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  • Page 1 SM-P905 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

    Adjusting the volume Switching to silent mode Communication Phone Basics Contacts Messages Indicator icons Email Using the touch screen Gmail Control motions Hangouts Palm motions Google+ Samsung Smart Pause Photos Using Multi Window Twitter Using the S Pen Air view...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Web & network Utilities Internet 121 S Note Chrome 127 Action Memo Bluetooth 129 S Planner Screen Mirroring 131 Dropbox e-Meeting 131 Cloud WebEx 132 Drive Remote PC 132 Hancom Office Viewer SideSync 3.0 135 Alarm 136 World clock 137 Calculator Media 137 S Voice...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Appendix 163 Troubleshooting 168 Removing the battery...

  • Page 8: 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 SIM card slot Home button Back button Microphone Rear camera GPS antenna S Pen Headset jack Flash Speaker Main antenna...

  • Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 13 • W hile charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging. • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.
  • Page 14 Getting started After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket. To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power.

  • Page 15: 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 16 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 17: Replacing The S Pen Nib

    Getting started Replacing the S Pen nib While using the S Pen, the S Pen nib may get dull. If the nib is dull, replace it with a new one. Hold the nib with the tweezers firmly, and then pull it out. Insert a new nib into the S Pen until you hear a click.

  • Page 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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 21: Using The Touch Screen

    Basics Icon Meaning Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Using the touch screen Use only fingers or the S Pen to use the touch screen. • D o not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
  • Page 22 Basics Finger gestures Tapping To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger. Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.
  • Page 23 Basics 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. Double-tap again to return.
  • Page 24 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 25: 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 26 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 27: 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 28: 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 Smart On the Home screen, tap pause. During video playback, look away from the screen to pause the video. To resume playback,...

  • Page 29: 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 30 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 31 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 32 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 33 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 34: Using The S Pen

    • T he nib of the S Pen is replaceable. If the pen nib gets dull, replace it with a new one. • I f the S Pen is not working properly, take it to a Samsung Service Centre. Refer to the Samsung website for more information about the S Pen.
  • Page 35 Basics Air command Press the S Pen button while hovering the S Pen over the screen to display air command. With this feature, you can directly use the following actions: • A ction memo: Turn your handwriting into an actionable link to one of a range of useful features.
  • Page 36 Basics Capturing screenshots Tap Screen write on the air command. It is possible to draw, write on, or crop a screenshot. The screenshot is saved in the Gallery → Screenshots folder. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications. Launching applications in the selected area Tap Pen window on the air command.

  • Page 37: Air View

    Basics Selecting and capturing an image Tap Image clip on the air command. If necessary, use one of the following options: • : Restore the original selection. • : Convert the selection to a circular shape. • : Convert the selection to a rectangular shape. •...

  • Page 38: 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, swipe upwards on the screen.

  • Page 39: Home Screen

    Basics • F light mode: Activate or deactivate flight mode. • A ir view: Activate or deactivate the air view feature. The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. → To rearrange the options on the notifications panel, open the notifications panel, tap tap and hold an item, and then drag the item to another location.
  • Page 40 Basics Viewing all applications On the Home screen, tap to view all applications. <Home screen> <Applications screen> To return to the Home screen, press the Home button.
  • Page 41 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 42 Basics Adding or removing a panel from the Classic home screen Pinch your fingers together on the Classic home screen. 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 43 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 44 Basics Tap DONE. 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48 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 49 Basics Direct pen input On the Applications screen, tap Settings → CONTROLS → S Pen → Direct pen input, and then drag the switch at the top right of the screen to the right. When you are hovering the S Pen over a text field, appears at the upper left corner of the text field.

  • Page 50: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Basics Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 144) Turning Wi-Fi on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. •...

  • Page 51: 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 52: 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 53: Securing The Device

    Basics 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 → Media device (MTP). Tap Camera (PTP) if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or not have any appropriate driver installed.

  • Page 54: 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 55 Basics Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → GENERAL → About device → Software updates → Update now.

  • Page 56: 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 57 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 58 Communication Call barring The device can be set to prevent certain calls from being made. For example, international calling can be disabled. Tap → Call settings → Call settings → More settings → Call barring, select a call type, select a call barring option, and then enter a password. Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, tap ANSWER.
  • Page 59 Communication Call waiting Call waiting is a service provided by the service provider. A user can use this service to suspend a current call and switch to an incoming call. This service is not available for video calls. To make use of this service, tap → Call settings → Call settings → More settings → Call waiting.
  • Page 60 Communication • → Keypad: Open the keypad. • → Enable dual camera: Use the front and rear cameras so that the other party can see you and your surroundings. Video calling with dual camera mode will be provided for up to 3 minutes. After 3 minutes the device will turn off the rear camera for optimal performance.

  • Page 61: 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. Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap Deleting a contact Setting a speed dial number Tap →...
  • Page 62 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 63 Communication 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. Favourite contacts Tap FAVOURITES. to add contacts to favourites. Tap , and then take one of the following actions: •...
  • Page 64 Communication Managing groups Select a group, 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. •...

  • Page 65: 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 , add recipients, enter a message, and then tap Use the following methods to add recipients:...

  • Page 66: Email

    Communication Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, tap → Schedule message. Set a time and date, and then tap SET. 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 67 Communication Sending messages Tap the email account to use, and then tap at the top of the screen. Enter recipients, subject, and message, and then tap to add a recipient from the contacts list. to attach images, videos, contacts, notes, events, and others. Tap →...

  • Page 68: Gmail

    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. Compose a message. Delete the message. Change the screen layout. Access additional options. Add this email address to the contacts list.
  • Page 69 Communication Sending messages In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap Tap → Save draft to save the message for later delivery. Tap → Discard to start over. Tap → Settings to change the Google Mail settings. Reading messages Keep the message for Delete the message.

  • Page 70: 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 71: 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 72: 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 73: 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 74: 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 75: 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 76 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 77 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 78 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 79 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 80 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 81 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 82: 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 83 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 84 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 85 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 86 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 87 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 88 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 89 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 90 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 91: 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 92 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 93 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 94 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 95: Sidesync 3.0

    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 96 Web & network Connecting your tablet and a smartphone Tap SideSync 3.0 on the Applications screen of your tablet. To start SideSync 3.0, you need to download and install the application. Tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions. Launch SideSync 3.0 on a smartphone. The tablet searches for available smartphones automatically.
  • Page 97 Web & network Tap OK on the smartphone screen. The smartphone’s virtual screen is displayed on your tablet and the smartphone’s screen is turned off. Using the virtual smartphone screen Browse the screen and use applications in the virtual smartphone screen. You can send or receive messages, or chat with others.
  • Page 98 Web & network Minimise the screen. Maximise the screen to fit your Access additional options. tablet's screen. Screen rotation Close SideSync 3.0. Screen capture Open the same webpage in the Virtual smartphone screen web browser of your tablet. Recent apps button Back button Home button Moving the virtual smartphone screen...
  • Page 99 Web & network Adjusting the size of the virtual smartphone screen Tap and hold at the bottom right of the virtual smartphone screen. When the frame appears, drag the frame to adjust the size. Entering text When you enter text in the virtual smartphone screen, the tablet’s keyboard appears. Enter text using the keyboard.
  • Page 100 Web & network Using the virtual smartphone screen Tap SWITCH TO TABLET on the tablet’s screen to turn on the virtual smartphone screen and turn off the smartphone screen. Playing music or videos on the tablet Play music or videos stored in the smartphone via the screen and speaker of the tablet. Open a music or video file in the virtual smartphone screen on the tablet.

  • Page 101: Media

    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 102 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 103: 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. 110) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •...
  • Page 104 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 105 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 , and then tap the highlighted area. To get the best shot, follow these tips.
  • Page 106 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 107 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 108 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 109 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 110: 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 111 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 112 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 113 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 making calls or sending messages.

  • Page 114: 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 115: 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 116: 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 117: 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 118: 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 119: 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 120: 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 121: 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, tap NEXT to set the default cover and template. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
  • Page 122 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 123 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 124 Utilities Inserting multimedia files Tap → Insert to insert images, videos, voice memos, and more. Inserting an idea sketch Tap → Insert → Idea Sketch, and then write a keyword or select a category to search for images. To add your own sketches to the list, tap → Create, and then draw an image in the sketch panel.
  • Page 125 Utilities Creating and managing charts Making a table Tap → Insert → Easy chart → Table, set the number of rows and columns for the table, and then tap DONE. To enter data in the table, tap a table cell. To add or delete columns, tap →...
  • Page 126 Utilities Editing a chart To edit a chart, tap and hold a chart or table, tap Edit chart, and then use the following options: • T ap at the top left of the screen to change the chart type. •...

  • Page 127: Action Memo

    Utilities • E xport: Export the note as an image file or a PDF file. • R ename: Rename the note. • E dit cover: Change the note cover. • A dd to favourites: Add the note to the favourites list. •...
  • Page 128 Utilities • : Search the Internet. • : Search for a location. • : Create a task. If you want to use specific information from the memo, tap to deselect the memo and draw a circle around the information. Write a memo.
  • Page 129 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 130 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 131: 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 132: 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 133 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 134 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 135: 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 136: 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. You can also write numbers with the S Pen to set an alarm. • S nooze: Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset time.

  • Page 137: 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 138: 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 139: 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 Speak now appears on the screen. Scrapbook Use this application to create your own digital scrapbook with content from webpages, videos, and more.

  • Page 140: 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 141 Utilities • → Rename: Rename a file or folder. • → Add to favourite folders: Add a shortcut to the folder in Favourite folders. • → Add shortcut to home: Add a shortcut to a file or folder to the Home screen. •...

  • Page 142: Evernote

    Utilities 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. Tap Evernote on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 143: 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 144: 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 145 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 146 Settings Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. Download booster Set the device to download files via both Wi-Fi and mobile networks at the same time. You may incur additional charges when downloading files via the mobile network. Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount, and customise the settings for the limitation.
  • Page 147 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 148: 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 149 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 150 Settings • O wner information: Enter your information that is shown with the clock. • A ction memo on lock screen: Set the device to launch Action Memo when you double- tap the locked screen with the S Pen button pressed. •...
  • Page 151 Settings Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device. • A nswering and ending calls: – Pressing the home key: Set the device to answer a call when you press the Home button.
  • Page 152 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 153 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 154: Controls

    Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung keyboard Change the Samsung keyboard settings. The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • S elect input languages: Select languages for text input. • P redictive text: Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and show word suggestions.
  • Page 155 • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • P en detection: Set the device to open the handwriting panel when the field is tapped with the S Pen. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings. Google voice typing Change the voice input settings.
  • Page 156 Settings S Pen Change the settings for using the S Pen. • D isable pen detection: Set the screen not to respond when inserting or removing the S Pen. • P ointer: Set the device to display the S Pen pointer when hovering the S Pen over the screen.
  • Page 157 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 158: 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 159 Settings • A utomatic time zone: Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones. • S elect time zone: Set the home time zone. • U se 24-hour format: Display time in 24-hour format. •...
  • Page 160 Settings Power saving mode Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. • C PU performance: Set the device to limit some system resource usage. • S creen output: Set the device to decrease the brightness of the display. •...
  • Page 161 • 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 162: Google Settings

    Settings Google Settings Use this application to configure settings for some features provided by Google. Tap Google Settings on the Applications screen.
  • Page 163 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 164 • 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 165 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 166 • 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 167 • 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 168 • 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. Pull out the S Pen from the slot.
  • Page 169 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). 05/2015. Rev.1.0...

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