Samsung GT-I9500 User Manual
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- Page 1 GT-I9500 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. ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ • T he Android logo, Google , Google Maps , Google Mail , YouTube , Google Play ™...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Using the touch screen Google Mail Control motions Talk Palm motions Google+ Air Gesture Messenger Air View ChatON Samsung Smart Pause Samsung Smart Scroll Activating glove mode Web & network Activating Multi Window Internet Notifications Chrome Quick setting panel Home screen... - Page 6 Table of Contents Bluetooth 102 Dropbox Screen Mirroring 103 Cloud Samsung Link 104 Clock Group Play 106 Calculator 106 S Health S Beam 108 S Translator WatchON 109 Voice Recorder 110 S Voice 112 Google Media 113 Voice Search 113 My Files...
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Page 7: Getting Started
Getting started Device layout Light sensor Proximity/Gesture sensor Noti cation light Front camera Earpiece Power button Touch screen Home button Back button Menu button Microphone Multipurpose jack Microphone for IrLED speakerphone Headset jack GPS antenna Flash Rear camera Volume button Back cover Speaker Main antenna... -
Page 8: 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 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
Getting started Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. Only microSIM cards work with the device. Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. - 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.
- Page 12 Getting started Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery. Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.
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Page 13: 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 14 • 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 15: 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 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.
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Page 17: Turning The Device On And Off
Getting started Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → More → Storage → Format SD card → Format SD card →... -
Page 18: Holding The Device
Getting started Holding the device Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. Adjusting the volume Press the Volume button up or down to adjust the ringtone volume, or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video. -
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 Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.
- Page 22 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.
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Page 23: Control Motions
Basics Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out. 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 →... - Page 24 Basics To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation. • S ome applications do not allow screen rotation. • S ome applications display a different screen depending on the orientation. The calculator turns into a scientific calculator when rotated to landscape.
- Page 25 Basics Panning to browse When an image is zoomed in, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then move the device in any direction to browse the image. Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone or pause media playback.
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Page 26: Palm Motions
Basics Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out. Palm motions Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen. Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps →... -
Page 27: Air Gesture
Basics Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback. Air Gesture Use this feature to control functions without touching the screen. Before using this feature, make sure the air gesture feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps →... - Page 28 Basics Air jump While viewing emails or webpages, move your hand up or down across the sensor to scroll the page up or down. Air browse Move your hand to the left or right across the sensor to browse images, webpages, songs, or memos.
- Page 29 Basics Air move Tap and hold an icon with one hand, and then move your other hand to the left or right across the sensor to move the icon to another location. While using the daily or weekly calendar, tap and hold an event, and then move your other hand to the left or right to move the event to another day or week.
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Page 30: Air View
When you point at an area on a webpage for a few seconds, the device magnifies the area. Samsung User Manual Samsung Smart Pause On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → My device → Smart screen, and then tick Smart pause. -
Page 31: Samsung Smart Scroll
Basics Samsung Smart Scroll On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → My device → Smart screen → Smart scroll, and then drag the Smart scroll switch to the right. While viewing emails or webpages, tilt your head downwards or upwards to scroll in that direction. -
Page 32: Activating Multi Window
Basics Activating Multi Window Use this feature to run two applications on the screen at the same time. • O nly applications on the Multi Window panel can run. • W hen launching applications that contain multimedia files, such as music or videos, sound from both files will be played. -
Page 33: Notifications
Basics Using Multi Window applications While using Multi Window applications, tap and use one of the following: • : Switch locations between Multi Window applications. • : Maximise the window to fit the screen. • : Close the application. 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. -
Page 34: Home Screen
Basics • S creen Mirroring: Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring feature. • M ulti window: Set to use Multi Window. • W i-Fi hotspot: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi tethering feature. • S Beam: Activate or deactivate the S Beam feature. •... - Page 35 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 pages. Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following categories: •...
- Page 36 Basics 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 top of the screen.
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Page 37: Locked Screen
Basics Adding widgets to the Home screen On the Home screen, tap Apps → Widgets. Scroll left or right on the widgets panel, and then tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen. Using the setting shortcut widget On the Home screen, tap Apps →... - Page 38 Basics Adding widgets To use widgets when the screen is locked, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen, and then tick Multiple widgets. You cannot use widgets on the locked screen in easy mode. Drag the widgets panel down to expand it. Scroll right to the last page, tap , and then select a widget to add to the locked screen.
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Page 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42 Basics Changing the keyboard type Tap and hold , and then tap to change the keyboard type. Tap and hold and move the floating keyboard to another location. To switch to the fixed keyboard, tap Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards.
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Page 43: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network
Basics Entering text by voice Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak. If the device does not recognise your words correctly, tap the underlined text and select an alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list. To change the language or add languages for the voice recognition, tap the current language. -
Page 44: 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 45: 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 46: Securing The Device
Basics Connecting with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Open Windows Media Player and sync music files. 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 →... - Page 47 Basics Setting a face and voice unlock On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Face and voice. Fit your face in the frame to be captured and then set a voice command. Then, set a backup unlock PIN or pattern to unlock the screen in case the face and voice unlock fails.
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Page 48: 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 49 Basics Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → More → About device → Software update → Update.
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Page 50: 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 51 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 52 Communication → Transfer: Connect the first party to the second party. This disconnects you from • the conversation. → Manage conference call: Have a private conversation with one party during a • multiparty call or disconnect one party form the multiparty call. Adding contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to contacts.
- Page 53 Communication Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle, or press and hold the headset button. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the reject message bar upwards. To → Call settings → Set up call reject messages. create the rejection message, tap Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers →...
- Page 54 Communication During a video call The following actions are available: • S witch camera: Switch between the front and rear camera. • M ute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. • E nd call: End the current call. →...
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Page 55: 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 Creating a contact and enter contact information. - Page 56 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 Use one of the following search methods: •...
- Page 57 → 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 Importing contacts →...
- Page 58 Communication Contact groups Adding contacts to a group . Select contacts to add, and then tap Done. Select a group, and then tap Managing groups , and then take one of the following actions: • C reate: Make a new group. •...
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Page 59: Messaging
Communication Messaging Use this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). Tap Messaging 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 60: Email
Communication Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s message. Listening to a voice message Tap and hold 1 on the keypad, and then follow the instructions from your service provider. Email Use this application to send or view email messages. - Page 61 Communication Sending scheduled messages → Schedule sending. Tick Schedule sending, set a While composing a message, tap time and date, and then 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 62: 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 63: Talk
Communication Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox. to view messages in other labels. To add a label to a message, select the message, tap , and then select the label to assign. Talk Use this application to chat with others via Google Talk. -
Page 64: Google
Communication Switching between chats Scroll left or right. Deleting chat history → Clear chat history. Chats are automatically saved. To delete chat history, tap Google+ Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service. Tap Google+ on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. -
Page 65: Chaton
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Create a buddies list by entering phone numbers or Samsung account email addresses, or by selecting buddies from the list of suggestions. Alternatively, tap Contact sync to manually sync contacts from the device. -
Page 66: 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 67: Chrome
Web & network Sharing webpages → Share via. To share a webpage address with others, tap To share a part of a webpage, tap and hold the desired text, and then tap Share. Chrome Use this application to search for information and browse webpages. Tap Chrome on the Applications screen. -
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 → Connections →... -
Page 69: Screen Mirroring
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. To get more →... - Page 70 Web & network Sending files Send files to other devices or upload them to web storage services. , select files, and then tap Done. Select a device, tap Sharing files Select a device or web storage, tap , select files, tap Done, and then select a sharing method.
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Page 71: Group Play
Web & network Group Play Use this application to share screens with multiple devices. Create or join a Group Play session, and then share images, documents, or music. Tap Group Play on the Applications screen. • T his application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. •... -
Page 72: Nfc
Web & network Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required applications. The battery contains a built-in NFC antenna. - Page 73 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.
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Page 74: 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. You must first connect the device to a network and ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV. -
Page 75: Media
Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the 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 76: Camera
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 77 Media Camera etiquette • D o not take photos or videos of other people without their permission. • D o not take photos or videos where legally prohibited. • D o not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy. Taking photos Taking a photo Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.
- Page 78 Media • B est face: Use this to take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to create the best possible image. to take multiple photos. To get the best shot, hold the camera steady and remain still while taking photos.
- Page 79 Media • P anorama: Take a photo composed of many photos strung together. To get the best shot, follow these tips. – Move the camera slowly in one direction. – Keep the camera’s viewfinder within the guide frame. – Avoid taking photos of a subject in front of unrecognisable backgrounds, such as empty skies or plain walls.
- Page 80 Media While recording, use the following actions: • T o change the focus, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the centre of the screen, • T o capture an image from the video while recording, tap Recording mode →...
- Page 81 Media Dual Camera mode When you take a landscape photo with the rear camera, the photo or video of captured by the front camera appears in an inset window, or vice versa. Use this feature to take a beautiful landscape photo and a self-portrait simultaneously. to switch to dual camera mode.
- Page 82 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.
- Page 83 Media • R eview: Briefly display photos taken. • V olume key: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom function. • T imer: Use this for delayed-time shots. • W hite balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range.
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Page 84: 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 how they are encoded. Viewing images Launching Gallery displays available folders. - Page 85 • C opy to clipboard: Copy to clipboard. • P rint: Print via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. • R ename: Rename the file. • S et as: Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image.
- Page 86 Media Modifying images When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: • R otate: Rotate the image. • C rop: Crop the image. • C olour: Adjust the saturation or brightness of the image. • E ffect: Apply effects to the image. •...
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Page 87: Story Album
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, and then tick Face tag. A yellow frame appears around the recognised face on an image. - Page 88 • S hare via: Send the album to others. • P rint: Print the album via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. • O rder photo book: Place an order for a printed album.
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Page 89: Video
Media Editing images Tap the image of the page in an album. To add a caption, tap To send the image to others, tap . To delete the image, tap To apply effects to the image, tap → Slideshow → Start slideshow. To start a slideshow, tap →... - Page 90 Media Playing videos Select a video to play. Scan DLNA-enabled Adjust the volume. devices. Move forwards or Skip to the next backwards by video. Tap and hold dragging the bar. to move forwards quickly. Change screen ratio. Reduce the size of the video screen.
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Page 91: Youtube
Media YouTube Use this application 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. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display full screen. -
Page 92: 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 up on the greeting page, select news topics, and then tap Done. Select a cover story or a topic, flick through the Flipboard pages, and then select an article to read. -
Page 93: 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 94: Samsung Hub
Managing content on the device Select a service category, scroll left, and then manage content on the device. Samsung Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit www.samsungapps.com . Tap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen. -
Page 95: 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. Select a book file by scrolling left or right. While reading a book file, tap to access additional options. -
Page 96: Play Music
Application & media stores Play Music Use this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service. Tap Play Music on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play music by selecting a music category or share songs with others by uploading them to the Google cloud storage. -
Page 97: Utilities
Utilities S Memo Use this application to create a memo using images and voice recordings. Tap S Memo on the Applications screen. Composing memos Create memos with enriched content by drawing sketches with your finger or adding images or voice memos. to write or draw on the screen, or tap to enter text with the keyboard. - Page 98 Utilities When jotting down a memo, tap once more to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour. When erasing the handwritten memo, tap , and then tap to change the eraser size or tap Clear all to clear the memo. Save the current setting as a pen Change the pen type.
- Page 99 To set the memo as a widget or wallpaper for the Home screen, tap → Print. The device is only To print the memo via a USB or Wi-Fi connection, tap compatible with some Samsung printers. To edit the memo, tap To play the voice recording, tap...
- Page 100 Utilities S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks. Tap S Planner on the Applications screen. Creating events or tasks , and then use one of the following methods: • A dd event: Enter an event with an optional repeat setting. •...
- Page 101 Utilities Attach a map showing the location of the event. Enter the location in the Location field, tap next to the field, and then pinpoint the precise location by tapping and holding on the map that appears. Attach a memo from S Memo. Tap Memos, and then compose a new memo or select one of the existing memos.
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Page 102: 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 103: 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 104: Clock
Utilities Clock Use this application to set alarms, check the time in any location 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 105 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.
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Page 106: 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 calculation history, tap to hide the keypad. - Page 107 Utilities Viewing recommended temperature and humidity Tap → Comfort level to view the ideal environment for temperature and humidity that the device recommends. • M easure the temperature and humidity in a stable indoor environment. • T he temperature and humidity may vary depending on the ambient environment, device temperature, or your physical contact with the device.
- Page 108 Utilities Configuring settings for S Health Tap → Settings, and then select one of the following: • E dit profile: Edit your physical statistics. • S ecurity: Set a PIN to lock or unlock S Health. • U nit settings: Set unit options. •...
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Page 109: Voice Recorder
Utilities Starting a conversation with the translator Tap the buttons at the bottom of the screen to communicate with another person via spoken translation. Tap Speak for your language, and then speak into the microphone. The device will translate what you say. Tap in the target language field to let the device read the translation out loud. - Page 110 Utilities Playing voice memos Select a voice memo to play. • : Trim the voice memo. • : Adjust the playback speed. • : Pause playback. • / : Skip 60 seconds backwards or forwards. • : Skip to the previous or next voice memo. →...
- Page 111 Utilities Here are several examples of spoken commands: • O pen music • L aunch calculator • C all Lulu mobile • D ial Lulu work • C heck schedule Tips for better voice recognition •...
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Page 112: Google
Utilities Google Use this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well. Tap Google on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching the device Tap the search field, and then enter a keyword. -
Page 113: Voice Search
Utilities Voice Search Use this application to search webpages by speaking. Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Speak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips. -
Page 114: Downloads
Utilities Adding shortcuts to folders → Add shortcut, enter Add a shortcut of frequently-used folders to the root directory. Tap a shortcut name, select a folder, and then tap Set here. Downloads Use this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications. Tap Downloads on the Applications screen. -
Page 115: Optical Reader
Utilities Optical Reader Use this application to scan or extract text or data from images, documents, business cards, or QR codes. Tap Optical Reader on the Applications screen. → Language settings. To select languages to recognise, tap Scanning text Aim the pointer at an image, document, or QR code. •... -
Page 116: 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 , enter an address, and then tap . -
Page 117: Local
Travel & local Getting 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 118: 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 119: 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 120 Settings Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available. 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 121 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 122 • U pload from other devices: Set the device to accept uploads from other devices. Screen Mirroring Activate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others. Kies via Wi-Fi Connect the device to Samsung Kies via a Wi-Fi network.
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Page 123: My Device
Settings My device Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen. Available options may vary, depending on the screen lock feature selected. • S creen lock: Activate the screen lock feature. • M ultiple widgets: Set the device to allow use of widgets on the locked screen. •... - Page 124 Settings • U nlock effect: Select an effect when you unlock the screen. • H elp text: Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen. • W ake up in lock screen: Set the device to recognise your wake up command when the screen is locked.
- Page 125 Settings • B rightness: Set the brightness of the display. • A uto-rotate screen: Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned. • S creen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight.
- Page 126 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. • V ibration intensity: Adjust the force of the vibration notification. •...
- Page 127 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 128 Settings – Outgoing call conditions: Set the device to allow outgoing calls with a Bluetooth headset, even when your device is locked. – Outgoing call type: Select the type of outgoing calls to make you use a Bluetooth headset. • A dditional settings: –...
- Page 129 Settings • V oicemail settings: Enter the number to access the voicemail service. Obtain this number from the service provider. • S ound: Select a ringtone to alert you to new voicemails. • V ibrate: Set the device to vibrate when voicemails are received. •...
- Page 130 Settings Accessory 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 131 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 132 • D ownload offline 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. • P ortrait keyboard types: Change the keyboard layout.
- Page 133 – Key-tap vibration: Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched. – Key-tap sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • H elp: Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
- Page 134 Settings • D riving mode: Activate driving mode to set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in driving mode. • V oice control: Control applications by voice commands. • A uto-start speaker: Set the device to automatically turn on the speakerphone when making a call with S Voice.
- Page 135 Settings Text-to-speech options • P referred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap • S peech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. • L isten to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example. Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device.
- Page 136 Settings • M otion: – Direct call: Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near your ear while viewing call, message, or contact details. – Smart alert: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device.
- Page 137 Settings • S mart scroll: – Scroll by: Select a method to scroll the screen up or down. – Speed: Adjust the speed for scrolling the screen. – Visual Feedback display: Set the device to display a signal icon when the device recognises your action.
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Page 138: Accounts
Accounts Add account Add email or SNS accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. • B ack up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server. - Page 139 • 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 140 Settings • F ind my mobile web page: Access the SamsungDive website ( www.samsungdive.com ). You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the SamsungDive website. • S et up SIM card lock: – Lock SIM card: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device.
- Page 141 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.
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Page 142: 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 143 Troubleshooting Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power button for more than 7 seconds.
- Page 144 Troubleshooting Audio quality is poor • E nsure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna. • W hen you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. When dialling from contacts, the call is not connected •...
- Page 145 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 146 • 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 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
- Page 147 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). 04/2013. Rev. 1.0...