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  • Page 1 GT-S7275Y User Manual www.samsung.com...
  • Page 2 • A pplications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung. • S amsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software.
  • Page 3 No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics.
  • Page 4 About this manual Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. ® ™ ™ ™ • W i-Fi...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting started Entering text Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Device layout Setting up accounts Buttons Transferring files Package contents Securing the device Installing the SIM or USIM card and Upgrading the device battery Charging the battery Inserting a memory card Communication Turning the device on and off Phone...
  • Page 6 FM Radio Maps Local Application & media stores Navigation Play Store Samsung Apps Settings Game Hub About Settings Samsung Music Hub Connections Play Books My device Play Movies 106 Accounts Play Music 107 More Play Games 110 Google Settings Play Newsstand...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Front camera Earpiece Proximity sensor Power button Touch screen Home button Menu button Back button Multipurpose jack Microphone Headset jack GPS antenna Speaker Flash Rear camera Back cover Volume button NFC antenna (on the battery) Main antenna...

  • Page 8: Buttons

    Getting started • D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • D o not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions. • D o not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    • A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • O ther accessories may not be compatible with your device.
  • Page 10 SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. • U se caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
  • Page 11 Getting started Insert the battery. Replace the back cover.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
  • 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. Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the device. To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use.

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

    Basics Icon Meaning Flight mode activated 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 21 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 22 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 23: 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 → My device → Motions and gestures, and then drag the Motions and gestures switch to the right.

  • Page 24: Notifications

    Basics Picking up When you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off, it vibrates if you have missed calls or new messages. Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio (when using the speaker).

  • Page 25: Quick Setting Panel

    Basics Quick setting panel From the quick setting panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the status bar, tap to open the quick setting panel, and then use the following options: • W i-Fi: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. •...
  • Page 26 Basics Rearranging items Adding an application icon On the Home screen, tap Apps, tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel preview. Adding an item Customise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or panels. Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following categories: •...
  • Page 27 Basics Removing a panel → Add or remove a page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen. Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen. →...

  • Page 28: Locked Screen

    Basics Locked screen The locked screen prevents the device from unwanted operation when not in use and also allows you to add convenient widgets. Adding widgets To use widgets when the screen is locked, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device →...

  • Page 29: 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. Opening from recently-used applications Press and hold the Home button to open the list of recently-used applications.

  • Page 30: Help

    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, and then select an application to uninstall it.

  • Page 31: 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 Select input method, and then select the type of keyboard to use.
  • Page 32 Basics Handwriting Tap and hold , tap , and then write a word with a finger. Suggested words appear as characters are entered. Select a suggested word. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Entering text by voice Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone.

  • Page 33: 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. 93) Turning Wi-Fi on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.

  • Page 34: Setting Up Accounts

    Basics 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. Adding accounts Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Google application without signing in to set up a Google account.

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 37 Basics Setting a pattern On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → 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 →...

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40 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 41 Communication Adding contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to contacts. Sending a message → 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 42 Communication Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, tap Reject call with message. To create → Call settings → Set up call reject messages. the rejection message, tap Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers →...
  • Page 43 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: • S witch camera: Switch between the front and rear camera. •...

  • Page 44: Contacts

    Communication Swapping images Drag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images. Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Tap Contacts.
  • Page 45 Communication Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap Deleting a contact → Delete. Setting a speed dial number → Speed dial setting, select a speed dial number, and then select a contact for it. To remove a speed dial number, tap and hold it, and then tap Remove. Searching for contacts Tap Contacts.
  • Page 46 → 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. Importing and exporting contacts Tap Contacts.
  • Page 47 Communication Favourite contacts Tap Favourites. , and then take one of the following actions: • S earch: Search for contacts. • A dd to favourites: Add contacts to favourites. • R emove from favourites: Remove contacts from favourites. •...

  • Page 48: Messages

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

  • Page 50: Email

    Communication Email Use this application to send or view email messages. Tap Email on the Applications screen. Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Enter the email address and password. Tap Next for a private email account, such as Google Mail, or tap Manual setup for a company email account.

  • Page 51: Google Mail

    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. Add this email address to the contacts list. Mark the message as a reminder. Open attachments. Reply to all recipients.
  • Page 52 Communication Sending messages In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap → Attach picture to attach images. → Attach video to attach videos. → Add Cc/Bcc to add more recipients. → Save draft to save the message for later delivery. →...

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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. To change the search engine, tap the address field, and then tap the search engine icon next to the web address.

  • Page 55: Chrome

    Web & network History → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the → Clear history. history, tap Saved pages → Saved pages. To view saved webpages, tap Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy. To view saved links, use Downloads.

  • Page 56: 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 57: Nfc

    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 58 Use this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents. Do not send copyright-protected data via S Beam. Doing so may violate copyright laws. Samsung is not responsible for any liabilities caused by the illegal use of copyrighted data.

  • Page 59: Music

    Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the device’s software version. • 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 60 Media → Settings → 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.

  • Page 61: 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. 66) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •...
  • Page 62 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 63 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. Zooming in and out...
  • Page 64 Media 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 65 Media • G PS tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo. • T o improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather conditions.

  • Page 66: Gallery

    Media Gallery Use this application to view images and videos. Tap Gallery 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. Viewing images Launching Gallery displays available folders.
  • Page 67 Media Editing images When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: • F avourite: Add the image to favourites. • S lideshow: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder. • P hoto frame: Use this to add a frame and a note to an image. The edited image is saved in the Photo frame folder.
  • Page 68 Media Sharing images Use one of the following methods: → Select item, select images by ticking, and then tap • I n a folder, tap to send them to others or share them via social network services. • W hen viewing an image, tap to send it to others or share it via social network services.

  • Page 69: 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 device's software. • S ome files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing videos Select a video to play.

  • Page 70: Youtube

    Media 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. To move the player, drag the player to another location.

  • Page 71: Fm Radio

    Media FM Radio Listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. Tap FM Radio on the Applications screen. Listening to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device before launching the FM radio.
  • Page 72 Media Scanning radio stations → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen. Adding stations to the favourites list Scroll to a radio station, and then tap to add the station to the favourites list.

  • Page 73: 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 74: 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 75: Samsung Music Hub

    Use this application to enjoy unlimited music streaming with a monthly subscription or purchase tracks or albums. Tap Samsung Music Hub on the Applications screen. This application or some features of this application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 76: Play Games

    Application & media stores Play Games Use this application to download and play games. Tap Play Games on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Newsstand Use this application to purchase or subscribe to newspapers or magazines. Tap Play Newsstand on the Applications screen.

  • Page 77: Utilities

    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. → Color. To change the background colour, tap →...
  • Page 78 Utilities Viewing a memo Tap the memo thumbnail to open it. Scroll left or right to see more memos. and use the following: • D elete: Delete the memo. • C olor: Change the background colour. • L ock: Lock the memo so that others cannot view it. •...
  • Page 79 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 80: Dropbox

    Utilities Changing calendar type Select one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others at the right side of the screen. A pinch gesture can be used to change calendar type. For example, pinch to change from the monthly calendar to the yearly calendar, and spread apart to change yearly calendar back to monthly calendar.

  • Page 81: Cloud

    To open files in the favourites list, tap Cloud Use this feature to sync files or back up settings and application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Cloud.

  • Page 82: Drive

    Utilities Drive Use this application to save and share files with others via the Google Drive service by selecting files from the device, or creating or scanning documents. When you save files to Google Drive, your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other computers that have Google Drive installed.

  • Page 83: Clock

    Utilities Clock Use this application to set alarms, check the time of many major cities in the world, measure the duration of an event, set a timer, or use as the desk clock. Tap Clock on the Applications screen. Turn this alarm on or off. Alarm Setting alarms Tap Create alarm, set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and...
  • Page 84 Utilities Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time. Deleting alarms Tap and hold the alarm, and then tap Delete. World clock Creating clocks Tap Add city, and then enter a city name or select a city from the cities list.

  • Page 85: 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 86: Voice Recorder

    Utilities Voice Recorder Use this application to record or play voice memos. Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen. Recording voice memos to start recording. Speak into the microphone at the bottom of the device. Tap pause recording. Tap to finish recording. Change the recording quality.
  • Page 87 Utilities Managing voice memos In the list of voice memos, tap and select one of the following: • S hare via: Select voice memos to send, and then select a sharing method. • D elete: Select voice memos to delete. •...

  • Page 88: Google

    Utilities Tips for better voice recognition • S peak clearly. • S peak in quiet places. • D o not use offensive or slang words. • A void speaking in dialectal accents. The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak.

  • Page 89: 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 90: Downloads

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

  • Page 91: 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 92: Navigation

    Travel & local Navigation Use this application to search for a route to a destination. Tap Navigation on the Applications screen. • N avigation maps, your current location, and other navigational data may differ from actual location information. You should always pay attention to road conditions, traffic, and any other factors that may affect your driving.

  • Page 93: 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 94 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 95 Settings • S how Wi-Fi usage: Set the device to show your data usage via Wi-Fi. • M obile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi hotspots to prevent applications that are running in the background from using them. More networks Customise settings to control networks. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device.

  • Page 96: My Device

    Activate the S Beam feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents, to devices that support NFC and Wi-Fi Direct. Kies via Wi-Fi Connect the device to Samsung Kies via a Wi-Fi network. My device Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen.
  • Page 97 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 98 Settings • F ont style: Change the font type for display text. • F ont size: Change the font size. • T ouch key light duration: Set the duration for the touch button backlight. • D isplay battery percentage: Set the device to display the remaining battery life. Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device.
  • Page 99 Settings Call Customise the settings for calling features. • C all rejection: Reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically. Add phone numbers to the reject list. • S et up call reject messages: Add or edit the message sent when you reject a call. •...
  • Page 100 Settings • A dditional settings: – Caller ID: Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls. – Call forwarding: Divert incoming calls to another number. – Auto area code: Set the device to insert a prefix (area or country code) automatically before a phone number.
  • Page 101 Settings Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in blocking mode. Driving mode Activate driving mode to set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in driving mode. Safety assistance Set the device to send a message to recipients in an emergency.
  • Page 102 Settings • S how shortcut: Add a shortcut to Accessibility on the quick menu that appears when you press and hold the Power button. • M anage accessibility: Export or import the accessibility settings to share them with other devices.
  • Page 103 • O ffline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • A lphabets: Change the keyboard layout.
  • Page 104 – Auto-punctuate: Set the device to insert a full stop when you double-tap the space bar. – Character 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. Voice recogniser Select a voice recognition engine.
  • Page 105 Settings • A uto-start speaker: Set the device to automatically turn on the speakerphone when making a call with S Voice. • S how body of message: Set the device to display the text of a new message received while in driving mode.

  • Page 106: Accounts

    • S mart stay: Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display. Accounts Add account Add email or SNS accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage.

  • Page 107: More

    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 108 • R emote controls: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. – Account registration: Add or view your Samsung account.
  • Page 109 Settings Application manager View and manage the applications on your device. Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. 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 110: Google Settings

    Settings About device Access device information and update device software. Google Settings Use this application to configure settings for some features provided by Google. Tap Google Settings on the Applications screen.

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: •...
  • Page 112 • 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 113 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 114 • 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 115 • 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 116 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 117 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 (AUS). 01/2014. Rev.1.0...

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