Samsung GT-N8000 User Manual

Samsung GT-N8000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 GT-N8000 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

    Table of Contents Getting started Applications screen Using applications Device layout Help Buttons Entering text S Pen Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Package contents Setting up accounts Installing the SIM or USIM card Setting up user profiles Charging the battery Transferring files Inserting a memory card Securing the device...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Utilities Screen Mirroring Samsung Link S Note Group Play S Planner Smart Remote POLARIS Office 5 Drive Dropbox Media Cloud Music Alarm Camera World Clock Gallery Calculator Paper Artist S Voice PS Touch Google Video 100 Voice Search...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents 109 Sound 110 Display 111 Storage 111 Power saving mode 111 Battery 111 Application manager 111 Default applications 112 Users 112 Location 112 Lock screen 113 Security 115 Language and input 117 Cloud 117 Backup and reset 117 Add account 118 Motion 118 Voice control...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Volume button Headset jack Power button SIM card slot Speaker Light sensor Speaker Front camera Touch screen Multipurpose jack Microphone IrLED Memory card slot Internal antenna Rear camera Flash S Pen • D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.
  • Page 9: Buttons

    Getting started Buttons Button Function • P ress and hold to turn the device on or off. • P ress and hold for 8-10 seconds to reset the device if it has Power fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes. •...
  • Page 10: 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 11: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card

    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: 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 13 • 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 14 Getting started Checking the battery charge status When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current battery charge status: Charging Fully charged 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: •...
  • Page 15: Inserting A Memory Card

    Getting started Inserting a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • S ome memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.
  • 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: Replacing The S Pen Nib

    Getting started Replacing the S Pen nib While using the S Pen, the S Pen nib may get dull. If the nib is dull, replace it with a new one. Hold the nib with the tweezers firmly, and then pull it out. Insert a new nib into the S Pen until you hear a click.
  • Page 18: Turning The Device On And Off

    Getting started Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. •...
  • Page 19: Locking And Unlocking The Device

    Getting started 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. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period. To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area at the lower part of the screen.
  • Page 20: 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 21: Using The Touch Screen

    Basics Icon Meaning 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 22 Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part.
  • Page 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 → Settings → Motion, and then drag the Motion switch to the right. Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation.
  • Page 25 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. 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 26: Using Multi Window

    Basics Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out. Using Multi window Use this feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time. •...
  • Page 27 Basics Launching applications in a Multi window Drag your finger from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen. The Multi window tray appears at the right side of the screen. Multi window tray 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.
  • Page 28 Basics Tap and hold another application icon on the Multi window tray, and then drag it to a new location. • T ap the circle between application windows to access the following options: – : Open a list of recently used applications in the selected window. –...
  • Page 29: Using The S Pen

    • T he nib of the S Pen is replaceable. If the pen nib gets dull, replace it with a new one. • I f the S Pen is not working properly, take it to a Samsung Service Centre. Refer to the Samsung website for more information about the S Pen.
  • Page 30: Undoing The Last Action

    Basics Opening a menu With the S Pen button pressed, draw to open a list of the screen’s available options. Undoing the last action With the S Pen button pressed, draw to undo the last action.
  • Page 31 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: Quick Command

    Basics Quick Command Use this feature to make a call, send a message, or search for content by drawing gesture commands on the screen. With the S Pen button pressed, drag the S Pen up on the screen to launch Quick Command. Adding gesture commands →...
  • Page 35: Notifications

    Basics Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, 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 36: 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. Rearranging items Adding an application icon On the Home screen, tap...
  • Page 37: Setting Wallpaper

    Basics Rearranging panels Adding a new panel Pinch on the Home screen, and then tap Moving a panel Pinch on the Home screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Removing a panel Pinch on the Home screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen.
  • Page 38: Using Widgets

    Basics Using widgets Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. To use them, add widgets from the widgets panel to the Home screen. • S ome widgets connect to web services. Using a web-based widget may result in additional charges.
  • Page 39: Installing Applications

    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, and then select an application to uninstall it.
  • Page 40: Help

    Tap Help on the Applications screen. Select an item to view tips. 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 41: Entering Text By Voice

    Basics 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. Changing language keyboards Add languages on the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards.
  • Page 42: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Basics Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap Copy to copy or Cut to cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard. To paste it into a text entry field, tap and hold at the point where it should be inserted, and then tap Paste.
  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 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 → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern. Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it.
  • Page 46: Unlocking The Device

    Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software.
  • Page 47: 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 48: Making An International Call

    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 49: Receiving Calls

    Communication Viewing call logs Tap Logs to view the history of incoming and outgoing calls. → View, and then select an option. To filter a call log, tap Fixed dialling number The device can be set to restrict outgoing calls only to numbers with specified prefixes. Those prefixes are stored in the SIM or USIM card.
  • Page 50: Call Waiting

    Communication Missed calls If a call is missed, appears on the status bar. Open the notifications panel to view the list of missed calls. Call waiting Call waiting is a service provided by the service provider. A user can use this service to suspend a current call and switch to an incoming call.
  • Page 51 Communication • H ide me: Hide your image from the other party. • M ute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. • H eadset: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device. •...
  • Page 52: 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 53: Importing 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 54: Sharing Contacts

    Communication Sharing contacts → Share namecard via → Multiple contacts, 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. •...
  • Page 55: Messages

    Communication • S end email: Send an email to a group’s members. • C hange order: Tap and hold next to the group name, drag it up or down to another position, and then tap Done. Deleting groups , select user-added groups, and then tap Delete.
  • Page 56: Email

    Communication Use the following methods to make a multimedia message: • T ap and attach images, videos, contacts, notes, events, and others. • T ap → Add subject to enter a subject. Sending scheduled messages → Scheduling. Set a time and date, and then tap OK. While composing a message, tap The device will send the message at the specified time and date.
  • Page 57: Sending Scheduled Messages

    Communication Sending messages Tap the email account to use, and then tap at the top of the screen. Enter recipients, subject, and message, and then tap to add a recipient from the contacts list. Tap +Me to add yourself as a recipient. to attach images, videos, contacts, notes, events, and others.
  • Page 58: 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. Retrieve new messages. Forward the message. Compose a message. Delete the message. Access additional options. Add this email address to the contacts list.
  • Page 59: Google Mail

    Communication Google Mail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service. Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen. • T his application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • T his application may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 60: Hangouts

    Communication 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 the contacts list. Reply to all recipients or print the message. Preview attachment. Forward the message to others.
  • Page 61: Google

    Communication Google+ Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service. Tap Google+ on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Tap Everything to change the category, and then scroll up or down to view posts from your circles.
  • Page 62: Web & Network

    Web & network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go. to access additional options while viewing a webpage. Opening a new page To go to another webpage, scroll left or right on the title field, and then tap the title to select Searching the web by voice Tap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords...
  • Page 63: Chrome

    Web & network History → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the → Clear history. history, tap → History → Most visited to open a webpage from the list of most visited webpages. Saved pages →...
  • Page 64: Bluetooth

    • D o not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature. To activate Bluetooth, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth, and then drag...
  • Page 65: Sending And Receiving Data

    Web & network Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices are listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto-generated passkey on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving data Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth.
  • Page 66: 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. To get more details, tap →...
  • Page 67: 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 To register web storage services to the device, tap → Add storage, and then select a web storage service.
  • Page 68: Smart Remote

    Web & network Smart Remote Use this application to connect to a personal TV to watch your favourite shows and movies. Tap Smart Remote on the Applications screen. You must first connect the device to a Wi-Fi network and ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV.
  • Page 69: 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. Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen. View file details.
  • Page 70: 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 71: 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. 77) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •...
  • Page 72: 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 setting to take photos of blue skies and landscapes with richer colours.
  • Page 73: Taking A Video

    Media • 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. Face recognition may fail depending on the face angle, face size, skin colour, facial expression, light conditions, or accessories the subject is wearing.
  • Page 74 Media Recording mode Change the recording Indicates which storage is mode. in use. Switch between the front and rear camera. Switch between still and Change the flash setting. video mode. Determine how much light the camera’s sensor View photos and videos receives.
  • Page 75: 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. •...
  • Page 76 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 77: Gallery

    Media Shortcuts Reorganise shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options. → Edit shortcuts. Tap and hold an option and drag it to a slot at the left of the screen. The other icons can be moved within the list by tapping and dragging them. Gallery Use this application to view images and videos.
  • Page 78: Playing Videos

    Media Playing videos Video files show the icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap Trimming segments of a video Select a video and tap . Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the desired ending point, and then save the video.
  • Page 79: Deleting Images

    Media Deleting images Use one of the following methods: → Select item, select images by ticking, and then tap . • I n a folder, tap • W hen viewing an image, tap . Sharing images Use one of the following methods: →...
  • Page 80: Paper Artist

    Media Organising with folders Create a folder to organise images or videos stored in the device. You can copy or move files from one folder to another. To create a new folder, tap . Enter a name for the folder, tap OK, and then tick images or videos.
  • Page 81: Ps Touch

    Media PS Touch Use this application to embellish photos with the core features of Adobe Photoshop, such as layers, selection tools, adjustments, filters, and more. Tap PS Touch on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Video Use this application to play video files.
  • Page 82: Video Editor

    Media Deleting videos Tap → Delete, select videos by ticking, and then tap Delete. Sharing videos Tap → Share via, select videos, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Using Popup Video player Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up player.
  • Page 83: Youtube

    Media YouTube Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website. Tap YouTube on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Watching videos , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video. Tap the screen, tap , and then rotate the device to landscape orientation to display full screen.
  • Page 84: 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 85: 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 86: 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 purchase and download songs.
  • Page 87: 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 88: Play Newsstand

    Application & media stores Play Newsstand Use this application to read the latest news articles. Tap Play Newsstand on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Video Hub Use this application to access and purchase videos. Tap Video Hub on the Applications screen.
  • Page 89: Utilities

    Utilities S Note Use this application to create a note using images and voice recordings. Tap S Note on the Applications screen. Selecting note templates and select one of the following templates: • N ote / Idea note / Memo: Create a simple note from an empty page. •...
  • Page 90 Utilities Composing notes Delete the note. Erase the note. Save the note. Enter a note. Compose a new note. View the note options. Switch to view mode. Add the note to the favourites list. Jot down or draw a note. Make a voice recording to insert.
  • Page 91 Utilities Open a small window to predraw the pen setting. Save the current setting as a pen profile. Delete the preset pen profile. Add a new colour based on the colour picker. → Change background. To change the sheet background, tap →...
  • Page 92 Utilities 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 → List view / Thumbnail view. To change the view mode, tap →...
  • Page 93: S Planner

    Utilities S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks. Tap S Planner on the Applications screen. Creating events or tasks , and then use one of the following methods: • A dd event: Enter an event with an optional repeat setting. •...
  • Page 94 Utilities Syncing with Google Calendar On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Google, select the Google account, and then tick Sync Calendar. To manually sync for updating, on the Applications screen, tap S Planner → → Sync. → Settings → View settings → Calendars → To display synced event or task, tap Display, select the Google account, and then tap OK.
  • Page 95: Polaris Office 5

    Utilities POLARIS Office 5 Use this application to edit documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations. Tap POLARIS Office 5 on the Applications screen. To start POLARIS Office 5, you need to download and install the application. Tap OK and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 96: Cloud

    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 → Cloud.
  • Page 97: Alarm

    Utilities Alarm Use this application to set alarms for important events. Tap Alarm on the Applications screen. Turn this alarm on or off. Setting alarms , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save.
  • Page 98: World Clock

    Utilities World Clock Use this application to check the time of many major cities in the world. Tap World Clock on the Applications screen. Creating clocks , enter a city name or select a city from the globe, and then tap To apply summer time, tap and hold a clock, and then tap DST settings.
  • Page 99: Google

    Utilities Tips for better voice recognition • S peak clearly. • S peak in quiet places. • D o not use offensive or slang words. • A void speaking in dialectal accents. The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak.
  • Page 100: Google Now

    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 101: Downloads

    Utilities Select a file or folder by ticking, and then use one of the following functions: • C opy: Copy files or folders to another folder. • M ove: Move files or folders to another folder. • D elete: Delete files or folders. •...
  • Page 102: 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 103: Settings

    Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Applications screen. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. To use options, tap •...
  • Page 104: Bluetooth

    Settings Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. To use more options, tap •...
  • Page 105: More Settings

    Settings More settings Customise settings to control connections with other devices or 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.
  • Page 106: Nearby Devices

    Settings Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs). Nearby devices • D EVICE NAME: View the device name. • C ontent to share: Set the device to share your content with other devices. • A llowed devices: View the list of devices that can access your device. •...
  • Page 107: Call

    Settings Call Customise the settings for calling features. Call settings • 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 108 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 109: Sound

    Settings Voicemail • V oicemail service: Select or set your voicemail service provider. • V oicemail settings: Enter the number to access the voicemail service. Obtain this number from the service provider. • S ound: Select a ringtone to alert you to new voicemails. •...
  • Page 110: Display

    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 111: Storage

    Settings Storage View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card. Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it. 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 112: Users

    Settings Users Set up and manage user profiles for personalised settings. Location Change settings for location information permissions. • M ode: Select a method to collect your location data. • R ECENT LOCATION REQUESTS: View which apps request your current location information and their battery usage.
  • Page 113: Security

    • 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 114 • S IM change alert: Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when lost or stolen. • 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.
  • Page 115: Language And Input

    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 116: Google Voice Typing

    • 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 117: Cloud

    Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device. 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.
  • Page 118: Motion

    Settings Motion Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. • S mart alert: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device. •...
  • Page 119: Accessories

    Settings S Pen Change the settings for using the S Pen. • P en attach/detach sound: Set the device to emit a sound when the S Pen is inserted or pulled out from the slot. • A ir view: Set the device to show the S Pen pointer when the S Pen is hovering over the screen.
  • Page 120: Accessibility

    Settings • A utomatic time zone: Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones. • S elect time zone: Set the home time zone. • U se 24-hour format: Display time in 24-hour format. •...
  • Page 121: About Device

    • S amsung subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Samsung and to change the closed caption settings. • T ap and hold delay: Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen.
  • Page 122: 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 123 • 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 124 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 125: 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 126 • 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 127 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 128 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). 06/2014. Rev.1.0...

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