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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...
Table of Contents Getting started Setting up accounts Transferring files Device layout Securing the device Buttons Upgrading the device Package contents Charging the battery Inserting a memory card Communication Turning the device on and off Contacts Holding the device Email Locking and unlocking the device Gmail Adjusting the volume...
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Table of Contents Settings Gallery Video About Settings YouTube CONNECTIONS DEVICE CONTROLS Application & media stores GENERAL Play Store Google Settings Galaxy Apps Play Books Appendix Play Movies & TV Play Music Troubleshooting Play Games Removing the battery Play Newsstand Utilities Memo S Planner...
Getting started Device layout Volume button Power button Front camera Speaker Touch screen Recent apps button Home button Back button Memory card slot GPS antenna Rear camera Headset jack Speaker Microphone Multipurpose jack...
• D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • U sing a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.
• 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.
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• 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.
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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: •...
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.
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.
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. •...
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 when the touch screen is turned off, tap anywhere on the screen, and then flick your finger in any direction.
Basics Indicator icons The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common. Icon Meaning Wi-Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Synced with the web Alarm activated Mute mode activated Flight mode activated...
Basics Using the touch screen Use only fingers to use the touch screen. • D o not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • T o avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
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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.
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Basics Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return. Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part.
Basics Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation. To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation.
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Basics 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. Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.
Basics Using Multi Window Use this feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time. • O nly applications on the Multi Window tray can run. • T his feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. →...
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Basics Tap and hold an application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to the screen. Release the application icon when the screen turns blue. Tap and hold another application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to a new location.
Basics Sharing content between applications You can easily share content between applications, such as Email and Internet, by dragging and dropping them. Some applications may not support this feature. Launch Email and Internet in a split screen Multi Window. Access the Multi Window options Tap the circle between the application windows, and then tap Tap the circle between application windows to access the following options:...
Basics Tap and hold an item in the Internet window and drag it to a location in the Email window. Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel.
Basics • M ulti window: Set the device to use Multi Window. • S creen Mirroring: Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring feature. • S ync: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications. • S mart stay: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature. •...
Basics Removing an item Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen. When the rubbish bin turns red, release the item. Rearranging panels Adding a new panel Pinch on the screen and tap Moving a panel Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
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. The widgets available may vary depending on the region or service provider. On the Home screen, tap and hold the empty area, and then tap Widgets.
Basics Rearranging panels 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 Galaxy Apps, to download and install applications. Uninstalling applications Tap → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to uninstall it. Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled.
Basics Using applications This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications. Opening an application On the Home screen or the Applications screen, select an application icon to open it. Some applications are grouped into folders. Tap a folder, and then tap an application to open it.
Basics 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. Changing the keyboard type Tap any text field, open the notifications panel, tap Select keyboard, and then select the type of keyboard to use.
Basics Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards. Handwriting Tap and hold , tap , and then write a word with a finger. Suggested words appear as characters are entered.
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. 81) Turning Wi-Fi on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. •...
Basics Setting up accounts Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Galaxy 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.
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.
Basics Securing the device Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. Setting a pattern On the Applications screen, tap Settings → DEVICE → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern.
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.
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.
Tap → Settings → Contacts to display, and then select a location where contacts are saved. Moving contacts Tap CONTACTS. Moving contacts to Google Tap → Move device contacts to → Google. Moving contacts to Samsung Tap → Move device contacts to → Samsung account.
Communication Importing and exporting contacts Tap CONTACTS. Importing contacts Tap → Settings → Import/Export contacts, and then select an import option. Exporting contacts Tap → Settings → Import/Export contacts, and then select an export option. Sharing contacts Tap → Select, select contacts, tap , and then select a sharing method.
Communication Managing groups Tap , and then take one of the following actions: • D elete groups: Select user-added groups, and then tap DONE. Default groups cannot be deleted. • E dit group: Change the group settings. • A dd member: Add members to the group. •...
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.
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. Compose a message. Forward the message. Delete the message. Change the screen layout. Access additional options. Add this email address to the contacts list.
Communication Reading messages Mark the message as unread. Delete the message. Move the message to another mailbox. Keep the message for long-term storage. Access additional options. Add this email address to Forward the message to the contacts list. others. Reply to the message. Preview attachment.
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.
Web & network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go. Tap MORE to access additional options while viewing a webpage. To change the search engine, tap MORE →...
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Web & network Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage, tap BOOKMARKS → ADD. To open a bookmarked webpage, tap BOOKMARKS, and then select one. History Tap BOOKMARKS → HISTORY to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap MORE → Clear history. Saved pages To view saved webpages, tap BOOKMARKS →...
Web & network Chrome Use this application to search for information and browse webpages. Tap Chrome on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, and then enter a web address or search criteria. Opening a new page Tap →...
• 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 →...
Web & network Screen Mirroring Use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share your contents. You can also use this feature with other devices that support the Wi-Fi Miracast feature. •...
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. Search for other devices to Access additional options.
Media To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings → Advanced → Smart volume. When Smart volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent damage to your hearing.
Media Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 58) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •...
Media Shooting mode Several photo effects are available. Tap MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen. • A uto: Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.
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 • M anual focus is not available in video mode. •...
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.
Media Configuring settings for Camera to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode used. • P hoto size / Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up more memory.
Media • G uidelines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects. • C ontextual filename: Set the camera to display contextual tags. Activate this to use Tag Buddy in Gallery. • S ave as flipped: Invert the image to create a mirror-image of the original scene. •...
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.
Media • R otate right: Rotate clockwise. • C rop: Resize the white frame to crop and save the image in it. • S et as: Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image. • D etails: View image details. •...
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Media Tagging faces When viewing an image, tap → Settings → Tags, and then tick Face tag. A yellow frame appears around the recognised face. Tap the face, tap Add name, and then select or add a contact. When the face tag appears on an image, tap the face tag and use available options, such as sending messages.
Media Video Use this application to play video files. Tap Video on the Applications screen. Playing videos Select a video to play. Search for other devices to play the file. Switch to floating screen Adjust the volume. mode. Access additional options. Move forwards or Skip to the next video.
Media Sharing videos Tap → Select, select videos, tap , and then select a sharing method. Using Popup Video player Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up player. Spread two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the player or pinch to reduce it.
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 the search field to search with a keyword.
Application & media stores Galaxy Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit apps.samsung.com . Tap Galaxy Apps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
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.
Utilities Memo Use this application to record important information to save and view at a later date. Tap Memo on the Applications screen. Adding and managing categories Create categories to sort and manage your memos. → MANAGE CATEGORIES, tap ADD, enter a category name, To add a new category, tap and then tap OK.
Utilities Browsing memos Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down. To search for a memo, tap To send a memo to others, tap → Select, select a memo, and then tap To print memos by connecting the device to a printer, tap → Select, select memos, and then tap .
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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 VIEW MORE OPTIONS to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an advance alert, or where it takes place.
Utilities Searching for events or tasks , and then enter a keyword to search for. To view today’s events or tasks, tap TODAY at the top of the screen. Deleting events or tasks Select a date → an event or task, and then tap → Delete. Sharing events or tasks Select a date →...
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 → GENERAL → Cloud. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Utilities Hancom Office Viewer Use this application to view documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations. Tap Hancom Office Viewer on the Applications screen. Searching documents Tap Open to browse a document. While browsing a document, use one of the following options: •...
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Utilities Presentation • F ind: Search for text. • Z oom: Change the view size. • D ocument Info: View document details such as title, date, and author. • S lide Show: Start a slideshow from the first page. •...
Utilities • S earch: Search for text. • S end: Send the document to others or share it. • P roperties: View document details such as title, date, and author. • Z oom: Change the view size. •...
Utilities Setting alarms , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap SAVE. • S nooze: Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset time.
Utilities Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Applications screen. To clear the history, tap CLEAR HISTORY. 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. •...
Utilities Google Use this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well. Tap Google on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching the device Tap the search field, and then enter a keyword.
Utilities My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips. Tap My Files on the Applications screen. Viewing files Files stored in the device are sorted by criteria. From the left pane of the screen, select one of the following categories: •...
Utilities • → Rename: Rename a file or folder. • → Add shortcut to home: Add a shortcut to a file or folder to the Home screen. • → Zip: Compress files or folders to create a zip file. •...
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.
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.
Settings Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. On the Settings screen, tap CONNECTIONS → Wi-Fi → → Wi-Fi Direct. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. To use more options, tap .
Settings Location Change settings for location information permissions. • M ode: Select a method to collect your location data. • R ecent location requests: View which applications request your current location information and their battery usage. • L ocation services: View the location services your device is using. •...
Settings Screen Mirroring Activate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others. DEVICE Sounds and notifications Change settings for various sounds on the device. • N otification ringtone: Select a ringtone for events, such as incoming messages. •...
Settings 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. • C lock widget options: Configure settings for the clock widget. –...
Settings Notification panel Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel. • R ecommended apps: Set the device to display a list of recommended applications on the notifications panel based on your actions, such as connecting a headset to the device. •...
• S ound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings. Google voice typing Change the voice input settings.
Settings Voice input Change the settings for the voice recogniser. Text-to-speech options • P referred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap • S peech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. •...
GENERAL Accounts Add email or SNS accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. • B ack up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server.
Settings • S elect time zone: Set the home time zone. • U se 24-hour format: Display time in 24-hour format. • S elect date format: Select a date format. Accessories Change the accessory settings. • D ock sound: Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a desktop dock.
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• 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.
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. • M ake passwords visible: Set the device to display passwords as they are entered.
Appendix 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: •...
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• 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.
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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.
• 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 •...
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• 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.
• S amsung does not accept liability for any damage or loss (whether in contract or tort, including negligence) which may arise from failure to precisely follow these warnings and instructions, other than death or personal injury caused by Samsung’s negligence. Insert the device opening tool into the gap between the device’s screen and the back cover.
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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). 05/2015. Rev.1.0...