Samsung GT-N8020 User Manual

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  • Page 1 GT-N8020 user manual...
  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Built on the Google Android operating system, the Samsung mobile device gives you access to thousands of useful and entertaining applications to enrich your mobile web experience.
  • Page 3 Samsung and their respective owners. 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. Please keep this manual for future reference.
  • Page 4: Instructional Icons

    No part of this user manual 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. Using this manual...
  • Page 5 Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered ● trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ™ ™ The Android logo, Google , Google Maps , Google ● ™ ™ ™ ™ Mail , YouTube , Google Play Store, and Google Talk are trademarks of Google, Inc.
  • Page 6 ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ® DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX ® device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com Certified for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ............12 Unpack ....................12 Install the SIM or USIM card ............12 Charge the battery ................13 Insert a memory card (optional) ..........15 Getting started ..........18 Turn your device on and off ............18 Get to know your device ............... 19 Use the S Pen and the touch screen ........
  • Page 8 YouTube ....................73 Video Hub ................... 74 Maps ...................... 74 Latitude ....................76 Local ....................... 77 Navigation ................... 77 Samsung Apps .................. 78 S Suggest ..................... 79 Google ....................79 Communication ..........80 Calling ....................80 Messaging ................... 91 Google Mail ..................93 Email ......................
  • Page 9 Gallery ....................117 Paper Artist ..................121 Video editor ..................121 Personal information ........125 Contacts ..................... 125 Connectivity ........... 129 PC connections ................129 Wi-Fi ..................... 131 Wi-Fi Direct ..................134 AllShare Cast ..................135 AllShare Play ..................136 Group Cast ..................
  • Page 10 Settings ............158 Access the Settings menu ............158 Wi-Fi ..................... 158 Bluetooth ................... 158 Data usage ..................158 More settings ................... 159 Blocking mode ................161 Sound ....................161 Display ....................162 Storage ....................162 Power saving mode ..............163 Battery ....................
  • Page 11 Troubleshooting ..........175 Index ............... 180 Contents...
  • Page 12: Assembling

    Check your product box for the following items: Mobile device ● Quick start guide ● Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. The items supplied with your device and available ●...
  • Page 13: Charge The Battery

    Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If the memory card becomes lodged in the SIM card slot, you must take your device to a Samsung Service Centre to have the memory card removed. Close the cover of the SIM card slot.
  • Page 14 Charge the battery only with a charger. You cannot ● charge the battery with the USB cable. When your battery is low, the device will emit a ● warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty. If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power off.
  • Page 15: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    If your device is not charging properly, bring your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB power adapter and USB cable from the device, and then from the power outlet.
  • Page 16 Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.
  • Page 17: Remove The Memory Card

    › Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. Settings → Storage Open the application list and select → Unmount SD card → Open the memory card cover. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the device.
  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold the Power key and select Power off →...
  • Page 19: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device › Device layout Getting started...
  • Page 20 Number Function Power/Reset/Lock key Volume key Speaker Memory card slot Multifunction jack SIM card slot Front camera lens Ambient light sensor Mouthpiece Headset jack Internal antenna Rear camera lens S Pen slot IrLED Flashbulb 1. Connecting a headset to your device improperly can damage the headset jack or the headset.
  • Page 21: Indicator Icons

    › Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Power/ Access the device options (press and Reset hold); Lock the touch screen; Reset the Lock device (press and hold for 8-10 seconds.) Volume Adjust the device’s volume. › Indicator icons Icons shown on the bottom of the screen may vary depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 22 Icon Definition Open Wi-Fi APs available Wi-Fi AP connected Bluetooth activated GPS activated Call in progress Call on hold Missed call Uploading data Downloading data Call diverting activated Connected to PC USB tethering activated Wi-Fi tethering activated New text or multimedia message New email message New Google Mail New voice mail message...
  • Page 23 Flight mode activated Music playback in progress Error occurred or caution required S Pen removed Battery power level Current time 10:00 AM 3. If you use a charger that is not approved by Samsung, this indicator will not appear. Getting started...
  • Page 24: Use The S Pen And The Touch Screen

    Samsung dealer. If your S Pen is not working properly, replace the tip of ● the S pen or take it to a Samsung Service Centre. For best results, keep the S Pen mostly perpendicular ● to the touch screen and avoid using it at sharp angles.
  • Page 25 Control your touch screen with the following actions: Tap: Touch once with your finger or the supplied S Pen to ● select or launch a menu, option, or application. Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than ●...
  • Page 26: Get To Know The Home Screen

    Get to know the Home screen When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the Home screen. From the Home screen, you can view indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and other items. Scroll left or right to a panel of the Home screen. The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 27: System Bar

    System bar From the system bar, you can quickly navigate screens, access applications, view system information, and more. Number Function Capture the current screen; Capture the current screen and open the drawing pad (tap and hold). This can be changed to another feature.
  • Page 28: Move An Item On The Home Screen

    › Add a widgets on the Home screen Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. Some widgets connect to web services. Using a web- ● based widget may result in additional charges. The widgets available may vary depending on your ●...
  • Page 29 › Add or remove a panel from the Home screen You can add or remove Home screen panels to organise widgets. On the Home screen, place two fingers on the screen and pinch them together to switch to Edit mode. Add, remove, or reorganise panels: To add a new panel, select ●...
  • Page 30 To display two different Multi Window applications side ● by side in full screen, select Dual view. You can switch the positions of the two applications by tapping and holding an application’s title bar, and then dragging it on the other application. To arrange launched Multi Window applications in ●...
  • Page 31: Use The Notifications Panel

    › Use the notifications panel From the Home screen or while using an application, select the right side of the system bar, and then select an option on the notifications panel. You can view the device’s current status and use the following options: Wi-Fi : Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
  • Page 32: Access Applications

    Access applications From the Home screen, select to access the application list. Scroll left or right to another screen. You can also select one of dots at the bottom of the screen to move directly to the corresponding screen. Select an application. To view the widgets panel, select Widgets.
  • Page 33: Customise Your Device

    Customise your device Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences. › Change the language of the display Settings → Open the application list and select Language and input → Language. Select a language you want. ›...
  • Page 34 Set wallpaper. Select If you selected an item from Gallery, move or resize the blue frame by dragging it, and then select Done. Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. Getting started...
  • Page 35: Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

    › Adjust the brightness of the display Your device includes a light sensor, which can detect the level of ambient light and adjust the brightness of the display automatically. You can also manually set the brightness of the display. The brightness level of the display will affect how quickly the device consumes battery power.
  • Page 36 If you forget your PIN or password, bring your device ● to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security ● codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
  • Page 37 Set a face and voice recognition unlock Settings → Lock Open the application list and select screen → Screen lock → Face and voice. Next → Set it up → Continue. Select Adjust the device to fit your face inside the figure. Continue.
  • Page 38: Lock Your Sim Or Usim Card

    Set an unlock PIN Settings → Lock Open the application list and select screen → Screen lock → PIN. Continue. Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select Enter the PIN again and select Set an unlock password Settings Lock → Open the application list and select screen →...
  • Page 39: Activate The Find My Mobile Feature

    Find my mobile feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover your device. To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for controlling the device from the web remotely. Settings →...
  • Page 40: Enter Text

    › Enter text using the Samsung keypad Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys and you can use the following keys: The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 41: Copy And Paste Text

    Number Function Access the keypad settings. Tap and hold to switch to Handwriting mode, enter text by voice. Clear your input. Start a new line. Attach an item. Insert a space. When Predictive text (XT9) mode is activated, you can use continuous input, which allows you to enter text by sweeping on the keypad.
  • Page 42: Using Special Features

    Using special features Your device can be used as a powerful notepad, thanks to multiple features that help you input text, capture drawings, and use motion controls or voice commands. Learn basic S Pen actions Your device is supplied with a specialised S Pen. With the S Pen, you can perform the following actions: Tap: Tap an item or area on the screen to select an item, ●...
  • Page 43: Learn Advanced S Pen Actions

    Learn advanced S Pen actions With the S Pen, you can also perform the following advanced actions. Back While pressing the S Pen button, draw to return to the previous screen. Menu While pressing the S Pen button, draw to open a list of options available on the current screen.
  • Page 44: Replace The Tip Of S Pen

    Text selection While pressing the S Pen button, drag the S Pen to the left or right on the text to select. Samsung UserManual Quick command While pressing the S Pen button, drag the S Pen up to launch the Quick Command feature.
  • Page 45: Learn Motions

    Learn motions Built-in motion recognition provides you with enhanced controls. You can perform actions by moving your device or performing gestures with your hands. To use some of these functions, you must first activate the motion recognition feature. Open the application list, select Settings →...
  • Page 46 › Tap and hold an item on the screen, and then pan the device to the left or right to move the item to another page on the home screen or application list. When an image is zoomed in, slide the device in any direction to scroll through the image. ›...
  • Page 47: Use Handwriting Mode

    Use Handwriting mode From the Samsung keypad, you can switch to Handwriting mode to enter text more easily. To switch to Handwriting mode, tap and hold , and then select without lifting from screen. Write your text on the handwriting panel.
  • Page 48 Write characters upright (do not slant). ● E.g. Recognised E.g. Not recognised Do not write characters on top of one another. ● E.g. Recognised E.g. Not recognised Most of the languages can recognise not only individual ● characters but characters written together that make up words.
  • Page 49 Languages that support words and phrases: English UK, English US, Čeština, Български, Dansk, Deutsch, Ελληνικά, Español, Eesti, Suomi, Français, Hrvatski, Magyar, íslenska, Italiano, Қазақ, , Lietuvių, 한국어 Latviešu, Norsk, Nederlands, Polski, Português, Română, Русский, Slovenčina, Slovenščina, Srpski, Svenska, Türkçe, Українська Supporting recognition of individual characters Supporting recognition of words and phrases In some languages, cursive writing can be recognised.
  • Page 50 E.g. A language that supports cursive writing: English E.g. A language that does not support cursive writing: 한국어 When writing more than one line, make sure you leave ● enough space. E.g. Recognised E.g. Not recognised Using special features...
  • Page 51: Use S Note

    Use S Note With S Note, you can create notes by inserting various multimedia contents into notes and add a note shortcut to the home screen. S Note provides various templates to help you create notes easily. Note /Idea note: You can create a simple note from an ●...
  • Page 52: Create A Note

    › Create a note S Note. Open the application list and select → Select a template. Enter text or draw a sketch. The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function Switch between View and Edit modes. Draw a sketch;...
  • Page 53 Add a photo or sound clip. You can record the sketching and tracing process. The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function Undo your last action. Redo your last action. Add a multimedia file, such as text or a photo. Add a sound clip by recording voices or other sounds.
  • Page 54 › Change the pen or text attributes While creating a note, you can change following attributes: To change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour, ● double-tap The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function Change the pen type.
  • Page 55: Use Productivity Tools

    To change the text attributes, double-tap ● The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function Select an option. View or change the current attributes. Change the text colour. Add a new colour with the Color Picker. ›...
  • Page 56 › Tutorial for handwritten formulas and figures Write a formula on a single line. If you write a long formula ● or a formula on more than one line, the device will convert the formula incorrectly. Unclosed parenthesis or missing figure in the square root ●...
  • Page 57: View Notes

    When you draw an arrow, draw the body of the arrow first. ● When you draw the head of an arrow, draw it in one stroke. ● The above screens may differ depending on your region or service provider. › View notes S Note.
  • Page 58 Set as shortcut. To print the note using a Wi-Fi or USB connection, select ● Print. Your device is compatible only with some → Samsung printers. → Save as. To save the note for other name, select ● To set the note as your wallpaper or a contact image, select ●...
  • Page 59 › Synchronise notes You can synchronise your notes with the web server. S Note. Open the application list and select Sync → → Select an option. Sync. Select notes to sync, and then select To synchronise all notes, select Sync all. Enter your email address and password, and then select Login.
  • Page 60: Use The Quick Note Pad

    Use the quick note pad From any screen, you can create a quick note of text and sketches. While pressing the S Pen button, double-tap the screen to open the quick note pad. Enter text or draw a sketch. The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 61: Use S Planner

    Use S Planner Your device provides you with a powerful planner to help you organise your schedules and tasks more conveniently and effectively. You can create and view events, add items, and change view modes. To launch S Planner, open the application list and select S Planner.
  • Page 62: Create An Event Or Task

    › Create an event or task The tasks and notes you create cannot be synchronised ™ with Google Calendar To create an event, S Planner → Open the application list and select If alert messages about the calendar sync appear, select Done.
  • Page 63: View An Event Or Task

    › Change the view mode To switch the calendar’s view mode, select a view mode tab. You can also tap the screen with two fingers, and then pinch or spread them to change the view mode. S Planner. Open the application list and select Select a view mode at the top of the screen.
  • Page 64: Learn Quick Command Feature

    › Stop an event alarm If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the event alarm icon appears at the specified time. Select the event notification from the notifications panel. Select an event or task to view more details. To snooze or dismiss the event alarm, check the box next to the event or task name and select Snooze or Dismiss.
  • Page 65: S Pen Air View

    › Change gesture commands Settings → S Pen → Open the application list and select Quick Command settings. Select a gesture command to change. Select to change an application or a feature preset, or draw a new gesture to change the existing one, and then select Done.
  • Page 66: Capture Screen Area

    Capture screen area While pressing the S Pen button, select an area by drawing. Select an application from the list of applications that appear on the bottom of screen to associate it with the selected area. Gallery → The selected area is saved in the ●...
  • Page 67: Web

    Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. You may incur additional charges for accessing the ● web and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider. The web browser menu may be labelled differently ● depending on your region or service provider. Available icons may vary depending on your region or ●...
  • Page 68 Number Function Close the current tab. Move backward or forward to web pages in history. Reload the current web page; While the device is loading web pages, this icon changes to Open a new tab. Switch to Multi Window mode. Access a list of web browser options.
  • Page 69: Search For Information By Voice

    ● Downloads. To print the web page using a Wi-Fi or USB connection, ● → Print. Your device is compatible only with some select Samsung printers. → Settings. To customise browser settings, select ● › Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 70: Add A Bookmark

    › Open multiple pages You can open multiple pages and switch back and forth between them. Internet. Open the application list and select Select to open a new tab. Access another web page on the new tab. To switch back and forth between currently open tabs, select the title of a tab.
  • Page 71 Edit bookmark. To edit the bookmark, select ● To add the bookmark shortcut to the Home screen, select ● Add shortcut. To send the web address of the web page to others, select ● Share link. Copy link To copy the web address of the web page, select ●...
  • Page 72: Game Hub

    Game Hub Learn to access games. Game Hub. Open the application list and select Select a game service. Search for and access games. The games available may vary depending on your region or service provider. Play Books Browse and download book files with Google Play Books. You can read book files on your device.
  • Page 73: Youtube

    › Download and install an application Play Store. Open the application list and select → Play Store at the top right of the You can also select application list. If you are launching this application for the first time, select Accept. Search for an application and download it to the device.
  • Page 74: Video Hub

    › Upload videos YouTube. Open the application list and select → Sign in, and then select your Google account Select if it is linked to YouTube. You can also select Add account and set up an account to sign in YouTube. Select , and then select a video.
  • Page 75: Search For A Specific Location

    › Search for a specific location Maps. Open the application list and select The map will display your current location. Select Enter a keyword for the location. To search for a location by voice, select . Select the location you want to view details. Search To view the all of the search result, select ●...
  • Page 76: Latitude

    › Get directions to a specific destination Maps. Open the application list and select Select Enter the addresses of the starting location and the ending location. To enter an address from your contact list or starred → places, or point the location on the map, select option.
  • Page 77: Local

    Local Learn to search for a place around you. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Local. Open the application list and select Select a category. Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category. Select a place name to view its details.
  • Page 78: Samsung Apps

    Follow the on-screen instructions to use the navigation service. Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of applications directly to your device. Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, health related applications and more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice of mobile experience.
  • Page 79: S Suggest

    S Suggest Find and download the latest applications suggested by Samsung. Open the application list and select S Suggest. Google Learn to search for data in your device or information on the Internet. › Search for a keyword Google. Open the application list and select Enter a keyword and select in keypad.
  • Page 80: Communication

    Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features. This feature may be unavailable depending on your service provider. For details, contact your service provider.
  • Page 81 Answer a call When a call comes in, drag in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle. When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the ringtone. End call. To end the call, select Reject a call When a call comes in, drag in any direction until it reaches...
  • Page 82: Call An International Number

    Insert a pause Learn to insert a pause between numbers when entering a PIN or account number on an automatic answering system. Phone Keypad, → Open the application list and select and then enter an area code and a phone number. →...
  • Page 83: Use Options During A Voice Call

    › Use options during a voice call You can use the following options while a voice call is in progress: To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or ● down. Hold. To retrieve a held call, To place a call on hold, select ●...
  • Page 84: Use Options During A Video Call

    › Use options during a video call You can use the following options while a video call is in progress: To switch between the front and rear camera lens, select ● Switch camera. Keypad. To open the dialling screen, select ●...
  • Page 85: View And Dial Missed Calls

    › View and dial missed calls Your device will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, open the notifications panel and select the missed call. › Set auto rejection Use auto rejection to reject calls from certain numbers automatically.
  • Page 86: Set Call Forwarding

    › Set call forwarding Call diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to another number that you specify. You can set this feature separately for several conditions when you are not able to answer calls, such as when you are already on the phone or when you are outside of the service area.
  • Page 87: View Call Logs

    › Set call barring Call barring is a network feature that restricts certain types of calling or prevents others from making calls with your device. Phone → Keypad Open the application list and select → → Call settings → Call settings →...
  • Page 88: Customise Call Settings

    › Customise call settings Phone → Keypad → Open the application list and select Call settings → → an option. Change the following options: Option Function Set to reject all calls or from specified phone numbers automatically. You can Call rejection add phone numbers to the auto reject list.
  • Page 89 Option Function The power key Set to end a call when you press the ends calls Power key. Automatic answering : Set whether ● or not the device answers calls automatically after a specified period (available only when a headset is connected).
  • Page 90: Call Waiting

    Option Function Caller ID : Display your caller ID to ● other parties for outgoing calls. Call barring : Set to restrict calls by ● call type. Call waiting : Set the device to alert ● you to incoming calls during a call. Auto redial : Set to automatically ●...
  • Page 91: Messaging

    Option Function Set the device to alert you when Ringtone voicemail arrives. Set the device to vibrate when Vibrate voicemails are received. Set to accept IP calls and set up your Accounts accounts for IP call services. Use Internet Set the device to use IP call services. IP calling call services are provided only via Wi-Fi.
  • Page 92: Send A Multimedia Message

    Enter message and enter your message text. Select → Insert smiley. To insert emoticons, select Select to send the message. › Send a multimedia message Open the application list and select Messaging → Add recipients of your message. Enter phone numbers or email addresses manually, ●...
  • Page 93: Google Mail

    › Listen to voice mail messages If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server, callers can leave voice messages when you do not answer incoming calls. To access your voice mail inbox and listen to your messages, Phone →...
  • Page 94: Send An Email Message

    › Send an email message Google Mail → Open the application list and select Select the recipient field and enter an email address. Select the subject field and enter a subject. Select the text field and enter your email text. To attach a photo, select ●...
  • Page 95 To reply to the message, select ● To reply to the message including all recipients, select ● To forward the message to other people, select ● To add a star to the message, select ● VIEW. To save it to your To view an attachment, select ●...
  • Page 96: Email

    Email Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account. › Set up an email account Open the application list and select Email. Enter your email address and password. Next (for general email accounts) or Manual setup Select (for other company email accounts).
  • Page 97: View An Email Message

    › Send an email message Open the application list and select Email → Add recipients of your message. Enter email addresses manually, separating them with a ● semicolon or a comma. Select email addresses from the lists by selecting ● Select the subject field and enter a subject.
  • Page 98 To print the message using a Wi-Fi or USB connection, ● → Print. Your device is compatible only with select some Samsung printers. To save the email addresses of the recipients to the ● Save as → phonebook as a group of contacts, select group.
  • Page 99: Talk

    Talk ™ Learn to chat with friends and family via Google Talk This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Set your status Talk. Open the application list and select Add your Google account (if necessary). Customise your status, image, and message to display.
  • Page 100: Chaton

    ChatON Learn to use ChatON to send and receive instant messages from any device that has a mobile phone number. ChatON. Open the application list and select If you are launching this application for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.
  • Page 101: Entertainment

    Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: Download from the wireless web. p. 67 ► ● Download from a PC with Samsung Kies. p. 129 ► ● Receive via Bluetooth. p. 142 ►...
  • Page 102: Create A Playlist

    Tap the music player field. Control playback with the virtual keys. During playback, select to access the following options: Add to playlist. To add music files to a playlist, select ● To listen to music via a Bluetooth headset, select ●...
  • Page 103: Music Hub

    › Customise music player settings Music Player. Open the application list and select → Settings. Select Adjust the following settings to customise your music player: Option Function SoundAlive Select a sound effect. Play speed Change the playback speed. Lyrics Set to display lyrics during playback. Set the music player to turn off Music auto off automatically after a specific period of...
  • Page 104: Camera

    Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. The camera automatically turns off when you do not ● use it for a specified period. The memory capacity may differ depending on the ● shooting scene or shooting conditions. ›...
  • Page 105 Number Function Change the camera settings. View the storage location. Switch to the camcorder. Capture a photo. View photos you have taken. To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart. To zoom out, pinch them together. You can also zoom in or out with the Volume key.
  • Page 106 → Print. Your To print the photo via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. → Rename. To change the name of a file, select ● To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ●...
  • Page 107: Change The Shooting Mode

    › Change the shooting mode You can take photos with various shooting modes. To change → Shooting mode → the shooting mode, select option. Option Function Take panoramic photos. This mode is Panorama available on the rear camera only. Take a photo and send it to others via Wi- Share shot Fi Direct.
  • Page 108 Option Function Shooting Change the shooting mode. mode Apply a special effect, such as sepia or Effects black and white tones. Scene mode Change the scene mode. Adjust the exposure value to change the Exposure value brightness. Take close-up photos or set the camera to Focus mode focus on the subject automatically.
  • Page 109 Option Function Set the camera to include location information for your photos. To improve GPS signals, avoid shooting ● in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings GPS tag or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather conditions.
  • Page 110: Record A Video

    › Record a video Camera. Open the application list and select Drag the slider to switch to the camcorder. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Use camcorder shortcuts. : Switch to the front camera lens and ●...
  • Page 111 Number Function Record a video. View videos you have recorded. To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart. To zoom out, pinch them together. You can also zoom in or out with the Volume key. Tap where you want to focus on the preview screen.
  • Page 112: Customise Camcorder Settings

    › Customise camcorder settings Before recording a video, select to access the following options: Option Function Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently used options. Switch between the front and rear camera Self recording lenses. Change the flash setting; You can Flash manually turn the flash on or off.
  • Page 113: Edit The Shortcut Icons

    Option Function Guidelines Display guidelines on the preview screen. Set the camcorder to flip the image Save as flipped automatically when you record a video with the front camera. Video quality Select a quality level for your videos. Select a memory location for saving Storage recorded videos.
  • Page 114: Video Player

    Video Player Learn to use the video player. Some file formats are not supported depending on ● the device’s software. If a file size exceeds the memory available, an error ● may occur when you try to open the file. Playback quality may vary by content type.
  • Page 115 Number Function Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (double-tap); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold). Select a sound effect. Switch to the floating screen mode; Capture a screenshot;...
  • Page 116 → Trim. To trim a segment of the video, select ● → To listen to audio via a Bluetooth headset, select ● Bluetooth. → To export the current video to Video editor, select ● Video editor. → Bookmarks. This To view your bookmarks, select ●...
  • Page 117: Gallery

    Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your device’s memory. Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX ● Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand, one of your available rental counts will be decremented. Some file formats are not supported depending on ●...
  • Page 118 → Print. Your To print the photo via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Rename. → To change the name of a file, select ● To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ●...
  • Page 119 › Create a new photo album Gallery. Open the application list and select → New album. Select You can also select to create a new album after selecting a folder. Enter a name and select Select a folder in the left panel, and then select images to move or copy in the right panel.
  • Page 120: Play A Video

    → Face tag → Select Recognised faces appear in the frame. → Add name. Select a recognised face Select the person’s name from the contact list. The contact is linked to the face in the image. When the face tag appears with a name, select the face tag and use the available options.
  • Page 121: Paper Artist

    Paper Artist Learn to make images look like illustrations with fun effects or frames. Open the application list and select Paper Artist. Gallery → Paper The edited image will be saved in ● Pictures. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ●...
  • Page 122: Trim A Segment Of A Video

    → Select a transition effect option. → Export. When you are finished, select Select a resolution option. Enter a name for the video and select › Trim a segment of a video Video editor. Open the application list and select Tap an item to edit in the timeline.
  • Page 123 › Add a caption to a video Video editor. Open the application list and select Drag the thumbnail to place in the black dotted line at the desired point. Text → Select a text option. Enter text. → Save. Select ›...
  • Page 124 › Insert narration to a video Video editor. Open the application list and select Drag the thumbnail to place the black dotted line at the desired point, and then select Record. Select to start voice recording. Select to stop voice recording. To pause voice recording, select Save.
  • Page 125: Personal Information

    Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts. › Create a contact Contacts. Open the application list and select Contacts →...
  • Page 126: Import Or Export Contacts

    Once you find a contact, you can use the following options: To edit the contact information, select ● → To delete the contact, select ● To call the contact, select ● To send a message, select ● To send an email message, select ●...
  • Page 127: Copy Or Move Contacts

    › Copy or move contacts Copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device Contacts. Open the application list and select Contacts. Select → Import/Export → Import from SIM card. Select Done. Select contacts and select Copy contacts from your device to the SIM or USIM card Contacts.
  • Page 128: Create A Group Of Contacts

    › Create a group of contacts Contacts. Open the application list and select Groups → Select Enter a name and customise the settings for the group. Add member. Select Done. Select members from the contact list and select Save. When you are finished, select ›...
  • Page 129: Connectivity

    PC. Data transfers may fail when using a USB hub. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website. Samsung Kies will work on both Windows and Macintosh computers.
  • Page 130: Synchronise With Windows Media Player

    › Synchronise with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. Connect your device to a PC with a USB cable. Open Windows Media Player and synchronise music files. › Connect as a media device You can connect your device to a PC and access media files stored on your device.
  • Page 131: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standards. You can connect to the internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries.
  • Page 132 › Add a Wi-Fi network manually Settings → Wi-Fi → Open the application list and select Add Wi-Fi network. Enter an SSID for the network and select a security type. Set the security settings depending on the selected security type. Save.
  • Page 133: Customise Wi-Fi Settings

    › Set the static IP settings Settings → Wi-Fi. Open the application list and select Wi-Fi networks, and then check Select a network under the check box next to Show advanced options. IP settings. Select the drop-down menu under Static. Select Change the IP settings for the network such as IP address, Gateway, Network prefix length, DNS.
  • Page 134: Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi Direct Learn to use the Wi-Fi Direct feature to connect two devices via Wi-Fi without requiring an access point. This feature is activated only when Wi-Fi feature is on. › Connect your device to another device Settings → Wi-Fi. Open the application list and select Wi-Fi switch to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi Drag the...
  • Page 135: Allshare Cast

    AllShare Cast Learn to connect your device to a large screen by using an AllShare Cast dongle, and then share your contents. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ● region or service provider. Some files may be buffered while playing depending ●...
  • Page 136: Allshare Play

    AllShare Play. To use the AllShare Play service, you must sign in to your Samsung account, and register two or more devices as file servers. The registration methods may vary depending on the device type. To get more details about using AllShare Play, →...
  • Page 137 › Play a file on a nearby device Supported file formats may differ depending on ● connected devices as a media player. Some files may be buffered while playing depending ● on the network connection. AllShare Play. Open the application list and select Select a registered device or storage that contains media files.
  • Page 138 Set to optimise the video quality for Video quality your device when playing videos settings saved on a computer. Lock AllShare Set to lock AllShare Play with the Play password for your Samsung account. Language Select a display language. About View AllShare Play information. Connectivity...
  • Page 139: Group Cast

    Group Cast You can share images, documents, and music with other devices that are connected to the same Wi-Fi AP. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Share a file Group Cast. In the application list, select Start to share with other Select a media type under devices.
  • Page 140: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth. If the devices are within range of one another, you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, ● or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.
  • Page 141: Turn On The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    › Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature Settings → Open the application list and select Bluetooth. Bluetooth switch to the right to turn on the Drag the Bluetooth feature. › Find and pair with another devices Settings → Open the application list and select Bluetooth →...
  • Page 142: Mobile Network Sharing

    › Receive data via Bluetooth Settings → Open the application list and select Bluetooth, and then check the check box next to your device name. To select the length of time that your device will be Visibility timeout. → visible, select When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if necessary).
  • Page 143 Option Function View and edit the device name that Network SSID will be shown to external devices. Set to prevent other devices from Hide my device locating your device. Security Select the security type. View or edit the network key to Password prevent unauthorised access to the network.
  • Page 144: Gps

    › Share your device’s mobile network via USB Connect your device to a PC with a USB cable. Settings → More Open the application list and select settings → Tethering and portable hotspot. USB tethering. Select To stop sharing the network connection, clear the check box next to USB tethering.
  • Page 145: Tv Connections

    › Activate location services You must activate location services to receive location information and search the map. Settings → Location Open the application list and select services. Change the following options: Option Function Use wireless Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks networks for finding your location.
  • Page 146 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape orientation. Set Up Smart Remote Now: Select an option next to Choose Brand → Select the brand of your TV. Test Power On/Off → Yes to check the connection Select between your device and TV. Done.
  • Page 147: Vpn Connections

    VPN connections You can create virtual private networks (VPN) and connect to your private network securely through a public network, such as the internet. Your device should already be configured with ● internet access. If you have trouble accessing the internet, you need to edit connections.
  • Page 148 Option Function Select a certificate authority (CA) certificate that the VPN server will IPSec CA use to identify you. You can import certificate certificates from the VPN server or download them from the Internet. Select a server certificate that the VPN IPSec server server will use to identify you.
  • Page 149: Tools

    Tools Alarm Learn to set and control alarms for important events. › Set a new alarm Alarm → Open the application list and select Set alarm details. Check the check box next to Smart alarm to activate simulated nature sound prior to the main alarm. Done.
  • Page 150: Calculator

    Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. Calculator. Open the application list and select Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform a basic or scientific calculator. Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web.
  • Page 151: Dropbox

    Dropbox Learn to 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 synchronise with the web server and any other PCs that have Dropbox installed.
  • Page 152: My Files

    My Files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored on your device. › Supported file formats Your device supports the following file formats: Type Format Image BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG Video MP4, 3GP, AVI, WMV, ASF, MKV, FLV, WEBM MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, MP4, 3GP, M4A, WMA,...
  • Page 153: Create A Folder

    › Create a folder My Files. Open the application list and select Select Done. Enter a name and select › Copy or move files My Files. Open the application list and select Check the check box next to folders or files to copy or cut. Select Locate a folder and select ›...
  • Page 154: Polaris Office

    Polaris Office Learn to create or view Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF files on your device. › Create a new document Polaris Office. Open the application list and select If you are launching this application for the first time, register as an online user or skip the registration.
  • Page 155: Ps Touch

    To print the file using a Wi-Fi or USB connection, select ● → Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Available options may vary depending on a document type. › Manage documents online Polaris Office.
  • Page 156: Voice Search

    Voice Search Learn to search the Internet by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Voice Search. Open the application list and select Say a keyword into the microphone. The device searches for webpages related to the keyword. Select a search result.
  • Page 157: World Clock

    World Clock Learn to view the time in another region. World Clock. Open the application list and select Select Enter a city name and select a city from the list. You can select a city in the world map view. Select To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-4.
  • Page 158: Settings

    Settings Access the Settings menu Settings. Open the application list and select Select a setting category, and then select an option. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.
  • Page 159: More Settings

    Auto sync data : Set the device to synchronise Contacts, ● S Planner, Email, Internet, and images with social network sites automatically. Show Wi-Fi usage : Set to show your data usage via Wi-Fi. ● Mobile hotspots : Set the device to restrict or warn against ●...
  • Page 160: Tethering And Portable Hotspot

    Upload from other devices : Set to accept uploads from ● other device. › AllShare Cast Activate the AllShare Cast feature and share your display with others. › Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. Settings...
  • Page 161: Blocking Mode

    Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in Blocking mode. Sound Change the settings for various sounds on your device. Volume : Adjust the volume for various sounds on your ●...
  • Page 162: Display

    Display Change the settings to control the display and backlight on your device. Wallpaper : Change the wallpaper settings. ● Home screen : Select a background image for the Home screen. Lock screen : Select a background image for the locked screen.
  • Page 163: Power Saving Mode

    Power saving mode Activate Power saving mode and change the settings for Power saving mode. CPU power saving : Set the device to limit some system ● resource usage. Screen power saving : Set the device to decrease the ● brightness of the display.
  • Page 164: Lock Screen

    Lock screen Change the Lock screen mode. Screen lock : Activate the screen lock feature. ● Lock screen options ● The settings are applied only when you set the swipe lock option. Shortcuts : Set to show and edit application shortcuts on the locked screen.
  • Page 165: Security

    Security Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM or USIM card. Encrypt device : Set a password to encrypt data saved on ● the device. You must enter the password each time you turn on the device. Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your data.
  • Page 166: Language And Input

    Make passwords visible : Set to show your passwords as ● you enter them. Device administrators : View the administrators you ● have approved for your device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to your device. Unknown sources : Set the device to install applications ●...
  • Page 167: Google Voice Typing

    : Download and ● install language data for offline voice input. › Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keypad settings, select Input language : Select input languages to use with the ● keypad. Predictive text: Activate XT9 mode to predict words based ●...
  • Page 168: Pointer Speed

    Key-tap sound : Set the device to sound when you tap a ● key. Tutorial : View the tutorial for using the Samsung keypad. ● Reset settings : Reset the Samsung keypad settings to the ● factory defaults.
  • Page 169: Cloud

    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. Back up my data : Set to back up your settings and ●...
  • Page 170: S Pen

    Pan to move icon : Set to move an item to another page ● when you tap and hold the item, and then slide the device to the left or right. Pan to browse images : Set to scroll through an image ●...
  • Page 171: Accessory

    Accessory Dock sound : Set the device to play a sound when your ● device is connected to or removed from a desktop dock. Audio output : Select a sound output format to use when ● connecting your device to HDMI devices. Some devices may not support the surround sound setting.
  • Page 172: Accessibility

    Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with physical challenges. Change the settings to improve accessibility to the device’s interface and features. Auto-rotate screen : Set the interface to rotate ● automatically when you rotate the device. Screen timeout : Select the length of time that the device ●...
  • Page 173: Advanced Settings

    Enhance web accessibility : Set applications to install web ● scripts to make their web content more accessible. Mono audio : Enable mono sound when you listen to audio ● with one earbud. Turn off all sounds : Mute all device sounds. ●...
  • Page 174: About Device

    Show GPU view updates : Set to flash areas of the screen ● when they are updated with the GPU. Show screen updates : Set to flash areas of the screen ● when they are updated. Window animation scale : Select a speed for opening and ●...
  • Page 175: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, you Password must enter the password you set for the device.
  • Page 176: Calls Are Being Dropped

    If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your ● local Samsung Service Centre. 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 key for 8-10 seconds.
  • Page 177: Audio Quality Is Poor

    The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off If the battery will no longer charge completely, you need to replace it with a new battery. Take your device to your local Samsung Service Centre. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 178 Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deleting ●...
  • Page 179: Another Bluetooth Device Is Not Located

    Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are ● within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect...
  • Page 180 Index access codes 175 camera capturing photos 104 alarms customising creating 149 camcorder 112 deactivating 149 customising camera 107 stopping 149 recording videos 110 AllShare Cast 135 connectivity AllShare Play 136 AllShare Play 136 auto rejection 85 Bluetooth 140 GPS connections 144 battery mobile network charging 13...
  • Page 181 Google Latitude 76 navigation 77 Google Mail 93 PC connections Google Maps 74 mass storage 130 Google Now 79 Samsung Kies 129 Google Talk 99 Windows Media Player 130 Group Cast 139 phonebook creating contacts 125 Local 77 finding contacts 125...
  • Page 182 SIM/USIM card using options 83 installing 12 voice mail 93 locking 38 VPN connections S Note 51 connecting to 148 S Pen 42 creating 147 web browser S Pen Air View 65 adding bookmarks 70 S Planner 61 browsing web pages 67 S Suggest 79 Wi-Fi text input 40...
  • Page 183 Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC. Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. Refer to the Kies help for more information. www.samsung.com English (EU). 11/2012. Rev. 1.1...

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