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  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    ● or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and are subject to change without prior notice. Access the Samsung website ( www.samsung.com ) for the latest version of the manual. Available features and additional services may vary by ●...
  • Page 3 Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by users. You may incur additional charges for data services, such as ●...

  • Page 4: Instructional Icons

    No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics. Using this manual...
  • Page 5 Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered ● trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ™ ™ The Android logo, Google , Google Maps , Google ● ™ ™ ™ ™ Mail , YouTube , Google Play Store, Google Latitude ™ and Google Talk are trademarks of Google, Inc.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ............10 Unpack....................10 Device layout ..................11 Keys ......................12 Insert the SIM or USIM card and the battery ......13 Charge the battery ................14 Insert a memory card (optional) ..........18 Attach a hand strap (optional) ............. 20 Getting started ..........
  • Page 7 Internet ....................83 Latitude ....................87 Maps ......................88 Play Store ....................90 Navigation ..................... 91 Local ......................92 Samsung Apps ..................92 YouTube ....................93 Connectivity ............95 USB connections ................95 Wi-Fi ......................97 Wi-Fi Direct .................... 99 Mobile network sharing ..............100...
  • Page 8 Tools ..............108 Calculator ....................108 Clock ......................108 Downloads ..................109 Search ....................109 My Files ....................110 Quickoffice ..................111 SIM Toolkit ...................112 Settings ............113 Access the setting options ............113 Wi-Fi .......................113 Bluetooth .....................113 Data usage ..................113 More settings ..................114 Sound ....................115 Display ....................116 Wallpaper ....................116 Storage ....................117 Battery ....................117...
  • Page 9 Developer options ................125 About device ..................126 Troubleshooting ..........127 Index ..............133 Contents...

  • Page 10: Assembling

    ● Battery ● Quick start guide ● Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. The items supplied with your device and available ● accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 11: Device Layout

    Device layout Earpiece Volume key Touch screen Home key Back key Option key Microphone Headset jack Multifunction jack Camera lens GPS antenna Power/Reset/Lock Speaker Back cover Main antenna 1. Do not touch or cover the area around the antenna with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions.

  • Page 12: Keys

    Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the device options (press Power/ and hold); Reset the device (press Reset and hold for 8-10 seconds); Turn off Lock and lock the touch screen or turn it On the Home screen, launch the Google search application (press and hold);...

  • Page 13: Insert The Sim Or Usim Card And The Battery

    Insert the SIM or USIM card and the battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.

  • Page 14: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the battery with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a computer with a USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables may cause batteries to explode or damage your device.
  • Page 15 When your battery is low, the device will emit a ● warning tone and show a low battery message. Recharge your battery to continue using your device. If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot ● turn on the device, even with the travel adapter connected.
  • Page 16 If your device is not charging properly, take your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel adapter from the device, and then from the electrical socket.
  • Page 17 › Charge with a USB cable Before charging, ensure that your computer is turned on. Open the cover of the multifunction jack. Plug the small end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the multifunction jack. Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on a computer.

  • Page 18: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    32 GB (depending on the memory card manufacturer and type). Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card.

  • Page 19: Remove A Memory Card

    Push the memory card into the memory card slot until it locks in place. Replace the back cover. › Remove a memory card Ensure that the device is not currently accessing the memory card. Settings → Storage → In the application list, select Unmount SD card.

  • Page 20: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)

    › Format a memory card Formatting your memory card on a computer may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device. In the application list, select Settings → Storage → Format SD card → Format SD card →...

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn on or off your device Press and hold the Power key. Enter the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card and select OK (if necessary). If you are turning on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.

  • Page 22: Use The Touch Screen

    Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions for using the touch screen. Do not press the touch screen with your fingertips, ● or use sharp tools on the touch screen. Doing so may damage the touch screen or cause it to malfunction.
  • Page 23 Control your touch screen with the following actions: Touch once to select or launch a menu, option, or application. Tap and hold Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds. Drag Tap an item and move it to a new location.
  • Page 24 Double-tap Tap an item twice quickly. Flick Briskly scroll up, down, left, or right to move through lists or screens. Pinch Place two of your fingers far apart, and then pinch them together. Your device turns off the touch screen when you do ●...

  • Page 25: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And The Keys

    Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys When you do not use the device for a specified period, your device turns off the touch screen and locks the touch screen and the keys automatically to prevent unintended operations. To lock the touch screen and the keys manually, press the Power key.

  • Page 26: Indicator Icons

    › Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition No signal Signal strength Connected to GPRS network Connected to EDGE network Connected to UMTS network Connected to HSDPA network Wi-Fi AP connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress...
  • Page 27 Icon Definition Alarm activated Roaming (outside of service area) Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level › Use the notifications panel To open the notifications panel, tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards.

  • Page 28: Move An Item On The Home Screen

    Mobile data : Activate or deactivate the data connection. ● Bluetooth : Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature. ● p. 102 ► Sync : Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications. ● The options available may vary depending on your region or service provider. ›...

  • Page 29: Use Widgets

    › Add or remove a panel from the Home screen You can add or remove Home screen panels to organise widgets. On the Home screen, place two fingers on the screen and pinch them together to switch to Edit mode. Add, remove, or reorganise panels: To remove a panel, tap and hold the panel’s thumbnail ●...

  • Page 30: Access Applications

    Access applications Launch applications and take full advantage of features on your device. You can reorganise the application list to match your preferences, or download applications from the Internet to enhance your device’s functionality. On the Home screen, select to access the application list.

  • Page 31: Download An Application

    Save. Select › Download an application Play Store or Samsung In the application list, select Apps. Search for an application and download it to the device. To install applications that you downloaded from other sources, you must select Settings →...

  • Page 32: Launch Multiple Applications

    Launch multiple applications Your device allows you to multitask by running multiple applications at the same time. To launch multiple applications, press the Home key while using an application. Then select another application to launch from the Home screen. › Manage applications You can manage multiple applications with the task manager.

  • Page 33: Change The Display Font

    › Adjust the device’s volume Press the Volume key up or down. Select and drag the sliders to adjust the volume level for each sound. › Switch to Silent mode To mute or unmute your device, do one of the following: Tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open ●...

  • Page 34: Lock Your Device

    If you forget your password, take your device to a ● Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of passwords ● or private information, or other damages caused by illegal software.
  • Page 35 Set an unlock PIN Settings → Security → In the application list, select Screen lock → PIN. Continue. Enter a new PIN and select Enter the PIN again and select Set an unlock password Settings Security → → In the application list, select Screen lock →...
  • Page 36 Find my mobile feature will send the contact number to your specified recipients automatically, so that you can locate and recover your device. To use this feature, you must create a Samsung account for controlling the device remotely via the Internet. Settings →...

  • Page 37: Enter Text

    To add input languages for voice recognition, select the → Add more languages. language › Enter text with the Samsung keypad From a text field, tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel. Select input method Configure input →...
  • Page 38 You can also use the following keys: Number Function Change the case. Switch text input modes. Access the keypad settings. Tap and hold to switch to Handwriting mode, or access the voice input feature or the clipboard. Clear your input. Start a new line.

  • Page 39: Copy And Paste Text

    Mode Function 1. Select to switch to Symbol mode. 2. Select ◄ or ► to scroll to a symbol set. Symbol 3. Select a symbol. › Copy and paste text From a text field, you can copy and paste text to another application.

  • Page 40: Communication

    Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call, or customising and using call-related features. To prevent accidental inputs, your device locks the touch screen during a call automatically. To unlock the touch screen, double-tap Double-tap to unlock.

  • Page 41: Reject A Call

    › Reject a call During an incoming call, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle. › Make an international call Phone → Keypad, and then In the application list, select tap and hold to insert the + character. Enter a complete number (country code, area code, and phone number).
  • Page 42 Add call Contacts. → To open the contact list, select ● Swap. To switch between two calls, select ● To answer a second call, select and then drag your finger ● outside of the large circle when a call waiting tone sounds. The device prompts you to end or hold the first call.
  • Page 43 › Set auto rejection Use auto rejection to reject calls from specified numbers automatically. Phone. In the application list, select Call settings → Call Press the Option key and select rejection. Auto reject mode switch to the right. Drag the Auto reject mode →...
  • Page 44 Enable FDN. Select Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and select OK. FDN list and add contacts. Select › Set call diverting Call diverting is a network feature that sends incoming calls to a specified number. You can set this feature separately for several conditions.

  • Page 45: Messages

    › Set call waiting Call waiting is a network feature that alerts you to an incoming call while you are on another call. Phone. In the application list, select Call settings → Press the Option key and select Additional settings →...

  • Page 46: Send A Text Message

    › Send a text message Messaging → In the application list, select Add recipients: Enter phone numbers manually and separate them with ● a semicolon or a comma. Select phone numbers from your call, message, or ● contact lists by selecting . Select the text field and enter your message text.

  • Page 47: View A Text Or Multimedia Message

    Select and attach a file. Add subject, and then Press the Option key and select enter a subject. To send the message, select › View a text or multimedia message Messaging. In the application list, select Your messages are grouped by contact as a message thread.

  • Page 48: Google Mail

    Google Mail ™ Learn to send or view email messages via the Google Mail webmail service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ● region or service provider. This feature may be labelled differently depending on ● your region or service provider. ›...
  • Page 49 From the message view, use the following options: To move to the next or previous message, scroll right or left. ● To add the message to the favourites list, select ● To reply to the message, select ● To reply to the message and include all recipients, select ●...

  • Page 50: Email

    Email Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account. › Set up an email account Email. In the application list, select Enter your email address and password. Next. To enter account details manually, select Select Manual setup.
  • Page 51 → To print the message via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key ● and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To create a new message, press the Option key and select ● Compose. Communication...

  • Page 52: Talk

    To save the email addresses of the recipients to the ● phonebook as a group of contacts, press the Option key and select Save as group. To change the email settings, press the Option key and ● select Settings. To save an attachment to your device, select the ●...

  • Page 53: Chaton

    › Start a conversation Talk. In the application list, select Select a contact from the friend list. The conversation screen opens. Enter and send your message. To add more contacts to the conversation, press the ● Option key and select Add to chat. To switch between active conversations, scroll left or ●...

  • Page 54: Messenger

    Messenger Learn to send and receive instant messages from friends and family with the Google+ messenger instant messaging service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Messenger. In the application list, select If you are launching this application for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

  • Page 55: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera Learn how to take and view photos and videos. The camera turns off automatically when you do not ● use it for a specified period. The memory capacity may differ depending on the ● scene or shooting conditions. ›...
  • Page 56 Number Function Change the camera settings. View the storage location. Switch to the camcorder. Take a photo. View photos you have taken. To zoom in or out, press the Volume key. The zoom function may be unavailable when shooting in the highest resolution.

  • Page 57: Change The Shooting Mode

    To print the photo via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key ● and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To change the name of a file, press the Option key and ● select Rename.
  • Page 58 › Customise camera settings Before taking a photo, select to access the following options: Option Function Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently-used options. Shooting mode Change the shooting mode. p. 57 ► Scene mode Change the scene mode. Adjust the exposure value to change the Brightness brightness.

  • Page 59: Record A Video

    Option Function Set the camera to include location information for your photos. To improve GPS reception, avoid ● shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in low- lying areas, or in poor weather GPS tag conditions.
  • Page 60 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Change the recording mode (for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally). Apply a special effect. Adjust the exposure value to change the brightness. Change the camcorder settings. View the storage location.
  • Page 61 Select to start recording. Select to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. The camcorder may not be able to properly record videos on memory cards with slow transfer speeds. After recording a video, select the image viewer to view it. To view more videos, scroll left or right.

  • Page 62: Gallery

    Option Function Effects Apply a special effect. Resolution Select a resolution option. Adjust the colour balance according to the White balance lighting conditions. Set to view the grid lines on the preview Guidelines screen. Video quality Select a quality level for your videos. Select a memory location for saving Storage recorded videos.
  • Page 63 To print the image via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key ● and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To change the name of a file, press the Option key and ● select Rename.

  • Page 64: Video Player

    › Play a video Gallery. In the application list, select → Select a folder a video (indicated by the icon). Select to begin playback. Control playback with the keys. p. 65 ► During playback, press the Option key to access the following options: Share via.

  • Page 65: Play A Video

    › Play a video Video Player. In the application list, select Select a video. Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Change the ratio of the video screen. Restart playback;...
  • Page 66 During playback, press the Option key to access the following options: Share via. To send the video to others or share it, select ● To listen to audio via a Bluetooth headset, select ● Bluetooth. You cannot use this option if you connect a headset to your device’s headset jack.

  • Page 67: Music Player

    Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: Download from the Internet. p. 83 ► ● Download from a computer with Samsung Kies. p. 95 ► ● Download from a computer with Windows Media Player. ●...
  • Page 68 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Activate Shuffle mode. Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Select a sound effect. Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (tap within 2 seconds); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold).

  • Page 69: Create A Playlist

    You can control the music player with a headset. On the Home screen, press and hold the headset button to launch the music player. Then, press the headset button to start or pause playback. During playback, press the Option key to access the following options: To add music files to the quick list (for saving as a playlist), ●...

  • Page 70: Fm Radio

    › Customise music player settings Music Player. In the application list, select → Select a music category a music file. Settings. Press the Option key and select Change the following options: Option Function SoundAlive Select a sound effect. Play speed Change the playback speed.

  • Page 71: Listen To The Fm Radio

    › Listen to the FM radio Plug a headset into your device. FM Radio. In the application list, select The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. The first time you turn on the FM radio, it will start automatic tuning.
  • Page 72 › Save radio stations automatically Plug a headset into your device. FM Radio. In the application list, select Scan → Press the Option key and select an option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. › Add a radio station to the favourites list Plug a headset into your device.
  • Page 73 Option Function Set to retune frequencies for stations Alternative automatically when the current signal frequency is weak. Set the FM radio to turn off FM auto off automatically after a specified length of time. Entertainment...

  • Page 74: Personal Information

    Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts saved in your device’s memory or on a SIM or USIM card. You can save names, phone numbers, email addresses, and more for your contacts. ›...
  • Page 75 To send an email message, select ● To set a favourite number, select ● To edit the contact information, select ● › Set a speed dial number Contacts → Contacts. In the application list, select Speed dial setting. Press the Option key and select →...

  • Page 76: Create A Group Of Contacts

    › Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can manage multiple contacts and send a message to an entire group. Contacts → Groups. In the application list, select Create. Press the Option key and select Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group. Save.
  • Page 77 › Import or export a contact You can import or export files (in vcf format) to or from a memory card. Import contact files Contacts Contacts. → In the application list, select Import/Export → Import Press the Option key and select from SD card.

  • Page 78: S Planner

    S Planner Your device includes a powerful planner to help you organise your schedules more conveniently and effectively. Learn to create and manage events and tasks, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events and tasks. › Create an event or task S Planner.
  • Page 79 › View an event or task S Planner. In the application list, select Select a date on the calendar. To move to a specific day, press the Option key and ● select Go to, and then enter the date. Today. To move to today’s date, select ●...

  • Page 80: Memo

    To print the memo via Wi-Fi or USB, select . Your ● device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. You can send the memo to others or share it by tapping and holding the memo and selecting Send or Share.

  • Page 81: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Learn to operate your device’s voice recorder. › Record a voice memo Voice Recorder. In the application list, select Select to start recording. To pause recording, select . Speak into the microphone. When you are finished, select Your memo is saved automatically. ›...
  • Page 82 › Customise voice recorder settings Voice Recorder. In the application list, select Settings. Press the Option key and select Change the following options: Option Function Select a memory location for saving Storage voice memos. Default name Enter a prefix for naming voice memos. Recording Select a quality level for voice memos.

  • Page 83: Web

    You may incur additional charges for accessing the Internet and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite webpages. This feature may be labelled differently depending on ● your region or service provider. Available icons may vary depending on your region or ●...
  • Page 84 Number Function View thumbnails of active browser windows. View your bookmarks, frequently-visited pages, and recent Internet history. While browsing a webpage, access the following options: To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ● slowly spread them apart or pinch them together. To return to the original size, double-tap the screen.
  • Page 85 Downloads. To print the webpage via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key ● and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To change the browser settings, press the Option key and ● select Settings.

  • Page 86: Edit Bookmark

    Bookmarks. From → To view your bookmarks, select the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark to access the following options: Open. To open the webpage in the current window, select ● Open in new window. To open a new window, select ●...

  • Page 87: Latitude

    Internet. In the application list, select Search for a file or application and download it to the device. To install applications that you downloaded from other sources, you must select Settings → Security → Unknown sources. › View your recent history Internet →...

  • Page 88: Maps

    Yes. Select When your friend accepts your invitation, you can share locations. MAP VIEW. Select Your friends’ locations on the map are shown with their photos. Maps ™ Learn to use the Google Maps mapping service to find your location, search for places, and get directions. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ●...
  • Page 89 While viewing the map, use the following options: To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ● slowly spread them apart or pinch them together. RESULTS LIST. To view all of the search results, select ● To add a star to the location, select the balloon with the ●...

  • Page 90: Play Store

    Play Store Your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Play Store provides a quick and easy way to shop for mobile applications. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ● region or service provider. Your device will save user files from downloaded ●...

  • Page 91: Navigation

    Navigation Learn to get spoken directions to your destination. Navigation maps, your current location, and other ● navigational data may differ from actual location information. You should always pay attention to road conditions, traffic, and any other factors that may affect your driving and follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving.

  • Page 92: Local

    You can add more categories by pressing the Option key and selecting Add a search. Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to easily download a wide range of applications and updates for your device. With fully optimised applications from Samsung Apps, your device becomes even smarter.

  • Page 93: Youtube

    YouTube ™ Learn to view and upload videos via the YouTube video sharing service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Play a video YouTube. In the application list, select Select a video. Rotate the device to the landscape view. Control playback with the following keys: Number Function...
  • Page 94 Number Function Add the video to your playlist. Send the URL to others. Search for videos. Rotate the screen to the portrait view. › Upload a video YouTube. In the application list, select Scroll right. Select your Google account if it is linked to YouTube. Alternatively, you can select Add account and set up an account to sign in to YouTube.

  • Page 95: Connectivity

    USB hub. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your computer. You can download the program from the Samsung website. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer.
  • Page 96 › Connect as a media device You can connect your device to a computer and access media files stored on your device. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel.

  • Page 97: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 standards. You can connect to the Internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. ›...
  • Page 98 › Add a Wi-Fi AP manually Settings → Wi-Fi → In the application list, select Add Wi-Fi network. Enter an SSID for the AP and select a security type. Set the security settings according to the security type you selected, and then select Save. ›...

  • Page 99: Wi-Fi Direct

    PIN from this device to use a WPS PIN of your Select device. Connect. Select On the AP, enter the PIN of your device. › Set the static IP settings Settings → Wi-Fi. In the application list, select → Show advanced options. Select an AP IP settings drop-down menu.

  • Page 100: Mobile Network Sharing

    › Send data via Wi-Fi Select a file or item from an appropriate application. Select an option for sending data via Wi-Fi. The method for selecting an option may vary by data type. Search for and select another device. › Receive data via Wi-Fi When you receive data, it is saved to your device automatically.
  • Page 101 Portable Wi-Fi hotspot switch to the right to Drag the activate mobile network sharing via Wi-Fi. Configure to configure network settings to use Select your device as an AP. Option Function Edit the device name that will be Network SSID shown to other devices.

  • Page 102: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Learn to exchange data or media files with other devices via Bluetooth. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, ● or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature. Always ensure that you share and receive data with ●...

  • Page 103: Send Data Via Bluetooth

    › Activate the Bluetooth feature In the application list, select Settings and then drag the Bluetooth switch to the right. › Find and pair with another device Settings → Bluetooth → In the application list, select Scan. Select a device. OK to match the Bluetooth PIN between two Select devices.

  • Page 104: Gps

    › Receive data via Bluetooth Settings → Bluetooth and In the application list, select then select the tick box next to your device. OK to match the Bluetooth PIN or When prompted, select enter the Bluetooth PIN and select OK (if necessary). Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive Select data.

  • Page 105: Vpn Connections

    › Activate location services You must activate location services to receive location information or search the map. Settings → Location In the application list, select services. Change the following options: Option Function Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks to find your location. Use wireless networks You may incur additional charges...
  • Page 106 › Set up a VPN profile Settings → More settings → In the application list, select Add VPN network. → Change the following options: Option Function Name Enter a name for the VPN server. Type Select a VPN type. Server address Enter the address of the VPN server. L2TP secret Enter an L2TP secret password.
  • Page 107 Option Function PPP encryption Set to encrypt data before sending it to (MPPE) the VPN server. Show Set to change the advanced network advanced settings. options The options available may vary depending on the VPN type. Save. When you are finished, select ›...

  • Page 108: Tools

    Tools Calculator Learn to perform calculations with your device. Calculator. In the application list, select Use the keys on the screen to perform basic calculations. Rotate the device to the landscape view to use the scientific calculator. If you have prevented the display from rotating when you rotate the device, press the Option key and select Scientific calculator.

  • Page 109: Downloads

    › Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, To stop the alarm, select and then drag your finger ● outside of the large circle. To silence the alarm for the snooze period, select ● then drag your finger outside of the large circle. Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web.

  • Page 110: My Files

    My Files Learn to access various types of files saved in your device. › Supported file formats Your device supports the following file formats: Type Format Image bmp, gif, jpg, png, wbmp Video 3gp, mp4, mkv Music mp3, m4a, 3gp, mp4, ogg, amr Sound wav, imy, midi, amr doc, docx, pdf, ppt, pptx, txt, xls, xlsx, htm,...

  • Page 111: Quickoffice

    From the folder list, press the Option key to access the following options: Create folder. To create folders for managing files, select ● Delete. To delete files or folders, select ● Search. To search for files saved in your device, select ●...

  • Page 112: Sim Toolkit

    Select a Quickoffice program. extSdCard → Select a document file. To open a recently-used file, select a file under Recent Documents. View the document. SIM Toolkit Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider. Depending on your SIM or USIM card, this application may be labelled differently.

  • Page 113: Settings

    Settings Access the setting options Settings. In the application list, select Select a setting category, and then select an option. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi AP and access the Internet or other network devices. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.

  • Page 114: More Settings

    To use more options, press the Option key. Data roaming : Set to use data connections when you are ● roaming. Restrict background data : Set to disable synchronisation ● in the background while using a mobile network. Show Wi-Fi usage : Set to show your data usage via Wi-Fi.

  • Page 115: Sound

    › Tethering and portable hotspot Portable Wi-Fi hotspot : Set to use your device as a wireless ● access point for other devices. USB tethering : Set to use your device as a wireless modem ● by making a USB connection with a computer. Bluetooth tethering : Activate the Bluetooth tethering ●...

  • Page 116: Display

    Sound and vibration : Set the device to vibrate and play a ● ringtone for incoming calls. Keytones : Set the device to sound when you enter ● numbers on the dialling screen. Touch sounds : Set the device to sound when you select an ●...

  • Page 117: Storage

    Storage View memory information for your device and memory card. You can also format the memory card. Formatting a memory card will permanently delete all data from the memory location. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory.

  • Page 118: Security

    Use GPS satellites : Set to use GPS satellites for finding your ● location. Location and Google search : Set the device to use your ● current location for Google search and other Google services. Security Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM or USIM card.
  • Page 119 : Set to allow control of your lost or stolen ● device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung and Google accounts. Account registration : Add or view your Samsung and Google accounts.

  • Page 120: Language And Input

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

  • Page 121: Google Voice Typing

    : Set to prevent the device from ● recognising offensive words in voice inputs. › Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keypad settings, select . Portrait keyboard types : Select a keypad type. ● Input language : Select input languages to use with the ●...

  • Page 122: Voice Search

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

  • Page 123: Back Up And Reset

    Back up and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. Back up my data : Set to back up your settings and ● application data to the Google server. Backup account : Set up or edit your Google backup ●...

  • Page 124: Accessibility

    Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with physical challenges. Change the settings to improve accessibility to the device’s interface and features. Auto-rotate screen : Set the interface to rotate ● automatically when you rotate the device. Speak passwords : Set the device to read aloud passwords ●...

  • Page 125: Developer Options

    Developer options Change the settings for application development. USB debugging : Activate USB debugging mode to ● connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Development device ID : View your device’s development ● Allow mock locations : Allow mock locations and service ●...

  • Page 126: About Device

    Do not keep activities : Set to end a running application ● when you launch a new application. Limit background processes : Set to limit the number of ● processes that can run in the background. Show all ANRs : Set the device to alert you to unresponsive ●...

  • Page 127: Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 128: Calls Are Being Dropped

    If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take your ● device to a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close applications or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is still responsive and an application is frozen, close the application with the task manager.

  • Page 129: Audio Quality Is Poor

    Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. ● Ensure that you have accessed the correct cellular network. ● Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone ● number you are dialling. Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on.
  • Page 130 Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or ● deleting files from your device. Restart the device. If you are still having trouble with ● the camera application after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 131 If you still cannot use the FM radio after performing these steps, try accessing your desired station with another radio receiver. If you can hear the station with another receiver, your device may require service. Contact a Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your device for a number of reasons.
  • Page 132 Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are ● within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect...

  • Page 133: Index

    Index alarms 108 camera changing camcorder applications settings 61 closing 32 changing camera deleting 31 settings 58 downloading 31 recording videos 59 launching 30 taking photos 55 multitasking 32 connectivity organising 30 Bluetooth 102 battery GPS connections 104 charging 14 mobile network inserting 13 sharing 100...
  • Page 134 55 Internet 83 viewing 62 key functions 12 Play Store 90 key tone 33 Quickoffice 111 maps Samsung Apps 92 getting directions 89 settings 113 searching for locations 88 silent mode 33 searching for places SIM/USIM card nearby 92...
  • Page 135 Bluetooth 102 via USB 101 via Wi-Fi 100 text input copy and paste 39 with Google voice input 37 with Samsung keypad 37 touch screen locking/unlocking 25 using 22 touch tone 32 unpack 10 USB connections as camera device 96...
  • Page 136 To install Samsung Kies (PC Sync) Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your computer. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable.

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