Samsung SM-P601 User Manual

Browse online or download User Manual for Smartphones Samsung SM-P601. Samsung SM-P601 User Manual

  • Download
  • Add to my manuals
  • Print
  • Page
    / 141
  • Table of contents
  • TROUBLESHOOTING
  • BOOKMARKS
  • Rated. / 5. Based on customer reviews

Summary of Contents

Page 1 - User Manual

www.samsung.comUser ManualSM-P601

Page 2 - About this manual

Getting started10Installing the SIM or USIM cardInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.Only microSIM cards work

Page 3 - Copyright

Utilities100S PlannerUse this application to manage events and tasks.Tap S Planner on the Applications screen.Creating events or tasksTap , and then

Page 4 - Trademarks

Utilities101Syncing with Google CalendarOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → General → Accounts → Google under My accounts, select the Google ac

Page 5 - Table of Contents

Utilities102POLARIS Office 5Use this application to edit documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations.Tap POLARIS Office 5 o

Page 6

Utilities103While editing the documents, tap , and then use one of the following functions:•Switch to View Mode: Preview the document.•Slide note:

Page 7 - Getting started

Utilities104•Freeze frame: Keep the selected row in place.•Screen capture: Capture the selected area.•View Information: View the document details.•

Page 8

Utilities105CloudUse this feature to sync files or back up settings and application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox.On the Applications scre

Page 9 - Package contents

Utilities106AlarmUse this application to set wake-up calls and alarms for important events.Tap Alarm on the Applications screen.Turn this alarm on or

Page 10

Utilities107World ClockUse this application to check the time of many major cities in the world.Tap World Clock on the Applications screen.Creating cl

Page 11 - Charging the battery

Utilities108S VoiceUse this application to command the device by voice to perform various features.Tap S Voice on the Applications screen. Alternative

Page 12 - Charging with the charger

Utilities109Using wake-up commands on the locked screenOn the locked screen, you can use various functions with preset wake-up commands.To activate th

Page 13

Getting started11Removing the SIM or USIM cardPush the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.Charging the battery

Page 14 - Inserting a memory card

Utilities110Search scopeTo select what applications to search, tap → Settings → Tablet search, and then tick the items to search for.Google NowLaunc

Page 15 - Formatting the memory card

Utilities111Viewing itemsSelect a category, and then select an item. While viewing an item, tap Link to go to the source it was collected from.Voice S

Page 16 - Replacing the S Pen nib

Utilities112Searching for a fileTap , tap the search field at the top of the screen, and then enter search criteria.Adding shortcuts to foldersAdd a

Page 17 - Turning the device on and off

Utilities113TripAdvisorUse this application to get travel information such as destination or hotel. You can also book for a room and share your review

Page 18 - Switching to silent mode

114Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Application

Page 19 - Indicator icons

115SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scre

Page 20 - Using the touch screen

Settings116Setting Network notificationThe device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available.Tap Wi

Page 21 - Finger gestures

Settings117Flight modeThis disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.Data usageKeep track of your data usa

Page 22 - Double-tapping

Settings118More networksCustomise settings to control networks.Mobile networks•Mobile data: Use to allow packet switching data networks for network s

Page 23 - Pinching

Settings119DeviceSoundChange settings for various sounds on the device.•Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system

Page 24 - Control motions

Getting started12Charging with the chargerConnect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose

Page 25 - Picking up

Settings120Display•Brightness: Set the brightness of the display.•Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the dis

Page 26 - Panning to browse

Settings121•Clock widget options: Configure settings for the clock widget.–Dual clock: Set the device to show the dual clock.–Clock size: Change th

Page 27 - Palm motions

Settings122FontChange the settings for the font.•Font style: Change the font type for display text.•Font size: Change the font size.Notification pan

Page 28 - Using the S Pen

Settings123•Manage accessibility: Export or import the accessibility settings to share them with other devices.•TalkBack: Activate Talkback, which p

Page 29 - Launching Action Memo

Settings124CallCustomise the settings for calling features.•Call rejection: Reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically. Add phone number

Page 30 - Using air command

Settings125•Additional settings:–Caller ID: Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls.–Call forwarding: Divert incoming calls to a

Page 31 - Air view

Settings126Blocking modeSelect which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in blocking mode.Co

Page 32 - Samsung Smart Scroll

Settings127•Auto spacing: Set the device to automatically insert a space between words.•Auto-punctuate: Set the device to insert a full stop when yo

Page 33 - Activating Multi Window

Settings128Voice search•Language: Select a language for the voice recognition.•Speech output: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you

Page 34 - Notifications

Settings129S PenChange the settings for using the S Pen.•Disable pen detection: Set the screen not to respond when inserting or removing the S Pen.•

Page 35 - Notifications panel

Getting started13Checking the battery charge statusWhen you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current batt

Page 36 - Home screen

Settings130Palm motionActivate the palm motion feature to control the device by touching the screen.•Capture screen: Set the device to capture an ima

Page 37 - Setting wallpaper

Settings131CloudChange settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage.Backup and resetChange the settings for m

Page 38 - Locked screen

Settings132AccessoryChange the accessory settings.•Dock sound: Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a desk

Page 39 - Using applications

Settings133StorageView memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card.Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all da

Page 40 - Applications screen

Settings134•Set up SIM card lock:–Lock SIM card: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device.–Change SIM

Page 41 - Uninstalling applications

135TroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device.Whe

Page 42 - Entering text

Troubleshooting136The touch screen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the to

Page 43 - Direct pen input

Troubleshooting137Sound echoes during a callAdjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area.A cellular network or the Internet

Page 44 - Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

Troubleshooting138Your device is hot to the touchWhen you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended

Page 45 - Setting up accounts

Troubleshooting139•Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly

Page 46 - Transferring files

Getting started14Inserting a memory cardYour device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer a

Page 47 - Securing the device

Troubleshooting140Data stored on the device has been lostAlways make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you cannot r

Page 48 - Unlocking the device

English (EU). 07/2014. Rev.1.2Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject

Page 49 - Upgrading the device

Getting started15Removing the memory cardBefore removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap → Settings → Gen

Page 50 - Communication

Getting started16Replacing the S Pen nibWhile using the S Pen, the S Pen nib may get dull. If the nib is dull, replace it with a new one.1 Hold the ni

Page 51 - During a call

Getting started17Turning the device on and offWhen turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.P

Page 52 - Receiving calls

Getting started18Holding the deviceDo not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the b

Page 53 - Call forwarding

19BasicsIndicator iconsThe icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table

Page 54 - Video calls

2About this manualThis device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise.

Page 55 - Contacts

Basics20Icon MeaningConnected to computerNo SIM or USIM cardNew text or multimedia messageAlarm activatedS Pen removedSilent mode activatedVibration m

Page 56 - Moving contacts

Basics21Finger gesturesTappingTo open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen

Page 57 - Favourite contacts

Basics22DraggingTo move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.Double-tappingDouble-tap

Page 58 - Business card

Basics23FlickingFlick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage o

Page 59 - Messages

Basics24Control motionsSimple motions allow easy control of the device.Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home sc

Page 60 - Listening to a voice message

Basics25Picking upWhen you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off, it vibrates if you have missed c

Page 61 - Sending messages

Basics26Panning to moveTap and hold an item, and then move the device to the left or right to move the item to another panel on the Home screen or the

Page 62 - Google Mail

Basics27Palm motionsUse palm motions to control the device by touching the screen.Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated

Page 63 - Reading messages

Basics28Using the S PenThe included S Pen can be used to easily select items or perform functions. Actions using the S Pen with the button pressed pro

Page 64 - Hangouts

Basics29Capturing screenshotsWith the S Pen button pressed, touch the screen until you hear a click. A screenshot is saved in the Gallery → Screenshot

Page 65

About this manual3•Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you

Page 66 - Web & network

Basics30Selecting and capturing an imageWith the S Pen button pressed, draw a line around an area to select it.If necessary, use one of the following

Page 67 - Opening a new page

Basics31•Pen Window: Launch multiple applications in specified areas on the screen.Some items have contextual menus that make the S Pen pointer glow.

Page 68

Basics32Samsung Smart PauseUse this feature to pause videos when you look away from the screen.On the Home screen, tap → Settings → Controls → Smart

Page 69

Basics33Activating Multi WindowUse this feature to run two applications on the screen at the same time.•Only applications on the Multi Window panel c

Page 70 - Group Play

Basics34Using Multi Window applicationsWhile using Multi Window applications, select an application panel, tap the circle between the application pane

Page 71 - Smart Remote

Basics35Notifications panelFrom the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the status bar, and then tap to

Page 72 - Playing music

Basics36Home screenThe Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to ap

Page 73 - Playing music by mood

Basics37Rearranging panelsAdding a new panelTap → Edit page → .Moving a panelTap → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a

Page 74 - Taking photos

Basics38Using widgetsWidgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. To use them, add widgets fr

Page 75 - Shooting mode

Basics39Adding widgetsTo use widgets when the screen is locked, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → Device → Lock screen, and then tick Multipl

Page 76 - Panoramic photos

About this manual4Trademarks•SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.•Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of

Page 77 - Taking videos

Basics40Closing an applicationClose applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance.Press and hold the Home button, tap

Page 78 - Dual Camera mode

Basics41Rearranging panelsPinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.Installing applicationsUse application

Page 79 - Share shot

Basics42Entering textUse the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text.Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, y

Page 80

Basics43HandwritingTap and hold ,tap , and then write a word with a finger or the S Pen. Suggested words appear as characters are entered. Select a

Page 81 - Viewing images

Basics44Entering text by voiceActivate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak.If the device do

Page 82 - Editing images

Basics45Joining Wi-Fi networksOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi, and then drag the Wi-Fi switch to the right.Select a net

Page 83 - Deleting images

Basics46Removing accountsOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → General, select an account name under Accounts, select the account to remove, and

Page 84 - Using Tag buddy

Basics47Connecting with Windows Media PlayerEnsure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer.1 Connect the device to the computer using t

Page 85 - Story Album

Basics48Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup unlock PIN to unlock the screen whe

Page 86 - Video Editor

Basics49Upgrading the deviceThe device can be upgraded to the latest software.This feature may not be available depending on the region or service pro

Page 87 - Uploading videos

5Table of ContentsGetting started7 Device layout8 Buttons9 S Pen9 Package contents10 Installing the SIM or USIM card11 Charging the battery14 In

Page 88 - My Magazine

50CommunicationPhoneUse this application to make or answer a call.Tap Phone on the Applications screen.Making callsMaking a callUse one of the followi

Page 89 - SketchBook for Galaxy

Communication51Finding contactsEnter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predict

Page 90 - Businessweek+

Communication52Adding contactsTo add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap .Viewing call logsTap Logs to view

Page 91 - Play Store

Communication53Rejecting a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the rejec

Page 92 - Samsung Apps

Communication54Video callsMaking a video callEnter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap to make a video call.During a

Page 93 - Play Music

Communication55ContactsUse this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others.Tap Contacts on the Applications

Page 94 - Play Games

Communication56Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:• : Add to favourite contacts.• / : Make a voice or video call.• : C

Page 95 - Utilities

Communication57Importing and exporting contactsTap Contacts.Importing contactsTap → Import/Export → Import from SIM card, Import from USB storage or

Page 96

Communication58Contact groupsTap Groups.Adding contacts to a groupSelect a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap Done.Managing g

Page 97 - Making a chart

Communication59MessagesUse this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).Tap Messages on the Applications screen.You may i

Page 98 - Viewing note pages

Table of Contents6104 Dropbox105 Cloud106 Alarm107 World Clock107 Calculator107 S Translator108 S Voice109 S Finder109 Google110 Scrapbook111 Voi

Page 99 - Searching for notes

Communication60Sending scheduled messagesWhile composing a message, tap → Scheduling. Set a time and date, and then tap OK. The device will send the

Page 100 - S Planner

Communication61EmailUse this application to send or view email messages.Tap Email on the Applications screen.Setting up email accountsSet up an email

Page 101

Communication62Reading messagesSelect an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap .Tap a message t

Page 102 - POLARIS Office 5

Communication63Sending messagesIn any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap Send.Tap +CC/BCC to add more recipients

Page 103 - Reading documents

Communication64HangoutsUse this application to chat with others.Tap Hangouts on the Applications screen.This application may not be available dependin

Page 104 - Sharing documents

Communication65TwitterUse this application to access the Twitter social network site and keep in touch with people.Tap Twitter on the Applications scr

Page 105 - Syncing with Dropbox

66Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,

Page 106 - Stopping alarms

Web & network67HistoryTap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap → Clear history.Lin

Page 107 - S Translator

Web & network68BookmarksTo bookmark the current webpage, tap , enter details, such as name and web address, and then tap Save.To open a bookmark

Page 108

Web & network69Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices

Page 109 - S Finder

7Getting startedDevice layoutBack buttonHome buttonSpeakerLight sensorMenu buttonMultipurpose jackTouch screenFront cameraPower buttonVolume buttonMic

Page 110 - Scrapbook

Web & network70Samsung LinkUse this application to play contents saved on remotely located devices or web storage services over the Internet. You

Page 111 - My Files

Web & network71Smart RemoteUse this application to use the device as a remote control for TVs and entertainment systems.Tap Smart Remote on the Ap

Page 112 - Downloads

72MediaMusicUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending on the softwa

Page 113 - Evernote

Media73To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings → Advanced → Smart volume.Smart volume may not be activated for some files.When Sma

Page 114 - Travel & local

Media74CameraUse this application to take photos or videos.Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 81)Tap Camera on

Page 115 - Settings

Media75Shooting modeSeveral photo effects are available.Tap MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen.•Auto: Use th

Page 116 - Bluetooth

Media76•Rich tone (HDR): Use this to take a photo with an improved contrast ratio.•Eraser: Use this to erase the movements of moving subjects in the

Page 117 - Location services

Media77Applying filter effectsUse the filter effects to take unique photos or videos.Tap and select a filter effect. The available options vary by mo

Page 118 - Screen Mirroring

Media78Zooming in and outUse one of the following methods:•Use the Volume button to zoom in or out.•Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom i

Page 119

Media79Share shotTap → , and then select one of the following:•Share shot: Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi Direct.•Buddy photo

Page 120 - Lock screen

Getting started8•Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.•Using a

Page 121 - Wallpaper

Media80•Video stabilisation: Activate or deactivate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps focus when the camera is moving.•Auto night detection: Set the devi

Page 122 - Accessibility

Media81ShortcutsReorganise shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options.Tap → Edit quick settings.Tap and hold an option and drag it to

Page 123

Media82Viewing images using the motion featureUse the motion feature to execute a function with particular motion.On the Applications screen, tap Sett

Page 124

Media83•Rotate left: Rotate anticlockwise.•Rotate right: Rotate clockwise.•Crop: Resize the blue frame to crop and save the image in it.•Set as: S

Page 125

Media84Sharing imagesUse one of the following methods:•In a folder, tap → Select item, select images by ticking, and then tap to send them to oth

Page 126 - Controls

Media85Story AlbumUse this application to create your own digital album to keep your stories by organising the images neatly and automatically.Tap Sto

Page 127 - Handwriting recognition

Media86Deleting videosTap → Delete, select videos by ticking, and then tap Delete.Sharing videosTap → Share via, select videos by ticking, tap Don

Page 128 - Voice control

Media87YouTubeUse this application to watch videos from the YouTube website.Tap YouTube on the Applications screen.This application may not be availab

Page 129

Media88My MagazineUse this applications to make your own social magazine.On the Home screen, flick your finger up from the bottom of the screen.When r

Page 130 - Accounts

Media89FlipboardUse this application to access your personalised magazines.Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen.This application may not be availa

Page 131 - Date and time

Getting started9S PenS Pen tipS Pen buttonName FunctionS Pen tip•Perform basic S Pen actions. (p. 20)S Pen button•Perform advanced S Pen actions. (p

Page 132 - Power saving mode

Media90Businessweek+Use this application to get the latest news about finance, business, and more.Tap Businessweek+ on the Applications screen.This ap

Page 133 - Security

91Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Page 134 - Google Settings

Application & media stores92Samsung HubUse this application to purchase, enjoy, and manage digital media content. Samsung Hub also promotes and re

Page 135 - Troubleshooting

Application & media stores93Play BooksUse this application to read and download book files.Tap Play Books on the Applications screen.This applicat

Page 136 - Calls are not connected

Application & media stores94Play MagazinesUse this application to read and download magazines.Tap Play Magazines on the Applications screen.This a

Page 137

95UtilitiesS NoteUse this application to create a note using multimedia files or voice recordings.Tap S Note on the Applications screen.Creating notes

Page 138

Utilities96When using the templates that have image frames, tap and hold an image frame, and then tap Images or Take picture to add an image.To delete

Page 139

Utilities97Using the selection toolWrite a formula or draw a shape, and then tap . Draw a line around the formula or the shape to select it, and then

Page 140

Utilities98Editing a chartTo edit a chart, tap the chart or table → Edit chart, and then use the following options:•Tap at the top left of the scre

Page 141

Utilities99Viewing pages previewDrag down a note to preview the pages above the note.Tap on the note cover to access the following options:•Delete:

Comments to this Manuals

No comments