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  • Page 1 EK-GC100 User Manual www.samsung.com...
  • Page 2 • S oftware, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device are licenced for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user.
  • Page 3 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ™ ™ ™...
  • Page 4 About this manual ® ® DivX , DivX Certified , and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under licence. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ® DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This ®...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting started Media Device layout Camera Buttons Gallery Package contents Photo Editor Installing the SIM or USIM card and Video Player battery Video Maker Charging the battery Music Player Inserting a memory card YouTube Turning the device on and off Instagram Holding the device Locking and unlocking the device...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Application & media stores Settings Play Store About Settings Samsung Apps Wi-Fi S Suggest Bluetooth Game Hub Share and transfer Play Books More settings Play Movies Sound Display Lock screen Utilities More settings Data usage Memo Storage...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Power button Shutter button AF-assist light Zoom button Flash GPS antenna Flash release Lens Main antenna HDMI port Speaker Tripod mount Flap Microphone Headset jack Multipurpose jack Touch screen...

  • Page 8: Buttons

    Getting started The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the voice search 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 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: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card And

    Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card.
  • Page 11 Getting started Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place. Insert the battery. Replace the flap and slide the latch.
  • Page 12 Getting started Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Slide the latch and open the flap. Pull out the battery. Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device, and the pull it out.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. 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 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 XX GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. Some 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 Getting started Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Storage → Unmount SD card → OK. Slide the latch and open the flap. Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

  • 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 the device on and off. •...

  • 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 when the touch screen is turned off, and then tap anywhere on the screen and drag outside the large circle.

  • 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 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. • D o not allow the touch screen to contact water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
  • Page 21 Basics Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return. 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.

  • 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 to the right. Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation.
  • Page 23 Basics Sweeping Sweep a palm across the screen to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in Gallery → Screenshots. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using the camera or playing a video. Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback. Move it away from the screen to resume.

  • Page 24: Notifications

    Basics Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out. Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report new messages, calendar events, device status, and more.

  • Page 25: Home Screen

    Basics Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others. The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right. 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...
  • Page 26 Basics Rearranging panels Adding a new panel → Edit page, and then tap Moving a panel → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Removing a panel → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 27: 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 28 Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Installing applications Use Play Store and Samsung Apps to download and install applications. (p. 70, p. 71) Uninstalling applications → Uninstall, and then select an application to uninstall it.

  • Page 29: Entering Text

    Basics Entering text Use the Samsung keyboard or Google voice input 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 Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, tap Choose input method, and then select the type of keyboard to use.

  • Page 30: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Basics Entering text by voice When Google voice typing is activated, the voice recognition screen appears. Speak a text into the microphone. When you are done, tap to return to the text. To change the text, tap the underlined and select a word or phrase among the dropdowns. Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap Copy or Cut.

  • Page 31: Setting Up Accounts

    Forget. Setting up accounts Google applications, such as Google Mail or 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 32: Transferring Files

    Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media libraries, contacts and calendars, and syncs them with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
  • Page 33 Basics Connect as a media device Connect the device to a computer and access media files stored on your device. Connect the device to a computer using the USB cable. Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device → Media device (MTP).

  • Page 34: Securing The Device

    Basics Securing the device Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. 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.

  • Page 35: Upgrading The Device

    Unlocking the device Turn on the screen by pressing the Power 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 36: Media

    Media Camera Use Camera to take photos or videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the camera. (p. 46) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. The camera automatically shuts off when unused. Camera etiquette • D o not take photos or videos of other people without their permission. •...
  • Page 37 Media Taking a video to take a video. To stop recording, tap Press the Shutter button to take photos while taking a video. • M anual focus is not available in video mode. • T he zoom function may not be available when recording at the highest resolution. Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods: •...
  • Page 38 Media Learning icons The icons displayed on the shooting screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are the most common. Icon Meaning ISO sensitivity Exposure value Aperture Shutter speed Timer Flash Macro Metering Rich Tone...
  • Page 39 Media Changing Camera settings Tap to quickly change Camera settings. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary by mode. • : Activate or deactivate the flash. • : Use this to set delayed-time shots. •...
  • Page 40 Media – Best Group Pose: Use this to take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to create the best possible image. Press the Shutter button to take multiple photos. When Gallery opens, tap the yellow frame on each face, and choose the best individual pose for the subject. After choosing a pose for each individual, tap Done to merge the images into a single photo, and save it.
  • Page 41 Media • E xpert: Use this to take photos with manual adjustment of ISO sensitivity, exposure value, aperture value, and the shutter speed. Change the aperture. Change the ISO sensitivity. Change the shutter speed. Return to the Use Aperture Priorty mode. previous screen.
  • Page 42 Media • A uto Cloud Backup: Set to automatically back up photos and videos in Cloud storage. • S hare Shot: Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi Direct. • L ive View Share: Set to share the preview screen with other people. •...
  • Page 43 Media • W B (Light Source): Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras. •...
  • Page 44 Media Shooting options Customise Camera to take unique photos or videos. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary by mode. Setting the flash Tap → → Camera → Flash to set a flash option. •...
  • Page 45 Media Taking photos in high-speed burst Use the high-speed burst to take photos of fast moving subjects, such as moving cars or gestures of subjects. Tap → → Camera → Drive and select a high-speed option. • S ingle: Use this to take a single photo. This is not a high-speed option. •...

  • Page 46: Gallery

    Media Gallery Use Gallery 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 how they are encoded. Viewing images Launching Gallery displays available folders, including Camera.
  • Page 47 • P rint: Print via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. • R ename: Rename the file.

  • Page 48: Photo Editor

    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 → Face tag → On. A yellow frame appears around the When viewing an image, tap recognised face.
  • Page 49 Media Resizing images Tap Edit → Resize. Select a percentage at the bottom of the screen, or drag the frame to resize, and then tap Done. Rotating images Tap Edit → Rotate. Select an option at the bottom of the screen, or drag the screen to rotate, and then tap Done. Cropping photos Tap Edit →...
  • Page 50 Media Applying filter effects Tap Colour, select one from among the filter effects that appear on the bottom of the screen, drag the slider to left or right if required, and then tap Done. Decorating images Use this to decorate images with frames, stickers, drawings, or attach several images into a single image.

  • Page 51: Video Player

    Media Video Player Use Video Player to play video files. Tap Video Player on the Applications screen. • A void 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 52: Video Maker

    Media Video Maker Use Video Maker to edit videos and apply various effects. Tap Video Maker on the Applications screen. • S ome video files in Gallery may not be viewable depending on video resolution and codec. • S ome files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded. Creating videos Tap Create video, select a frame theme, and then tap the frame again to confirm.
  • Page 53 Media Trimming segments of a video Select a frame, move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the desired ending point, and then save. Splitting videos Select and drag the frame to the orange line, tap , and save.

  • Page 54: Music Player

    Media Music Player Use Music Player to listen to music. Tap Music Player 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 used. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play.

  • Page 55: Youtube

    Media YouTube Use YouTube to watch videos from the YouTube website. Tap YouTube on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Watching videos , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video. Add the video to the playlist.

  • Page 56: Instagram

    Media Instagram Use Instagram to view and share photos. Tap Instagram on the Application screen. This application may not be available depending on your region or service provider. Tap Sign up to sign up, or tap Log in, and then follow on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

  • Page 57: Communication

    Communication Contacts Use Contacts 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, and then tap Deleting a contact...
  • Page 58 Importing and exporting contacts Syncing with Samsung account → Merge with Samsung. If a contact is added or deleted on the device, it is also added to or deleted from Samsung account, and vice versa. Syncing with Google Contacts → Merge with Google.
  • Page 59 Communication Favourite contacts , and then take one of the following actions: • S earch: Search a contact. • A dd to favourites: Add contacts to favourites. • R emove from favourites: Remove contacts from favourites. • G rid view / List View: View contacts in grid or list form. Contact groups Adding contacts to a group Select a group, and then tap...

  • Page 60: Email

    Communication Email Use Email 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 61: Google Mail

    Communication Reading messages Select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap Refresh. Tap a message to read. Reply to the message. Forward the message. Delete the message. Mark the message as a reminder. Open attachments.

  • Page 62: Talk

    Communication Reading messages Mark the message Delete this message. as a reminder. Add a label to this message. Keep this message for long-term storage. Mark the message as unread. Add this email address Forward this message to the contacts list. to others.

  • Page 63: Chaton

    Use ChatON to chat with any device that has a mobile phone number. Tap ChatOn on the Applications list. Create the buddies list by entering phone numbers or email addresses of Samsung accounts, or selecting buddies from the list of suggestions. If ChatON is installed on a friend’s device, the friend is added to your buddies list automatically.

  • Page 64: Google

    Communication Google+ Use Google+ social network service to create groups to send and receive instant messages and upload your photos. Tap Google+ on the Applications list. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Scroll left or right to change the category, and then scroll up or down to view posts from your circles.

  • Page 65: Web & Network

    Web & network Internet Use Internet to browse the Internet. Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go. Opening a new page → New window. To go to another webpage, tap , scroll left or right, and tap the page to select it.

  • Page 66: 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. Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, bookmark, save, share, or copy.
  • Page 67 Web & network Searching the web by voice Tap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear. Bookmarks → To bookmark the current webpage, tap , enter details, such as name and web address, and then tap Save.

  • Page 68: 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 the Bluetooth switch to the right.

  • Page 69: Allshare Play

    AllShare Play. To use the AllShare Play service, you must sign in to your Google and Samsung accounts, and register two or more devices as file servers. The registration methods may vary depending on →...

  • Page 70: Application & Media Stores

    Application & media stores Play Store Use Play Store 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 71: Samsung Apps

    This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. If a Samsung account is not registered, follow on-screen instructions to create a Samsung account. To complete the subscription process, read the terms and conditions, and then tap Accept to agree to them.

  • Page 72: Game Hub

    Application & media stores Game Hub Use Game Hub to access games. Tap Game Hub on the Applications screen. The games available may vary depending on your region or service provider. Select a game service, and then search for and access games. Play Books Use Play Books to browse and download book files.

  • Page 73: Utilities

    Utilities Memo Use Memo to create a memo. Tap Memo on the Applications screen. Composing memos Tap Create to compose a memo. Browsing memos Browse memos by scrolling up or down. → Search. To search for a memo, tap → Delete. To delete memos, tap →...
  • Page 74 Utilities S Planner Use S Planner to manage events and tasks. Tap S Planner on the Applications screen. Creating events or tasks , and then use one of the following methods: • Q uick add: Create an event or task from a memo. •...
  • Page 75 Utilities Syncing with Google Calendar → Sync. To manually sync for updating, tap Changing calendar type Select one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others. 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 76: Dropbox

    Utilities Dropbox Use the Dropbox cloud storage service to save and share your files with others. When you save files to your Dropbox folder, your device automatically sync with the web server and any other computers that have Dropbox installed. This application may not be available depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 77 Utilities Alarm Setting alarms Tap Create alarm, set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save. • S nooze: Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset time.

  • Page 78: Calculator

    Utilities Stopwatch Tap Start to time an event. Tap Lap to record lap times. Tap Reset to clear lap time records. Timer Set the duration, and then tap Start. Drag outside the large circle when the timer goes off. Desk clock Use Desk clock to see the current date and time.

  • Page 79: Voice Recorder

    Utilities Voice Recorder Use Voice Recorder to record or play voice memos. Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen. Recording voice memos to start recording. Speak into the mircophone at the top of the device. Tap Pause to pause recording. Tap to finish recording.

  • Page 80: Google

    Utilities S Voice Use S Voice to command by voice the device to send a message, write a memo, and more. Tap S Voice on the Applications screen. • T his feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. •...

  • Page 81: Voice Search

    Utilities Voice Search Use Voice Search to search webpages by speaking. Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on your region or service provider. Speak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. Select one of the suggested keywords that appear.

  • Page 82: My Files

    Utilities Storage Tap Storage to check how much of the flash memory and memory card is occupied. Help Tap Help to view tips about how to extend battery life. My Files Use My Files to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips.

  • Page 83: Travel & Local

    Travel & local Maps Use Maps 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 , enter an address, and then tap .

  • Page 84: Local

    Travel & local Get directions for a destination , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations: • M y current location: Use current location for starting location. • C ontacts: Select from the contacts list. •...

  • Page 85: Latitude

    Travel & local Latitude Use Latitude to share location information with friends. Tap Latitude on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. → Select from Contacts or To add a friend with whom location information is shared, tap Add via email address.

  • Page 86: Settings

    Settings About Settings Use Settings 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. To use options, tap •...

  • Page 87: Bluetooth

    Settings Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. Share and transfer Change settings for sharing and transferring files. Nearby devices • F ile sharing: Activate media sharing to allow other DLNA certified devices to access media files on your device.

  • Page 88: More Settings

    Settings Kies via Wi-Fi Connect the device to Samsung Kies via a Wi-Fi network. More settings Customise settings to control connections with other devices or networks. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.

  • Page 89: Sound

    Settings Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. Location services Change settings for GPS functionality. • U se wireless networks: Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks for finding the current location.

  • Page 90: Display

    Settings Display Change the settings for the display. • W allpaper: – Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen. – Lock screen: Select a background image for the locked screen. – Home and lock screens: Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen.

  • Page 91: More Settings

    Settings – Ripple effect: Set to show the ripple effect on the locked screen. – Help text: Set to show the help text on the locked screen. – Wake up in lock screen: Set the device to recognise your wake up command when the screen is locked.

  • Page 92: Battery

    • F ast power on: Activating this causes the device to start quickly for the next 24 hours. Add account Add your email or SNS accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or managing your Samsung cloud and Dropbox cloud accounts.

  • Page 93: Accessibility

    Settings Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access and alter 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 94: Voice

    Settings • S ensitivity settings: Set the sensitivy for each motion recognition. • L earn about motions: Discover how to use each motion recognition. • P alm swipe to capture: Set to capture an image of the screen when you sweep your hand to the left or right across the screen.
  • Page 95 Settings • Voice recogniser: Select a voice recognition engine. • Voice search: The settings are applied only when you set Google as the voice recogniser engine. – Language: Select input languages for Google voice recognition. – Speech output: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action.

  • Page 96: More Settings

    • D ownload offline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, select • P ortrait keypad types: Select the default input method, such as the QWERTY keyboard or traditional keyboard.
  • Page 97 Settings • V oice input: Activate the voice input feature to enter text by voice on the Samsung keyboard. • A uto capitalisation: Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark, such as a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark.
  • Page 98 • R emote controls: Set to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung and Google accounts. – Add account: Add or view your Samsung and Google accounts.
  • Page 99 Settings Back up and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. • B ack up my data: Set to back up settings and application data to the Google server. • B ackup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account. •...
  • Page 100 Settings • A nimator duration scale: Select how long pop-up windows will be shown. • D isable HW overlays: Set to hide hardware overlays. • F orce GPU rendering: Set to use 2D hardware acceleration to improve graphic performance.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    • 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, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre.
  • Page 102 Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following: •...
  • Page 103 Troubleshooting The subject’s eyes appear red Red eyes occurs when the subject’s eyes reflect light from the camera flash. • S et the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. • I f the photo has already been took, tap Red eye removal in the Photo Editor. Photos have dust spots If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the flash.
  • Page 104 Contact a Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: •...
  • Page 105 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the region or service provider. www.samsung.com English (EU). 09/2012. Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 106 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region or service provider. About the Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages and syncs media libraries and contacts with Samsung devices. Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.

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