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  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Access and are subject to change without prior notice. Access and are subject to change without prior notice. Access the Samsung website ( www.samsung.com ) for the latest the Samsung website ( www.samsung.com the Samsung website ( www.samsung.com www.samsung.com...
  • Page 3 Samsung is not liable for infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by users.

  • Page 4: Instructional Icons

    No part of this manual 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. Using this manual...
  • Page 5 Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered ● trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ™ ™ The Android logo, Google , Google Maps , Google ● ™ ™ ™ ™ Mail , YouTube , Google Play Store, Google Latitude ™ and Google Talk are trademarks of Google, Inc.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ............10 Unpack ....................10 Device layout ..................11 Keys ......................13 Insert the SIM or USIM card and the battery ......14 Charge the battery ................16 Insert a memory card (optional) ..........20 Getting started ..........23 Turn on or off your device ............
  • Page 7 ....................................Local ..................... 103 .......................................... Play Store ................... 104 ...................................... Samsung Apps ................105 Samsung Apps Samsung Apps YouTube ..................... 105 Connectivity ............. 108 USB connections ................108 Wi-Fi ..................... 110 Wi-Fi Direct ..................113 Mobile network sharing .............. 114 Bluetooth ...................
  • Page 8 GPS ....................... 118 VPN connections ................119 Tools ..............122 Calculator ..................122 Clock ....................122 Downloads ..................125 My Files ....................125 Search ....................127 SIM Toolkit ..................127 Settings ............128 ........................Access the setting options ............128 ............
  • Page 9 Date and time .................. 139 Accessibility ..................139 Developer options ................. 140 About device ..................141 Troubleshooting ..........142 Index ..............148 Contents...

  • Page 10: Assembling

    Battery ● Quick start guide ● Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer’s warranty. The items supplied with your device and available The items supplied with your device and available The items supplied with your device and available ●...

  • Page 11: Device Layout

    Device layout Front view › Number Function Earpiece Earpiece Earpiece Front camera lens Front camera lens Front camera lens Proximity sensor Proximity sensor Proximity sensor Volume key Volume key Volume key Home key Option key Multifunction jack Touch screen Back key Microphone 1.

  • Page 12: Rear View

    Rear view › Number Function Headset jack Power/Reset/Lock key Power/Reset/Lock key Power/Reset/Lock key Speaker Speaker Speaker Memory card slot Memory card slot Memory card slot GPS antenna GPS antenna GPS antenna Rear camera lens Rear camera lens Rear camera lens Service light Back cover Main antenna...

  • Page 13: Keys

    Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Power/ Access the device options (press and Reset hold); Reset the device (press and Lock hold for 8-10 seconds); Turn off and lock the touch screen or turn it on. Open the list of options available on the current screen;...

  • Page 14: Insert The Sim Or Usim Card And The Battery

    Insert the SIM or USIM card and the battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
  • Page 15 If the memory card becomes lodged in the SIM card If the memory card becomes lodged in the SIM card slots, you must take your device to a Samsung Service slots, you must take your device to a Samsung Service slots, you must take your device to a Samsung Service Centre to have the memory card removed.

  • Page 16: Charge The Battery

    USB cable. or by connecting the device to a computer with a USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables may cause batteries to explode or damage your device.
  • Page 17 When your battery is low, the device will emit a ● warning tone and show a low battery message. Recharge your battery to continue using your device. If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot ● turn on the device, even with the device charging. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before you try to turn on the device.
  • Page 18 If your device is not charging properly, take your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel adapter from the device, and then from the electrical adapter from the device, and then from the electrical adapter from the device, and then from the electrical socket.
  • Page 19 About the battery charging icons When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current battery charging status: Charging Fully charged Charge with a USB cable › Before charging, ensure that your computer is turned on. Before charging, ensure that your computer is turned on.

  • Page 20: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory...
  • Page 21 Your device supports only the FAT file structure for ● memory cards. If you insert a memory card formatted with a different file structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card. Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the ●...

  • Page 22: Remove A Memory Card

    Remove a memory card › Ensure that the device is not currently accessing the memory card. In the application list, select Settings → Storage → Unmount SD card → Open the cover of the memory card slot. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the device.

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn on or off your device Press and hold the Power key. Enter the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card and select OK (if necessary). If you are turning on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.

  • Page 24: Use The Touch Screen

    Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions for using the touch screen. Do not press the touch screen with your fingertips, ● or use sharp tools on the touch screen. Doing so may damage the touch screen or cause it to malfunction.
  • Page 25 Control your touch screen with the following actions: Touch once to select or launch a menu, option, or application. Tap and hold Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds. Drag Tap an item and move it to a new Tap an item and move it to a new Tap an item and move it to a new location.
  • Page 26 Flick Briskly scroll up, down, left, or right to move through lists or screens. Pinch Place two of your fingers far apart, and then pinch them together. Your device turns off the touch screen when you do Your device turns off the touch screen when you do Your device turns off the touch screen when you do ●...

  • Page 27: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And The Keys

    Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys When you do not use the device for a specified period, your device turns off the touch screen and locks the touch screen and the keys automatically to prevent unintended operations. To lock the touch screen and the keys manually, press the Power key.

  • Page 28: Indicator Icons

    Indicator icons › Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition No signal Signal strength Activated SIM or USIM card type Connected to GPRS network Connected to EDGE network Connected to HSDPA network Connected to HSDPA network Connected to HSDPA network Wi-Fi AP connected...
  • Page 29 Icon Definition Silent mode activated (mute) Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Use the notifications panel › To open the notifications panel, tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards. Also, you can switch SIM or USIM cards.

  • Page 30: Move An Item On The Home Screen

    Move an item on the Home screen › Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to a new location. Remove an item from the Home screen › Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to the rubbish bin. Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to the rubbish bin.
  • Page 31 Customise the quick access panel › You can customise the quick access panel at the bottom of the Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts. To remove an application icon, tap and hold the icon, and ● then drag it to the rubbish bin. To add an application shortcut, tap and hold a new ●...

  • Page 32: Use Widgets

    Use widgets › Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. Some widgets connect to web services. Using a web- ● based widget may result in additional charges. The widgets available may vary depending on your ●...

  • Page 33: Access Applications

    Access applications Launch applications and take full advantage of features on your device. You can reorganise the application list to match your preferences, or download applications from the Internet to enhance your device’s functionality. On the Home screen, select Apps to access the application list.
  • Page 34 Organise applications › You can change the order of applications in the application list or group them into categories. In the application list, press the Option key and select Edit. Tap and hold an application icon. Organise applications: To move the application, drag it to a new location. ●...

  • Page 35: Launch Multiple Applications

    Launch multiple applications Your device allows you to multitask by running multiple applications at the same time. To launch multiple applications, press the Home key while using an application. Then select another application to launch from the Home screen. Manage applications ›...
  • Page 36 Turn on or off the touch tones › In the application list, select Settings → Sound → Touch sounds. Adjust the device’s volume › Press the Volume key up or down. Select and drag the sliders to adjust the volume level for each sound.

  • Page 37: Change The Display Font

    Select a wallpaper for the Home screen › In the application list, select Settings → Wallpaper → Home screen. → Select an image folder an image. Change the display font › In the application list, select Settings Display Font → →...

  • Page 38: Lock Your Device

    You can lock your device by activating the screen lock feature. If you forget your password, take your device to a ● Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of passwords ● or private information, or other damages caused by illegal software.
  • Page 39 Set an unlock password In the application list, select Settings Security → → Screen lock → Password. Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select Continue. Enter the password again and select OK. Lock your SIM or USIM card › You can lock your device with the PIN that is supplied with your SIM or USIM card.
  • Page 40 To use this feature, you must create a Samsung account for controlling the device remotely via the Internet. In the application list, select Settings →...

  • Page 41: Switch Sim Or Usim Cards

    Switch SIM or USIM cards Once you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can switch back and forth between each card. To switch between SIM or USIM cards, open the notifications panel and select a SIM card icon, except for when the device is sending or receiving messages or data from the network.
  • Page 42 Change the SIM or USIM card settings › In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings SIM card manager. → Change the following options: Option Function Set whether or not to allow incoming calls from the other SIM or USIM card while using data services using a SIM or USIM card.

  • Page 43: Enter Text

    Enter text You can enter text by speaking words into the microphone, by selecting characters on the virtual keypad, or by writing on the screen. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.
  • Page 44 Enter text using the Samsung keypad › From a text field, tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel. Select Select input method → Configure input methods, and then select next to Samsung keyboard Portrait keyboard types →...
  • Page 45 When entering text with the 3x4 keypad, you can use the following modes: Mode Function 1. Select to switch to ABC mode. 2. Select a corresponding virtual key until the appropriate character appears. 1. Select to switch to Number mode. 2.

  • Page 46: Communication

    Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call, or customising and using call-related features. To prevent accidental inputs, turn on the proximity ● sensor to lock the touch screen when you hold the device near your face.

  • Page 47: Answer A Call

    Answer a call › During an incoming call, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle. To mute the ringtone, press the Volume key. Select End call to end the call. Reject a call › During an incoming call, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle.

  • Page 48: Use A Headset

    Use a headset › Connect a headset to your device to answer and control calls conveniently. To answer a call, press the headset button. ● To reject a call, press and hold the headset button. ● To place a call on hold or retrieve a held call, press and hold ●...
  • Page 49 To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot ● hear you, select Mute. To converse with the other party via a Bluetooth headset, ● select Headset. To make a multiparty call (conference call), make or answer ● a second call, and then select Merge when connected to the second party.
  • Page 50 To open the keypad, press the Option key and select ● Keypad. To converse with the other party via a Bluetooth headset, ● press the Option key and select Switch to headset. To deactivate the speakerphone feature, press the Option ●...
  • Page 51 Drag the Auto reject mode switch to the right. Select Auto reject mode → an option. Option Function All numbers Reject all calls. Auto reject Reject calls from phone numbers on numbers the auto reject list. Select Auto reject list. Select Create.

  • Page 52: Set Call Diverting

    Set call diverting › Call diverting is a network feature that sends incoming calls to a specified number. You can set this feature separately for several conditions. In the application list, select Phone. Press the Option key and select Call settings →...
  • Page 53 Set call waiting › Call waiting is a network feature that alerts you to an incoming call while you are on another call. This feature is available only for voice calls. In the application list, select Phone. Press the Option key and select Call settings →...
  • Page 54 Customise call settings › In the application list, select Phone. Press the Option key and select Call settings. Change the following options: Option Function Set to reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically. Call rejection You can add phone numbers to the auto reject list.
  • Page 55 Option Function Set whether or not the device Accessory settings answers calls automatically after → for call Automatic a specified period (available only answering when a headset is connected). Accessory settings Select the length of time that the → for call Automatic device waits before answering answering timer...
  • Page 56 Option Function Activate FDN mode to prevent Additional settings calls to phone numbers that are → Fixed Dialling not in the FDN list on the SIM or Numbers USIM card. Set to insert a prefix (area or Additional settings country code) automatically →...

  • Page 57: Messages

    Messages Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages that you have sent or received. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. Send a text message ›...
  • Page 58 When you enter an email address, the device will convert the message to a multimedia message. Select the text field and enter your message text. To insert emoticons, press the Option key and select Insert smiley. Select and attach a file. Press the Option key and select Add subject, and then enter a subject.

  • Page 59: Google Mail

    Google Mail ™ Learn to send or view email messages via the Google Mail webmail service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ● region or service provider. This feature may be labelled differently depending on ● your region or service provider. Send an email message ›...

  • Page 60: Email

    From the message view, use the following options: To move to the next or previous message, scroll right or left. ● To add the message to the favourites list, select ● To reply to the message, select ● To reply to the message and include all recipients, select ●...

  • Page 61: Send An Email Message

    Select Next. To enter account details manually, select Manual setup. Follow the on-screen instructions. When you are finished setting up the email account, email messages will be downloaded to your device. If you have created two or more accounts, you can switch between them. Select an account name at the top of the screen, and then select the account from which you want to retrieve messages.
  • Page 62 . Your device is compatible only with some . Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To create a new message, press the Option key and select To create a new message, press the Option key and select To create a new message, press the Option key and select ●...

  • Page 63: Talk

    Talk Learn to send and receive instant messages to friends and ™ family with the Google Talk instant messaging service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Set your status › In the application list, select Talk. Select a Google account.

  • Page 64: Chaton

    Start a conversation › In the application list, select Talk. Select a contact from the friend list. The conversation screen opens. Enter and send your message. To add more contacts to the conversation, press the ● Option key and select Add to chat. To switch between active conversations, scroll left or ●...

  • Page 65: Messenger

    Messenger Learn to send and receive instant messages from friends and family with the Google+ messenger instant messaging service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In the application list, select Messenger. If you are launching this application for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

  • Page 66: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera Learn how to take and view photos and videos. The camera turns off automatically when you do not ● use it for a specified period. The memory capacity may differ depending on the ● scene or shooting conditions. Take a photo ›...
  • Page 67 Number Function Change the camera settings. View photos you have taken. Take a photo. Use camera shortcuts. : Apply a special effect. ● : Change the shooting mode.  p. 69 ► ● : Change the flash setting: You can turn ● on or off the flash manually, or set the camera to use the flash when needed.
  • Page 68 Print. Your device is compatible only with some . Your device is compatible only with some . Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Samsung printers. Samsung printers. To change the name of a file, press the Option key and...

  • Page 69: Change The Shooting Mode

    Change the shooting mode › You can take photos with various shooting modes. To change → the shooting mode, select an option. Option Function Set the device to recognise people’s faces Smile shot and help you take photos of them when they smile.
  • Page 70 Option Function Adjust the exposure value to change the Exposure value brightness. Select a focus mode. You can take close-up Focus mode photos, or set the camera to focus on the subject or human faces automatically. Select the length of the delay before the Timer camera takes a photo.

  • Page 71: Record A Video

    Option Function Set the camera to flip the image Save as flipped automatically when you take a photo with the front camera. Select a memory location for saving Storage captured photos. Reset Reset camera settings. Record a video › In the application list, select Camera. Drag the slider to switch to the camcorder.
  • Page 72 Number Function Record a video. Use camcorder shortcuts. : Apply a special effect. ● : Change the recording mode (for ● attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally). : Change the flash setting. ● : Switch to the front camera to record ●...
  • Page 73 → Start slideshow. Tap the To start a slide show, select ● screen to stop the slide show. To delete the video, press the Option key and select Delete. ● To change the name of a file, press the Option key and ●...

  • Page 74: Video Player

    Option Function Video quality Select a quality level for your videos. Select a memory location for saving Storage recorded videos. Reset Reset camcorder settings. Edit the shortcut icons › You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently-used options. From the preview screen, tap and hold the shortcut area, →...
  • Page 75 Play a video › In the application list, select Video Player. Select a video. Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Scan forwards or backwards in the file by Scan forwards or backwards in the file by Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar.
  • Page 76 During playback, press the Option key to access the following options: To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ● press the Option key and select Scan for Nearby devices. To send the video to others or share it, select Share via. ●...

  • Page 77: Gallery

    Gallery Learn to view images and play videos saved in your device. Some file formats are not supported depending on ● the device’s software. If a file size exceeds the memory available, an error ● may occur when you try to open the file. Playback quality may vary by content type.
  • Page 78 To print the image via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key ● and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To change the name of a file, press the Option key and ● select Rename.

  • Page 79: Music Player

    During playback, press the Option key to access the following options: To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ● press the Option key and select Scan for Nearby devices. To send the video to others or share it, select Share via. ●...

  • Page 80: Play Music

    Add music files to your device › Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: Download from the Internet.  p. 96 ► ● Download from a computer with Samsung Kies.  p. 108 ► ● Download from a computer with Windows Media Player. ●  p. 108 ►...
  • Page 81 Number Function Activate Shuffle mode. Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Select a sound effect. Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (tap within 2 seconds); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold). Adjust the volume.

  • Page 82: Create A Playlist

    During playback, press the Option key to access the following options: To add music files to the quick list (for saving as a playlist), ● select Add to quick list. To listen to music via a Bluetooth headset, select Via ●...
  • Page 83 Customise music player settings › In the application list, select Music Player. Press the Option key and select Settings. Change the following options: Option Function SoundAlive Select a sound effect. Play speed Change the playback speed. Select music categories to show on the Music menu music library screen.

  • Page 84: Fm Radio

    FM Radio Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. Listen to the FM radio › Plug a headset into your device. In the application list, select FM Radio.
  • Page 85 Number Function Add the current radio station to the favourites list. Adjust the volume. Access services for the current station, such as downloading music files or calling the station. This option may be unavailable depending on your region. Fine-tune the frequency. Record a song from the FM radio ›...
  • Page 86 Add a radio station to the favourites list › Plug a headset into your device. In the application list, select FM Radio. Select to turn on the FM radio. Scroll to a radio station. Select to add the station to the favourites list. Customise FM radio settings ›...

  • Page 87: Personal Information

    Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, phone numbers, email addresses, and more for your contacts. Create a contact › In the application list, select Contacts → Contacts →...
  • Page 88 Set a speed dial number › In the application list, select Contacts → Contacts. Press the Option key and select Speed dial setting. → Select a location number a contact. You can call a speed dial number by tapping and holding the location number on the dialling screen.

  • Page 89: Copy A Contact

    Copy a contact › Copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device In the application list, select Contacts → Contacts. Press the Option key and select Import/Export → Import from SIM card. Select a SIM or USIM card. Select a memory location.

  • Page 90: S Planner

    Import or export a contact › You can import or export files (in vcf format) to or from your device’s USB storage or a memory card. Import contact files In the application list, select Contacts Contacts. → Press the Option key and select Import/Export →...
  • Page 91 Create an event or task › In the application list, select S Planner. Select Select an event type at the top of the screen. To create an event from a memo, select Quick add. This feature is available only for English and Korean. Enter the details of the event and select Save.
  • Page 92 View an event or task › In the application list, select S Planner. Select a date on the calendar. To move to a specific day, press the Option key and ● select Go to, and then enter the date. To move to today’s date, select Today. ●...

  • Page 93: Memo

    Memo Learn to record important information to save and view at a later date. Create a memo › In the application list, select Memo. Select (if necessary). Enter your memo text. Select Save. View memos › In the application list, select Memo. Select a memo to view its details.

  • Page 94: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Learn to operate your device’s voice recorder. Record a voice memo › In the application list, select Voice Recorder. Select to start recording. To pause recording, select . Speak into the microphone. When you are finished, select Your memo is saved automatically. Play a voice memo ›...
  • Page 95 Customise voice recorder settings › In the application list, select Voice Recorder. Press the Option key and select Settings. Change the following options: Option Function Select a memory location for saving Storage voice memos. Default name Enter a prefix for naming voice memos. Recording Select a quality level for voice memos.

  • Page 96: Web And Gps-Based Services

    Web and GPS-based services You may incur additional charges for accessing the Internet and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite webpages. This feature may be labelled differently depending on ●...
  • Page 97 Number Function View thumbnails of active browser windows. View your bookmarks, saved pages, and recent Internet history. While browsing a webpage, access the following options: To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ● slowly spread them apart or pinch them together. To return to the original size, double-tap the screen.
  • Page 98 To print the webpage via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key ● and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To change the browser settings, press the Option key and ● select Settings. Search for information by voice ›...
  • Page 99 To add the bookmark shortcut to the Home screen, select ● Add shortcut to home screen. To send the address of the current webpage to others, ● select Share link. To copy the address of the current webpage, select Copy ●...

  • Page 100: Game Hub

    Game Hub Learn to access games. In the application list, select Game Hub. Select a game service. Search for and access games. The games available may vary depending on your region or service provider. Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view their Learn to share your location with your friends and view their Learn to share your location with your friends and view their ™...

  • Page 101: Maps

    Maps ™ Learn to use the Google Maps mapping service to find your location, search for places, and get directions. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ● region or service provider. You must activate location services to find your ●...

  • Page 102: Navigation

    Get directions to a specific destination › In the application list, select Maps. Select . Enter the addresses of the starting location and the destination. To enter an address from your contact list or starred → places, or select a point on the map, select option.

  • Page 103: Local

    In the application list, select Navigation. Enter your destination with the following methods: Enter your destination by voice. ● Enter your destination with the virtual keypad. ● Select your destination from contacts’ addresses. ● Select your destination from your starred places. ●...

  • Page 104: Play Store

    Play Store Your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Play Store provides a quick and easy way to shop for mobile applications. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ● region or service provider. Your device will save user files from downloaded ●...

  • Page 105: Samsung Apps

    Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to easily download a wide range of applications and updates for your device. With fully optimised applications from Samsung Apps, your device becomes even smarter. Explore the useful applications on offer and enhance your mobile life.
  • Page 106 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Pause or resume playback. Pause or resume playback. Pause or resume playback. Scan forwards or backwards in the file by Scan forwards or backwards in the file by Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging the bar.
  • Page 107 Upload a video › In the application list, select YouTube. Press the Option key and select Sign in. Select your Google account if it is linked to YouTube. Alternatively, you can select Add account and set up an account to sign in to YouTube. Select the YouTube logo at the top left of the screen, and then select your Google account (if necessary).

  • Page 108: Connectivity

    USB hub. Connect with Samsung Kies › Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your computer. You Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your computer. You Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your computer. You can download the program from the Samsung website.
  • Page 109 Connect as a media device › You can connect your device to a computer and access media files stored on your device. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel.

  • Page 110: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 standards. You can connect to the Internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. Activate the Wi-Fi feature ›...

  • Page 111: Wi-Fi Ap With Protected Setup

    Connect to a Wi-Fi AP with a protected setup › You can connect to a secured AP with a WPS button or WPS PIN. To use this method, your wireless access point must have a WPS button. Connect with a WPS button In the application list, select Settings →...
  • Page 112 Select the static IP settings › In the application list, select Settings → Wi-Fi. → Show advanced options. Select an AP Select the IP settings drop-down menu. Select Static. Change the IP settings for the network such as IP address, Gateway, Network prefix length, DNS.

  • Page 113: Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi Direct Learn to use the Wi-Fi Direct feature to connect two devices via Wi-Fi without requiring an AP. Connect your device to another device › In the application list, select Settings → More settings → Wi-Fi Direct. Drag the Wi-Fi Direct switch to the right. Select Scan.

  • Page 114: Mobile Network Sharing

    Mobile network sharing Learn to share your device’s mobile network connection with other devices. Share your device’s mobile network via Wi-Fi › Learn to use your device as a wireless access point for other devices. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 115 Select Save. On another device, locate your device’s name and connect to your mobile network. You can restrict mobile network sharing to specified devices. Select Allowed devices, create a device list, and then select your device’s name to change the sharing mode to Only allowed devices.

  • Page 116: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Learn to exchange data or media files with other devices via Bluetooth. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, ● or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature. Always ensure that you share and receive data with ●...

  • Page 117: Send Data Via Bluetooth

    Find and pair with another device › In the application list, select Settings → Bluetooth → Scan. Select a device. Select OK to match the Bluetooth PIN between two devices. Alternately, enter a Bluetooth PIN and select OK. When the owner of the other device accepts the connection or enters the same PIN, pairing is complete.

  • Page 118: Gps

    Receive data via Bluetooth › In the application list, select Settings → Bluetooth and then select the tick box next to your device. To select the length of time that your device will be visible, press the Option key and select Visible time- out.

  • Page 119: Vpn Connections

    Activate location services › You must activate location services to receive location information or search the map. In the application list, select Settings → Location services. Change the following options: Option Function Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks to find your location. Use wireless networks You may incur additional charges...
  • Page 120 Set up a VPN profile › In the application list, select Settings → More settings → Add VPN network. → Change the following options: Option Function Name Enter a name for the VPN server. Type Select a VPN type. Server address Enter the IP address of the VPN server.
  • Page 121 Option Function Select a server certificate that the VPN server will use to identify you. You IPSec server can import certificates from the VPN certificate server or download them from the Internet. PPP encryption Set to encrypt data before sending it (MPPE) to the VPN server.

  • Page 122: Tools

    Tools Calculator Learn to perform calculations with your device. Perform a calculation › In the application list, select Calculator. Use the keys on the screen to perform basic calculations. Rotate the device to the landscape view to use the scientific calculator. If you have prevented the display scientific calculator.

  • Page 123: Stop An Alarm

    Set the details of the alarm. Drag the Smart alarm switch to the right to activate simulated nature sounds prior to the main alarm. When you are finished, select Save. To deactivate an alarm, select the clock icon next to the alarm.

  • Page 124: Use The Countdown Timer

    Use the countdown timer › In the application list, select Clock → Timer. Set the length of time to count down. Select Start to begin the countdown. When the timer expires, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle to stop the alarm. Use the desk clock ›...

  • Page 125: Downloads

    Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web or email. In the application list, select Downloads. Select a download category. To open a downloaded file, select the log. To delete a log, select the tick box and select . My Files Learn to access various types of files saved in your device.
  • Page 126 View a file › In the application list, select My Files. Select a folder. To move up one level in the file directory, select ● To return to the Home directory, select ● Select a file. From the folder list, press the Option key to access the following options: To create folders for managing files, select Create folder.

  • Page 127: Search

    Search Learn to search for data in your device or information on the Internet. In the application list, select Search. Enter a keyword. To search for data by voice, select and say a keyword into your device’s microphone. Select a search result. SIM Toolkit Use a variety of additional services offered by your service Use a variety of additional services offered by your service...

  • Page 128: Settings

    Settings Access the setting options In the application list, select Settings. Select a setting category, and then select an option. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi AP and access the Internet or other network devices. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over...

  • Page 129: More Settings

    More settings Change the settings to control connections with other devices or networks. Flight mode › Activate Flight mode to disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network features. Mobile networks › Use packet data: Set to use data connections on any ●...

  • Page 130: Sim Card Manager

    › Set up and manage virtual private networks (VPNs). Kies via Wi-Fi › Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. SIM card manager...

  • Page 131: Display

    Ringtone: ● - Device ringtone: Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls. - Default notifications: Select a ringtone to alert you to events, such as new messages and missed calls. Device vibration: Add or select a vibration pattern. ●...

  • Page 132: Wallpaper

    Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings. Home screen: Select a background image for the Home ● screen. Lock screen: Select a background image for the locked ● screen. Home and lock screens: Select a background image for ● the Home screen and the locked screen. Power saving Activate Power saving mode and change the settings for Activate Power saving mode and change the settings for...

  • Page 133: Battery

    Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. Applications manager View and manage the applications on your device. Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation. Location services Change the settings for location services. Change the settings for location services.
  • Page 134 Disable this setting before resetting the device. Remote controls: Set to allow control of your lost or stolen ● device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung and Google accounts. Settings...
  • Page 135 - Add account: Add or view your Samsung and Google accounts. - Use wireless networks: Set to allow location data collection and to determine the location of your lost or stolen device via Wi-Fi and mobile networks. SIM Change Alert: Activate the Find my mobile feature.

  • Page 136: Language And Input

    Samsung keyboard Samsung keyboard Samsung keyboard › To change the Samsung keypad settings, select . To change the Samsung keypad settings, select To change the Samsung keypad settings, select Portrait keyboard types: Select a keypad type. Portrait keyboard types Portrait keyboard types ●...

  • Page 137: Voice Search

    Key-tap sound: Set the device to sound when you tap a ● key. Tutorial: View the tutorial for using the Samsung keypad. : View the tutorial for using the Samsung keypad. : View the tutorial for using the Samsung keypad.

  • Page 138: Back Up And Reset

    Text-to-speech output › Preferred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To ● change the settings for speech synthesis engines, select . Speech rate: Select a speed for the TTS feature. ● Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an ●...

  • Page 139: Date And Time

    Date and time Change the settings to control how time and date appears on your device. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date will be reset. Automatic date and time: Set to receive time information ●...

  • Page 140: Developer Options

    Call answering/ending: ● - Answering key: Set to answer calls by pressing the Home key. - The power key ends calls: Set to end a call when you press the Power key. Accessibility shortcut: Add a shortcut to accessibility ● settings that appears when you press and hold the Power key.

  • Page 141: About Device

    Desktop backup password: Set a password to secure your ● backup data. Strict mode: Set the device to flash the screen when ● applications perform long operations. Show pointer location: Set to show the coordinates and ● traces of the pointer when you touch the screen. Show touches: Set to show the pointer when you touch ●...

  • Page 142: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, Password you must enter the password you set for the device.
  • Page 143 If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take your If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take your ● device to a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors Your device freezes or has fatal errors...

  • Page 144: Audio Quality Is Poor

    Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. ● Ensure that you have accessed the correct cellular network. ● Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone ● number you are dialling. Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on.
  • Page 145 Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or ● deleting files from your device. Restart the device. If you are still having trouble with ● the camera application after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 146 ● you wish to connect to, if necessary. Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are ● within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 147 If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have ● Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. Ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 or Windows Media ● Player 10 or higher installed on your computer. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 148: Index

    Index alarms 122 recording videos 71 taking photos 66 applications connectivity closing 35 Bluetooth 116 launching 33 GPS connections 118 multitasking 35 mobile network organising 34 sharing 114 uninstalling 34 USB connections 108 auto rejection 50 VPN connections 119 battery Wi-Fi 110 charging 17 contacts...
  • Page 149 USB 115 accessing voicemail 58 via Wi-Fi 114 sending email 61 sending Google Mail 59 text input sending multimedia 57 copy and paste 45 sending text 57 with Samsung keypad 44 viewing email 61 timer 124 viewing Google Mail 59 Index...
  • Page 150 24 touch tone 36 unpack 10 USB connections as camera device 109 as media device 109 as wireless modem 115 with Samsung Kies 108 with Windows Media Player 108 video player 74 videos playing 75, 78 recording 71 uploading to YouTube 107...
  • Page 151 To install Samsung Kies (PC Sync) To install Samsung Kies (PC Sync) To install Samsung Kies (PC Sync) 1. Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from ownload the latest version of Samsung Kies from ownload the latest version of Samsung Kies from www.samsung.com/kies...

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