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  • Page 1 SM-P900 User Manual www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

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

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Google Mail Basics Hangouts Google+ Indicator icons Photos Using the touch screen Twitter Control motions Palm motions Samsung Smart Pause Web & network Using Multi Window Internet Using the S Pen Chrome Air view Bluetooth Notifications Screen Mirroring Home screen...
  • Page 6 109 NYTimes 109 SketchBook for Galaxy Travel & local 137 Maps Application & media stores 110 Play Store Settings 111 Samsung Apps 111 Play Books 138 About Settings 112 Play Movies & TV 138 Connections 112 Play Music 141 Device...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Volume button Front camera Power button IrLED Speaker Light sensor Multipurpose jack Touch screen Memory card slot Recent apps button Home button Back button Microphone Rear camera GPS antenna S Pen Headset jack Flash Speaker...

  • Page 8: Buttons

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

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    • A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • O ther accessories may not be compatible with your device.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device. • W hen the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
  • Page 11 • 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.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Removing The Memory Card

    Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.

  • Page 14: Replacing The S Pen Nib

    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. → Settings → General → Storage → Format SD card → On the Home screen, tap Format SD card →...

  • Page 15: Turning The Device On And Off

    Getting started Do not let your finger get caught between the tweezers and the nib. • D o not reuse old nibs. Doing so may cause the S Pen to malfunction. • D o not press the nib excessively when inserting the nib into the S Pen. •...

  • Page 16: 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. Locking and unlocking the device When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode.

  • Page 17: 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 Wi-Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Smart screen feature activated Synced with the web Connected to computer Alarm activated...

  • Page 18: Using The Touch Screen

    Basics Using the touch screen Use only fingers or the S Pen 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 19 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. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part.
  • Page 20 Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

  • Page 21: Control Motions

    Basics Control motions Simple motions allow easy control of the device. Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap → Settings → Controls → Motions, and then drag the Motions switch to the right. Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs.
  • Page 22 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. Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.

  • Page 23: Palm Motions

    Basics 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, → Settings → Controls → Palm motion, and then drag the Palm motion switch to the right.

  • Page 24: Samsung Smart Pause

    Basics Samsung Smart Pause Use this feature to pause videos when you look away from the screen. → Settings → Controls → Smart screen, and then tick Smart On the Home screen, tap pause. During video playback, look away from the screen to pause the video. To resume playback, look at the screen again.
  • Page 25 Basics You can use two types of Multi Window. <Split screen Multi Window> <Pop-up Multi Window> Using a split screen Multi Window Use this feature to run applications in a split screen. You can run up to four applications on the screen at the same time. Launching applications in a split screen Multi Window Drag your finger from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen.
  • Page 26 Basics Tap and hold an application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to the screen. Release the application icon when the screen turns blue. Tap and hold another application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to a new location.

  • Page 27: Sharing Content Between Applications

    Basics Sharing content between applications You can easily share content between applications, such as Email and Internet, by dragging and dropping them. Some applications may not support this feature. Launch Email and Internet in a split screen Multi Window. Access the Multi Window options Tap the circle between the application windows, and then tap .
  • Page 28 Basics Tap and hold an item in the Internet window and drag it to a location in the Email window. Creating a Multi Window combination Use this feature to save currently-running Multi Window applications as a combination. Launch multiple applications in a split screen Multi Window. →...
  • Page 29 Basics Using a pop-up Multi Window Use this feature to launch applications in pop-up windows. Drag your finger from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen. Alternatively, tap and hold The Multi Window tray appears at the right side of the screen. Multi Window tray Tap an application icon on the Multi Window tray.

  • Page 30: Using The S Pen

    • T he nib of the S Pen is replaceable. If the pen nib gets dull, replace it with a new one. • I f the S Pen is not working properly, take it to a Samsung Service Centre. Refer to the Samsung website for more information about the S Pen.
  • Page 31 Basics Air command Press the S Pen button while hovering the S Pen over the screen to display air command. With this feature, you can directly use the following actions: • A ction Memo: Turn your handwriting into an actionable link to one of a range of useful features.
  • Page 32 Basics Capturing screenshots Tap Screen Write on the air command. Alternatively, with the S Pen button pressed, tap and hold the screen until you hear a click. It is possible to draw, write on, or crop a screenshot. The screenshot is saved in the Gallery → Screenshots folder. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications.

  • Page 33: Air View

    Basics Selecting and capturing an image With the S Pen button pressed, draw a line around an area to select it. If necessary, use one of the following options: • : Restore the original selection. • : Convert the selection to a circular shape. •...

  • Page 34: Notifications

    Basics Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 35: Home Screen

    Basics • S ync: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications. • F light mode: Activate or deactivate flight mode. The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. → To rearrange the options on the notifications panel, open the notifications panel, tap , tap and hold an item, and then drag the item to another location.
  • Page 36 Basics Viewing all applications On the Home screen, tap to view all applications. <Home screen> <Applications screen> To return to the Home screen, press the Home button.
  • Page 37 Basics Using the Classic home screen The Classic home screen displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others. Adding an item on the Home screen. Tap and hold an item from the Apps or Widgets tab and drag it to the desired location. Added icon Move to the Content home screen.

  • Page 38: Setting Wallpaper

    Basics Adding or removing a panel from the Classic home screen Pinch your fingers together on the Classic home screen. to add a panel. To remove a panel, tap and hold a panel and drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen.
  • Page 39 Basics Using the Content home screen The Content home screen displays Content widgets. You can access an application directly by selecting a Content widget on the Content home screen. Adding a widget or panel Pinch your fingers together on the Content home screen. On the Widgets screen, select a panel to edit or tap to create a new panel ( ).
  • Page 40 Basics Tap Done. Adjusting widget size On the Content home screen, tap and hold a widget you want to resize. Adjust the size of the widget by dragging the frame around it. to save the change. Removing a panel from the Content home screen Pinch your fingers together on the Content home screen.

  • Page 41: Applications Screen

    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 Tap → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to uninstall it.

  • Page 42: Using Applications

    Basics Disabling applications Tap → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to disable it. To enable the application, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → General → Application manager, scroll to DISABLED, select the application, and then tap Enable. •...

  • Page 43: Help

    To search for keywords, tap 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.
  • Page 44 Basics Entering uppercase Tap Shift before entering a character. For all caps, tap Caps lock. Changing the keyboard type Tap and hold , and then tap to change the keyboard type. On the floating keyboard, tap and hold and move the floating keyboard to another location.

  • Page 45: Entering Text By Voice

    Basics Direct pen input On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Controls → S Pen → Direct pen input, and then drag the switch at the top right of the screen to the right. When you are hovering the S Pen over a text field, appears at the upper left corner of the text field.

  • Page 46: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Basics Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 138) Ensure that the Wi-Fi connection is active before using Internet applications. Turning Wi-Fi on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off.

  • Page 47: 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 48: Setting Up User Profiles

    Basics Setting up user profiles Set up user profiles and then select one when unlocking the device to use personalised settings. By setting up multiple user profiles, several users can share the device without affecting others’ personal settings, such as email accounts, wallpaper preferences, and more. On the Applications screen, tap Settings →...
  • Page 49 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer. Transfer files between your device and the computer.

  • Page 50: Securing The Device

    Basics Securing the device Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. Setting a signature On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Signature.

  • Page 51: Setting A Password

    Unlocking 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.

  • Page 52: Upgrading The Device

    Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box, if any. Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade.

  • Page 53: Communication

    Communication Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Tap Contacts. Creating a contact and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field.

  • Page 54: Searching For Contacts

    Tap → Merge accounts → Merge with Google. Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Moving contacts to Samsung Tap → Merge accounts → Merge with Samsung. Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list.

  • Page 55: Importing Contacts

    Communication Importing and exporting contacts Tap Contacts. Importing contacts Tap → Settings → Import/Export, and then select an import option. Exporting contacts Tap → Settings → Import/Export, and then select an export option. Sharing contacts Tap → Share namecard via → Multiple contacts, select contacts, tap Done, and then select a sharing method.

  • Page 56: Managing Groups

    Communication Managing groups Select a group, tap , and then take one of the following actions: • S earch: Search for contacts. • D elete groups: Select user-added groups, and then tap Done. Default groups cannot be deleted. •...

  • Page 57: Email

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

  • Page 58: Sending Scheduled Messages

    Communication Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, tap → Schedule sending. Tick Schedule sending, set a 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.

  • Page 59: 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 60: Hangouts

    Communication Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox. Select a label in ALL LABELS to view messages in other labels. To add a label to a message, select the message, tap → Change labels, and then select the label to assign.

  • Page 61: Photos

    Communication Photos Use this application to view and share images or videos via Google’s social network services. Tap Photos on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select one of the following categories: •...

  • Page 62: 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. Tap 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 63: Chrome

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

  • Page 64: 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 65: Screen Mirroring

    Web & network Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices are listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto- generated passkey on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving data Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth.

  • Page 66: E-Meeting

    Web & network e-Meeting Use this application to host or attend an e-meeting. You can share files with attendees during a meeting. To use this application, all devices to be used in the meeting must be connected to the same access point. Creating a meeting session Create a meeting to host the meeting.
  • Page 67 Web & network Check the network information to share with others, set details for the meeting, and then tap Done. To add files to the meeting, tap Check the network information to share with others. Use a password. Meeting information Set a password and the security level for the meeting.
  • Page 68 Web & network A meeting session is created. The file added when the meeting session is created appears on the screen, or if no file is added, the whiteboard appears on the screen. Access additional options. View the shared file. <Meeting session with a file>...
  • Page 69 Web & network Select a network that the meeting is connected to, enter a password if necessary, and then tap Done. Select the meeting to join. Enter your name and tap Done. Then, you can enter the meeting session. You can view files or content that the host shares. Using the Meeting session screen Host screen When you are the host, you can open a file and move to the next pages in the file, or display...
  • Page 70 Web & network The selected file is added to the file list. Tap a file to open it. Display the whiteboard. Access additional options. File list Host icon Displaying the whiteboard Tap Show Whiteboard at the top right of the screen. The whiteboard appears on the screen.
  • Page 71 Web & network • M eeting notes: Create meeting minutes using S Note. • M essage Box: Send messages to attendees. • S how received messages: Set the device to display the text of a new message from attendees.

  • Page 72: Webex

    Web & network When the network connection fails during a meeting When the host is disconnected End the meeting or connect to the same network again to continue the meeting. Attendees can save the files and exit the meeting, or wait till the meeting resumes. When the attendees are disconnected Launch e-Meeting and join the meeting again.

  • Page 73: Creating A Meeting Session

    Web & network Signing up for an account Tap WebEx on the Applications screen. Tap Get an account on the sign in screen. The webpage for joining WebEx will appear on the screen. You cannot use this application if a pop-up window appears on the screen informing that WebEx is not available in the region.
  • Page 74 Web & network The WebEx screen appears on the device. Create a meeting session. Join a meeting Refresh the meeting session by entering list. a session number. Close the application. Go to the WebEx website. to create a meeting session. Enter a topic for the meeting, set a password, and then tap Start now.

  • Page 75: Inviting People To A Meeting

    Web & network The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen. You can have an audio meeting with others. Start or end a video Turn the meeting. microphone on or off. Start or end an audio meeting.

  • Page 76: Joining A Meeting Session

    Web & network Joining a meeting session To join a meeting, use one of the following methods. Joining a meeting by session number Tap WebEx on the Applications screen. Sign in to your WebEx account. Tap → Join by number. Enter a session number to join and tap Join.
  • Page 77 Web & network Joining a meeting by selecting one in My Meetings Tap WebEx on the Applications screen. Sign in to your WebEx account. Select a meeting in My Meetings and tap Join. → Connect using Internet. The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen. You can join the audio meeting.

  • Page 78: Running A Meeting

    Web & network → Connect using Internet. The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen. You can have an audio meeting with others. Joining a meeting by calling a session phone number You can join a meeting by calling the session’s phone number on a smartphone. Call the session phone number provided in the invitation email.

  • Page 79: Sharing The Screen

    Web & network Chatting with participants to view the participants list. Select an account name and tap Chat. Chatting window appears on the screen. To chat with all participants, tap Chat with everyone. Sharing the screen Share the current screen on your device with participants. Only the person designated as the presenter can share one’s screen.
  • Page 80 Web & network Changing the presenter The meeting host and the current presenter can change the presenter. and select a participant to designate as the presenter. Tap Make presenter. will appear next to the presenter’s account name. Closing or exiting the meeting →...

  • Page 81: Remote Pc

    Before using this application • E nsure that you have a registered Samsung account. • E nsure that the computer is turned on. • E nsure that the Agent is installed on your computer.
  • Page 82 Web & network Tap Sign in, enter your Samsung account and password, and then tap Sign in again. If a Samsung account is not registered, follow the on-screen instructions to create a Samsung account. View the tutorial and tap Next.

  • Page 83: Connecting The Device And A Computer Remotely

    Web & network Connecting the device and a computer remotely Tap Remote PC on the Applications screen. Tap Check Connection (Refresh). View the name of the computer. Connect the device and the computer remotely. Tap ON computer. Enter the password for the connection and tap OK. Tap Forgotten your password? if you do not remember the password.

  • Page 84: Controlling The Computer On The Device

    Web & network Controlling the computer on the device After connecting the devices, you can view and control your computer’s screen on the device. You can also open or edit files in the computer and transfer them to the device. Scroll through the screen.
  • Page 85 Web & network Transferring files between your device and the computer → Remote Explorer. Tap and hold a file on the computer’s file manager panel. Then, drag it to the device’s file manager panel. You can also move a file vice versa. The computer's file The device's file manager...

  • Page 86: Sidesync 3.0

    • S ideSync 3.0 must be installed on both your tablet and smartphone. If it is not installed on any device, download and install it from Samsung Apps or Play Store. • S ideSync 3.0 operates only on devices with Android version 4.4 or higher.
  • Page 87 Web & network The tablet searches for available smartphones automatically. Select one of the detected smartphones. Tap OK on the smartphone screen. The smartphone’s virtual screen is displayed on your tablet and the smartphone’s screen is turned off.
  • Page 88 Web & network Using the virtual smartphone screen Browse the screen and use applications in the virtual smartphone screen. You can send or receive messages, or chat with others. Some features, such as Camera and Screen Mirroring, may not work in the virtual smartphone screen.
  • Page 89 Web & network Moving the virtual smartphone screen Tap and drag the top edge of the virtual smartphone screen to move it to another location. Adjusting the size of the virtual smartphone screen Tap and hold at the bottom right of the virtual smartphone screen. When the frame appears, drag the frame to adjust the size.
  • Page 90 Web & network Switching between the smartphone screen and the virtual smartphone screen It is not possible to use the smartphone screen and the virtual smartphone screen at the same time. When you are using the virtual smartphone screen on the tablet, the smartphone screen turns off.

  • Page 91: Copying Files Between Devices

    Web & network Copying files between devices Copying files from the smartphone to the tablet Tap and hold a file on the virtual smartphone screen. Select the files to copy, tap and hold any selected file, and then drag it to the tablet’s screen.

  • Page 92: Watchon

    Web & network WatchON Use this application to connect to a TV to watch your favourite shows and movies. Tap WatchON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. You must first connect the device to a network and ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV.

  • Page 93: 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 software installed on the device. • S ome files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play.

  • Page 94: Creating Playlists

    Media To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings → Player → Smart Volume. 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 95: Camera

    Media Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 102) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •...

  • Page 96: Shooting Mode

    Media Shooting mode Several photo effects are available. Tap MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen. • A uto: Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.
  • Page 97 Media • E raser: Use this to erase the movements of moving subjects in the background. to take a series of photos. The device erases traces of movement from a moving subject. To restore the original photo, tap , and then tap the highlighted area. To get the best shot, follow these tips.

  • Page 98: Taking A Video

    Media Applying filter effects Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos. and select a filter effect. The available options vary by mode. Taking videos Taking a video to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap While recording, use the following actions: •...

  • Page 99: Zooming In And Out

    Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods: • U se the Volume button to zoom in or out. • S pread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video.

  • Page 100: Configuring Settings For Camera

    Media Share shot Tap → , and then select one of the following: • S hare shot: Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi Direct. • B uddy photo share: Set the device to recognise a person’s face that you have tagged in a photo and send it to that person.
  • Page 101 Media • S ave as: Set the device to save both the rich tone photo and original photo, or only the rich tone photo. • V ideo stabilisation: Activate or deactivate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps focus when the camera is moving. •...

  • Page 102: Gallery

    Media Shortcuts Reorganise shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options. Tap and tap and hold a shortcut icon. Tap and hold an option and drag it to a slot at the top of the screen. Gallery Use this application to view images and videos. Tap Gallery on the Applications screen.

  • Page 103: Playing Videos

    Media Viewing images using the motion feature Use the motion feature to execute a function with particular motion. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Controls → Motions, drag the Motions switch to the right, and then turn on the switch for each feature. To stop using a motion feature, turn off the switch for the feature.
  • Page 104 Media • R otate right: Rotate clockwise. • C rop: Resize the blue frame to crop and save the image in it. • S et as: Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image. • D etails: View image details. •...

  • Page 105: Deleting Images

    Media Deleting images Use one of the following methods: • I n a folder, tap → Select item, select images, and then tap . • W hen viewing an image, tap . Sharing images Use one of the following methods: •...

  • Page 106: Video

    Media Organising with folders Create a folder to organise images or videos stored in the device. You can copy or move files from one folder to another. To create a new folder, tap . Enter a name for the folder, tap OK, and then tick images or videos.

  • Page 107: Youtube

    Media Deleting videos Tap → Delete, select videos, and then tap Delete. Sharing videos Tap → Share via, select videos, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Using Popup Video player Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up player.

  • Page 108: Flipboard

    Media Sharing videos Select the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method. Uploading videos Tap Uploads → , select a video, enter information for the video, and then tap UPLOAD. Flipboard Use this application to access your personalised magazines. Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen.

  • Page 109: Nytimes

    Media NYTimes Use this application to browse and navigate some articles and more. Tap NYTimes on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To search for articles, tap , and then enter a keyword in the search field. SketchBook for Galaxy Use this application to create a quick concept or sketch out your idea for a project.

  • Page 110: 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 111: Samsung Apps

    Application & media stores Samsung Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit apps.samsung.com . Tap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 112: Play Movies & Tv

    Application & media stores Play Movies & TV Use this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows. Tap Play Movies & TV on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Music Use this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service.

  • Page 113: Utilities

    Utilities S Note Use this application to create a note using multimedia files or voice memos. Tap S Note on the Applications screen. Creating notes When running S Note for the first time, tap Start to set the default cover and template. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
  • Page 114 Utilities When using the templates that have image frames, tap and hold an image frame, and then tap Images or Take picture to add an image. To delete a frame, tap and hold the frame, and then tap Delete. When jotting down a note, tap to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour.
  • Page 115 Utilities Using the eraser tool A drawn line is not recognised as a series of dots but short strokes. For this reason, you can select a whole line and delete, move, or transform it. However, you may happen to even erase unintended part of a line, or may not be able to erase intensive or overlapped lines when using the eraser tool.
  • Page 116 Utilities Inserting multimedia files to insert images, videos, voice memos, and more. Inserting an idea sketch → Idea Sketch, and then write a keyword or select a category to search for images. To add your own sketches to the list, tap , and then draw an image in the sketch panel.
  • Page 117 Utilities Creating and managing charts Making a table → Easy chart → Table, set the number of rows and columns for the table, and then tap Done. To enter data in the table, tap a table cell. To add or delete columns, tap → Add column or Delete column. To add or delete rows, tap →...
  • Page 118 Utilities Editing a chart To edit a chart, tap and hold a chart or table, tap Edit chart, and then use the following options: • T ap at the top left of the screen to change the chart type. •...
  • Page 119 Utilities Viewing pages preview Drag down a note to preview the pages above the note. on the note cover to access the following options: • D elete: Delete the note. • S hare via: Share the note with others. •...

  • Page 120: Action Memo

    Utilities Action Memo Use this application to compose a handwritten memo and quickly perform one of the useful features provided with Action Memo. Tap Action Memo on the Applications screen. Composing memos , write a memo, and then tap . When the menu of functions appears, select a function to use the information on the memo you wrote.

  • Page 121: S Planner

    Utilities Browsing memos Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down. To create a memo, tap To edit the memo, tap the memo. To search for a memo, tap To delete memos, tap To send memos to other, tap → Share via. To change the view mode, tap →...
  • Page 122 Utilities Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap Edit event details or Edit task details to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an advance alert, or where it takes place. Attach a map showing the location of the event.

  • Page 123: Dropbox

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

  • Page 124: Drive

    Utilities Syncing with Dropbox Tap Link Dropbox account, and then enter the Dropbox account. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Once you sign in, tap Allow and the device automatically syncs files with Dropbox whenever you make some changes. Drive Use this application to create and edit documents and share them with others via Google Drive storage.

  • Page 125: Reading Documents

    Utilities Searching documents Tap Open to browse a document. While browsing a document, use one of the following options: • : Create a folder. • : Retrieve new documents. • : Sort documents and folders. • : Change the view mode. •...
  • Page 126 Utilities Presentation • F ind: Search for text. • Z oom: Change the view size. • D ocument Info: View document details such as title, date, and author. • S lide Show: Start a slideshow from the first page. •...
  • Page 127 Utilities • P rint Area: Select an area to print. • P rint: Print the document by connecting the device to a printer. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. • S end: Send the document to others or share it. •...

  • Page 128: Alarm

    Utilities Alarm Use this application to set alarms for important events. Tap Alarm on the Applications screen. Turn this alarm on or off. Setting alarms , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save.

  • Page 129: World Clock

    Utilities World Clock Use this application to check the time of many major cities in the world. Tap World Clock on the Applications screen. Creating clocks and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list. To apply summer time, tap → Select, select a clock, and then tap → DST settings. Deleting clocks Tap →...

  • Page 130: Voice

    Utilities S Voice Use this application to command the device by voice to perform various features. Tap S Voice on the Applications screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. • T his application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. •...

  • Page 131: S Finder

    Utilities S Finder Use this application to search for a wide variety of items on the device, including emails, documents, images, music, applications, and more. Tap S Finder on the air command. Tap the search field, and then enter search criteria. Alternatively, tap , and then speak a keyword to search for.

  • Page 132: Voice Search

    Utilities Google Now Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather, public transit info, your next appointment, and more when you are most likely to need it. Join Google Now when opening Google search for the first time. To change Google Now settings, tap →...

  • Page 133: My Files

    Utilities Collecting items While viewing webpages, or videos, with the S Pen button pressed, draw a line around an area to select it. Tap Scrapbook from the list of applications that appears at the bottom of the screen, select a category, and then tap Done to add the selected area. Alternatively, tap Scrapbooker on the air command, draw a line around an area, select a category, and then tap Done.

  • Page 134: Searching For A File

    Utilities After selecting a category, tap , and then use one of the following options: • S elect: Select files or folders. • S ort by: Sort files or folders. • A dd to Favourite folders: Add a shortcut to the folder in Favourite folders. •...

  • Page 135: Downloads

    Utilities Changing the view mode to change the view mode. Creating folders , enter a name for the folder, and then tap OK. Adding shortcuts to folders Add a shortcut to frequently-used folders in Favourite folders. Select a folder and tap → Add to Favourite folders.

  • Page 136: Evernote

    Utilities Evernote Use this application to create, synchronise, and share multimedia notes. You can add tags to the notes, or sort the notes into a notebook so that you can manage your ideas efficiently. Tap Evernote on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 137: Travel & Local

    Travel & local Maps Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions. Tap Maps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching for locations Search for locations by entering an address or a keyword.

  • Page 138: 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 139: Flight Mode

    Settings Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. To use more options, tap .

  • Page 140: More Networks

    Settings Location Change settings for location information permissions. • M ode: Select a method to collect your location data. • M y places: Set up profiles that will be used for specific locations when you use GPS, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth features to find your current location.

  • Page 141: Device

    Settings Screen Mirroring Activate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others. Device Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device. • V olume: Adjust the volume level for music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. •...

  • Page 142: Multi Window

    Settings • S creen mode: – Adapt display: Use this mode for optimising the display according to the display settings. – Dynamic: Use this mode to make the display tone more vivid. – Standard: Use this mode for normal surroundings. –...
  • Page 143 Settings • C lock widget options: Configure settings for the clock widget. – Clock size: Change the size of the clock. – Show date: Set the device to show the date with the clock. • S hortcuts: Set the device to show and edit application shortcuts on the locked screen. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 144: Notification Panel

    Settings Notification panel Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel. • B rightness and volume: Set the device to display the brightness and volume adjustment bars on the notifications panel. • R ecommended apps: Set the device to display a list of recommended applications on the notifications panel based on your actions, such as connecting a headset to the device.
  • Page 145 • S amsung Subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Samsung and to change the closed caption settings. • A ssistant menu: Set the device to show the assistive shortcut icon that helps you access functions supported by external buttons or features on the notifications panel.

  • Page 146: Controls

    Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • S elect input languages: Select languages for text input.

  • Page 147: Google Voice Typing

    • P en detection: Set the device to open the handwriting panel when the field is tapped with the S Pen. • H elp: Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
  • Page 148 Settings Voice search For Samsung voice recognition, use the following options: • L anguage: Select a language for the voice recognition. • O pen via the home key: Set the device to launch S Voice by tapping the Home button twice.

  • Page 149: Pointer Speed

    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. •...
  • Page 150 Settings • A ir view: Set the device to activate the air view feature to preview content or view information in a pop-up window when you point at an item with the S Pen. – Information preview: View information in a pop-up window by pointing at items with the S Pen.

  • Page 151: General

    • S mart pause: Set the device to pause video playback when you look away from the screen. General Accounts Add email or SNS accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage.

  • Page 152: Backup And Reset

    Settings Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. • B ack up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server. • B ackup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account. •...

  • Page 153: Application Manager

    Settings Accessory Change the accessory settings. • A udio output: Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices. Some devices may not support the surround sound setting. • A utomatic unlock: Set the device to unlock automatically when the cover is flipped open.
  • Page 154 • 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 155: Google Settings

    Settings • D evice administrators: View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device. • U nknown sources: Choose to install applications from any source. If not chosen, download applications only from Play Store.

  • Page 156: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: •...
  • Page 157 • R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f the touch screen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close applications or reinsert the battery and turn on the device to regain functionality.
  • Page 158 The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • I f the battery terminals are dirty, the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off.

  • Page 159: Error Messages Appear When Launching The Camera

    • F ree some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • R estart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Photo quality is poorer than the preview •...
  • Page 160 • I f you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • E nsure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
  • Page 161 Data stored on the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the device.
  • Page 162 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). 02/2014. Rev.1.0...

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