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- Page 1 SM-T315 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...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Basics Google+ Photos Indicator icons Twitter Using the touch screen Control motions Using Multi Window Web & network Notifications Internet Home screen Chrome Locked screen Bluetooth Applications screen Screen Mirroring Using applications Samsung Link Help Group Play Entering text WatchON... - Page 6 105 Downloads Flipboard 105 TripAdvisor Businessweek+ NYTimes Travel & local Application & media stores 106 Maps Play Store Samsung Apps Settings Game Hub 107 About Settings Music Hub 107 Wi-Fi Play Books 108 Bluetooth Play Movies & TV 108 Data usage...
- Page 7 Table of Contents 118 Security 120 Language and input 123 Cloud 124 Backup and reset 124 Add account 124 Motion 124 Voice control 125 Accessories 125 Date and time 126 Accessibility 127 About device 127 Google Settings Troubleshooting...
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Page 8: Getting Started
Getting started Device layout Front camera Light sensor Microphone for speakerphone Proximity sensor Power button Earpiece Volume button Touch screen IrLED Home button Back button Menu button Multipurpose jack Microphone Headset jack Main antenna Rear camera GPS antenna SIM card slot Memory card slot Speaker Speaker... -
Page 9: Buttons
Getting started The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the speakerphone or take videos. • D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. •... -
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 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.
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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 • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
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Page 14: Inserting A Memory Card
Getting started Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges: • W hen you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button. •... - Page 15 Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.
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Page 16: Turning The Device On And Off
Getting started Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. •... -
Page 17: Locking And Unlocking The Device
Getting started Locking and unlocking the device When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period. To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area at the lower part of the screen. -
Page 18: Basics
Basics Indicator icons The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common. Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming (outside of normal service area) GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected... -
Page 19: Using The Touch Screen
Basics Icon Meaning Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Using the touch screen Use only fingers to use the touch screen. • D o not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. - Page 20 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 21 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.
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Page 22: Control Motions
Basics Control motions Simple motions allow easy control of the device. Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Motion, and then drag the switch at the top right of the screen to the right. - Page 23 Basics Sweeping Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in Gallery → Screenshots. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications. Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.
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Page 24: Using Multi Window
Basics Using Multi Window Use this feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time. • O nly applications on the Multi Window tray can run. • T his feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To use Multi Window, on the Home screen, tap Apps →... - Page 25 Basics Tap and hold an application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to the screen. Release the application icon when the screen turns blue. Tap and hold another application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to a new location.
- Page 26 Basics Sharing content between applications You can easily share content between applications, such as Email and Internet, by dragging and dropping them. Some applications may not support this feature. Launch Email and Internet in a split screen Multi Window. Access the Multi Window options Tap the circle between the application windows, and then tap Tap the circle between application windows to access the following options:...
- Page 27 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. →...
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Page 28: Notifications
Basics Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen. -
Page 29: Home Screen
Basics • F light mode: Activate or deactivate flight mode. • H ands-free mode: Activate or deactivate hands-free mode. 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 30 Basics Moving an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen. Removing an item Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen.
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Page 31: Locked Screen
Basics Using widgets Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. To use them, add widgets from the widgets panel to the Home screen. • S ome widgets connect to web services. Using a web-based widget may result in additional charges. -
Page 32: Applications Screen
Basics Rearranging panels Moving a panel Scroll left or right on the widgets panel area, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Removing a panel Scroll left or right on the widgets panel area, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen. - Page 33 Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Installing applications Use application stores, such as Samsung Apps, to download and install applications. Uninstalling applications → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to uninstall it.
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Page 34: Using Applications
Basics Using applications This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications. Opening an application On the Home screen or the Applications screen, select an application icon to open it. Some applications are grouped into folders. Tap a folder, and then tap an application to open it. -
Page 35: Entering Text
Basics 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. Changing the keyboard type Tap any text field, open the notifications panel, tap Choose input method, and then select the type of keyboard to use. - Page 36 Basics Handwriting → Tap and hold , and then write a word with a finger. Suggested words appear as characters are entered. Select a suggested word. Use handwriting gestures to perform actions, such as editing or deleting characters and → Help → inserting spaces.
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Page 37: 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. 107) Turning Wi-Fi on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. •... -
Page 38: Setting Up Accounts
Select the network in the networks list, and then tap Forget. Setting up accounts Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device. -
Page 39: Transferring Files
Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer. Transfer files between your device and the computer. -
Page 40: Securing The Device
Basics 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 41 Basics Setting a pattern On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern. Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup unlock PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern. Setting a PIN On the Applications screen, tap Settings →...
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Page 42: 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 43: 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: • K eypad: Enter the number using the keypad, and then tap . •... - Page 44 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 45 Communication Adding contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Sending a message → Send message to send a message to the number on display. Viewing call logs Tap Logs to view the history of incoming and outgoing calls. →...
- Page 46 Communication Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the reject message bar upwards. To → Call settings → Call settings → Set up call reject create the rejection message, tap messages.
- Page 47 Communication Video calls Making a video call Enter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap During a video call The following actions are available: • C apture: Capture the other party’s image. • R ecord: Take a video of the other party’s images. It is illegal in many countries to record a call without the other party’s prior permission.
- Page 48 Communication Swapping images Drag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images. Listening to a voice message Tap and hold 1 on the keypad, and then follow the instructions from your service provider.
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Page 49: Contacts
Communication Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Creating a contact and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field. Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap Deleting a contact... - Page 50 → Merge accounts → Merge with Google. Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Moving contacts to Samsung → Merge accounts → Merge with Samsung. Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list.
- Page 51 Communication Importing and exporting contacts Importing contacts → Import/Export, and then select an import option. Exporting contacts → Import/Export, and then select an export option. Sharing contacts → Share namecard via → Multiple contacts, select contacts, tap Done, and then select a sharing method.
- Page 52 Communication Managing groups , and then take one of the following actions: • S earch: Search for contacts. • E dit group: Change the group settings. • C reate: Make a new group. • R emove from group: Remove members from the group. •...
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Page 53: 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 54: Email
Communication Translating and sending messages → Translate, drag the To use the translating feature while composing a message, tap Translate switch to the right, set a language pair, and then tap OK. to translate the message, and then tap Done. The translated message will replace the message of the source language. - Page 55 Communication Sending scheduled messages → Schedule sending. Set a time and date, and then tap While composing a message, tap Done. The device will send the message at the specified time and date. • I f the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent.
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Page 56: Google Mail
Communication Google Mail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service. Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen. • T his application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • T his application may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider. - Page 57 Communication Reading messages Delete this message. Keep this message for long-term Mark the message as unread. storage. Move the message to another mailbox. Add this email address to the contacts list. Reply to all recipients or print the message. Preview attachment. Forward this message to others.
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Page 58: Hangouts
Communication Hangouts Use this application to chat with others. Tap Hangouts on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results to start chatting. -
Page 59: Twitter
Communication Then, select an image or video. While viewing it, use one of the following icons: • : Modify the image. • : Share the image or video with others. • : Delete the image or video. Twitter Use this application to stay connected with your social network on Twitter. -
Page 60: 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. to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage. Opening a new page To go to another webpage, scroll left or right on the title field, and then tap the title to select Searching the web by voice... -
Page 61: Chrome
Web & network History → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the → Clear history. history, tap → History → Most visited to open a webpage from the list of most visited webpages. Saved pages →... -
Page 62: 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 → Bluetooth, and then drag... -
Page 63: Screen Mirroring
Web & network Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen, tap Settings → 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 64: Samsung Link
Internet. You can play and send multimedia files on your device to another device or web storage service. To use this application, you must sign in to your Samsung account and register two or more devices. The registration methods may vary depending on the device type. -
Page 65: Group Play
Web & network Managing contents on a web storage service Select a web storage service, and then view and manage your files. To transfer files between your device and a web storage service, tap , select files, and then To register web storage services to the device, tap → Add storage, and then select a web storage service. - Page 66 Web & network Creating a group for Group Play When you create a Group Play session, other devices can join the session and share the content. When you use a password for a Group Play session, other devices must enter the password to join the session.
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Page 67: Watchon
Web & network WatchON Use this application to connect to a TV to watch your favourite shows and movies. Tap WatchON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. You must first connect the device to a network and ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV. -
Page 68: Music
Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen. View file details. - Page 69 Media → Settings → Advanced → Smart volume. To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap When Smart volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent damage to your hearing.
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Page 70: 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. 75) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •... - Page 71 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 72 Media Taking videos Taking a video to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap Recording mode → to change the recording mode. • N ormal: Use this mode for normal quality. • L imit for MMS: Use this mode to lower the recording quality for sending via messages.
- Page 73 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 74 Media Configuring settings for Camera → to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode used. • P hoto size / Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up more memory.
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Page 75: Gallery
Media • E xposure value: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera’s sensor receives. For low-light situations, use a higher exposure. • G uidelines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects. • V oice control: Set the camera to take photos with voice commands. •... - Page 76 Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image: • D ouble-tap anywhere to zoom in. • S pread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out, or double-tap to return.
- Page 77 Media • R otate right: Rotate clockwise. • C rop: Resize the blue frame to crop and save the image in it. • S et as: Set the image as a wallpaper or a contact image. • D etails: View image details. •...
- Page 78 Media Setting as wallpaper → Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a When viewing an image, tap contact. Tagging faces → Settings → Tags, and then tick Face tag. A yellow frame appears around the recognised face on an image.
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Page 79: Story Album
Media Story Album Use this application to create your own digital album to keep your stories by organising the images neatly and automatically. Tap Story Album on the Applications screen. Creating story albums Create story albums by selecting images from Gallery or images sorted by tag information. , and then select an option. - Page 80 Media Creating albums by tag information Create albums by sorting photos by tag information, such as the location where an image was taken, subjects, or time. Tap By tag information, and then set the following tag options: • L ocation: Specify a location. The device sorts images from the location. To use location tags, activate the GPS tag setting in Camera before taking photos.
- Page 81 Media • S hare via: Send the album to others. • P rint: Print the album by connecting the device to a printer. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. • O rder photo book: Place an order for a printed album. •...
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Page 82: Paper Artist
Media Paper Artist Use this application to make images look like illustrations with fun effects or frames. Tap Paper Artist on the Applications screen. Use artistic tools to edit an image. The edited image is saved in the Gallery → Paper Pictures folder. -
Page 83: Video
Media Video Use this application to play video files. Tap Video on the Applications screen. Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand, one of your available rental counts is lost. -
Page 84: Youtube
Media Sharing videos Tap → Share via, select videos, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Using Popup Video player Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up player. Spread two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the player or pinch to reduce it. -
Page 85: Flipboard
Media Flipboard Use this application to access your personalised magazines. Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To start your Flipboard, flick left on the greeting page, select news topics, and then tap Build Your Flipboard. -
Page 86: Application & Media Stores
Application & media stores Play Store Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device. Tap Play Store on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications Browse applications by category, or tap to search with a keyword. -
Page 87: Samsung Apps
Game Hub Use this application to access games. Tap Game Hub on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Scroll left or right and select a game to download from Samsung Apps. -
Page 88: Music Hub
Application & media stores Music Hub Use this application to play music and purchase songs or albums from the Music Hub catalogue. Subscribe to the Music Hub premium service to enjoy customised recommendations, unlimited song streaming, personal radio stations, and cloud storage service for all your music. -
Page 89: Play Books
Application & media stores Play Books Use this application to read and download book files. Tap Play Books on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Movies & TV Use this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows. Tap Play Movies &... -
Page 90: Play Newsstand
Application & media stores Play Newsstand Use this application to read the latest news articles. Tap Play Newsstand on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Readers Hub Use this application to download and read book files. Tap Readers Hub on the Applications screen. -
Page 91: Memo
Utilities Memo Use this application to record important information to save and view at a later date. Tap Memo on the Applications screen. Composing memos , enter a memo, and then tap Save. → Colour. To change the background colour, tap →... - Page 92 Utilities → Import. To import memos from Google Docs, tap → Export. To export memos to other storage locations, tap → Settings. To change the memo settings, tap Viewing a memo Tap the memo thumbnail to open it. Scroll left or right to see more memos. and use the following: •...
- Page 93 Utilities To add an event or task more briefly, tap a date to select it and tap it again. Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap Edit event details or Edit task details to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an advance alert, or where it takes place.
- Page 94 Utilities Attaching memos to a date Tap and hold a date to select it and the memo pad appears. Syncing with Google Calendar On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Google under Accounts, select the Google account, and then tick Sync Calendar. To manually sync for updating, on the Applications screen, tap S Planner →...
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Page 95: Dropbox
Utilities Searching for events or tasks , and then enter a keyword to search for. To view today’s events or tasks, tap Today at the top of the screen. Deleting events → Delete, select events, and then tap Delete. Sharing events or tasks →... -
Page 96: Cloud
Utilities Cloud Use this feature to sync files or back up application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Cloud. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. -
Page 97: Polaris Office 5
Utilities POLARIS Office 5 Use this application to edit documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations. Tap POLARIS Office 5 on the Applications screen. Some functions may not be available, depending on the file type. Create a document. View recent documents. Browse by document formats. - Page 98 Utilities Reading documents Tap a file. Or tap File Browser, Form type, or Favorites, and then select a file to open. To start a slideshow, tap To draw on the document, tap To search for a text string in the document, tap , and then use one of the following functions: Document •...
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Page 99: Alarm
Utilities Spreadsheet • S witch to Edit Mode: Open the editing toolbar. • F reeze frame: Keep the selected row in place. • S creen capture: Capture the selected area. • V iew Information: View the document details. •... -
Page 100: 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. • L ocation alarm: Set a location. The alarm goes off only when you are in the location. •... -
Page 101: Calculator
Utilities Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Applications screen. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If Screen → Scientific calculator. rotation is disabled, tap To see the calculation history, tap to hide the keypad. - Page 102 Utilities S Voice Use this application to command the device by voice to send a message, write a memo, and more. Tap S Voice on the Applications screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. • T his application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. •...
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Page 103: Google
Utilities Waking up the device with voice When the screen is turned off, you can launch S Voice with a voice command. Say “Hi Galaxy” to the device to launch S Voice. → Settings → Wake up command. To activate this feature, tap Using wake-up commands on the locked screen On the locked screen, you can use various functions with preset wake-up commands. -
Page 104: Voice Search
Utilities Google Now Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather, public transit info, your next appointment, and more when you are most likely to need it. Join Google Now when opening Google search for the first time. To change Google Now →... -
Page 105: Downloads
Utilities Select a file or folder by ticking, and then use one of the following functions: • : Copy files or folders to another folder. • : Move files or folders to another folder. • : Delete files or folders. •... -
Page 106: 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 107: About Settings
Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Applications screen. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. You can maintain a stable network connection by automatically selecting either the Wi-Fi or mobile network to use the strongest signal. -
Page 108: Bluetooth
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 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 109: More Settings
Settings To use more options, tap • D ata roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. • R estrict background data: Set the device to disable sync in the background while using a mobile network. •... - Page 110 Settings Mobile networks • M obile data: Use to allow packet switching data networks for network services. • D ata roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. • A ccess Point Names: Set up access point names (APNs). •...
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Page 111: Blocking Mode
Settings Screen Mirroring Activate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others. Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in blocking mode. Hands-free mode Set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in hands-free mode. Call Call settings •... - Page 112 Settings • T urn off screen during calls: Set the device to turn on the proximity sensor during a call. • C all alerts: – Answer vibration: Set the device to vibrate when the other party answers a call. –...
- Page 113 Settings Ringtone and sound settings • 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. –...
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Page 114: Sound
Settings Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device. • V olume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. • R ingtones: Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls. •... - Page 115 Settings • N otification panel: Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel. • M ulti window: Set the device to use Multi Window. • S creen mode: – Adapt Display: Use this mode for optimising the display according to the display settings.
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Page 116: Storage
Settings Storage View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card. Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. -
Page 117: Default Applications
Settings Default applications Select a default setting for using applications. Users Set up and manage user profiles for personalised settings. Location Change settings for location information permissions. • M ode: Select a method to collect your location data. • R ecent location requests: Set the device to display which applications use your current location information and their battery usage. -
Page 118: Security
Settings For a clock: – Dual clock: Set the device to show the dual clock. – Clock size: Change the size of the clock. – Show date: Set the device to show the date with the clock. – Owner information: Enter your information that is shown with the clock. For a personal message: –... - Page 119 • 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.
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Page 120: Language And Input
Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • I nput languages: Select languages for text input. - Page 121 • S ound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • H elp: Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
- Page 122 Settings Voice search For Samsung voice recognition, use the following options: • L anguage: Select a language for the voice recognition. • O pen via the home key: Set the device to launch S Voice by pressing the Home button twice.
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Page 123: Cloud
• D efault language status: View the status of the default language for the text-to-speech feature. Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. -
Page 124: Backup And Reset
Settings 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. • B ackup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account. •... -
Page 125: Accessories
Settings Accessories Change the accessory settings. • D ock sound: Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a desktop dock. • A udio output mode: Set the device to use the dock speaker when your device is connected to a desktop dock. -
Page 126: Accessibility
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 uto rotate screen: Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device. •... -
Page 127: About Device
• S amsung subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Samsung and to change the closed caption settings. • A ssistant menu: Set the device to show the assistive shortcut icon that helps you access functions supported by external buttons or features on the notifications panel. - Page 128 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 129 • 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 130 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 131 • 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 132 • 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 133 Data stored on the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the device.
- Page 134 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). 06/2014. Rev.1.0...