculator Learn to perform calculations with your device. › Perform a calculation In the application list, select Calculator. Use the keys on the screen to perform basic calculations. › View the calculation history In the application list, select Calculator. Perform a calculation. Select to hide the calculator keypad.
Page 121: Dropbox
Dropbox Learn to use the Dropbox cloud storage service to save and share your files with others. When you save files to your Dropbox folder, your device automatically synchronise with the web server and any other computers that have Dropbox installed.
Page 122: My Files
› View a file In the application list, select Dropbox → Select a file. My Files Learn to access various types of files saved in your device. › Supported file formats Your device supports the following file formats: Type Format Image bmp, gif, jpg, png Video...
Page 123 › View a file In the application list, select My Files. Select a folder. To move up one level in the file directory, select . ● To return to the Home directory, select ● Select a file. From the folder list, access the following options: To search for files saved in your device, select ●...
Page 124: Polaris Office
Polaris Office Learn to create or view documents with your device. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Create a document In the application list, select Polaris Office. If you are launching this application for the first time, register as an online user or skip the registration.
Page 125 From the document view, access the following options: To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ● slowly spread them apart or pinch them together. To undo your last action, select . ● To redo your last action, select . ●...
Page 126: Google
Google Learn to search for data in your device or information on the Internet. In the application list, select Google. Enter a keyword and select To search for data by voice, select and say a keyword into your device’s microphone. Select a search result.
Page 127: Settings
Settings Access the setting options In the application list, select Settings. Select a setting category, and then select an option. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi AP and access the Internet or other network devices. To use options, select Advanced: Customise Wi-Fi settings.
Page 128: More Settings
To use more options, select Data roaming: Set to use data connections when you are ● roaming. Restrict background data: Set to disable synchronisation ● in the background while using a mobile network. Auto sync data: Set the device to synchronise contact, ●...
Page 129: Tethering And Portable Hotspot
Network mode: Select a network type. ● Network operators: ● - Search networks: Search for and select a network. - Select automatically: Set the device to select the first available network. › Tethering and portable hotspot Portable Wi-Fi hotspot: Set to use your device as a wireless ●...
Page 130: Blocking Mode
Upload from other devices: Set to accept uploads from ● other device. › Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in Blocking mode.
Page 131: Display
Keytones: Set the device to sound when you enter ● numbers on the dialling screen. Touch sounds: Set the device to sound when you select an ● application or option. Screen lock sound: Set the device to sound when you lock ●...
Page 132: Storage
Storage View memory information for your device and memory card. You can also format the memory card. Formatting a memory card will permanently delete all data from the memory location. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory.
Page 133: Location Services
Location services Change the settings for location services. Use wireless networks: Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile ● networks for finding your location. Use GPS satellites: Set to use GPS satellites for finding your ● location. Location and Google search: Set the device to use your ●...
Page 134: Security
Security Change the settings for securing your device. Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on ● the device. You must enter the password each time you turn on the device. Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your data.
Page 135: Language And Input
Make passwords visible: Set to show your passwords as ● you enter them. Device administrators: View the administrators you ● have approved for your device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to your device. Unknown sources: Set to download applications from any ●...
Page 136: Google Voice Typing
Download offline speech recognition: Download and ● install language data for offline voice input. › Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keypad settings, select Input language: Select input languages to use with the ● keypad. Predictive text: Activate XT9 mode to predict words based ●...
Page 137: Pointer Speed
Key-tap sound: Set the device to sound when you tap a ● key. Tutorial: View the tutorial for using the Samsung keypad. ● Reset settings: Reset the Samsung keypad settings to the ● factory defaults.
Page 138: Cloud
Cloud Change settings for synchronising data or files with your Samsung account. Back up and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. Back up my data: Set to back up your settings and ● application data to the Google server.
Page 139: Date And Time
Date and time Change the settings to control how time and date appears on your device. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date will be reset. Automatic date and time: Set to receive time information ●...
Page 140 Speak passwords: Set the device to read aloud passwords ● you enter on websites with TalkBack. The power key ends calls: Set to end a call when you press ● the Power key. Accessibility shortcut: Add a shortcut to accessibility ●...
Page 141: Developer Options
Developer options Activate and change the settings for application development. Desktop backup password: Set a password to secure your ● backup data. Stay awake: Set the screen to remain on while you are ● charging the battery. Protect SD card: Set to request a confirmation when ●...
Page 142: About Device
Window animation scale: Select a speed for opening and ● closing pop-up windows. Transition animation scale: Select a speed for switching ● between screens. Animator duration scale: Select how long pop-up ● windows will be shown. Disable hardware overlays: Set to hide hardware overlays. ●...
Page 143: Troubleshooting
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: When the device lock feature is enabled, Password you must enter the password you set for the device.
Page 144: The Touch Screen Responds Slowly Or Improperly
If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take your ● device to a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close applications or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is still responsive and an application is frozen, close the application with the task manager.
Page 145 Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. ● Ensure that you have accessed the correct cellular network. ● Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone ● number you are dialling. Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on.
Page 146 If the battery will no longer charge completely, you need to replace it with a new battery. Take your device to your local Samsung Service Centre. Your device is hot if touched 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.
Page 147 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. A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with ●...
Page 148: Index
Index alarms 118 camera changing camcorder AllShare Play 107 settings 80 applications changing camera closing 33 settings 76 downloading 32 recording videos 78 launching 30 taking photos 73 multitasking 32 connectivity organising 31 AllShare Play 107 uninstalling 32 Bluetooth 112 auto rejection 56 GPS connections 114 battery...
Page 149 14 Play Store 49 maps Polaris Office 123 getting directions 47 power saving 18, 131 searching for locations 46 Samsung Apps 50 searching for places settings 126 nearby 48 sharing locations 45 silent mode 34 using the navigation 47...
Page 150 Bluetooth 112 via USB 111 via Wi-Fi 110 text input copy and paste 40 with Google voice input 39 with Samsung keypad 39 touch screen locking/unlocking 25 using 22 touch tone 33 unpack 11 USB connections as camera device 102...

Samsung GT-P5100 User Manual

Assembling

Getting Started

Web and GPS-Based Services

Communication

Entertainment

Connectivity

Tools

Settings

Troubleshooting

Index

Quick Links

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