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  • Page 1: User Manual

    D E V I C E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH owned by or which is otherwise the property of RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE SAMSUNG mobile device, including but not limited...
  • Page 3 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, Legal Information New Jersey 07660 Important legal information can be accessed in Phone: writing on the mobile device or at samsung.com. 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR Internet Address: MOBILE DEVICE. samsung.com Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is ©2015 Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Settings ............. 1 ................47 Front View How to Use Settings ................2 ..........48 Back View Wi-Fi Settings ................3 ..............49 Assemble Your Device Bluetooth ..........4 ................51 Set Up Your Device Airplane Mode ............5 ...............53 Set Up Accounts on Your Device Data Usage...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.

  • Page 6: Front View

    Front View Volume key Camera Power key Light sensor Touchscreen Camera: Take pictures and record videos of Power key: Press to lock or wake up the screen. • • yourself. Press and hold to turn the device on or off, restart it, or for quick access to Airplane mode.

  • Page 7: Back View

    Back View Microphone Microphone GPS antenna Loudspeaker Loudspeaker Headset jack USB port DC jack Card slot cover Microphone: Record audio and detect voice Headset jack: Connect an optional headset (not • • commands. included). Loudspeaker: Play music and other sounds. GPS antenna: Find your location using GPS.

  • Page 8: Assemble Your Device

    In this condition, your device conserves its Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging remaining battery power by dimming the screen. devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are When the battery level becomes too low, the device designed to maximize battery life. Using other automatically turns off.

  • Page 9: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Turn the Device On ► Press and hold the Power key until the device starts up. Turn the Device Off 1. Press and hold the Power key until the device options menu displays.

  • Page 10: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Google Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your To create a new Google Account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use Google Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings.

  • Page 11: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your mobile of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using device, including the screens excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the and icons, as well as how to...

  • Page 12: Home Screens

    Home Screens The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Status bar Notification icons Status icons Widget folder Home screen indicator Apps list Family Streaming Square shortcut Google search Navigation shortcut shortcuts Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) Navigation: Tap Recent to display recent •...

  • Page 13: Change The Wallpaper

    Change the Wallpaper Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, Change the look of the Home and Lock screens widgets, folders, and using with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. –...

  • Page 14: App Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts Stream Videos You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from You can stream videos from your TV service. any Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe right. 2. Tap a service provider and follow the prompts to Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen begin streaming videos.

  • Page 15: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device New email: A new email message has arrived. information (such as network New Gmail: A new Gmail message has status, battery charge, and time) arrived.

  • Page 16: Navigation

    Navigation Drag Lightly tap items to select or launch them. Touch and hold on an item, and then move it to a new location. Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text. • Drag a shortcut to add it to a Home screen. •...

  • Page 17: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Edit Quick settings Settings Manage Users Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications Settings: Tap to open the Settings screen. •...

  • Page 18: Quick Settings

    Quick Settings Connect to a Device 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the In addition to notifications, the Notification panel Notification panel. also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 2.

  • Page 19: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Controls You can also launch recently used apps directly into Activate Multi Window Multi window view: Apps that support Multi window display together on 1. Tap  Recent. a split screen. You can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their display on the screen, and Recently used apps that support Multi window •...

  • Page 20: Window Controls

    Window Controls Select an application window and tap  Control in the middle of the window to display the window controls. Control Buttons Switch windows: Switch the positions of two Multi Window applications. Drag and drop content: Move items between the application windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another.

  • Page 21: Enter Text

    To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Options  Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Special Keys Symbol: Tap to insert numbers and symbols. ABC: Tap to insert letters. Touch and hold Options to: Voice: Use Google Voice Typing.
  • Page 22 Instead of typing, speak your text input. Languages To enable Google voice typing: Google voice typing on the Samsung 1. Tap keyboard. You may need to touch and hold the Options key (left of the Space key) to find it.

  • Page 23: Applications

    Applications The Apps list displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.

  • Page 24: Apps List

    Google Play store. 3. Tap the app you want to enable, and tap Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. ENABLE. Galaxy Apps: View and download • Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps to learn more. Applications Apps List...
  • Page 25 Organize Your Apps The Apps icons can be organized in folders and listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. Change the Order Apps Are Listed 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap EDIT. 3. Touch and hold an app icon to drag it to the location you want.

  • Page 26: Google Applications

    Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Google Settings Google. Change Google app settings to suit your preferences. Note: Certain applications require a Google Account. Note: You must be signed in to the google.com Visit to learn more. application in which you want to configure. For example, sign in to Google+ in order to configure Google+ settings.

  • Page 27: Play Music

    Play Music Play music and audio files on your device. Visit play.google.com/about/music learn more. Play Store Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. Voice Search Use voice commands to search the web with Google.

  • Page 28: Microsoft Applications

    Microsoft Applications These Microsoft applications are Word also preloaded on your device. The Microsoft Word app provides a core experience for viewing, creating and Excel editing docs on devices with a screen size of 10.1 inches or smaller. You can The Excel app provides a core unlock the full Word experience with an experience for viewing, creating and...

  • Page 29: Other Applications

    Other Applications There are also other apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Family Square Make the Galaxy View your best photo frame, displaying your memories in stunning HD. S Console Enjoy console gaming experience with your Bluetooth gamepad!

  • Page 30: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the next number. 5.

  • Page 31: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your calendar events 4. Set the task for TODAY, TOMORROW, or tap Expand to view and set the following options: and tasks. Due date: Tap the ON/OFF switch to select a • date on the calendar for the task. Reminder: Tap to set a reminder alert.

  • Page 32: Camera

    Camera Take pictures and videos with the Camera app. Effect Gallery Quick settings Take a picture Camera Record video settings Gallery: Tap to open the Gallery to view photos Quick settings: Quick access to select camera • • and videos. settings or options.

  • Page 33: Take Pictures

    Take Pictures Camera Settings Take pictures with your device’s front or back 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Camera. camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. 2. Quick settings are listed across one side of the camera view finder. Available options vary 1.

  • Page 34: Clock

    Clock The Clock app offers features for Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type • that includes sound, choose a sound to play keeping track of time and setting for the alarm. alarms. Snooze: Enable the snooze feature, and set •...

  • Page 35: World Clock

    World Clock Timer The world clock lets you keep track of the current The timer provides a countdown timer for up to time in multiple cities around the globe. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 36: Contacts

    Email, Facebook, and your Choose a storage account for the contact. You • Samsung account. can store the contact on the device, or sync it with an account. For more information on connecting with and Contact photo to assign a picture to •...

  • Page 37: Delete Contacts

    Share a Name Card Delete Contacts When you share a name card, the contact’s You can delete a single contact, or choose multiple information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can contacts to delete. share a vCard through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, 1.
  • Page 38 Groups Send an Email to a Group You can send an email to members of a group. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap create your own.

  • Page 39: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and Manage Multiple Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for all accounts on in one application. the Combined view screen or you can view email accounts individually. Apps >...

  • Page 40: Galaxy Apps

    Galaxy device. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Galaxy Apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...

  • Page 41: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos and videos. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in 3.

  • Page 42: Internet

    Internet Access the Internet with a fully Browser Tabs featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To open a new tab: Access the Internet ► Tap Add tab. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 43 Share Pages To share a web page address with others: ► Tap MORE > Share and follow the prompts. Secret Mode Pages viewed in secret mode do not appear within your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. These tabs display  Secret on their tab.

  • Page 44: Memo

    Memo Use the Memo app to write and Memo Options save notes on your device. ► While browsing memos, tap MORE for the following options: Edit: Select notes to delete or move. • Compose Memos Share: Share memos. • 1. Tap Apps >...

  • Page 45: Music Player

    Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. More options Song queue Sound quality and effects Playback position Volume Favorite Playback controls More options: See more music player options. Favorite: Mark as favorite.

  • Page 46: Listen To Music

    Listen to Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Music. 2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to view your music files. 3. Swipe through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback. 4.

  • Page 47: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your Cloud storage: Contains shortcuts to FTP servers • or other cloud storage locations that you have device, including images, videos, added. songs, and sound clips. Google Drive: Sign in to view folders and files located in your Google Drive account.
  • Page 48 Category Options Selected File and Folder Options 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  My Files.  My Files. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders.

  • Page 49: Video Player

    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Video list File More name options Playback position Volume Move Move controls controls left right Screen Pop-up ratio player Fast- Rewind forward Pause or Play Video list: View your list of videos. Rewind: Tap to restart the video or skip to a •...
  • Page 50 To access Video: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Swipe through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail begins playing a preview of the clip. 3. Tap a video to view it. Use Pop-Up Player Multi-task with Pop-up player by transforming your video player into a pop-up window.

  • Page 51: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize the home screen, apps, and features.

  • Page 52: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Search for Settings Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the • option ON ( ) or OFF ( If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain For some options, you must tap a field, such as •...

  • Page 53: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi is a term used for certain Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi types of Wireless Local Area Network Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > communication requires access  Settings. to a Wireless Access Point 2.
  • Page 54 Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi Direct The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. connections through Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 55: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Pair Bluetooth Devices communications technology that The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to allows you to connect wirelessly establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. to a number of Bluetooth Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time devices, such as headsets process.
  • Page 56 Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices will no longer recognize each other. To connect again, you’d need to pair the devices. 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. 2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap  Settings next to the previously paired device, and then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.

  • Page 57: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. While in airplane mode, you can use other features, such as playing music, watching videos, and other online applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 58: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Data usage for options: Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu, • and then choose a time period for data usage. Data usage for the period displays on the graph, along with usage by application below.

  • Page 59: More Connection Settings

    2. Tap VPN. Printing 3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap CONNECT. Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). Edit or Delete a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 60: Sounds And Notifications

    2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound mode, select it. and then choose a mode: Sound: Your device uses the sounds and • Set Notification Sounds for Samsung volume levels you have chosen in Sound Applications settings for notifications and alerts. Choose notification alerts for new messages, Mute: Your device mutes all sounds and •...

  • Page 61: Sound Effects

    3. Tap ON/OFF by Turn on now to enable this option. Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the • Samsung keyboard is tapped. Set Schedule This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode Sound Quality and Effects on and off automatically at scheduled times.
  • Page 62 Notifications on Lock Screen Choose what notifications can display while the device is locked. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notifications on lock screen and choose an option. App Notifications 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 63: Display Settings

    Display Settings Configure the appearance of Screen Timeout your device’s display through Choose how long the display screen remains lit after Display settings. you tap the screen or press any key. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Display. Screen Brightness 2.

  • Page 64: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings Manage settings for applications Downloaded on your device. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Application Manager  Settings > Applications > Application manager. You can download and install new applications 2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the on your device.

  • Page 65: Default Applications

    Default Applications SD Card Displays apps you have on your SD card. If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap the default.  Settings >...

  • Page 66: Users

    Users Share this device with multiple Switch User Profiles people by creating User To access the device with a user profile: accounts. ► From a Lock screen, tap Manage Users, and then tap a profile. Users have their own space, which they can –...

  • Page 67: Wallpaper Settings

    Wallpaper Settings Change the look of the home and lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Wallpaper. 2. Tap HOME SCREEN, LOCK SCREEN, or HOME AND LOCK SCREENS.

  • Page 68: Lock Screen And Security

    Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This • visit findmymobile.samsung.com. option provides no security. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and Pattern: Draw a custom pattern to unlock your • enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.

  • Page 69: Unknown Sources

    Send security reports: Send security reports • to Samsung through Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Other Security Settings Device Administration Change other security settings, such as those for Manage your device administrators and application security updates and credential storage.
  • Page 70 Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Advanced options: Trust agents: View or disable trusted agents. •...

  • Page 71: Privacy

    You can assist Samsung in improving the quality and performance of its products and services by automatically collecting and submitting diagnostic and usage data from your device. Samsung can use this data for statistical analysis in order to improve product and service quality, track and address unexpected shutdowns and system errors.

  • Page 72: Accessibility

    • Note: You can download additional accessibility subtitles with multimedia files when available applications from the Google Play store. Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles •...
  • Page 73 Services TalkBack: Speak feedback aloud to help blind • and low-vision users. TalkBack can collect all of the text you enter, except passwords, including personal data and credit card numbers. It may also log your user interface interactions with the device.

  • Page 74: Accounts

    Set up and manage accounts, Account Settings including your Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, Samsung account, email, and you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. social networking accounts.

  • Page 75: Backup And Reset

    Apps > Backup and Restore Samsung  Settings . Account 2. Tap Backup and reset for options: Enable backup of your information to Samsung Backup account: Select a Google Account to • servers. be used as your backup account. Back up my data: Enable back up of •...

  • Page 76: Factory Data Reset

    Google Account associated with the device. Caution: You should remove your Google Account before shipping your device to Samsung or any other service provider for service and before resetting the device to factory settings.

  • Page 77: Language And Input Settings

    Speech output: Select options for spoken • Samsung Keyboard Settings feedback. Offline speech recognition: Download and Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. • install speech recognition engines, allowing 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > you to use voice input while not connected to  Settings.

  • Page 78: Voice Input

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech options for options: Settings next to Samsung or Google • text-to speech engine for options. Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text •...

  • Page 79: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Battery for options: Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the • feature on, and customize options. Display battery percentage: Display the •...

  • Page 80: Storage

    Storage View the device memory Memory Card (SD Card) and usage. Once an optional memory card (not included) has been installed in your device, the card memory displays as Total space and Available space. Device Memory Install a Memory Card View and manage the memory used by the device. You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC card (not included) to add additional memory space 1.

  • Page 81: Remove A Memory Card

    Mount a Memory Card When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without removing it from the device, you will need to mount it before it can be accessed. Apps >...

  • Page 82: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 83: User Manual

    User Manual View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap User manual. 3. For information about your device, tap Basics, Applications, Settings, or Appendix. Settings User Manual...

  • Page 84: About Your Device

    About Your Device View information about your Software Updates device, including status, legal Use Software update to update your device’s information, hardware and software. software versions, and a tutorial. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

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