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  • Page 1 SM-T900 User Manual www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    • 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 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Hangouts Google+ Basics Photos Twitter Indicator icons Using the touch screen Control motions Web & network Palm motions Internet Samsung Smart Pause Chrome Using Multi Window Bluetooth Notifications Screen Mirroring Home screen e-Meeting Applications screen WebEx Using applications Remote PC...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Media 120 Google 121 Voice Search Music 121 My Files Camera 123 Evernote Gallery 123 KNOX Video 100 YouTube 101 Flipboard Travel & local 101 Businessweek+ 124 Maps 102 NYTimes 102 SketchBook for Galaxy Settings Application & media stores 125 About Settings 125 CONNECTIONS 103 Play Store...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Front camera Volume button IrLED Power button Speaker Light sensor Multipurpose jack Touch screen Memory card slot Recent apps button Home button Back button Microphone Rear camera GPS antenna Headset jack Flash Speaker...

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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 10 • 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 11: Inserting A Memory Card

    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. •...

  • Page 12: Removing The Memory Card

    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 13: Turning The Device On And Off

    Getting started Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device. → Settings → GENERAL → Storage → Format SD card → On the Home screen, tap FORMAT SD CARD →...

  • Page 14: Holding The Device

    Getting started Holding the device Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. 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.

  • Page 15: 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 Wi-Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Smart screen feature activated Synced with the web Alarm activated Mute mode activated...

  • Page 16: 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 17 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. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part.
  • Page 18 Basics 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. Pinch to zoom out.

  • Page 19: 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 → Motions, and then drag the Motions switch to the right. Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs.
  • Page 20 Basics Panning to browse When an image is zoomed in, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then move the device in any direction to browse the image. Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.

  • Page 21: Palm Motions

    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.

  • Page 22: Samsung Smart Pause

    Basics Samsung Smart Pause Use this feature to pause videos when you look away from the screen. → Settings → CONTROLS → Smart screen, and then tick On the Home screen, tap Smart pause. During video playback, look away from the screen to pause the video. To resume playback,...

  • Page 23: 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 24 Basics Launching applications in a split screen Multi Window Drag your finger from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen. Alternatively, tap and hold The Multi Window tray appears at the right side of the screen. Multi Window tray Tap and hold an application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to the screen.
  • Page 25 Basics Tap and hold another application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to a new location. You can launch the same application in a split screen at the same time. Only applications with next to its icon support this feature. Sharing content between applications You can easily share content between applications, such as Email and Internet, by dragging and dropping them.
  • Page 26 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. →...
  • Page 27 Basics Using a pop-up Multi Window Use this feature to launch applications in pop-up windows. Drag your finger from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen. Alternatively, tap and hold The Multi Window tray appears at the right side of the screen. Multi Window tray Tap an application icon on the Multi Window tray.

  • Page 28: Notifications

    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, swipe upwards on the screen.

  • Page 29: Home Screen

    Basics Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. The Home screen has two different kinds of panels. The Classic home screen panel displays shortcuts to applications and widgets, and the Content home screen panel displays Content widgets.
  • Page 30 Basics To return to the Home screen, press the Home button.
  • Page 31 Basics Using the Classic home screen The Classic home screen displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others. Adding an item on the Home screen. Tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it to the desired location. Added icon Move to the Content home screen.

  • Page 32: Setting Wallpaper

    Basics Adding or removing a panel from the Classic home screen Pinch your fingers together on the Classic home screen. Swipe to the left and tap to add a panel. To remove a panel, tap and hold a panel and drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen.
  • Page 33 Basics Using the Content home screen The Content home screen displays Content widgets. You can access an application directly by selecting a Content widget on the Content home screen. Adding a widget or panel Pinch your fingers together on the Content home screen. On the Widgets screen, select a panel to edit or tap to create a new panel ( ).
  • Page 34 Basics Adjusting widget size On the Content home screen, tap and hold a widget you want to resize. Adjust the size of the widget by dragging the frame around it. to save the change. Removing a panel from the Content home screen Pinch your fingers together on the Content home screen.

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 Settings → GENERAL → Application manager, scroll to DISABLED, select the application, and then tap ENABLE. •...

  • Page 37: 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 38 Basics Entering uppercase Tap Shift before entering a character. For all caps, tap Caps Lock. Changing the keyboard type Tap and hold , and then tap to change the keyboard type. On the floating keyboard, tap and hold the tab and move the floating keyboard to another location.

  • Page 39: 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 the current language.

  • Page 40: Setting Up Accounts

    Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Samsung Apps application without signing in to set up a Samsung account. To sign in with or sign up for a Samsung account, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → GENERAL → Accounts → Add account → Samsung account. After that, tap CREATE ACCOUNT to sign up, or tap SIGN IN, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

  • Page 41: Setting Up User Profiles

    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 42 Basics Connecting with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Open Windows Media Player and sync music files. Connecting as a media device Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device →...

  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 45: Communication

    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. Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap Deleting a contact Searching for contacts Tap CONTACTS.

  • Page 46: Importing And Exporting Contacts

    Tap CONTACTS. Moving contacts to Google Tap → Move device contacts to → Google. Moving contacts to Samsung Tap → Move device contacts to → Samsung account. Importing and exporting contacts Tap CONTACTS. Importing contacts Tap → Settings → Import/Export contacts, and then select an import option.

  • Page 47: Contact Groups

    Communication Favourite contacts Tap FAVOURITES. to add contacts to favourites. Tap , and then take one of the following actions: • R emove from Favourites: Remove contacts from favourites. • H elp: Access help information about using contacts. Contact groups Tap GROUPS.

  • Page 48: Email

    Communication Business card Tap CONTACTS. Create a business card and send it to others. Tap Set up my profile, enter details, such as phone number, email address, and postal address, and then tap SAVE. If user information has been saved when you set up the device, select the business card, and then tap to edit.
  • Page 49 Communication Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, tap → Schedule sending. Tick Schedule sending, set a time and date, and then tap DONE. The device will send the message at the specified time and date. • I f the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent.

  • Page 50: 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 51: Hangouts

    Communication Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox. to view messages in other labels. To add a label to a message, select the message, tap → Change labels, and then select the label to assign.

  • Page 52: 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 53: 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 MORE to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage. To change the search engine, tap MORE →...

  • Page 54: Chrome

    Web & network History Tap BOOKMARKS → HISTORY to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap MORE → Clear history. Saved pages To view saved webpages, tap BOOKMARKS → SAVED PAGES. 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: E-Meeting

    Web & network e-Meeting Use this application to host or attend an e-meeting. You can share files with attendees during a meeting. To use this application, all devices to be used in the meeting must be connected to the same access point. Creating a meeting session Create a meeting to host the meeting.
  • Page 58 Web & network Check the network information to share with others, set details for the meeting, and then tap DONE. To add files to the meeting, tap Check the network information to share with others. Meeting information Use a password. Set a password and the security level for the meeting.
  • Page 59 Web & network A meeting session is created. The file added when the meeting session is created appears on the screen, or if no file is added, the whiteboard appears on the screen. Access additional options. View the shared file. <Meeting session with a file>...
  • Page 60 Web & network Select the meeting to join. Type your name, type a password if necessary. Tap DONE or OK. Then, you can enter the meeting session. You can view files or content that the host shares. Using the Meeting session screen Host screen When you are the host, you can open a file and move to the next pages in the file, or display the whiteboard and write on it.
  • Page 61 Web & network The selected file is added to the file list. Tap a file to open it. Access additional options. File list Host icon Displaying the whiteboard Tap → SHOW WHITEBOARD. The whiteboard appears on the screen. Using additional options Tap to use one of the following: Access additional options.
  • Page 62 Web & network • M EETING NOTES: Create meeting minutes using S Note. • M ESSAGE BOX: Send messages to attendees. • S END FILES: Send files to attendees. • S HARE FILES: Share files with attendees. •...

  • Page 63: Webex

    Web & network When the network connection fails during a meeting When the host is disconnected End the meeting or connect to the same network again to continue the meeting. Attendees can save the files and exit the meeting, or wait till the meeting resumes. When the attendees are disconnected Launch e-Meeting and join the meeting again.
  • Page 64 Web & network Signing up for an account Tap WebEx on the Applications screen. Tap Create an account on the sign in screen. The webpage for joining WebEx will appear on the screen. You cannot use this application if a pop-up window appears on the screen informing that WebEx is not available in the region.
  • Page 65 Web & network The WebEx screen appears on the device. Create a meeting Refresh the meeting session. list. Join a meeting session by entering a session number. to create a meeting session. Enter a topic for the meeting, set a password, and then tap Start now. →...
  • Page 66 Web & network The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen. You can have an audio meeting with others. Turn the Start or end an microphone on or audio meeting. off. Share the screen. End the meeting session.
  • Page 67 Web & network Joining a meeting session To join a meeting, use one of the following methods. Joining a meeting by session number Tap WebEx on the Applications screen. Sign in to your WebEx account. Tap → Join meeting. Enter a session number to join and tap Join. A session number is created when a host creates a meeting session.
  • Page 68 Web & network → Connect using Internet. The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen. You can have an audio meeting with others. Joining a meeting by selecting one in My Meetings Tap WebEx on the Applications screen. Sign in to your WebEx account.
  • Page 69 Web & network Joining a meeting from an invitation email When someone invites you to a meeting, you will receive an invitation email. Open the invitation email and tap the link in the email. WebEx launches and the sign in screen appears. Sign in to your WebEx account.
  • Page 70 Web & network Running an audio meeting → Connect using Internet. The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen. To mute your sound, tap . The icon changes to . → Leave audio conference. To stop the audio meeting, tap Chatting with participants to view the participants list.
  • Page 71 Web & network Stopping the screen sharing feature → Stop sharing. The device stops sharing the screen and displays the meeting screen. Changing the presenter The meeting host and the current presenter can change the presenter. and select a participant to designate as the presenter. Tap Make presenter.

  • Page 72: Remote Pc

    Before using this application • E nsure that you have a registered Samsung account. • E nsure that the computer is turned on. • E nsure that the Agent is installed on your computer.
  • Page 73 Web & network Tap SIGN IN, enter your Samsung account and password, and then tap SIGN IN again. If a Samsung account is not registered, tap CREATE ACOOUNT and follow the on-screen instructions to create a Samsung account. Registering a computer On your computer, launch the web browser and visit remotepc.rview.com .
  • Page 74 Web & network Connecting the device and a computer remotely Tap Remote PC on the Applications screen. Tap Refresh. View the name of the computer. Connect the device and the computer remotely. Tap ON. Enter the password for the connection and tap OK. Tap Forgotten your password? if you do not remember the password.
  • Page 75 Web & network Controlling the computer on the device After connecting the devices, you can view and control your computer’s screen on the device. You can also open or edit files in the computer and transfer them to the device. Scroll through the screen.
  • Page 76 Web & network Transferring files between your device and the computer → Remote Explorer. Tap and hold a file on the computer’s file manager panel. Then, drag it to the device’s file manager panel. You can also move a file vice versa. The computer's file The device's file manager...

  • Page 77: Sidesync

    SideSync Introduction SideSync allows you to easily share your screen and data between Samsung Android smartphones, tablets, and any computers. After you connect your devices, a virtual screen will appear on the connected tablet or computer. You can check notifications, such as messages, from the dashboard or in pop-up windows.

  • Page 78: Connecting To A Computer

    Web & network Connecting to computers or smartphones Connecting to a computer Connect your tablet to your computer using a USB cable. Alternatively, connect both devices to the same access point. Launch SideSync on both devices. Tap START on your tablet. Both devices will scan each other and connect.
  • Page 79 Web & network On the tablet, accept the connection request. The dashboard will appear on your tablet. Connecting devices automatically When two devices have been previously connected, you can set them to reconnect automatically. Connecting the devices via USB or Wi-Fi Direct automatically launches SideSync.
  • Page 80 Web & network Using the dashboard Launch frequently used applications or view notifications from your tablet. When you tap a notification, the related application or program will launch. The following is an image of the tablet’s dashboard on the computer. Access additional options.
  • Page 81 Web & network Sharing your smartphone’s hotspot You can share your smartphone’s mobile data connection with computers or tablets if an Internet connection is not available. You may incur additional charges when using this feature. On the dashboard, tap MORE → Enable Mobile hotspot. The smartphone’s mobile hotspot will be activated.
  • Page 82 Web & network Minimise the virtual Close the virtual screen. screen. Maximise the virtual screen. to use the following options: • A lways on top: Set the virtual screen to always stay on top. • R otate: Rotate the screen. •...
  • Page 83 Web & network Switching between screens To use your tablet’s actual screen, press the Power key or the Home key on your tablet. The virtual screen turns off and the tablet’s screen turns on. To return to the virtual screen, click the virtual tablet screen on the computer. The actual screen turns off and the virtual screen turns on.
  • Page 84 Web & network Copying files to your tablet Select files on the computer and drag them to the dashboard or the virtual tablet screen. The files will be saved in the My Files → Device storage → SideSync folder. While composing an email on the virtual screen, the copied files will be attached to the email being composed.
  • Page 85 Web & network Move the mouse pointer to the left or right edge of the computer’s screen to go to your tablet’s screen. The mouse pointer will appear on your tablet’s screen. On your tablet, use the computer’s keyboard and mouse to perform actions, such as entering text, copying and pasting, and selecting items.

  • Page 86: Music

    Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • S ome files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play.

  • Page 87: Creating Playlists

    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 88: 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. 95) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •...

  • Page 89: Shooting Mode

    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 90 Media • E raser: Use this to erase the movements of moving subjects in the background. to take a series of photos. The device erases traces of movement from a moving subject. To restore the original photo, tap SHOW MOVING OBJECTS, and then tap the highlighted area.

  • Page 91: Taking A Video

    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: •...

  • Page 92: Zooming In And Out

    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.
  • Page 93 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 94 Media • V ideo stabilisation: Activate or deactivate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps focus when the camera is moving. • S ave as: Set the device to save both the rich tone photo and original photo, or only the rich tone photo. •...

  • Page 95: Gallery

    Media Shortcuts Reorganise shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options. Tap and tap and hold a shortcut icon. Tap and hold an option and drag it to a slot at the top of the screen. Gallery Use this application to view images and videos. Tap Gallery on the Applications screen.

  • Page 96: Playing Videos

    Media Viewing images using the motion feature Use the motion feature to execute a function with particular motion. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → CONTROLS → Motions, drag the Motions switch to the right, and then turn on the switch for each feature. To stop using a motion feature, turn off the switch for the feature.

  • Page 97: Deleting Images

    Media Modifying images When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: • R otate: Rotate the image. • C rop: Crop the image. • C olour: Adjust the saturation or brightness of the image. • E ffect: Apply effects to the image. •...
  • Page 98 Media Tagging faces When viewing an image, tap → Settings → Tags, and then tick Face tag. A yellow frame appears around the recognised face. Tap the face, tap Add name, and then select or add a contact. When the face tag appears on an image, tap the face tag and use available options, such as sending messages.

  • Page 99: Video

    Media Video Use this application to play video files. Tap Video on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • S ome files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing videos Select a video to play.

  • Page 100: Youtube

    Media Deleting videos Tap → Delete, select videos, and then tap DONE. 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.

  • Page 101: Flipboard

    Media Sharing videos Select the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method. Uploading videos → Uploads → , select a video, enter information for the video, and then tap UPLOAD. Flipboard Use this application to access your personalised magazines. Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen.

  • Page 102: Nytimes

    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.

  • Page 103: 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 the search field to search with a keyword.

  • Page 104: 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 105: 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 106: Utilities

    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, set the default cover and template. Follow the on- screen instructions to complete the setup.
  • Page 107 Utilities When using the templates that have image frames, tap and hold an image frame, and then tap Images or Take picture to add an image. To delete 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.
  • Page 108 Utilities Using the eraser tool A drawn line is not recognised as a series of dots but short strokes. For this reason, you can select a whole line and delete, move, or transform it. However, you may happen to even erase unintended part of a line, or may not be able to erase intensive or overlapped lines when using the eraser tool.
  • Page 109 Utilities Inserting multimedia files Tap → Insert to insert images, videos, voice memos, and more. Inserting an image or video with frame Tap → Insert → Image or Video → Take picture in drawn frame or Record video on canvas. Draw a frame on the note, and then tap inside the frame with your finger to take a photo or video.
  • Page 110 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: Share the note with others. •...

  • Page 111: S Planner

    Utilities S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks. Tap S Planner on the Applications screen. Creating events or tasks , and then use one of the following methods: • E VENT: Enter an event with an optional repeat setting. •...
  • Page 112 Utilities Syncing with Google Calendar On the Applications screen, tap Settings → GENERAL → Accounts → Google under My accounts, select the Google account, and then tick Sync Calendar. To manually sync for updating, on the Applications screen, tap S Planner → → Sync now. To display synced events or tasks, tap →...

  • Page 113: Dropbox

    To open files in the favourites list, tap 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.

  • Page 114: Drive

    Utilities Backing up or restoring data Tap Backup or 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.

  • Page 115: Reading Documents

    Utilities Searching documents Tap Open to browse a document. While browsing a document, use one of the following options: • : Create a folder. • : Retrieve new documents. • : Sort documents and folders. • : Change the view mode. •...
  • Page 116 Utilities Presentation • F ind: Search for text. • Z oom: Change the view size. • D ocument Info: View document details such as title, date, and author. • S lide Show: Start a slideshow from the first page. •...

  • Page 117: Alarm

    Utilities • S earch: Search for text. • S end: Send the document to others or share it. • P roperties: View document details such as title, date, and author. • Z oom: Change the view size. •...

  • Page 118: World Clock

    Utilities Setting alarms , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap SAVE. • S nooze: Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset time.

  • Page 119: Calculator

    Utilities Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Applications screen. To clear the history, tap CLEAR HISTORY. 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. •...

  • Page 120: Google

    Utilities Using wake-up commands on the locked screen On the locked screen, you can use various functions with preset wake-up commands. To activate this feature, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → DEVICE → Lock screen, and then drag the Wake up in lock screen switch to the right. Google Use this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well.

  • Page 121: Voice Search

    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 Listening... appears on the screen. My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips.

  • Page 122: Searching For A File

    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 123: Evernote

    Utilities Adding FTP server shortcuts to the device Add an FTP server shortcut in Folders. Tap → Add FTP, enter details for the FTP server, and then tap DONE. Evernote Use this application to create, synchronise, and share multimedia notes. You can add tags to the notes, or sort the notes into a notebook so that you can manage your ideas efficiently.

  • Page 124: 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 125: 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 126: Flight Mode

    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 127: More Networks

    Settings Location Change settings for location information permissions. • M ode: Select a method to collect your location data. • R ecent location requests: View which applications request your current location information and their battery usage. • L ocation services: View which applications use your current location information. •...

  • Page 128: 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 129: Multi Window

    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. –...

  • Page 130: Notification Panel

    Settings • O wner information: Enter your information that is shown with the clock. • U nlock effect: Select an effect when you unlock the screen. • W ake up in lock screen: Set the device to recognise your wake up command when the screen is locked.

  • Page 131: Controls

    • V ibration: Set the device to vibrate 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 132: Google Voice Typing

    Settings Google voice typing Change the voice input settings. • 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 133: Palm Motion

    Settings Motions Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. • Z oom: Set the device to zoom in or out while viewing images in Gallery or browsing webpages, when you tap and hold two points with your fingers and then tilt the device back and forth.

  • Page 134: 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 135: Application Manager

    Settings Accessories Change the accessory settings. • A udio output: Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices. Some devices may not support the surround sound setting. • A utomatic unlock: Set the device to unlock automatically when the cover is flipped open.
  • Page 136 – Account registration: Add or view your Samsung account. • 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 137: 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. – Check for updates: Check for security updates. •...

  • Page 138: Appendix

    Appendix 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 139 • 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 140 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 141 • 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 142 • 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 143: Removing The Battery

    • S amsung does not accept liability for any damage or loss (whether in contract or tort, including negligence) which may arise from failure to precisely follow these warnings and instructions, other than death or personal injury caused by Samsung’s negligence. Remove the memory card.
  • Page 144 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). 09/2015. Rev.1.1...

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