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  • Page 1 SM-T900 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

    Hangouts Google+ Basics Photos Twitter Indicator icons Using the touch screen Control motions Web & network Palm motions Internet Samsung Smart Pause Chrome Using Multi Window Bluetooth Notifications Screen Mirroring Home screen e-Meeting Applications screen WebEx Using applications Remote PC Help SideSync 3.0...
  • Page 6 127 Maps 104 SketchBook for Galaxy Settings Application & media stores 128 About Settings 105 Play Store 128 Connections 106 Samsung Apps 131 Device 106 Play Books 136 Controls 107 Play Movies & TV 140 General 107 Play Music 143 Google Settings...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Front camera Volume button IrLED Power button Speaker Light sensor Multipurpose jack Touch screen Memory card slot Recent apps button Home button Back button Microphone Rear camera GPS antenna 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: Turning The Device On And Off

    Getting started Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device. → Settings → General → Storage → Format SD card → On the Home screen, tap Format SD card →...

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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 17: Using The Touch Screen

    Basics Using the touch screen Use only fingers to use the touch screen. • D o not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • T o avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
  • Page 18 Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.
  • Page 19 Basics Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return. Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts.

  • Page 20: Control Motions

    Basics Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out. Control motions Simple motions allow easy control of the device. Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap →...
  • Page 21 Basics To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation. • S ome applications do not allow screen rotation. • S ome applications display a different screen depending on the orientation. 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.

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 24 Basics 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. Alternatively, tap and hold The Multi Window tray appears at the right side of the screen.
  • Page 25 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 26: 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 27 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 28 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 29: 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 30: Home Screen

    Basics Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. The Home screen has two different kinds of panels. The Classic home screen panel displays shortcuts to applications and widgets, and the Content home screen panel displays Content widgets.
  • Page 31 Basics To return to the Home screen, press the Home button.
  • Page 32 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 33: 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 34 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 35 Basics 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39 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 40: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Basics Entering text by voice Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak. If the device does not recognise your words correctly, tap the underlined text and select an alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list. To change the language or add languages for the voice recognition, tap the current language.
  • Page 41 Basics Joining Wi-Fi networks On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi, and then drag the Wi-Fi switch to the right. Select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi networks, enter a password if necessary, and then tap Connect. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. After the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will automatically connect to it any time it is available.

  • Page 42: Setting Up Accounts

    Basics Setting up accounts Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device. Adding accounts Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Google application without signing in to set up a Google account.

  • Page 43: Transferring Files

    Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer. Transfer files between your device and the computer.
  • Page 44 Basics Connecting with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Open Windows Media Player and sync music files. Connecting as a media device Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device →...

  • Page 45: 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 pattern On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern.

  • Page 46: Upgrading The Device

    Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software.
  • Page 47 Basics Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → General → About device → Software update → Update.

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: Creating A Group

    Communication Contact groups Tap Groups. Creating a group , set details for the group, add contacts, and then tap Save. Adding contacts to a group Select a group, and then tap → Add member. Select contacts to add, and then tap Done. Managing groups Select a group, tap , and then take one of the following actions: •...

  • Page 52: Email

    Communication Business card Tap Contacts. Create a business card and send it to others. Tap Set up my profile, enter details, such as phone number, email address, and postal address, and then tap Save. If user information has been saved when you set up the device, select the business card, and then tap to edit.

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 55 Communication Reading messages Keep the message for long-term storage. Search for a message. Delete the message. Compose a message. Access additional options. Add this email address to Reply to all recipients or the contacts list. print the message. Preview attachment. Forward the message to others.

  • Page 56: Hangouts

    Communication Hangouts Use this application to chat with others. Tap Hangouts on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results to start chatting.

  • Page 57: 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 58: 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 63 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. Meeting information Use a password. Set a password and the security level for the meeting.
  • Page 64 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 65 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 66 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 67 Web & network • M essage box: Send messages to attendees. • S how received messages: Set the device to display the text of a new message from attendees. • S end files: Send files to attendees. •...

  • Page 68: Webex

    Web & network WebEx Use this application to host and attend teleconferences. You can use various features, such as content sharing and HD video meeting. Before using this application • E nsure that the device is connected to a Wi-Fi. •...

  • Page 69: Creating A Meeting Session

    Web & network Creating a meeting session Tap WebEx on the Applications screen and tap Sign in. Enter the registered email address and tap Next. Enter the password and tap Sign in. The WebEx screen appears on the device. Create a meeting session.

  • Page 70: 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 71: 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 72 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 73: Running A Meeting

    Web & network 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. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Running a meeting Running a video meeting →...

  • Page 74: Sharing The Screen

    Web & network Sharing the screen Share the current screen on your device with participants. Only the person designated as the presenter can share one’s screen. The person who creates a meeting is designated as the presenter at the beginning of a meeting. Tap Share screen at the top of the screen if you are the presenter.

  • Page 75: 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 76 Tap Start on the greeting page. Start the application. 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.
  • Page 77 On your computer, launch the web browser and visit remotepc.rview.com . Sign in to your Samsung account. You must sign in to the same Samsung account that you use on your device. Install the Agent if it is not installed on your computer.

  • Page 78: Connecting The Device And A Computer Remotely

    Web & network Connecting the device and a computer remotely Tap Remote PC on the Applications screen. Tap Refresh Connection. 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 79: 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 80 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 81: 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 82 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 83 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 84 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 85 Web & network Entering text When you enter text in the virtual smartphone screen, the tablet’s keyboard appears. Enter text using the keyboard. 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.

  • Page 86: 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 87: 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 88: Music

    Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the 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 89: 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 90: 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. 97) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •...

  • Page 91: 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 92 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 93: 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 94: 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 95: 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 96 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 97: 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 98: 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 99: Deleting Images

    Media • S et as: Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image. • D etails: View image details. • S ettings: Change the Gallery settings. Modifying images When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: •...

  • Page 100: Setting As Wallpaper

    Media Setting as wallpaper When viewing an image, tap → Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a contact. Tagging faces When viewing an image, tap → Settings → Tags, and then tick Face tag. A yellow frame appears around the recognised face.

  • Page 101: Video

    Media Video Use this application to play video files. Tap Video on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • S ome files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing videos Select a video to play.

  • Page 102: Youtube

    Media 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. Spread two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the player or pinch to reduce it.

  • Page 103: Flipboard

    Media Flipboard Use this application to access your personalised magazines. Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To start your Flipboard, flick left on the greeting page, select news topics, and then tap Build Your Flipboard.

  • Page 104: Sketchbook For Galaxy

    Media SketchBook for Galaxy Use this application to create a quick concept or sketch out your idea for a project. Tap SketchBook for Galaxy on the Applications screen. To start SketchBook for Galaxy, you need to download and install the application. Tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 105: 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 106: 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 107: 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 108: 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 109 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 110 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 111 Utilities Inserting multimedia files to insert images, videos, voice memos, and more. Inserting an image or video with frame → Images or Video → Photo frame or Record video on canvas. Draw a frame on the note, and then tap inside the frame with your finger to take a photo or video.
  • Page 112 Utilities • A dd shortcut to home: Add a shortcut to the page on the Home screen. • P rint: Print the page by connecting the device to a printer. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. •...

  • Page 113: S Planner

    Utilities Editing notes Tap a note to open it. The note is displayed in view mode. To edit the note, tap Searching for notes Use this feature to search for a note by entering search criteria, such as names, tags, text, or handwritten words.
  • Page 114 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 115: 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 116: Drive

    Utilities Backing up or restoring data Tap Backup or Restore to back up or restore data with your Samsung account. Syncing with Dropbox Tap Link Dropbox account, and then enter the Dropbox account. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

  • Page 117: 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 118 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 119: Alarm

    Utilities • S earch: Search for text. • S end: Send the document to others or share it. • P roperties: View document details such as title, date, and author. • Z oom: Change the view size. •...

  • Page 120: World Clock

    Utilities Setting alarms , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save. • L ocation alarm: Set a location. The alarm goes off only when you are in the location. •...

  • Page 121: Calculator

    Utilities Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Applications screen. To clear the history, tap 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. •...

  • Page 122: S Finder

    Utilities Using wake-up commands on the locked screen On the locked screen, you can use various functions with preset wake-up commands. To activate this feature, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → Device → Lock screen, and then drag the Wake up in lock screen switch to the right. S Finder Use this application to search for a wide variety of items on the device, including emails, documents, images, music, applications, and more.

  • Page 123: 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 124: 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 125: Downloads

    Utilities 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. Adding FTP server shortcuts to the device Add an FTP server shortcut in Folders.

  • Page 126: 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 127: 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 128: 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 129: Flight Mode

    Settings Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi → → Advanced and tick Network notification to activate this feature. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.

  • Page 130: 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 131: 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 132: 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 133: Notification Panel

    Settings • P ersonal message: Set the device to show a personal message on the locked screen. – Edit personal information: Edit the personal message. • O wner information: Enter your information that is shown with the clock. •...
  • Page 134 Settings Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device. • A uto rotate screen: Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device. •...

  • Page 135: Blocking Mode

    • 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 136: 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 137: Google Voice Typing

    • V ibration: Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched. • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • H elp: Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.

  • Page 138: Pointer Speed

    Settings • H ome address: Enter your home address to use location information with the voice command feature. • L og in to Facebook: Enter your Facebook account information to use Facebook with S Voice. • L og in to Twitter: Enter your Twitter account information to use Twitter with S Voice. For Google voice recognition, use the following options: •...

  • Page 139: Voice Control

    Settings Voice control Set the device to recognise voice commands for controlling your device. You can select the features to control with voice commands. Motions Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. •...

  • Page 140: General

    General Accounts Add email or SNS accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. • B ack up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server.

  • Page 141: Application Manager

    Settings Accessory • A utomatic unlock: Set the device to unlock automatically when the cover is flipped open. • 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. Application manager View and manage the applications on your device.
  • Page 142 • 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 143: Google Settings

    Settings • M ake passwords visible: Set the device to display passwords as they are entered. • D evice administrators: View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device. •...

  • Page 144: 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 145 • 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 146 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 147: 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 148 • 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 149 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 150 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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