Samsung GT-P8510 User Manual
Samsung GT-P8510 Manual
 |
View all Samsung GT-P8510 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Samsung GT-P8510 manual content summary:
- Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 1
GT-P8510 User Manual www.samsung.com - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 2
is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of the manual, refer to the Samsung website, www.samsung.com. • Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service provider. • Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 3
About this manual Instructional icons 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 Copyright Copyright © 2012 Samsung Electronics This guide is - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 4
Device layout 7 Buttons 7 Package contents 8 Charging the battery 10 Inserting a memory card 12 Turning the device on and off 17 Start screen 18 Using the charms 19 Using applications 21 Applications screen 22 Windows desktop applications 22 Notifications 23 Entering text 24 Connecting to a Wi-Fi - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 5
Table of Contents Application & media stores 44 Store 44 Games Utilities 45 Calendar 46 SkyDrive 46 Box 46 Reader 56 HomeGroup 56 Windows Update Troubleshooting Travel & local 47 Maps Settings 48 About Settings 48 Personalise 48 Users 49 Notifications 50 Search 50 Share 51 General 53 Privacy 54 - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 6
Light sensor Touch screen DC jack Keyboard dock port USB port HDMI port Memory card slot NFC antenna Rear camera Front camera Charging indicator light Speaker Windows button Keyboard dock port Keyboard dock pin connector Microphone Power button Headset jack GPS antenna Volume control button Flash - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 7
cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems Button Power Windows Volume control Function • Press to turn the device on. • Press and hold for 7-10 seconds until • Quick start guide • AC power adapter • Power cable Use only Samsung-approved software. - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 8
Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service. • Availability of all accessories , the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 9
an electric socket. Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. • The the charger may stop charging. • If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. 9 - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 10
save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket • Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up. • The device supports the FAT, exFAT, NTFS file system for memory cards. When inserting a card - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 11
the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data. 11 - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 12
Getting started Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. Press the Power button to turn on the device. • Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 13
Holding the device Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. for a specified period. To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Windows button when the touch screen is turned off, and then drag the lock screen - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 14
. Finger gestures Tapping To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger. 14 - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 15
Basics Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return. 15 - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 16
Basics Flicking Flick left or right to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out. 16 - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 17
Basics Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation. To use this feature, flick from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen to - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 18
Basics Moving an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. Resizing an item Flick up or down on an item. A tick mark appears on the item and the options bar appears at the bottom of the screen. Tap Larger to enlarge it or Smaller to reduce it. Removing an item Flick up or down on an - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 19
applications This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications. Some applications are available only in Windows desktop mode. Opening an application On the Start screen or the Applications screen, tap an application icon to open it. Opening the - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 20
Basics Using dual view Switch to dual view to run two applications on the screen at once. While using an application, open the list of active applications, drag an application to the right, and then drop it when the partition appears. Tap and hold the partition, and then drag it to adjust the size - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 21
Use application stores, such as Store, to download and install applications. You cannot install Windows desktop applications on this device. This device will run only applications from the Windows Store. Uninstalling applications Flick up or down on an application, and then tap uninstall - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 22
(free download; ISP fees apply). Some features and programs unsupported. See http://office.com/officeRT. Windows Accessories Use handy tools to help your work, such as a calculator and a notepad. Windows Ease of Access Use applications to improve your accessibility to contents or functions, such as - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 23
change the input language to one of the supported languages. Using the Qwerty keyboard Changing the keyboard layout To change the keyboard layout, tap and select one of the following: • : Simplified Qwerty keyboard. • : Split Qwerty keyboard for entering text with two hands. • : Standard Qwerty - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 24
Language preferences → Add a language, select a language, and then tap Add. To change languages, tap and then select one from the list of keyboard languages that appears. Handwriting Tap → , write a word with a finger, and then tap Insert. To view the handwriting tutorial, tap . Copying and pasting - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 25
Basics Joining Wi-Fi networks Flick from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen, and then tap Settings → Available. Select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi networks, tap Connect automatically → Connect, enter a password if necessary, and then tap Next. After the - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 26
code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Updating the device Keep the device up-to-date by downloading and updates manually, flick from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen and tap Settings → Change PC settings → Windows Update - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 27
up an account This application requires a Microsoft account. If you have not already registered an account on the device, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. Managing contacts Creating a contact Open the options bar, tap New, and then enter contact information. Editing - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 28
, flick from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Add an account → a service, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. Syncing with Microsoft accounts or social network sites If a contact is added or deleted on the - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 29
. Enter the email address and password, and then follow on-screen instructions to complete the setup. To set up another email account, flick messages Select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, open the options bar and tap Sync. Tap a message - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 30
Tap ChatON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Create the buddies list by entering phone numbers or email addresses of Samsung accounts, or selecting buddies from the list of suggestions. Select a buddy to start chatting. 30 - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 31
Web & network Internet Explorer Use this application to browse the Internet. Tap Internet Explorer on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap . Opening a new page Open the options bar, and then tap . To go to another webpage, open the - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 32
Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature. To activate Bluetooth, flick from the right edge of the - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 33
Web & network Pairing with other Bluetooth devices Flick from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen, tap Settings → Change PC settings → Devices → Add a device to view detected devices. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto-generated passkey on - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 34
Web & network Reading information from an NFC tag Place the NFC antenna area ( ) on the back of your device near an NFC tag. Tap Receive content? when it appears on the screen. The information from the tag will appear. Sending and receiving data Select a contact or an image, or open a webpage to - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 35
Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the device's software version. • Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding used. Playing music Scroll left or right to my - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 36
Media Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. Use Photos to view photos and videos taken with the device's camera. (p. 38) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. The camera automatically shuts off when unused. Camera etiquette • Do not take photos or videos of other people without - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 37
Media Taking videos Taking a video Tap Video Mode, and then tap the screen to take a video. To stop recording, tap the screen again. Change the camera settings. Use this for delayed-time shots. Switch between front and rear camera. Switch to still mode. Configuring settings for Camera Tap - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 38
view images and videos. Tap Photos on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • Some files may not play properly depending on is not registered to the device, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. 38 - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 39
Viewing images on the web To view images from your social networking service or SkyDrive storage, select a service name. If a social networking service account is not registered on the device, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the account setup. Playing videos Video files show the icon - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 40
Media Photo Editor Use this application to embellish photos by applying various effects, such as the oil paint effect. Tap Photo Editor on the Applications screen. To open an image, select one of the following: • Photos: Select from among the images saved in the device. • Camera: Take a photo to - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 41
Media Video Use this application to play video files. Tap Video on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the device's software. • Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded. Playing videos Scroll left or right to my - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 42
Media News Use this application to get recent news provided by Bing. Tap News on the Applications screen. Scroll to a category, and select an article to read. To read articles from a specific source, open the options bar and tap Sources. To receive news about a specific topic, open the options bar - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 43
Media Weather Use this application to get weather information provided by Bing. You can view the current weather and forecasts for your current location or other regions, world weather, and weather statistics. Tap Weather on the Applications screen. Scroll left or right to view the current weather - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 44
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications Browse applications by category, or flick from is a charge for the application, tap Buy, and follow on-screen instructions to complete the purchase process. When a new version is available for - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 45
Utilities Calendar Use this application to manage events and tasks. Tap Calendar on the Applications screen. Creating events Tap a date or time slot. Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap Show more to add more details, such as how often the event repeats or when an - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 46
, enter your email address and password, and then tap Log in. To sign up for an account, tap Sign up and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. Reader Use this application to view PDF or XPS documents. Tap Reader on the Applications screen. Tap Browse, select a folder - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 47
the device, search for places, or get directions. Tap Maps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching for locations Flick from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen, tap Search, and then enter an - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 48
Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add user accounts. Flick from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen and tap Settings → Change PC settings. Personalise Select images and colours for the lock screen, the Start - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 49
Settings Sign-in options • Create a password: Set an account password to unlock the device. When a password is created, this option changes to Change your password. • Create a picture password: Set a picture password to unlock the device. • Create a PIN: Set a PIN to unlock the device. • Require a - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 50
history • Show the apps that I search for most often at the top: Set to show the list of applications you search most frequently. • Let Windows save my searches as future search suggestions: Set the device to save the search keywords you enter. The saved keywords appear as suggestions the next - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 51
from the left edge of the screen and then back again. You can delete the history of recent applications by tapping Delete history. Touch keyboard • Show text suggestions as I type: Set the device to predict words according to input and display word suggestions. • Add a space after I choose a text - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 52
preferences: Access the Control panel to adjust the language and keyboard settings of the device. Available storage View memory information for slows down by tapping Get started. This will reset PC settings of the device to the factory default values without affecting your personal files or - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 53
Get started. This will reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data. Advanced start-up You can restart the device to access the Windows Startup menu that helps you fix system startup problems or change Windows startup settings. Tap Restart now → Troubleshoot → Advanced options - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 54
connection options. Devices View the list of other devices or accessories connected to your device. You can add Bluetooth devices or mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. Wireless devices • WiFi: Turn the Wi-Fi feature on or off. • Bluetooth - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 55
visibility. • Make everything on your screen bigger: Change the font size in all applications. • Pressing Windows + Volume Up will turn on: Select an application to launch when you press the Windows button and the Volume up button. • Show notifications for: Set the length of time that notifications - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 56
other members. To allow other devices in the same group to access your shared files, turn on the file sharing feature in Change sharing settings. Windows Update Check for new updates and update device software by tapping Check for updates now. 56 - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 57
damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If button for 7-10 seconds until the device turns off. If you want to reset the device your files. If this does not solve the problem, perform a factory data reset. Flick from the right edge of the - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 58
. The battery does not charge properly The battery in the device is not user replaceable. If you have problems with the battery or need it replaced, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre. Your device is hot to the touch When you use applications that require more power or use applications - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 59
Troubleshooting Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung Ensure that your device supports the file type. 10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A small gap appears around the outside of the device case - Samsung GT-P8510 | User Manual - Page 60
Some content may differ from your device depending on the region or service provider. www.samsung.com English (EU). 12/2012. Rev. 1.0
-
1 -
2 -
3 -
4 -
5 -
6 -
7 -
8
-
9
-
10
-
11
-
12
-
13
-
14
-
15
-
16
-
17
-
18
-
19
-
20
-
21
-
22
-
23
-
24
-
25
-
26
-
27
-
28
-
29
-
30
-
31
-
32
-
33
-
34
-
35
-
36
-
37
-
38
-
39
-
40
-
41
-
42
-
43
-
44
-
45
-
46
-
47
-
48
-
49
-
50
-
51
-
52
-
53
-
54
-
55
-
56
-
57
-
58
-
59
-
60
 |
 |
www.samsung.com
User Manual
GT-P8510