Samsung GT-N8000 Quick start guide

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Quick start guide

Samsung GT-N8000 keeps you connected and entertained with its advanced technology. Capture precious moments with the rear camera and enjoy video calls with the front-facing camera. Unleash your creativity with the S Pen, allowing you to draw, take quick notes, and navigate intuitively. Stay productive with access to Google Play Store apps, and multitask efficiently with the split-screen feature.

Samsung GT-N8000 keeps you connected and entertained with its advanced technology. Capture precious moments with the rear camera and enjoy video calls with the front-facing camera. Unleash your creativity with the S Pen, allowing you to draw, take quick notes, and navigate intuitively. Stay productive with access to Google Play Store apps, and multitask efficiently with the split-screen feature.

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GT-N8000
quick start guide
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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile
device. This device will provide you with high quality
mobile communication and entertainment based on
Samsung’s exceptional technology and high standards.
Content in this manual may differ from the product, •
or from software provided by service providers
or carriers, and is subject to change without prior
notice.
The items supplied with your device and available •
accessories may vary depending on your region or
service provider.
You can purchase additional accessories from your •
local Samsung dealer.
The supplied accessories perform best for your •
device.
Accessories other than the supplied ones may not •
be compatible with your device.
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or •
incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings
or modified operating system software. Attempting
to customise the operating system may cause your
device or applications to work improperly.
Instructional icons
Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you
will see in this manual:
Warning—situations that could cause injury to
yourself or others
Caution—situations that could cause damage
to your device or other equipment
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
information
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Copyright
Copyright © 2012 Samsung Electronics
This manual is protected under international copyright
laws.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed,
translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,
recording, or storing in any information storage and
retrieval system, without the prior written permission
of Samsung Electronics.
Trademarks
SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered •
trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
The Android logo, Google•
, Google Maps
,
Google Mail
, YouTube
, Google Play
Store, and
Google Talk
are trademarks of Google, Inc.
Bluetooth•
®
is a registered trademark of the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
Windows Media Player•
®
is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation.
Wi-Fi•
®
, Wi-Fi Protected Setup
, Wi-Fi Direct
,
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered
trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and
is intended for use in all European countries. The
WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction
indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors.
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All other trademarks and copyrights are the •
property of their respective owners.
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Assembling
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.
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
•
standard SIM cards. Inserting a microSIM card
or a microSIM card with an unauthorised holder
may cause damage to the SIM card slot of your
device.
Close the cover of the SIM card slot.
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Connect the AC plug to the charging head, and
1
then plug the USB cable into the USB power
adapter and the multifunction jack.
The shape of the USB power adapter may differ
depending on your region.
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.
Charge the battery
Before using the device for the first time or when the
battery has been unused for an extended period, you
must charge the battery.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers.
Unauthorised chargers can cause batteries to
explode or damage your device.
If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot
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.
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Plug the USB power adapter into a power outlet.
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While the device is charging, the touch screen may
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.
When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the
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USB 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 electrical socket when not
in use to avoid wasting power. The device should
remain close to the electrical socket while charging.
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Getting started
Turn your device on and off
To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key.
If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the
on-screen instructions to set up your device.
To turn off your device, press and hold the Power key
and select Power off
OK.
Follow all posted warnings and directions from •
authorised personnel in areas where the use of
wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes
and hospitals.
To use your device’s non-network services only,
•
switch to Flight mode.
Get to know your device
Device layout
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Number Function
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Multifunction jack
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SIM card slot
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Front camera lens
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Ambient light sensor
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Mouthpiece
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Headset jack
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Internal antenna
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Rear camera lens
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S Pen
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IrLED
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Flashbulb
1. Connecting a headset to your device improperly can damage the
headset jack or the headset.
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Number Function
1
Power/Reset/Lock key
2
Volume key
3
Speaker
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Memory card slot
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S Pen
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1
Number Function
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S Pen tip
Perform basic S Pen actions.
2
S Pen button
Perform advanced S Pen
actions.
Keys
Key Function
Power/
Reset
2
/
Lock
Turn on the device (press and hold);
Access the device options (press and
hold); Reset the device (press and
hold for 8-10 seconds); Lock the touch
screen.
Volume
Adjust the device volume.
2. If your device experiences fatal errors, hanging, or freezing, you may
need to reset the device to regain functionality.
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System bar
The system bar at the bottom of the screen gives you
quick access to useful functions for navigating screens,
opening applications, viewing system information, and
more.
Control panel (left): Navigate screens, access recent •
applications, or launch the application that you
specified as the quick launch shortcut.
Mini apps panel (centre): Access mini applications.•
Notifications panel (right): View the current time, •
device status, and notifications.
Touch screen
Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items
or perform functions. Control the touch screen by
tapping, tapping and holding, or dragging across it.
Home screen
When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the
Home screen. From the Home screen, you can view
your devices status and access applications.
The Home screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or
right to a panel of the Home screen. You can also select
a dot at the top of the screen to move directly to the
corresponding screen.
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Use the S Pen
Your device is supplied with a specialised S Pen.
You can purchase a replacement S Pen from •
your local Samsung dealer.
If your S Pen is not working properly, replace
•
the tip for the S Pen or take it to Samsung
Service Centre.
For best results, keep the S Pen mostly
•
perpendicular to the touch screen and avoid
using it at sharp angles.
Do not bend the S Pen.•
Do not use the S Pen near by a source of •
magnetic interference. It may cause the S Pen to
malfunction or freeze.
Lock or unlock the touch screen
When you do not use the device for a specified
period, your device turns off the touch screen and
automatically locks the touch screen to prevent any
unwanted device operations. To manually lock the
touch screen, press the Power key.
To unlock, turn on the screen by pressing the Power
key, tap anywhere on the screen, and then flick your
finger in any direction.
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Menu
While pressing the S Pen
button, drag the S Pen down to
open a list of options available
on the current screen.
Screen capture
While pressing the S Pen
button, tap and hold the screen
to capture a screenshot.
In addition to traditional controls, such as tapping or
flicking, you can access additional features by using
the S Pen.
Back
While pressing the S Pen
button, drag the S Pen to the
left to return to the previous
screen.
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Access recent applications
Select to view the applications you have accessed
recently.
Enter text
You can enter text with the voice input feature, the
virtual keypads, or in handwriting mode. You can also
use editing options to copy and paste text.
Google voice input
With the Google voice input feature, you can enter text
by voice.
Quick note
While pressing the S Pen
button, double-tap the screen
to launch the Quick note
function.
Access applications
From the Home screen, select
1
to access the
application list.
Select an application.
2
Select
3
to return to the previous screen; Select
to return to the Home screen.
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Handwriting mode
From the Samsung Chinese IME keypad, you can switch
to Handwriting mode to enter text more easily.
To switch to Handwriting mode, select
. Write your
text on the handwriting panel.
To switch to the Samsung Chinese IME keypad, select
.
Samsung Chinese IME keypad
The Samsung Chinese IME keypad provides different
keypad types (such as QWERTY and 3x4 keypads) and a
handwriting mode. You can enter text in Chinese with
cangjies, zhuyins, strokes, or pinyins.
Samsung keyboard
The Samsung keypad provides the QWERTY keypad
and a handwriting mode.
When entering text with the QWERTY keypad, use the
predictive text feature. This feature will predict the
word you are entering and display suggestions.
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Send and receive messages
You can create and send text (SMS), multimedia (MMS),
or email messages, and view or manage messages you
have sent or received.
You may incur additional charges for sending
or receiving messages while outside your home
service area. For details, contact your service
provider.
Text and multimedia message
You can create and send a simple text message or a
multimedia message which can contain text, image,
video, and sound files.
Make or answer a call
You can make a call by entering a phone number or
selecting a number in your contact list. You can also
access the call log to redial recently dialled numbers.
Make a call
Open the dialling screen, enter a phone number, and
select . To make a video call, select Video call.
Answer a call
When a call comes in, select and then drag your
finger outside of the large circle.
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Use S Note
With S Note, you can create your own notes by using
various templates including magazine, diary, and more.
Create a note
Open the application list and select
1
S Note.
Select
2
a template.
Enter text or draw a sketch.
3
Add a photo or sound clip.
4
When you are finished, select
5
Save.
Email message
You can use the email application to send email
messages on your device. Before you send and receive
email messages, you must add an email account.
Connect to the internet
You can connect to the wireless web by using the Wi-Fi
feature or mobile network connections. Open the web
application and browse web pages. You can bookmark
your favourite web pages or use various web options.
You may incur additional charges for accessing
the web and downloading media files. For details,
contact your service provider.
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Learn motions
Built-in motion recognition provides you with
enhanced controls. You can perform actions by moving
your device or performing gestures with your hands.
For more details, see the user manual.
View the user manual
The user manual provides complete information about
operating your device.
From your device
Open the widget panel.
1
Tap and hold the widget for the user manual to
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add it to the Home screen.
Select the widget.
3
View notes
Open the application list and select
1
S Note.
Select
2
to search for a note (if necessary).
Select a note.
3
Use the drawing feature
While creating a message, note, or event, you can
create a sketch note with the note pad. Also, you can
draw on an image using drawing tools.
Use S Planner
Your device provides you with a powerful planner
to help you organise your schedules and tasks more
conveniently and effectively.
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From your computer
Access
www.samsung.com/hk,
and then search for the
user manual by the model name of your device.
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Safety precautions
To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all
of the following information before using your device.
Warning: Prevent electric shock, fire, and
explosion
Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electrical
sockets
Do not touch the power cord with wet hands, or disconnect the
charger by pulling on the cord
Do not bend or damage the power cord
Do not use your device while charging or touch your device with
wet hands
Do not short-circuit the charger
Do not drop or cause an impact to the charger or the device
Do not charge the battery with chargers that are not approved
by the manufacturer
Do not use your device during a thunderstorm
Your device may malfunction and your risk of electric shock is increased.
Handle and dispose of the device and chargers with care
Use only Samsung-approved chargers specifically designed for your •
device. Incompatible chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to
your device.
Never dispose of devices in a fire. Follow all local regulations when
•
disposing of used devices.
Never place devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens,
•
stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.
Never crush or puncture the device. Avoid exposing the device to
•
high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and
overheating.
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Samsung GT-N8000 Quick start guide

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Quick start guide

Samsung GT-N8000 keeps you connected and entertained with its advanced technology. Capture precious moments with the rear camera and enjoy video calls with the front-facing camera. Unleash your creativity with the S Pen, allowing you to draw, take quick notes, and navigate intuitively. Stay productive with access to Google Play Store apps, and multitask efficiently with the split-screen feature.

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