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  • Page 1 GT-N7100 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: Instructional Icons

    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

    Control motions ChatON Page Buddy Activating Multi Window Using the S Pen Web & network S Pen Air View Internet S Pen Keeper Chrome Quick Command Bluetooth Notifications Screen Mirroring Home screen Samsung Link Locked screen Group Play Applications screen...
  • Page 6 116 Google Gallery 117 Voice Search Paper Artist 117 My Files Video 118 Downloads YouTube 118 KNOX Radio 119 Samsung Wallet Flipboard Travel & local Application & media stores 120 Maps Play Store 120 Earth Samsung Apps S Suggest Game Hub...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Proximity/Light sensor Notification light Front camera Earpiece Power button Touch screen Home button Menu button Back button Microphone Multipurpose jack Microphone for speakerphone Headset jack GPS antenna Flash Rear camera Volume button Back cover NFC antenna (on the back cover) Speaker Main antenna...
  • Page 8: Buttons

    Getting started The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the speakerphone or take videos. • D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. •...
  • Page 9: Package Contents

    • A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • O ther accessories may not be compatible with your device.
  • Page 10: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card And

    Getting started Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. Only microSIM cards work with the device. Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
  • Page 11 SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. • U se caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
  • Page 12: Removing The Sim Or Usim Card And Battery

    Getting started Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery. Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.
  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
  • Page 14 • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
  • Page 15: Inserting A Memory Card

    Getting started Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges: • A ctivate power-saving mode. •...
  • Page 16: 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 17: Turning The Device On And Off

    Getting started Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → More → Storage → Format SD card → Format SD card →...
  • Page 18: Holding The Device

    Getting started Holding the device Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. 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 19: Basics

    Basics Indicator icons The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common. Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming (outside of normal service area) GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected...
  • Page 20: Using The Touch Screen

    Basics Icon Meaning S Pen removed Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level 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 21: Finger Gestures

    Basics Finger gestures Tapping To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger. Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.
  • Page 22 Basics 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. Double-tap again to return.
  • Page 23 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 24: 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 Apps → Settings → My device → Motion, and then drag the Motion switch to the right. Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs.
  • Page 25: Quick Glance

    Basics Quick glance When the screen is turned off, lift either side of the device to view the time and date, notifications, or device status. Before using this feature, place the device on a flat surface. Holding to ear While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call.
  • Page 26 Basics Picking up When you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off, it vibrates if you have missed calls or new messages. Double-tapping Double-tap the device to move to the top of a list of contacts or emails.
  • Page 27 Basics Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out. Panning to move Tap and hold an item, and then move the device to the left or right to move the item to another panel on the Home screen or the Applications screen.
  • Page 28 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. Shaking • S hake the device to search for Bluetooth devices. •...
  • Page 29 Basics Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone or pause media playback. Sweeping Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in Gallery → Screenshots. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications.
  • Page 30: Page Buddy

    Basics Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback. Page Buddy Use this feature to use specific applications based on your actions. Pages related to your actions appear in the following conditions: • W hen you pull out the S Pen from the slot. •...
  • Page 31: Activating Multi Window

    Basics Activating Multi Window Use this feature to run two applications on the screen at the same time. • O nly applications on the Multi Window panel can run. • W hen launching applications that contain multimedia files, such as music or videos, sound from both files will be played.
  • Page 32: Using The S Pen

    Basics Using Multi Window applications While using Multi Window applications, select an application window, tap the circle between the application windows, and then use one of the following: • : Open a list of recently-used applications in the selected window. •...
  • Page 33 • T he tip of the S Pen is not replaceable. If the tip gets dull, purchase a new S Pen. • 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 34 Basics Capturing screenshots With the S Pen button pressed, touch the screen until you hear a click. A screenshot is saved in the Gallery → Screenshots folder. It is possible to draw or write on or to crop a screenshot. The edited image is saved in the Gallery →...
  • Page 35: Selecting Text

    To select only the text you intend, drag across the middle of the text or drag the text selection icons. Samsung UserManual Launching Quick Command With the S Pen button pressed, drag the S Pen up the screen to launch Quick Command.
  • Page 36: Pen Air View

    Basics Selecting and capturing an image With the S Pen button pressed, draw a line around an area to select it. The selected area is saved in the Gallery → Screenshots folder. Select an application to use with the selected area from the icons that appear at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 37: Pen Keeper

    Basics S Pen Keeper When the touch screen is off and S Pen is removed from the device, the device displays a pop- up alert and emits a sound if you walk. Access the S Pen settings to activate or deactivate the feature.
  • Page 38 Basics From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the status bar, and then tap to use the following options: • W i-Fi: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. • G PS: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature. •...
  • Page 39: Home Screen

    Basics Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others. The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right. Changing the Home screen mode The Home screen has standard and easy modes.
  • Page 40 Basics Moving an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen. Removing an item Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen.
  • Page 41: Setting Wallpaper

    Basics Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen. → Set wallpaper → Home screen, and then select one of the On the Home screen, tap following: • G allery: See photos taken by the device’s camera or images downloaded from the Internet.
  • Page 42: Locked Screen

    Basics Locked screen The locked screen prevents the device from unwanted operation when not in use and also allows you to add convenient widgets. Adding widgets To use widgets when the screen is locked, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device →...
  • Page 43: 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 → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to uninstall it.
  • Page 44: Using Applications

    Basics Disabling applications → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to disable it. To enable the application, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → More → Application manager, scroll to DISABLED, select the application, and then tap Enable. • D ownloaded applications and some default applications that come with the device cannot be disabled.
  • Page 45: Help

    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 46: Using The Samsung Keyboard

    Basics Using the Samsung keyboard Enter uppercase. Delete a preceding character. Enter punctuation marks. Break to the next line. Switch to handwriting mode. Enter a space. Entering uppercase before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice. Changing the keyboard type Tap and hold , and then tap to change the keyboard type.
  • Page 47: Copying And Pasting

    Basics Handwriting Tap , and then write a word with a finger or the S Pen. Suggested words appear as characters are entered. Select a suggested word. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Entering text by voice Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone.
  • Page 48: 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. 121) Turning Wi-Fi on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. •...
  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: Securing The Device

    Basics 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 → Media device (MTP). Tap Camera (PTP) if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or not have any appropriate driver installed.
  • Page 52: Setting A Pin

    Basics Setting a pattern On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern. Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup unlock PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern. Setting a PIN On the Applications screen, tap Settings →...
  • Page 53: 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 54: Communication

    Communication Phone Use this application to make or answer a call. Tap Phone on the Applications screen. Making calls Making a call Use one of the following methods: • K eypad: Enter the number using the keypad, and then tap . •...
  • Page 55: Finding Contacts

    Communication Finding contacts Enter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predicted contacts appear. Select one to place a call to it. Making an international call Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap .
  • Page 56: Adding Contacts

    Communication Adding contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to contacts. Sending a message → Send message to send a message to the number on display. Viewing call logs Tap Logs to view the history of incoming and outgoing calls.
  • Page 57: Receiving Calls

    Communication Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. If the call waiting service is active, another call can be made. When the second call is answered, the first call is put on hold. Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.
  • Page 58: Video Calls

    Communication Video calls Making a video call Enter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap to make a video call. During a video call The following actions are available: • S witch camera: Switch between the front and rear camera. •...
  • Page 59: Swapping Images

    Communication Tap and hold the other party’s image to access the following options: • C apture image: Capture the other party’s image. • R ecord video: Take a video of the other party’s images. It is illegal in many countries to record a call without the other party’s prior permission.
  • Page 60: Contacts

    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 61: Importing And Exporting Contacts

    → Merge accounts → Merge with Google. Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Moving contacts to Samsung → Merge accounts → Merge with Samsung. Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Importing and exporting contacts Tap Contacts.
  • Page 62: Sharing Contacts

    Communication Sharing contacts → Share namecard via, select contacts, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Favourite contacts Tap Favourites. , and then take one of the following actions: • S earch: Search for contacts. • A dd to Favourites: Add contacts to favourites. •...
  • Page 63: Messaging

    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 in ME, and then tap to edit.
  • Page 64 Communication Sending scheduled messages → Scheduling. Set a time and date, and then tap Done. While composing a message, tap 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 65: 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 Next for a private email account, such as Google Mail, or tap Manual setup for a company email account.
  • Page 66: Reading Messages

    Communication Reading messages Select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap Tap a message to read. Add this email address to the contacts list. Mark the message as a reminder. Open attachments. Forward the message.
  • Page 67: 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 68: Hangouts

    Communication Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox. → Refresh to manually retrieve new messages. to view messages in other labels. → Change labels and then select the To add a label to a message, select the message, tap label to assign.
  • Page 69: Photos

    Tap ChatON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Create a buddies list by entering phone numbers or Samsung account email addresses, or by → Settings → Contact selecting buddies from the list of suggestions. Alternatively, tap sync →...
  • Page 70: Web & Network

    Web & network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go. to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage. →...
  • Page 71: Chrome

    Web & network History → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the → Clear history. history, 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 72: 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 73: 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 74: Samsung Link

    Internet. You can play and send multimedia files on your device to another device or web storage service. To use this application, you must sign in to your Samsung account and register two or more devices. The registration methods may vary depending on the device type.
  • Page 75: Group Play

    Web & network Managing contents on a web storage service Select a web storage service, and then view and manage your files. To transfer files between your device and a web storage service, tap , select files, and then → Add storage, and then select a web To register web storage services to the device, tap storage service.
  • Page 76 Web & network Creating a group for Group Play When you create a Group Play session, other devices can join the session and view the device’s screen. When you use a password for a Group Play session, other devices must enter the password to join the session.
  • Page 77: Nfc

    Web & network • : Write a note or draw on the screen. All participants can see what you create. • : View all shared images in mosaic layout. This feature is available when you selected more than two images. •...
  • Page 78 Use this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents. Do not send copyright-protected data via S Beam. Doing so may violate copyright laws. Samsung is not responsible for any liabilities caused by the illegal use of copyrighted data.
  • Page 79: Media

    Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Search for other devices to play Adjust the volume. the file. Set the file as your favourite song.
  • Page 80: Creating Playlists

    Media → Settings → Smart volume. To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap When Smart volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent damage to your hearing.
  • Page 81: 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. 87) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. Alternatively, from the locked screen, drag anywhere on the screen. •...
  • Page 82: Shooting Mode

    Media Scene mode Predefined settings make point-and-shoot photos easier to take. → Scene mode. • P ortrait: Use this setting for a human subject. • L andscape: Use this to take photos of blue skies and landscapes with richer colours. •...
  • Page 83 Media • S ound & shot: Use this to take a photo with sound. to take a photo. The device records a few seconds of audio after taking a photo. While taking photos in this mode, sound is recorded by the internal microphone. •...
  • Page 84: Taking Videos

    Media Taking videos Taking a video Slide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap While recording, use the following actions: • T o change the focus, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the centre of the screen, •...
  • Page 85: 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 86 Media • S elf-portrait: Take a photo of yourself. • S elf recording: Take a video of yourself. • F lash: Activate or deactivate the flash. • S hooting mode: Change the shooting mode. • R ecording mode: Change the recording mode. •...
  • Page 87: Gallery

    Media • C ontextual filename: Set the camera to display contextual tags. • V oice control: Activate or deactivate the voice control to take photos. • S ave as flipped: Invert the image to create a mirror-image of the original scene. •...
  • Page 88: Playing Videos

    Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image: • D ouble-tap anywhere to zoom in. • S pread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out, or double-tap to return.
  • Page 89: Modifying Images

    Media • P rint: Print the image by connecting the device to a printer. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. • R ename: Rename the file. • B uddy photo share: Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image. •...
  • Page 90: Setting As Wallpaper

    Media Setting as wallpaper → Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a When viewing an image, tap contact. Tagging faces → Settings, and then tick Face tag. A yellow frame appears around the recognised face on an image.
  • Page 91: Paper Artist

    Media Paper Artist Use this application to make images look like illustrations with fun effects or frames. Tap Paper Artist on the Applications screen. Use artistic tools to edit an image. The edited image is saved in the Gallery → Paper Pictures folder.
  • Page 92: Video

    Media Video Use this application to play video files. Tap Video on the Applications screen. Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand, one of your available rental counts is lost.
  • Page 93: Youtube

    Media Deleting videos → Delete, select videos, and then tap Delete. Sharing videos → 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 94: Radio

    Media Radio Listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. Tap Radio on the Applications screen. Listening to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device before launching the FM radio. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 95: Flipboard

    Media Scanning radio stations Tap → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen.
  • Page 96: 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 97: Samsung Apps

    S Suggest Use this application to browse and download the latest applications suggested by Samsung. Tap S Suggest on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 98: Game Hub

    Tap Game Hub on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Scroll left or right and select a game to download from Samsung Apps. Music Hub Use this application to play music and purchase songs or albums from the Music Hub catalogue.
  • Page 99: Play Books

    Application & media stores RADIO Listen to music on radio stations or create your own one. You can personalise your station based on an artist you like. The station will play music similar to the songs of your favourite artist. You can also receive customised recommendations from Music Hub. Play Books Use this application to read and download book files.
  • Page 100: Play Games

    Application & media stores Play Games Use this application to download and play games. Tap Play Games on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Newsstand Use this application to purchase or subscribe to newspapers or magazines. Tap Play Newsstand on the Applications screen.
  • Page 101: Video Hub

    Application & media stores Video Hub Use this application to access and purchase videos. Tap Video Hub on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a category, and then select a video. Learning Hub Use this application to access learning material.
  • Page 102: S Note

    Utilities S Note Use this application to create a note using images and voice recordings. Tap S Note on the Applications screen. The S Pen can be used to open S Note. Double-tap the screen with the S Pen button pressed. Selecting note templates and select one of the following templates: •...
  • Page 103: Composing Notes

    Utilities Composing notes Search for information about the Record your actions while handwritten keyword on a drawing a note. preset webpage. Switch to view mode. Make a voice recording to insert. Insert a multimedia file. Jot down or draw a note. Use productivity tools.
  • Page 104 • H andwriting-to-text: Convert a handwritten note. Browsing notes Browse note thumbnails by scrolling up or down. → Refresh. To sync notes with the Samsung account, tap → Sort by. To sort notes by date, title, or others, tap → View by.
  • Page 105: S Planner

    To set the note as wallpaper or to assign it to a contact, tap → Print. The device is only To print the note by connecting the device to a printer, tap compatible with some Samsung printers. S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks.
  • Page 106 Utilities To add an event or task more briefly, tap a date to select it and tap it again. 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.
  • Page 107: Syncing With Google Calendar

    Utilities Attaching memos to a date Tap and hold a date to select it and the memo pad appears. Syncing with Google Calendar On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Google under My accounts → a Google account → Sync Calendar. To manually sync for updating, on the Applications screen, tap S Planner →...
  • Page 108: Dropbox

    Utilities Searching for events → Search, and then enter a keyword to search for. To view today’s events, tap Today at the top of the screen. Deleting events → Delete. Select a date or event, and then tap Sharing events →...
  • Page 109: Cloud

    Utilities Cloud Use this feature to sync files or back up application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Cloud. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 110: Drive

    Utilities Drive Use this application to create and edit documents and share them with others via Google Drive storage. When you create documents or upload files to Google Drive, your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other computer with Google Drive installed. Access your files without transferring or downloading.
  • Page 111: Setting Alarms

    Utilities Alarm Setting alarms Tap Create alarm, 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 112: Calculator

    Utilities Stopwatch Tap Start to time an event. Tap Lap to record lap times. Tap Reset to clear lap time records. Timer Set the duration, and then tap Start. Drag outside the large circle when the timer goes off. Desk clock to view in full screen.
  • Page 113: Voice Recorder

    Utilities Voice Recorder Use this application to record or play voice memos. Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen. Recording voice memos to start recording. Speak into the microphone at the bottom of the device. Tap pause recording. Tap to finish recording. Change the recording quality.
  • Page 114: Playing Voice Memos

    Utilities Playing voice memos Select a voice memo to play. • : Trim the voice memo. • : Adjust the playback speed. • : Pause playback. • / : Skip 60 seconds backwards or forwards. • : Skip to the previous or next voice memo. →...
  • Page 115: S 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. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Here are several examples of spoken commands: •...
  • Page 116: Google

    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 → My device → Lock screen, and then tick Wake up in lock screen. Google Use this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well.
  • Page 117: Voice Search

    Utilities Voice Search Use this application to search webpages by speaking. Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Speak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips.
  • Page 118: Downloads

    Utilities Downloads Use this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications. Tap Downloads on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To see the files downloaded from the Internet, tap Internet downloads, otherwise, tap Other downloads to see the files downloaded from other applications, such as Email.
  • Page 119: Samsung Wallet

    You can also add credit or debit card information for mobile payments. Tap Samsung Wallet on the Applications screen. To start Samsung Wallet, you need to download and install the application. Tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions. • T his application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 120: 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 121: 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 122: Data Usage

    Settings Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available. Tap Wi-Fi → → Advanced and tick Network notification to activate this feature. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.
  • Page 123: More Networks

    Settings More networks Customise settings to control networks. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. Default messaging app Select the default application to use for messaging. Printing Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files via Wi-Fi or cloud services.
  • Page 124: Nearby Devices

    Settings Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information. • A ndroid Beam: Turn on the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled devices. • T ap and pay: Set the default payment method. S Beam Activate the S Beam feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents, to devices that support NFC and Wi-Fi Direct.
  • Page 125: My Device

    Settings My device Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen. • S creen lock: Activate the screen lock feature. The following options may vary depending on the screen lock feature selected. • M ultiple widgets: Set the device to allow use of widgets on the locked screen. •...
  • Page 126 Settings Display Change the settings for the display. • W allpaper: – Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen. – Lock screen: Select a background image for the locked screen. – Home and lock screens: Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen.
  • Page 127: Led Indicator

    Settings LED indicator • C harging: Set the device to turn on the notification light while you are charging the battery. • L ow battery: Set the device to turn on the notification light when the battery is low. •...
  • Page 128 Settings Call Customise the settings for calling features. • C all rejection: Reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically. Add phone numbers to the reject list. • S et up call reject messages: Add or edit the message sent when you reject a call. •...
  • Page 129 Settings • A dditional settings: – Caller ID: Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls. – Call forwarding: Divert incoming calls to another number. – Auto area code: Set the device to insert a prefix (area or country code) automatically before a phone number.
  • Page 130: Blocking Mode

    Settings Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in blocking mode. Hands-free mode Set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in hands-free mode. Power saving mode Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode.
  • Page 131 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 132: Language And Input

    • K eypad and in-call buttons: Set the device to adjust the size and position of the keypad. • S amsung keyboard: Set the device to adjust the size and position of the Samsung keyboard. • C alculator: Set the device to adjust the size and position of the calculator.
  • Page 133: Samsung Keyboard

    • P en detection: Set the device to open the handwriting panel when the field is tapped with the S Pen. • T utorial: Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keyboard. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
  • Page 134: Google Voice Typing

    Settings Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, tap • C hoose input languages: Select input languages for text input. • B lock offensive words: Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs. •...
  • Page 135 Settings Motion Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. • Q uick glance: Set the device to turn on the touch screen and display information, such as notifications, missed calls, new messages, time and date, device status, and more by moving your hand across the sensor at the top of the screen.
  • Page 136: Smart Screen

    Settings • P alm swipe to capture: Set the device to capture an image of the screen when you sweep your hand to the left or right across the screen. • P alm touch to mute/pause: Set the device to pause media playback or mute the FM radio when you touch the screen with your palm.
  • Page 137: Accounts

    Accounts Add account Add email or SNS accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. • B ack up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server.
  • Page 138: More

    • 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 139 Settings • G o to website: Access the Find my mobile website ( findmymobile.samsung.com ). You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the Find my mobile website. • S et up SIM card lock: –...
  • Page 140: Application Manager

    Settings Application manager View and manage the applications on your device. Default applications • H ome: Select a default Home screen mode. • M essages: Select the default application to use for messaging. Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. •...
  • Page 141: Google Settings

    Settings Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset. • A utomatic date and time: Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones.
  • Page 142: 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 143 • 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 144 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 145: 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 146: Another Bluetooth Device Is Not Located

    • 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 147 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 148 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject to change without prior notice. www.samsung.com English (EU). 04/2014. Rev.1.0...

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