Page 1 Some contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. To install Samsung Kies (PC Sync) Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your computer. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable.
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Page 3: Using This Manual
Using this manual Thank you for choosing this Samsung mobile device. This device will provide you with high-quality mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s exceptional technology and high standards. This manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device. Read me first Before using your device, read the entire manual and all ●...
Page 4 Applications and their functions may vary by region ● or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues or ● incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the operating system may cause your device or applications to work improperly.
Page 5 ► Refer to—pages with related information; for example: p. 12 (represents “refer to page 12”) ► → Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In the application list, select Settings → About device (represents Settings, followed by About device) Copyright...
Page 6 ® ™ ™ Wi-Fi , Wi-Fi Protected Setup , Wi-Fi Direct , Wi-Fi ● ™ CERTIFIED , and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors.
Page 7 ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ® DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX ® device that has passed rigorous testing to verify Certified that it plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents Assembling ............11 Unpack ....................11 Device layout ..................12 Keys ......................14 Insert the SIM or USIM card ............15 Charge the battery ................16 Insert a memory card (optional) ..........18 Getting started ..........21 Turn on or off your device ............21 Use the touch screen ..............
Page 9 Pulse ...................... 49 Readers Hub ..................50 Samsung Apps .................. 50 YouTube ....................51 Voice Search ..................52 Communication ..........53 Calling ....................53 Messages ..................... 64 Google Mail ..................66 Email ...................... 67 Talk ......................71 Messenger ................... 72 Google+ ....................
Page 10 Connectivity ............. 102 USB connections ................102 Wi-Fi ..................... 104 Wi-Fi Direct ..................107 Mobile network sharing .............. 108 Bluetooth ................... 110 GPS ....................... 112 VPN connections ................113 Tools ..............116 Alarm ....................116 Calculator ..................116 Downloads ..................117 Dropbox .....................
Page 11 Display ....................128 Storage ....................129 Power saving mode ..............129 Battery ....................129 Application manager ..............130 Location services ................130 Lock screen ..................130 Security ....................131 Language and keyboard ............. 133 Cloud ....................135 Backup and reset ................135 Add account ..................
Page 12: Assembling
Assembling Unpack Check your product box for the following items: Mobile device ● Quick start guide ● Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. The items supplied with your device and available ●...
Page 13: Device Layout
Device layout › Front view Number Function Earpiece Proximity sensor Light sensor Speaker Microphone Front camera lens Power/Reset/Lock key Volume key Multifunction jack Assembling...
Page 14: Rear View
› Rear view Number Function Microphone Rear camera lens Flash Main antenna Headset jack GPS antenna SIM card slot Memory card slot 1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record videos. 2. Connecting a headset to your device improperly can damage the headset jack or the headset.
Page 15: Keys
Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the device options (press Power/ and hold); Reset the device (press Reset and hold for 10-15 seconds); Turn Lock off and lock the touch screen or turn it on. Volume Adjust the device’s volume.
Page 16: Insert The Sim Or Usim Card
Insert the SIM or USIM card When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
Page 17: Charge The Battery
Charge the battery Before using the device for the first time or when the battery has been unused for an extended period, you must charge the battery. Charge the battery only with a charger. You cannot charge the battery with a USB cable. You cannot replace the battery in the device.
Page 18 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multifunction jack. Connecting the USB cable improperly may cause serious damage to the device or USB power adapter. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
Page 19: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)
To save energy, unplug the USB power adapter when not in use. The USB power adapter does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the USB power adapter from the electrical socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The device should remain close to the electrical socket while charging.
Page 20 Your device supports only the FAT file structure for ● memory cards. If you insert a memory card formatted with a different file structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card. Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the ●...
Page 21: Remove A Memory Card
› Remove a memory card Ensure that the device is not currently accessing the memory card. Settings → Storage → In the application list, select Unmount SD card → Open the cover of the memory card slot. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the device.
Page 22: Getting Started
Getting started Turn on or off your device To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. If you are turning on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. You must sign in to Google or create a Google account to use applications that interact with the Google server.
Page 23 Do not press the touch screen with your fingertips, ● or use sharp tools on the touch screen. Doing so may damage the touch screen or cause it to malfunction. Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact ●...
Page 24 Tap and hold Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds. Drag Tap an item and move it to a new location. Double-tap Tap an item twice quickly. Flick Briskly scroll up, down, left, or right to move through lists or screens.
Page 25: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And The Keys
Pinch Place two of your fingers far apart, and then pinch them together. Your device turns off the touch screen when you do ● not use it for a specified period. To turn on the screen, press the Power key. You can set the length of time that the device waits ●...
Page 26: Get To Know The Home Screen
Get to know the Home screen From the Home screen, you can view your device’s status and access applications. The Home screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to view the panels on the Home screen. You can also select one of the dots at the bottom of the screen to move directly to the corresponding panel.
Page 27: Indicator Icons
› Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition No signal Signal strength Connected to GPRS network Connected to EDGE network Connected to HSDPA network Wi-Fi AP connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS-based services in use Call in progress Missed call...
Page 28: Mobile Data
Icon Definition Error occurred or caution required Battery power level › Use the notifications panel To open the notifications panel, tap the right bottom of the screen. To hide the panel, select From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current status and use the following options: Wi-Fi : Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
Page 29: Remove An Item From The Home Screen
› Move an item on the Home screen Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to a new location. You can add an item to a new folder or move it to a new panel. Tap and hold the item, and then drag it to Create folder or Create page.
Page 30: Access Applications
Add, remove, or reorganise panels: To remove a panel, tap and hold the panel’s thumbnail ● image, and then drag it to the rubbish bin. To add a new panel, select ● To set the first panel of the Home screen, select ●...
Page 31 Select an application. Select to return to the previous screen. Select return to the Home screen. You can add an application shortcut to the Home ● screen by tapping and holding an icon in the application list. If you rotate the device while using some features, the ●...
Page 32: Launch Multiple Applications
› Download an application Play Store or Samsung In the application list, select Apps. Search for an application and download it to the device. To install applications that you downloaded from other sources, you must select Settings Security → → Unknown sources.
Page 33: Customise Your Device
› Manage applications You can manage multiple applications with the task manager. Task manager Active applications. → → Select The task manager launches and shows active applications. Control active applications: To switch applications, select one from the list. ● End. To close an application, select ●...
Page 34: Switch To Silent Mode
› Change your call ringtone Settings → Sound → Device In the application list, select ringtone. → Select a ringtone › Switch to Silent mode To mute or unmute your device, do one of the following: Tap the right bottom of the screen to open the notifications ●...
Page 35 › Adjust the brightness of the display Your device includes a light sensor, which can detect the level of ambient light and adjust the brightness of the display automatically. You can also manually set the brightness of the display. The brightness of the display will affect how quickly the device consumes battery power.
Page 36 › Lock your device You can lock your device by activating the screen lock feature. Once the screen lock is enabled, your device will require your password each time you turn it on or unlock the touch screen. If you forget your password, take your device to a ●...
Page 37 Set an unlock PIN Settings → Lock screen → In the application list, select Screen lock → PIN. Continue. Enter a new PIN and select Enter the PIN again and select Set an unlock password Settings Lock screen → → In the application list, select Screen lock →...
Page 38 › Activate the Find my mobile feature When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card into your lost or stolen device, the Find my mobile feature will send the contact number to your specified recipients automatically, so that you can locate and recover your device. To use this feature, you must create a Samsung account for controlling the device remotely via the Internet.
Page 39: Enter Text
Enter text You can enter text by speaking words into the microphone or selecting characters on the virtual keypad. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.
Page 40 Number Function Change the case. Switch text input modes. Access the keypad settings; Access the voice input feature (tap and hold). Insert a space. Clear your input. Start a new line. Add an item from the clipboard. › Copy and paste text From a text field, you can copy and paste text to another application.
Page 41: Web And Gps-Based Services
Web and GPS-based services You may incur additional charges for accessing the Internet and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite webpages. This feature may be labelled differently depending on ●...
Page 42 Number Function Move backwards or forwards to webpages in history. Reload the current webpage. While the device is loading webpages, this icon changes to Enter a web address or a keyword. Access web browser options. View your bookmarks, saved pages, and recent Internet history.
Page 43 → To save the current webpage for reading offline, select ● Save for offline reading. You can view the saved pages by → Saved pages. selecting → Downloads. To view your download history, select ● → Print. To print the webpage via Wi-Fi or USB, select ●...
Page 44 Bookmarks. From → To view your bookmarks, select the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark to access the following options: Open. To open the webpage in the current window, select ● Open in new tab. To open a new window, select ●...
Page 45: Game Hub
› View your recent history Internet → → History. In the application list, select Select a webpage to access. Game Hub Learn to access games. Game Hub. In the application list, select Select a game service. Search for and access games. The games available may vary depending on your region or service provider.
Page 46: Search For A Location
› Search for a location Maps. In the application list, select The map will show your current location. Search Maps. Select Enter a keyword for the location and select To search for a location by voice, select . Select the location to view its details. While viewing the map, use the following options: To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ●...
Page 47: Music Hub
Enter the addresses of the starting location and the destination. To enter an address from your contact list or starred → places, or select a point on the map, select an option. Select a travel method and select The route is indicated on the map. Depending on the selected travel method, you may see multiple routes.
Page 48: Local
Navigation. In the application list, select Enter your destination with the following methods: Speak destination : Enter your destination by voice. ● Type destination : Enter your destination with the ● virtual keypad. Contacts : Select your destination from contacts’ ●...
Page 49: Play Store
Play Store Your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Play Store provides a quick and easy way to shop for mobile applications. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ● region or service provider. Your device will save user files from downloaded ●...
Page 50: Play Music
Play Music Browse and download music files with Google Play Music. You can play music files on your device. In the application list, select Play Music. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Pulse You can use the Pulse reader to add feeds for your favourite news topics and read news articles on your device.
Page 51: Readers Hub
› Manage feed sources Pulse. In the application list, select Select to view the feed source list. Select to add or delete a feed source. Readers Hub Learn to access various reading materials. Readers Hub. In the application list, select Select a type of reading material.
Page 52: Youtube
YouTube ™ Learn to view and upload videos via the YouTube video sharing service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Play a video YouTube. In the application list, select Select a video. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to the landscape view. Control playback with the following keys: Number Function...
Page 53: Voice Search
Number Function Add the video to your playlist. Send the URL to others. Access YouTube options. Search for videos. Change the ratio of the video screen. › Upload a video YouTube. In the application list, select Select your account. → →...
Page 54: Communication
Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call, or customising and using call-related features. To prevent accidental inputs, turn on the proximity ● sensor to lock the touch screen when you hold the device near your face.
Page 55: Answer A Call
› Answer a call During an incoming call, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle. To mute the ringtone, press the Volume key. End call to end the call. Select › Reject a call During an incoming call, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle.
Page 56 › Use a headset Connect a headset to your device to answer and control calls conveniently. To answer a call, press the headset button. ● To reject a call, press and hold the headset button. ● To place a call on hold or retrieve a held call, press and hold ●...
Page 57 To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot ● hear you, select Mute. To converse with the other party via a Bluetooth headset, ● select Headset. To make a multiparty call (conference call), make or answer ● a second call, and then select Merge when connected to the second party.
Page 58 To converse with the other party via a Bluetooth headset, ● select Headset. → Hide To hide your image from the other party, select ● To select an image to be shown to the other party, select ● Outgoing image. →...
Page 59 Save. Enter a number and select You can set the criteria for the number. To add more numbers, repeat steps 5-6. › Activate Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode In FDN mode, your device will prevent outgoing calls to any number that is not saved in the FDN list on your SIM or USIM card.
Page 60 › Set call barring Call barring is a network feature that restricts certain types of calling or prevents others from making calls with your device. Phone → Keypad → → In the application list, select Call settings → Call settings →...
Page 61 › Customise call settings Phone → Keypad → → In the application list, select Call settings. Change the following options: Option Function Set to reject calls from specified → Call settings phone numbers automatically. You Call rejection can add phone numbers to the auto reject list.
Page 62 Option Function → Call settings Set the device to alert you to events Call alert during a call. → Call settings Answering/ending Set to end a call when you press the → calls The power Power key. key ends calls →...
Page 63 Option Function → Call settings Set to send incoming calls to a Call forwarding specified number. Call settings → Additional Display your caller ID to other → settings Caller parties for outgoing calls. Call settings → Additional Set to restrict calls by call type. →...
Page 64 Option Function Video call settings Set to show your live image to the → Own video in other party. received call Video call settings Set to attempt a voice call when a → Use call fail video call fails to connect. options →...
Page 65: Messages
Messages Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages that you have sent or received. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. ›...
Page 66 Select the text field and enter your message text. → Insert smiley. To insert emoticons, select Select and attach a file. → Add subject and enter a subject. Select To send the message, select › View a text or multimedia message Messaging.
Page 67: Google Mail
Google Mail ™ Learn to send or view email messages via the Google Mail webmail service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ● region or service provider. This feature may be labelled differently depending on ● your region or service provider. ›...
Page 68: Email
From the message view, use the following options: To move to the next or previous message, scroll left or right. ● To reply to the message, select ● To reply to the message and include all recipients, select ● To forward the message to others, select ●...
Page 69: Set Up An Email Account
› Set up an email account Email. In the application list, select Enter your email address and password. Next. To enter account details manually, select Select Manual set-up. Follow the on-screen instructions. When you are finished setting up the email account, email messages will be downloaded to your device.
Page 70 › Send a scheduled email message Email → In the application list, select While composing a message, select Schedule sending. Select the tick box next to Done. Set a time and date, and then select Send to send the message. The device will send the Select message at the specified time and date.
Page 71 From the message view, use the following options: To move to the next or previous message, select or . ● To create a new message, select ● To reply to the message, select ● To forward the message to others, select ●...
Page 72: Talk
Talk Learn to send and receive instant messages to friends and ™ family with the Google Talk instant messaging service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Set your status Talk. In the application list, select Select a Google account.
Page 73: Messenger
Messenger Learn to send and receive instant messages from friends and family with the Google+ messenger instant messaging service. Messenger. In the application list, select If you are launching this application for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.
Page 74: Entertainment
Entertainment Camera Learn how to take and view photos and videos. The camera turns off automatically when you do not ● use it for a specified period. The memory capacity may differ depending on the ● scene or shooting conditions. ›...
Page 75 Number Function Use camera shortcuts. : Switch to the front camera to take a ● photo of yourself. : Change the flash setting: You can turn ● on or off the flash manually, or set the camera to use the flash when needed. : Change the shooting mode.
Page 76 After taking a photo, select the image viewer to view it. To view more photos, scroll left or right. ● To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ● slowly spread them apart or pinch them together. To return to the original size, double-tap the screen.
Page 77 › Change the shooting mode You can take photos with various shooting modes. To change → Shooting mode → the shooting mode, select option. Option Function Set the device to recognise people’s faces Smile shot and help you take photos of them when they smile.
Page 78 Option Function Adjust the exposure value to change the Exposure value brightness. Select a focus mode. You can take close- Focus mode up photos, or set the camera to focus on the subject automatically. Select the length of the delay before the Timer camera takes a photo.
Page 79: Record A Video
Option Function Set the camera to flip the image Save as flipped automatically when you take a photo with the front camera. Select a memory location for saving Storage captured photos. Reset Reset camera settings. › Record a video Camera. In the application list, select Rotate the device to the landscape view.
Page 80 Number Function Use camcorder shortcuts. : Switch to the front camera to record ● a video of yourself. : Change the flash setting: You can turn ● on or off the flash manually. : Change the recording mode (for ● attaching to a message or for saving normally).
Page 81 After recording a video, select the image viewer to view it. To view more videos, scroll left or right. ● To play the video, select ● To send the video to others, select ● Slideshow → Start slideshow. To start a slide show, select ●...
Page 82 Option Function Resolution Select a resolution option. Adjust the colour balance according to the White balance lighting conditions. Outdoor Set to improve the contrast of the display visibility in bright sunlight. Set to view the grid lines on the preview Guidelines screen.
Page 83: Video Player
Video Player Learn to use the video player. Some file formats are not supported depending on ● the device’s software. If a file size exceeds the memory available, an error ● may occur when you try to open the file. Playback quality may vary by content type.
Page 84 Number Function Adjust the volume. Mute the sound. Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Change the ratio of the video screen. Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (tap within 2 seconds); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold).
Page 85 Bookmarks. This option To view your bookmarks, select ● appears if you have inserted a bookmark during playback. To set the video player to turn off automatically after a ● specific period of time, select Video auto off. To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ●...
Page 86: Gallery
Gallery Learn to view images and play videos saved in your device. Some file formats are not supported depending on ● the device’s software. If a file size exceeds the memory available, an error ● may occur when you try to open the file. Playback quality may vary by content type.
Page 87 Rotate left. → To rotate the image anti-clockwise, select ● Rotate right. → To rotate the image clockwise, select ● → Crop. To crop a section from the image, select ● → Edit. To edit the image with the image editor, select ●...
Page 88 Face tag → → Select Recognised faces appear in the frame. If faces are not recognised automatically, tap and hold a face area to add a frame manually. → Add name. Select a recognised face Select the person’s name from the contact list. The contact is linked to the face in the image.
Page 89: Photo Editor
Photo Editor You can edit images and apply various effects. Photo Editor. In the application list, select Select picture → → Select an image, or select a folder image. To take a new photo, select Take picture. Selection → Select Draw a border around the area you want to select, and then select Selection.
Page 90: Video Editor
When you are finished, select Enter a name for the image and select Video Editor You can edit videos and apply various effects. The video editor supports the following video resolutions: 320 x 240, 640 x 480, 720 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 ›...
Page 91 → Select a transition effect option. → Export. When you are finished, select Select a resolution option. Enter a name for the video and select › Trim a segment of a video Launch the video editor and open a video file. Select the thumbnail.
Page 92: Music Player
› Apply an effect to a video Launch the video editor and open a video file. Drag the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen to place the yellow line. Visual effects → Select an effect option. Save the edited video. Music Player Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go.
Page 93 › Play music Music Player. In the application list, select → Select a music category a music file. Select the album image to open the music player screen. Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Adjust the volume. Set the file as your favourite track. Mute the sound.
Page 94 Number Function Activate Shuffle mode. Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (tap within 2 seconds); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold). Pause playback; Select to resume playback. View music details. Open the playlist. Access music options. Select a sound effect. Change the repeat mode.
Page 95: Create A Playlist
› Create a playlist Music Player. In the application list, select → Create playlist. Select Enter a title for your new playlist and select Select a music category and select next to the files to include. Done. Select › Customise music player settings Music Player.
Page 96: Personal Information
Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, phone numbers, email addresses, and more for your contacts. › Create a contact Contacts → Contacts → In the application list, select Select a memory location.
Page 97 › Set a speed dial number Contacts → Contacts. In the application list, select → Speed dial setting. Select → Select a location number a contact. You can call a speed dial number by tapping and holding the location number on the dialling screen. ›...
Page 98: Copy A Contact
› Copy a contact Copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device Contacts → Contacts. In the application list, select → Import/Export → Import from SIM card. Select Select a memory location. Done. Select contacts to copy, and then select Copy contacts from your device to the SIM or USIM card Contacts...
Page 99: S Planner
Export contacts Contacts → Contacts. In the application list, select Import/Export Export to SD card or → → Select Export to USB storage. OK to confirm. Select S Planner Your device includes a powerful planner to help you organise your schedules more conveniently and effectively. Learn to create and manage events and tasks, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events and tasks.
Page 100 List : A list of all the events and holidays scheduled for a ● specific period Task : A list of tasks ● You can also change the view mode by placing two fingers on the screen and spreading them apart or pinching them together.
Page 101: Memo
Memo Learn to record important information for viewing at a later date. › Create a memo Memo. In the application list, select If you have previously created a memo, select Enter your memo text. Save. Select › View a memo Memo.
Page 102: Pen Memo
Pen memo Learn to create freehand memos. Pen memo. In the application list, select Select Create a freehand memo with the following tools: Tool Function Enter text. Write or draw on the screen. Erase pen marks. Change the tool settings. Undo your last action.
Page 103: Connectivity
Connectivity USB connections Learn to connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Do not disconnect the USB cable from a computer while the device is transferring or accessing data. Doing so may result in data loss or damage to the device. For best results, connect the USB cable directly to a USB port on a computer.
Page 104 › Connect with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your computer. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Open Windows Media Player and synchronise music files. › Connect as a media device You can connect your device to a computer and access media files stored on your device.
Page 105: Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 standards. You can connect to the Internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries.
Page 106 › Add a Wi-Fi AP manually Settings → Wi-Fi → In the application list, select Add Wi-Fi network. Enter an SSID for the AP and select a security type. Set the security settings according to the security type you selected, and then select Save. ›...
Page 107 › Set the static IP settings Settings → Wi-Fi. In the application list, select → Show advanced options. Select an AP IP settings drop-down menu. Select the Static. Select Change the IP settings. Connect. Select › Customise Wi-Fi settings Settings →...
Page 108: Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct Learn to use the Wi-Fi Direct feature to connect two devices via Wi-Fi without requiring an AP. › Connect your device to another device Settings Wi-Fi Wi-Fi → → In the application list, select Direct. Scan. Select Select a device. When the owner of the other device accepts the connection, the devices are connected.
Page 109: Mobile Network Sharing
Mobile network sharing Learn to share your device’s mobile network connection with other devices. › Share your device’s mobile network via Wi-Fi Learn to use your device as a wireless access point for other devices. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
Page 110 Option Function Show Set to show your password as you password enter them. Show advanced Select a broadcast channel. options Save. Select On another device, locate your device’s name and connect to your mobile network. You can restrict mobile network sharing to specified devices.
Page 111: Bluetooth
› Share your device’s mobile network via Bluetooth Settings → More settings → In the application list, select Tethering and portable hotspot. Bluetooth tethering to activate the mobile Select network sharing via Bluetooth. On another device, find and pair with your device. Ensure that you have activated the Bluetooth feature and the visibility setting.
Page 112: Activate The Bluetooth Feature
› Activate the Bluetooth feature In the application list, select Settings and then drag the Bluetooth switch to the right. › Find and pair with another device Settings → Bluetooth → In the application list, select Scan. Select a device. OK to match the Bluetooth PIN between two Select devices.
Page 113: Gps
› Receive data via Bluetooth Settings → Bluetooth and In the application list, select then select the tick box next to your device. To select the length of time that your device will be → Visibility time-out. visible, select OK to match the Bluetooth PIN or When prompted, select enter the Bluetooth PIN and select OK (if necessary).
Page 114: Vpn Connections
› Activate location services You must activate location services to receive location information or search the map. Settings → Location In the application list, select services. Change the following options: Option Function Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks to find your location. Use wireless You may incur additional networks...
Page 115 › Set up a VPN profile Settings → More settings → In the application list, select Add VPN network. → Change the following options: Option Function Name Enter a name for the VPN server. Type Select a VPN type. Server address Enter the address of the VPN server. L2TP secret Enter an L2TP secret password.
Page 116 Option Function PPP encryption Set to encrypt data before sending it to (MPPE) the VPN server. Show Set to change the advanced network advanced settings. options The options available may vary depending on the VPN type. Save. When you are finished, select ›...
Page 117: Tools
Tools Alarm Learn to set and control alarms for important events. › Set an alarm Alarm. In the application list, select Select Set the details of the alarm. Done. When you are finished, select To deactivate an alarm, select the clock icon next to the alarm.
Page 118: Downloads
› Perform a calculation Calculator. In the application list, select Use the keys on the screen to perform basic calculations. Rotate the device to the landscape view to use the scientific calculator. If you have prevented the display → from rotating when you rotate the device, select Scientific calculator.
Page 119: Dropbox
Dropbox Learn to use the Dropbox cloud storage service to save and share your files with others. When you save files to your Dropbox folder, your device automatically synchronise with the web server and any other computers that have Dropbox installed.
Page 120: My Files
› View a file Dropbox → In the application list, select Select a file. My Files Learn to access various types of files saved in your device. › Supported file formats Your device supports the following file formats: Type Format Image jpeg, png, gif, wbmp, bmp, agif, webp Video...
Page 121 › View a file My Files. In the application list, select Select a folder. To move up one level in the file directory, select ● To return to the Home directory, select ● Select a file. From the folder list, access the following options: To search for files saved in your device, select ●...
Page 122: Polaris Office
Polaris Office Learn to create or view documents with your device. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Create a document Polaris Office. In the application list, select If you are launching this application for the first time, register as an online user or skip the registration.
Page 123: Google
From the document view, access the following options: To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ● slowly spread them apart or pinch them together. To undo your last action, select ● To redo your last action, select ●...
Page 124: Sim Toolkit
SIM Toolkit Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider. Depending on your SIM or USIM card, this application may be labelled differently. In the application list, select SIM Toolkit. World Clock Learn to view the time in another region and set world clocks to appear on your display.
Page 125: Settings
Settings Access the setting options Settings. In the application list, select Select a setting category, and then select an option. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi AP and access the Internet or other network devices. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.
Page 126: More Settings
To use more options, select Data roaming : Set to use data connections when you are ● roaming. Restrict background data : Set to disable synchronisation ● in the background while using a mobile network. Auto sync data : Set the device to synchronise contact, ●...
Page 127: Tethering And Portable Hotspot
Network mode : Select a network type. ● Network operators ● Search networks : Search for and select a network. Select automatically : Set the device to select the first available network. › Tethering and portable hotspot Portable Wi-Fi hotspot : Set to use your device as a wireless ●...
Page 128: Blocking Mode
› Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in Blocking mode. Sound Change the settings for various sounds on your device. Volume : Adjust the volume for various sounds on your ●...
Page 129: Display
Display Change the settings to control the display and backlight on your device. Wallpaper ● 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 130: Storage
Storage View memory information for your device and memory card. You can also format the memory card. Formatting a memory card will permanently delete all data from the memory location. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory.
Page 131: Application Manager
Application manager View and manage the applications on your device. Location services Change the settings for location services. Use wireless networks : Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile ● networks for finding your location. Use GPS satellites : Set to use GPS satellites for finding your ●...
Page 132: Security
Clock : Set to show the clock on the locked screen. Dual clock : Set to show the dual clock on the locked screen. Weather : Set to show the weather information and change the settings for the weather display. Ripple effect : Set to show the ripple effect on the locked screen.
Page 133: Device Administrators
Remote controls : Set to allow remote control of your ● device via the Internet when your device is lost or stolen. SIM change alert : Activate the Find my mobile feature. ● Find my mobile web page : Access the SamsungDive ●...
Page 134: Language And Keyboard
Language and keyboard Change the settings for languages and text input. › Language Select a display language. › Default Select a text input method. › Google voice typing Activate the Google voice input feature to enter text by voice. To change the voice input settings, select Choose input languages : Select input languages for ●...
Page 135 Advanced ● Auto capitalization : Set to capitalise the first letter of a sentence automatically. Auto spacing : Set to insert a space between words automatically. Auto-punctuate : Set the device to insert a full stop when you double-tap the space bar. Character preview : Set the device to show a preview image of each letter you tap.
Page 136: Cloud
Listen to an example : Listen to the spoken text for an ● example. Driving mode : Activate Driving mode to provide audible ● notifications for event details. › Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device.
Page 137: Motion
Motion Activate the motion feature and change the settings that control the motion recognition feature on your device. Tilt to zoom : Set to use a tilting motion to zoom in or out ● when viewing images in Gallery or browsing webpages. Pan to move icon : Set to move an item to another page ●...
Page 138: Date And Time
Date and time Change the settings to control how time and date appears on your device. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date will be reset. Automatic date and time : Set to receive time information ●...
Page 139: Developer Options
Accessibility shortcut : Add a shortcut to accessibility ● settings that appears when you press and hold the Power key. TalkBack : Activate TalkBack, which provides voice ● feedback. Font size : Change the font size for creating or showing ●...
Page 140 Protect SD card : Set to request a confirmation when ● reading data from a memory card. USB debugging : Activate USB debugging mode to ● connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Allow mock locations : Allow mock locations and service ●...
Page 141: About Device
Show CPU usage : Set to list all active processes. ● GPU rendering profile : Set to check the time of GPU ● rendering time. Enable traces : Set to capture traces of application and ● system performance. Do not keep activities : Set to end a running application ●...
Page 142: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, Password you must enter the password you set for the device.
Page 143 The touch screen responds slowly or improperly If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly, try the following: Remove any protective covers from the touch screen. ● Protective covers may prevent the device from recognising your inputs and are not recommended for touch screen devices.
Page 144 Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. ● Ensure that you have accessed the correct cellular network. ● Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone ● number you are dialling. Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on.
Page 145 The device beeps and the battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Recharge the battery to continue using the device. The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off If the battery will no longer charge completely, you need to replace it with a new battery.
Page 146 Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your device for a number of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or ●...

Samson GT-P6800 User Manual

Assembling

Getting Started

Web and GPS-Based Services

Communication

Entertainment

Personal Information

Connectivity

Tools

Settings

Troubleshooting

Quick Links

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