• A pplications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung. • S amsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software.
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About this manual Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. ® ™ ™ ™ • W i-Fi...
ChatON Basics Google+ Photos Indicator icons Twitter Using the touch screen Control motions Palm motions Web & network Samsung Smart Pause Internet Samsung Smart Scroll Chrome Using Multi Window Bluetooth Using the S Pen Screen Mirroring Air view Samsung Link...
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Businessweek+ 106 Evernote NYTimes 106 KNOX SketchBook for Galaxy Travel & local Application & media stores 107 Maps Play Store Samsung Apps Play Books Settings Play Movies & TV 108 About Settings Play Music 108 Connections Play Games 111 Device...
Getting started Device layout Volume button Power button Front camera Light sensor Touch screen Speaker Menu button Home button Back button Microphone Multipurpose jack Rear camera S Pen slot Headset jack Flash Speaker GPS antenna Memory card slot...
• D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • U sing a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.
• A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • O ther accessories may not be compatible with your device.
Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
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• I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
Getting started Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges: • W hen you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button. •...
Do not remove the memory card while 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.
Getting started Replacing the S Pen nib While using the S Pen, the S Pen nib may get dull. If the nib is dull, replace it with a new one. Hold the nib with the tweezers firmly, and then pull it out. Insert a new nib into the S Pen until you hear a click.
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 and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. •...
Getting started Locking and unlocking the device When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period. To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button when the touch screen is turned off, tap anywhere on the screen, and then flick your finger in any direction.
Basics Indicator icons The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common. Icon Meaning Wi-Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Smart screen feature activated Synced with the web Connected to computer Alarm activated...
Basics Using the touch screen Use only fingers or the S Pen to use the touch screen. • D o not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. •...
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Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.
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Basics Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return. Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts.
Basics Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out. Control motions Simple motions allow easy control of the device. Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap →...
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Basics To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation. • S ome applications do not allow screen rotation. • S ome applications display a different screen depending on the orientation. Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.
Basics Palm motions Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen. Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, → Settings → Controls → Palm motion, and then drag the Palm motion switch to the right.
Basics Samsung Smart Pause Use this feature to pause videos when you look away from the screen. → Settings → Controls → Smart screen, and then tick Smart On the Home screen, tap pause. During video playback, look away from the screen to pause the video. To resume playback, look at the screen again.
Basics Using Multi Window Use this feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time. • O nly applications on the Multi Window panel can run. • T his feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. →...
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Basics Tap and hold an application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to the screen. Release the application icon when the screen turns blue. Tap and hold another application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to a new location.
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Basics Launch Email and Internet in a split screen Multi Window. Access the Multi Window options. Tap the circle between the application windows, and then tap . Tap the circle between application windows to access the following options: • : Open a list of recently used applications in the selected window. •...
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Basics Tap and hold an item in the Internet window and drag it to a location in the Email window. Creating a Multi Window combination Use this feature to save currently-running Multi Window applications as a combination. Launch multiple applications in a split screen Multi Window. →...
• T he pen nib of the S Pen is replaceable. If the pen nib gets dull, replace it with a new one. • I f the S Pen is not working properly, take it to a Samsung Service Centre. Refer to the Samsung website for more information about the S Pen.
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Basics Capturing screenshots With the S Pen button pressed, touch the screen until you hear a click. A screenshot is saved in the Gallery → Screenshots folder. It is possible to draw or write on or to crop a screenshot. The edited image is saved in the Gallery →...
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Basics Selecting and capturing an image With the S Pen button pressed, draw a closed shape along the outline of an image to capture. If necessary, use one of the following options: • : Restore the original selection. • : Convert the selection to a circular shape. •...
Basics Launching applications in the selected area Tap Pen Window on the air command. Draw a line around an area, and then select an application. The application is launched in the area that you have drawn. To minimise the application, tap .
Basics Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.
Basics Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others. The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right. Rearranging items Adding an application icon On the Home screen, tap...
Basics Rearranging panels Adding a new panel → Edit page → Moving a panel → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Removing a panel → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen.
OK. Put applications into the new folder by dragging, and then tap Save to save the arrangement. Rearranging panels Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Installing applications Use application stores, such as Samsung Apps, to download and install applications.
Basics Uninstalling applications → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to uninstall it. Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled. Disabling applications → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to disable it. → Show disabled apps, select the To enable applications, on the Applications screen, tap applications, and then tap Done.
To search for keywords, tap Entering text Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.
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Basics Entering uppercase before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice. Changing the keyboard type to change the keyboard type. On the floating keyboard, tap and hold and move the floating keyboard to another location. Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards.
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Basics Direct pen input On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Controls → S Pen → Direct pen input, and then drag the Direct pen input switch to the right. When hovering the S Pen over a text field, icon appears at the upper left corner of the text field.
Basics Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 108) Turning Wi-Fi on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. •...
Select the network in the networks list, and then tap Forget. Setting up accounts Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device.
Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer. Transfer files between your device and the computer.
Basics Securing the device Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. Setting a signature On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Signature.
Unlocking the device Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.
Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box, if any. Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade.
Communication Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Tap Contacts. Creating a contact and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field.
→ Merge accounts → Merge with Google. Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Moving contacts to Samsung → Merge accounts → Merge with Samsung. Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list.
Communication Importing and exporting contacts Tap Contacts. Importing contacts → Import/Export, and then select an import option. Exporting contacts → Import/Export, and then select an export option. Sharing contacts → Share namecard via → Multiple contacts, select contacts, tap Done, and then select a sharing method.
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Communication Managing groups , and then take one of the following actions: • S earch: Search for contacts. • E dit: Change the group settings. • C reate: Make a new group. • R emove member: Remove members from the group. •...
Communication Email Use this application to send or view email messages. Tap Email on the Applications screen. Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Enter the email address and password. Tap for a private email account, such as Google Mail, or tap Manual setup for a company email account.
Communication Reading messages Select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap Tap a message to read. Forward the message. Delete the message. Add this email address to the contacts list. Mark the message as a reminder.
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Communication Sending messages In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap SEND. Tap +CC/BCC to add more recipients. Tap to attach images. → Save draft to save the message for later delivery. → Attach file to attach images, videos, music, and others. →...
Tap ChatON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Create a buddies list by entering phone numbers or Samsung account email addresses, or by selecting buddies from the list of suggestions.
Communication Photos Use this application to view and share images or videos via Google’s social network services. Tap Photos on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select one of the following categories: •...
Web & network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go. to access additional options while viewing a webpage. To change the search engine, tap the address field, and then tap the search engine icon next to the web address.
Web & network Saved pages → Saved pages. To view saved webpages, tap Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy. To view saved links, use Downloads. (p. 105) Sharing webpages →...
• D o 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, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections →...
Web & network Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices are listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto-generated passkey on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving data Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth.
Internet. You can play and send multimedia files on your device to another device or web storage service. To use this application, you must sign in to your Samsung account and register two or more devices. The registration methods may vary depending on the device type.
Web & network Smart Remote Use this application to use the device as a remote control for TVs and entertainment systems. Tap Smart Remote on the Applications screen. You must first connect the device to a Wi-Fi network and ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV.
Web & network WatchON Use this application to connect to a TV to watch your favourite shows and movies. Tap WatchON on the Applications screen. You must first connect the device to a network and ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV.
Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen. Search for other devices to Adjust the volume.
Media → Settings → Advanced → Smart volume. To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap When Smart volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent damage to your hearing.
Media Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 72) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •...
Media Shooting mode Several photo effects are available. Tap MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen. • A uto: Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.
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Media • R ich tone (HDR): Use this to take a photo with an improved contrast ratio. • E raser: Use this to erase the movements of moving objects in the background. to take a series of photos. The device erases traces of movement from a moving object.
Media Applying filter effects Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos. and select a filter effect. The available options vary by mode. Taking videos Taking a video to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap While recording, use the following actions: •...
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Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods: • U se the Volume button to zoom in or out. • S pread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video.
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Media Share shot → , and then select one of the following: • S hare shot: Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi Direct. • B uddy photo share: Set the device to recognise a person’s face that you have tagged in a photo and send it to that person.
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Media • I SO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in film- camera equivalents. Low values are for stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values are for fast-moving or poorly-lit objects. • V ideo stabilisation: Activate or deactivate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps focus when the camera is moving.
Media • F lash: Activate or deactivate the flash. • V oice control: Set the camera to take photos with voice commands. • C ontextual filename: Set the camera to display contextual tags. Activate this to use Tag Buddy in Gallery and Story Album.
Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image: • D ouble-tap anywhere to zoom in. • S pread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out, or double-tap to return.
Media • P rint: Print the image by connecting the device to a printer. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. • R ename: Rename the file. • B uddy photo share: Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image. •...
Media Sharing images Use one of the following methods: → Select item, select images, and then tap • I n a folder, tap to send them to others or share them via social network services. • W hen viewing an image, tap to send it to others or share it via social network services.
Media Story Album Use this application to create your own digital album to keep your stories by organising the images neatly and automatically. Tap Story Album on the Applications screen. To start Story Album, you need to download and install the application. Tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions.
Media Deleting videos → Delete, select videos, and then tap Delete. Sharing videos → Share via, select videos, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Using Popup Video player Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up player.
Media YouTube Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website. Tap YouTube on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Watching videos , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video. to display full screen.
Media While viewing a page, tap to use the following application: • : Launch S Note. • : Launch S Planner. • : Send an email. • : Launch Google search. • : Open the web browser. •...
Media NYTimes Use this application to browse and navigate some articles and more. Tap NYTimes on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To search for articles, tap , and then enter a keyword in the search field. SketchBook for Galaxy Use this application to create a quick concept or sketch out your idea for a project.
Application & media stores Play Store Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device. Tap Play Store on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications Browse applications by category, or tap to search with a keyword.
Application & media stores Samsung Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit apps.samsung.com . Tap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Application & media stores Play Movies & TV Use this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows. Tap Play Movies & TV on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Music Use this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service.
Utilities S Note Use this application to create a note using multimedia files or voice memos. Tap S Note on the Applications screen. Creating notes When running S Note for the first time, tap Start to set the default cover and a template. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
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Utilities To delete a frame, tap and hold the frame, and then tap Delete. When jotting down a note, tap to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour. Save the current setting as a pen profile. Change the pen type. Change the line thickness.
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Utilities Editing handwritten notes Select a handwritten note to cut, move, resize, or transform it. When jotting down or drawing a note, tap . Then, tap the note or draw a line around it to select and edit it. To move the note to another location, select the note, and then drag it to a new location. To resize the note, select the note, and then drag the frame handle.
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Utilities Inserting multimedia files to insert images, videos, voice memos, and more. Inserting an idea sketch → Idea Sketch, and then write a keyword or select a category to search for images. To add your own sketches to the list, tap , and then draw an image in the sketch panel.
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Utilities Creating and managing charts Making a table → Easy chart → Table, set the number of rows and columns for the table, and then tap Done. • T o enter data in the table, tap a table cell. •...
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Utilities Editing a chart Tap and hold a chart or table, tap Edit chart, and then use the following options: • T ap at the top left of the screen to change the chart type. • T ap an item, tap , and then edit values. The available options may vary depending on the chart type.
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Utilities Viewing pages preview Drag down a note to preview the pages above the note. on the note cover to access the following options: • D elete: Delete the note. • S hare via: Share the note with others. •...
Utilities Action Memo Use this application to compose a handwritten memo and quickly perform one of the useful features provided with Action Memo. Tap Action Memo on the Applications screen. Composing memos , write a memo, and then tap . When the menu of functions appears, select a function to use the information on the memo you wrote.
Utilities Browsing memos Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down. To edit the memo, tap the memo. To create a memo, tap To search for a memo, tap To delete memos, tap → Share via. To send memos to other, tap →...
Utilities Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap Edit event details or Edit task details to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an advance alert, or where it takes place. Attach a map showing the location of the event.
To open files in the favourites list, tap Cloud Use this feature to sync files or back up settings and application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → General → Cloud.
Utilities Backing up or restoring data Tap Backup or tap Restore to back up or restore data with your Samsung account. Syncing with Dropbox Tap Link Dropbox account, and then enter the Dropbox account. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Utilities POLARIS Office 5 Use this application to edit documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations. Tap POLARIS Office 5 on the Applications screen. Some functions may not be available, depending on the file type. Create a document. View recent documents. Browse folders.
Utilities • S creen Conversion: Apply animation or transition effects to slides. • V iew Settings: Change the view mode settings. • R ead All: Read the document via the text-to-speech feature. • F ilter: View cells filtered by specific criteria. •...
Utilities Sharing documents Share documents with multiple devices that are connected to the same Wi-Fi. While sharing documents, you can write a note or draw on the screen. To create a sharing group, tap View Together → . Select a document to share, enter a name and password for the sharing group, and then tap OK.
Utilities Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time. Deleting alarms Tap and hold the alarm, and then tap Delete. World Clock Use this application to check the time of many major cities in the world.
Utilities S Translator Use this application to translate text into other languages. Tap S Translator on the Applications screen. To start S Translator, you need to download and install the application. Tap Install, and then follow the on-screen instructions. S Voice Use this application to command the device by voice to perform various features.
Utilities S Finder Use this application to search for a wide variety of items on the device, including emails, documents, images, music, applications, and more. to launch S Finder. Tap and hold Tap the search field, and then enter search criteria. Alternatively, tap , and then speak a keyword to search for.
Utilities Voice Search Use this application to search webpages by speaking. Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Speak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. Scrapbook Use this application to create your own digital scrapbook with content from webpages, videos, and more.
Utilities My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips. Tap My Files on the Applications screen. Viewing files Files stored in the device are sorted by criteria. From the left pane of the screen, select one of the following categories: •...
Utilities → Rename: Rename a file or folder. • • → Add to favourite folders: Add a shortcut to the folder in Favourite folders. → Add shortcut to home: Add a shortcut to a file or folder to the Home screen. •...
Utilities Downloads Use this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications. Tap Downloads on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a file to open it with an appropriate application. To sort the files by size, tap Sort by size.
Utilities Evernote Use this application to create, synchronise, and share multimedia notes that you create. You can add tags to the notes, or sort the notes into a notebook so that you can manage your ideas efficiently. Tap Evernote on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Travel & local Maps Use this application to pinpoint the location of 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 Search for locations by entering an address or a keyword.
Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Applications screen. Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices.
Settings Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. Tap Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. To use more options, tap • V isibility timeout: Set duration that the device is visible. •...
Settings Location Change settings for location information permissions. • M ode: Select a method to collect your location data. • R ecent location requests: Set the device to display which applications use your current location information and their battery usage. •...
Settings Device Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device. • V olume: Adjust the volume level for music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. • V ibration intensity: Adjust the force of the vibration notification. • N otifications: Select a ringtone for events, such as incoming messages. •...
Settings • S creen mode: – Adapt Display: Use this mode for optimising the display according to the display settings. – Dynamic: Use this mode to make the display tone more vivid. – Standard: Use this mode for normal surroundings. –...
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Settings • S hortcuts: Set the device to show and edit application shortcuts on the locked screen. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • P ersonal message: Set the device to show a personal message on the locked screen. –...
Settings Notification panel Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel. • B rightness and volume: Set the device to display the brightness and volume adjustment bars on the notifications panel. • R ecommended apps: Set the device to display a list of recommended applications on the notifications panel based on your actions, such as connecting a headset to the device.
• S amsung subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Samsung and to change the closed caption settings. • A ssistant menu: Set the device to show the assistive shortcut icon that helps you access functions supported by external buttons or features on the notifications panel.
Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • S elect input languages: Select languages for text input.
• P en detection: Set the device to open the handwriting panel when the field is tapped with the S Pen. • H elp: Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
Settings Text-to-speech options • P referred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap • S peech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. • L isten to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example. •...
Settings • A ir command: Set the device to activate the air command feature to perform various actions with the S Pen button pressed. • S ound and haptic feedback: Set the device to sound and vibrate when hovering over files, subjects, or options.
General Accounts Add email or SNS accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. • B ack up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server.
Settings Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset. • S et date: Set the current date manually. •...
Settings Default applications Select a default setting for using applications. Users Set up and manage user profiles for personalised settings. Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. Power saving mode Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. •...
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Wi-Fi. • G o to website: Access the Find my mobile website ( findmymobile.samsung.com ). You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the Find my mobile website.
Settings • S end security reports: Set the device to send security reports automatically when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network. • S torage type: Set a storage type for credential files. • T rusted credentials: Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various applications.
Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: •...
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• R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f the touch screen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close applications or reinsert the battery and turn on the device to regain functionality.
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The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • I f the battery terminals are dirty, the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off.
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• F ree some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • R estart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Photo quality is poorer than the preview •...
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• I f you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • E nsure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
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Data stored on the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the device.
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Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject to change without prior notice. www.samsung.com English (EU). 07/2014. Rev.1.1...