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  • Page 1 SM-T331 User Manual www.samsung.com...
  • Page 2 • 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.
  • Page 3 No part of this guide 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.
  • Page 4 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...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting started Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Setting up accounts Device layout Multiple users Buttons Transferring files Package contents Securing the device Installing the SIM or USIM card Upgrading the device Charging the battery Inserting a memory card Turning the device on and off Communication Holding the device...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Media Travel & local Music Maps Camera Gallery Settings Video YouTube About Settings CONNECTIONS DEVICE Application & media stores 105 CONTROLS Play Store 107 GENERAL Galaxy Apps 111 Google Settings Play Books Play Movies & TV Troubleshooting Play Music Play Games Play Newsstand...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Front camera GPS antenna Microphone Main antenna Power button Volume button Earpiece Touch screen SIM card slot Home button Memory card slot Recent apps button Multipurpose jack Back button Headset jack Rear camera Speaker Microphone...

  • Page 8: Buttons

    • 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.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    • 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.

  • Page 10: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card

    SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. • U se caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device. • W hen the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
  • Page 12 • 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.
  • Page 13 Getting started Checking the battery charge status When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current battery charge status: Charging Fully charged 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: •...

  • Page 14: Inserting A Memory Card

    Getting started Inserting a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • S ome memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: Turning The Device On And Off

    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. •...

  • Page 17: Locking And Unlocking 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.

  • Page 18: Basics

    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 No signal Signal strength Roaming (outside of normal service area) GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected...

  • Page 19: Using The Touch Screen

    Basics Using the touch screen Use only fingers 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. • T o avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 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. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part.

  • Page 22: Control Motions

    Basics 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 → Settings → CONTROLS → Palm motion, and then drag the Palm motion switch to the right.
  • Page 23 Basics Sweeping Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in Gallery → Screenshots. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications. Covering Cover the screen with your palm to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback.

  • Page 24: Using Multi Window

    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 tray can run. • T his feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. →...
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 Basics Sharing content between applications You can easily share content between applications, such as Email and Internet, by dragging and dropping them. Some applications may not support this feature. Launch Email and Internet in a split screen Multi Window. Access the Multi Window options.
  • Page 27 Basics Tap and hold an item in the Internet window and drag it to a location in the Email window.

  • Page 28: Notifications

    Basics Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, 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.

  • Page 29: Home 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...
  • Page 30 Basics Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen. On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap Wallpapers → Home screen. Scroll left or right and select from images displayed at the bottom of the screen. To select photos taken by the device’s camera or other images, tap From Gallery.

  • Page 31: Applications Screen

    Basics Applications screen The Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications installed. On the Home screen, tap to open the Applications screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right. Rearranging applications This feature is available only in the customisable grid view. Tap →...

  • Page 32: Using Applications

    Basics Disabling applications Tap → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to disable it. To enable the application, on the Applications screen, tap → Show disabled apps, select the applications, and then tap DONE. • D ownloaded applications and some default applications that come with the device cannot be disabled.

  • Page 33: Help

    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.
  • Page 34 Basics Entering uppercase before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice. Changing the keyboard type Tap and hold , and then tap to change the keyboard type. You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging the tab. Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards.

  • Page 35: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Basics Entering text by voice Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak. If the device does not recognise your words correctly, tap the underlined text and select an alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list. To change the language or add languages for the voice recognition, tap Copying and pasting to select more or less text, and then tap Copy to copy or...

  • Page 36: Setting Up Accounts

    FORGET. Setting up accounts Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Galaxy Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device. Adding accounts Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Google application without signing in to set up a Google account.

  • Page 37: Multiple Users

    Basics Removing accounts On the Applications screen, tap Settings → GENERAL → Accounts, select an account name under My accounts, select the account to remove, and then tap → Remove account. Multiple users Set up additional user accounts for other users to use the device with personalised settings, such as email accounts, wallpaper preferences, and more.
  • Page 38 Basics Switching users at the top of the locked screen. Select the account to switch to, and then unlock the device. A user account Managing users When using the owner account, you can delete accounts or change the account settings. To change the settings, on the Applications screen, tap Settings →...

  • Page 39: Transferring Files

    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.

  • Page 40: Securing The Device

    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 pattern On the Applications screen, tap Settings → DEVICE → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern.

  • Page 41: Upgrading 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. Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software.

  • Page 42: Communication

    Communication Phone Use this application to make or answer a call. Tap Phone on the Applications screen. Making calls Making a call Use one of the following methods: • P HONE: Enter the number using the keypad, and then tap . •...
  • Page 43 Communication Finding contacts Enter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predicted contacts appear. Select one to place a call to it. Making an international call Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap .
  • Page 44 Communication Adding contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap → Add to contacts. Sending a message Tap → Send message to send a message to the number on display. Fixed dialling number The device can be set to restrict outgoing calls only to numbers with specified prefixes.
  • Page 45 Communication Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers Tap → Call settings → Call settings → Call rejection → Auto reject list. Tap , enter a number, assign a category, and then tap SAVE. Missed calls If a call is missed, appears on the status bar.
  • Page 46 Communication Video calls Making a video call Enter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap During a video call The following actions are available: • : Adjust the volume. • : Switch between the front and rear camera. •...
  • Page 47 Communication Swapping images Drag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images. Listening to a voice message Tap and hold 1 on the keypad, and then follow the instructions from your service provider.

  • Page 48: Contacts

    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.
  • Page 49 Tap → Move device contacts to → Google. Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Moving contacts to Samsung Tap → Move device contacts to → Samsung account. Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list.
  • Page 50 Communication Importing and exporting contacts Tap CONTACTS. Importing contacts Tap → Settings → Import/Export contacts, and then select an import option. Exporting contacts Tap → Settings → Import/Export contacts, and then select an export option. Sharing contacts Tap → Select, select contacts, tap , and then select a sharing method.
  • Page 51 Communication Managing groups Tap , and then take one of the following actions: • D elete groups: Select user-added groups, and then tap DONE. Default groups cannot be deleted. • E dit group: Change the group settings. • A dd member: Add members to the group. •...

  • Page 52: Messages

    Communication Messages Use this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). Tap Messages on the Applications screen. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. Sending messages Tap , add recipients, enter a message, and then tap Use the following methods to add recipients:...

  • Page 53: Email

    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 NEXT for a private email account, such as Google Mail, or tap MANUAL SETUP for a company email account.
  • Page 54 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. Reply to the message. Forward the message. Compose a message. Delete the message. Access additional options. Add this email address to the contacts list.

  • Page 55: Gmail

    Communication Gmail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service. Tap Gmail on the Applications screen. • T his application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • T his application may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 56 Communication Reading messages Delete the message. Mark the message as unread. Keep the message for long-term Move the message to another storage. mailbox. Access additional options. Mark the message as a reminder. Add this email address to the Reply to all recipients or print contacts list.

  • Page 57: Hangouts

    Communication Hangouts Use this application to chat with others. Tap Hangouts on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results to start chatting.

  • Page 58: Photos

    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: •...

  • Page 59: Web & Network

    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. Tap to access additional options while viewing a webpage. Opening a new page To go to another webpage, scroll left or right on the title field, and then tap the title to select Searching the web by voice...

  • Page 60: Chrome

    Web & network History → HISTORY to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap MORE → Clear history. 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, on the Applications screen, tap My Files →...

  • Page 61: Bluetooth

    • 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 →...

  • Page 62: Screen Mirroring

    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.

  • Page 63: Music

    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 play Access additional options.
  • Page 64 Media To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings → Advanced → Smart volume. 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.

  • Page 65: Camera

    Media Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 71) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •...
  • Page 66 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.
  • Page 67 Media Panoramic photos A panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of multiple shots. Tap MODE → Panorama. and move the camera in one direction. When two panorama guide frames are aligned, the camera automatically takes another shot in a panoramic sequence. To stop shooting, tap If the viewfinder is out of the direction, the device stops shooting.

  • Page 68: Zooming In And Out

    Media Recording mode Display current mode. Change the camera settings. Switch between still and video mode. Switch between the front and rear camera. View more options. View photos and Select among various videos you have taken. effects that are available. Tap →...
  • Page 69 Media Share shot Tap → , 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.
  • Page 70 Media • R eview pics/videos: Set the device to show photos or videos after taking them. • V olume key: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom function. • T imer: Use this for delayed-time shots. •...

  • Page 71: Gallery

    Media Gallery Use this application to view images and videos. Tap Gallery on the Applications screen. Viewing images Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another application, such as Email, saves an image, the Download folder is automatically created to contain the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically creates the Screenshots folder.
  • Page 72 Media Editing images When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: • F avourite: Add to the favourites list. • S lideshow: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder. • P hoto frame: Use this to add a frame and a note to an image. The edited image is saved in the Photo frame folder.
  • Page 73 Media Sharing images Use one of the following methods: • I n a folder, tap → Select item, select images, and then 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.

  • Page 74: Video

    Media Video Use this application to play video files. Tap Video on the Applications screen. Playing videos Select a video to play. Search for other Adjust the volume. devices to play the file. Access additional options. Switch to floating screen mode. Skip to the next video.

  • Page 75: Youtube

    Media Sharing videos Tap → Select, select videos, tap , 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. Spread two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the player or pinch to reduce it.

  • Page 76: Application & Media Stores

    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.

  • Page 77: Galaxy Apps

    Application & media stores Galaxy Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit apps.samsung.com . Tap Galaxy Apps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 78: Play Movies & Tv

    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.

  • Page 79: Utilities

    Utilities Memo Use this application to record important information to save and view at a later date. Tap Memo on the Applications screen. Adding and managing categories Create categories to sort and manage your memos. → MANAGE CATEGORIES → ADD, enter a category name, To add a new category, tap and then tap OK.

  • Page 80: S Planner

    Utilities Browsing memos Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down. To search for a memo, tap To send a memo to others, tap → Select, select a memo, and then tap . To print memos by connecting the device to a printer, tap → Select, select memos, and then tap .
  • Page 81 Utilities To add an event or task more briefly, tap a date to select it and tap it again. Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap VIEW MORE OPTIONS to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an advance alert, or where it takes place.

  • Page 82: Dropbox

    Utilities Searching for events or tasks , and then enter a keyword to search for. To view today’s events or tasks, tap TODAY at the top of the screen. Deleting events or tasks Select an event or task, and then tap → Delete. Sharing events or tasks Select an event or task, tap →...

  • Page 83: Cloud

    Utilities Cloud Use this feature to sync files or back up application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → GENERAL → Cloud. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 84: Drive

    Utilities Drive Use this application to create and edit documents and share them with others via Google Drive storage. When you create documents or upload files to Google Drive, your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other computer with Google Drive installed. Access your files without transferring or downloading.
  • Page 85 Utilities Reading documents Tap a document in Recent Documents or in a folder. Tap or , and then use one of the following functions: Word processor • F ind: Search for text. • Z oom: Change the view size. •...
  • Page 86 Utilities Spreadsheet • F ind: Search for text. • Z oom: Change the view size. • D ocument Info: View document details such as title, date, and author. • S ort: Sort cells by specific criteria. •...

  • Page 87: Alarm

    Utilities Alarm Use this application to set alarms for important events. Tap Alarm on the Applications screen. Turn this alarm on or off. Setting alarms , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap SAVE.

  • Page 88: World Clock

    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 → Delete, select alarms, and then tap WORLD CLOCK Use this application to check the time of many major cities in the world. Tap WORLD CLOCK on the Applications screen.
  • Page 89 Utilities S Voice Use this application to command the device by voice to perform various features. Tap S Voice on the Applications screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. • T his application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. •...

  • Page 90: Google

    Utilities Google Use this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well. Tap Google on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching the device Tap the search field, and then enter a keyword.

  • Page 91: My Files

    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: •...
  • Page 92 Utilities Tap → Select, select a file or folder, and then use one of the following functions: • : Send files to others or share them. • : Delete files or folders. • : Move files or folders to another folder. •...

  • Page 93: Travel & Local

    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.

  • Page 94: Settings

    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.
  • Page 95 Settings Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available. On the Settings screen, tap CONNECTIONS → Wi-Fi → → Advanced and tick Network notification to activate this feature. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.
  • Page 96 Settings Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount, and customise the settings for the limitation. • M obile data: Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network. •...
  • Page 97 Settings More networks Customise settings to control connections with other devices or networks. Default messaging app Select the default application to use for messaging. Printing Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files via Wi-Fi or cloud services. Mobile networks •...

  • Page 98: Device

    Settings Nearby devices • D evice name: View the device name. • C ontent to share: Set the device to share your content with other devices. • A llowed devices: View the list of devices that can access your device. •...
  • Page 99 Settings Display Change the settings for the display. • B rightness: Set the brightness of the display. • S creen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight. • D aydream: Set the device to launch a screensaver when your device is connected to a desktop dock or charging.
  • Page 100 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: Edit the personal message. •...
  • Page 101 – Turn off all sounds: Mute all device sounds. – Samsung subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Samsung and to change the closed caption settings. – Google subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Google and to change the closed caption settings.
  • Page 102 Settings • D exterity and interaction: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users who have reduced dexterity. – Assistant 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. You can also edit the menu on the shortcut icon.
  • Page 103 Settings • C all alerts: – Vibrate when answered: Set the device to vibrate when the other party answers a call. – Vibrate when call ends: Set the device to vibrate when the other party ends a call. – Call connect tone: Activate or deactivate the call connection tone. –...
  • Page 104 Settings Ringtones and sounds • R ingtones and keypad tones: – Ringtones: Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls. – Vibrations: Add or select a vibration pattern. – Vibrate when ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls. –...

  • Page 105: Controls

    • S ound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
  • Page 106 Settings Google voice typing • L anguage: Select input languages for text input. • O ffline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. • B lock offensive words: Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs.

  • Page 107: General

    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.
  • Page 108 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. • A utomatic date and time: Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones.
  • Page 109 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. • D isplay battery percentage: Set the device to display the remaining battery life. Power saving mode Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode.
  • Page 110 • S IM change alert: Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when lost or stolen. • 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.

  • Page 111: Google Settings

    Settings • M ake passwords visible: Set the device to display passwords as they are entered. • S ecurity policy updates: – Automatic updates: Set the device to check and download security updates automatically. – Preferred networks: Select a network connection type to check and download security updates automatically.

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting

    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: •...
  • Page 113 • 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.
  • Page 114 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.
  • Page 115 • 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 •...
  • Page 116 • 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.
  • Page 117 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.
  • Page 118 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). 07/2015. Rev.1.0...

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