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  • Page 1 SM-G7105 User Manual www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    • A pplications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung. • S amsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software.

  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    • D efault applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed applications, contact service providers.
  • 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

    Google+ Photos Indicator icons ChatON Using the touch screen Control motions Palm motions Web & network Activating Multi window Internet Notifications Chrome Home screen Bluetooth Locked screen Samsung Link Applications screen Group Play Using applications Help S Beam One-handed operation...
  • Page 6 My Magazine Flipboard Settings 101 About Settings Application & media stores 101 Connections 106 Device Play Store 114 Controls Samsung Apps (GALAXY Apps) 118 General Play Books 122 Google Settings Play Movies & TV Play Music Play Games Troubleshooting Play Newsstand...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Proximity/Light sensor Earpiece Front camera Touch screen Power button Home button Back button Menu button Multipurpose jack Microphone Headset jack Flash GPS antenna Rear camera Back cover Volume button Speaker NFC antenna (on the battery) Main antenna...

  • Page 8: Buttons

    • 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.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    • A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • O ther accessories may not be compatible with your device.

  • Page 10: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card And

    Getting started Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. • O nly microSIM cards work with the device. • S ome LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For details about service availability, contact your service provider.

  • Page 11: Battery

    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: Battery

    Getting started Replace the back cover. Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery. Pull out the SIM or USIM card.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

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

  • Page 15: Inserting A Memory Card

    Getting started Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges: • W hen you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button. •...

  • Page 16: Removing The Memory Card

    Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.

  • Page 17: Turning The Device On And Off

    Getting started 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 18: 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 19: Basics

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

  • Page 20: Using The Touch Screen

    Basics Icon Meaning Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level 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.

  • Page 21: Finger Gestures

    Basics Finger gestures Tapping To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger. Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.
  • Page 22 Basics Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
  • Page 23 Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

  • Page 24: Control Motions

    Basics Control motions Simple motions allow easy control of the device. Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Controls → Motions, and then drag the Motions switch to the right. Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs.

  • Page 25: Palm Motions

    Basics Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio (when using the speaker). Palm motions Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen. Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps →...

  • Page 26: Activating Multi Window

    Basics Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback. Activating Multi window Use this feature to run two applications on the screen at the same time. • O nly applications on the Multi window panel can run. •...
  • Page 27 Basics Using the Multi window panel To show the Multi window panel, tap and hold . The Multi window panel appears at the left side of the screen. Select one application, and then drag another application to a new location. To hide the Multi window panel, tap and hold again.

  • Page 28: Notifications

    Basics Creating a paired window Use this feature to save the combination of current running Multi window applications. → Create. On the Multi window panel, tap Using the same application in multiple windows Use this feature to launch the same application in multiple windows at the same time. After you launch an application from the Multi window panel, appears next to the application icon if it supports this feature.

  • Page 29: Home Screen

    Basics • S ync: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications. • S mart stay: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature. • P ower saving: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode. • B locking mode: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, the device will block notifications.
  • Page 30 Basics Rearranging items Adding an application icon On the Home screen, tap Apps, tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel preview. Adding an item Customise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or panels. Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following categories: •...

  • Page 31: Setting Wallpaper

    Basics Removing a panel → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen. Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen. →...

  • Page 32: Locked Screen

    Basics Locked screen The locked screen prevents the device from unwanted operation when not in use and also allows you to add convenient widgets. Adding widgets To use widgets when the screen is locked, on the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Device →...

  • Page 33: Applications Screen

    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 Samsung Apps (GALAXY Apps), to download and install applications. Uninstalling applications → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to uninstall it.

  • Page 34: Using Applications

    Basics Disabling applications → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to disable it. To enable the application, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → General → Application manager, scroll to DISABLED, select the application, and then tap Enable. Using applications This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications.

  • Page 35: Help

    Entering text Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.

  • Page 36: Changing The Keyboard Type

    Basics Entering uppercase before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice. Changing the keyboard type Tap and hold , and then tap to change the keyboard type. On the floating keyboard, tap and hold and move the floating keyboard to another location.

  • Page 37: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Basics Entering text by voice Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak. If the device does not recognise your words correctly, tap the underlined text and select an alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list. To change the language or add languages for the voice recognition, tap the current language.

  • Page 38: Setting Up Accounts

    Select the network in the networks list, and then tap Forget. Setting up accounts Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps (GALAXY Apps) requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device.

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 → Device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern.

  • Page 41: Upgrading The Device

    Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software.

  • Page 42: 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 43: Finding Contacts

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

  • Page 44: Sending A Message

    Communication Sending a message → Send message to send a message to the number on display. Viewing call logs Tap Logs to view the history of incoming and outgoing calls. → 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.

  • Page 45: Missed Calls

    Communication Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers → Call settings → Call rejection → Auto reject mode → Auto reject numbers → Auto reject list. Tap Create, enter a number, assign a category, and then tap Save. Missed calls If a call is missed, appears on the status bar.
  • Page 46 Communication → Switch to headset: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device. • • → Speaker off: Deactivate the speakerphone feature. → Animated emotions: Apply emotional icons to your image. • • → Theme view: Apply decorative icons to your image. →...

  • Page 47: Contacts

    Communication Listening to a voice message Tap and hold 1 on the keypad, and then follow the instructions from your service provider. Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Tap Contacts.

  • Page 48: Searching For 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.

  • Page 49: Importing And Exporting Contacts

    Communication Importing and exporting contacts Tap Contacts. Importing contacts → Import/Export, and then select an import option. Exporting contacts → Import/Export, and then select an export option. Sharing contacts → Share namecard via, select contacts, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Favourite contacts Tap Favourites.

  • Page 50: Messages

    Communication Managing groups , and then take one of the following actions: • C reate: Make a new group. • S earch: Search for contacts. • C hange order: Tap and hold next to the group name, drag it up or down to another position, and then tap Done.
  • Page 51 Communication Sending messages , add recipients, enter a message, and then tap Use the following methods to add recipients: • E nter a phone number. • T ap , select contacts, and then tap Done. Use the following methods to make a multimedia message: •...

  • Page 52: Email

    Communication Email Use this application to send or view email messages. Tap Email on the Applications screen. Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Enter the email address and password. Tap Next for a private email account, such as Google Mail, or tap Manual setup for a company email account.

  • Page 53: Google Mail

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

  • Page 54: Reading Messages

    Communication Sending messages In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap → Attach file to attach images, videos, music, and others. → Add Cc/Bcc to add more recipients. → Save draft to save the message for later delivery. →...

  • Page 55: Hangouts

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

  • Page 56: Photos

    Tap ChatON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Create a buddies list by entering phone numbers or Samsung account email addresses, or by → Sync contact list to selecting buddies from the list of suggestions. Alternatively, tap manually sync contacts from the device.

  • Page 57: Web & Network

    Web & network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go. to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage. To change the search engine, tap the address field, and then tap the search engine icon next to the web address.

  • Page 58: Chrome

    Web & network History → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the → Clear history. history, tap Saved pages → Saved pages. To view saved webpages, tap Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy. To view saved links, use Downloads.

  • Page 59: Bluetooth

    • D o not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature. To activate Bluetooth, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections →...

  • Page 60: Samsung Link

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

  • Page 61: Sending Files

    Web & network Sending files Send files to other devices or upload them to web storage services. Tap to select a device or web storage and scroll left or right to select a media category. Then, tap , select files, and then tap Sharing files Tap to select a device or web storage and scroll left or right to select a media category.

  • Page 62: Group Play

    Web & network Group Play Use this application to enjoy moments with your friends by sharing and playing content. Create or join a Group Play session, and then share content, such as images or music. Tap Group Play on the Applications screen. •...
  • Page 63 Web & network Creating a group for Group Play When you create a Group Play session, other devices can join the session and share the content. When you use a password for a Group Play session, other devices must enter the password to join the session.

  • Page 64: Nfc

    Web & network Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required applications. The battery contains a built-in NFC antenna.

  • Page 65: Beam

    Use this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents. Do not send copyright-protected data via S Beam. Doing so may violate copyright laws. Samsung is not responsible for any liabilities caused by the illegal use of copyrighted data.

  • Page 66: Music

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

  • Page 67: Setting A Song As Ringtone

    Media → Settings → To set a personalised sound while listening to songs with a headset, tap Adapt Sound → On. When you turn the volume up to level 14 or higher, the adapt sound option is not applied to music playback. If you turn the volume down to level 13 or lower, the option is reapplied.

  • Page 68: 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. 74) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •...

  • Page 69: Shooting Mode

    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.

  • Page 70: Applying Filter Effects

    Media Applying filter effects Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos. and select a filter effect. The available options vary by mode. Taking videos Taking a video to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap While recording, use the following actions: •...

  • Page 71: Zooming In And Out

    Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods: • U se the Volume button to zoom in or out. • S pread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video.
  • Page 72 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.
  • Page 73 Media • R eview pics/videos: Set to show photos or videos after taking them. • V olume key: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom function. • T imer: Use this for delayed-time shots. •...

  • Page 74: Gallery

    Media Gallery Use this application to view images and videos. Tap Gallery on the Applications screen. Viewing images Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another application, such as Email, saves an image, the Download folder is automatically created to contain the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically creates the Screenshots folder.

  • Page 75: Editing Images

    Media Trimming segments of a video Select a video, and then tap . Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the desired ending point, and then save the video. Editing images When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: •...

  • Page 76: Modifying Images

    Media Modifying images When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: • R otate: Rotate the image. • C rop: Crop the image. • C olour: Adjust the saturation or brightness of the image. • E ffect: Apply effects to the image. •...

  • Page 77: Story Album

    Media Tagging faces → Settings, and then tick Face tag. A yellow frame appears When viewing an image, tap 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 making calls or sending messages.

  • Page 78: Video

    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 Adjust the volume. devices to play the file. Skip to the next Move forwards or video.

  • Page 79: Youtube

    Media 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. To move the player, drag the player to another location.

  • Page 80: Radio

    Media Radio Listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. Tap Radio on the Applications screen. Listening to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device before launching the FM radio. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for the first time.

  • Page 81: My Magazine

    Media Scanning radio stations → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen. Adding stations to the favourites list Scroll to a radio station, and then tap to add the station to the favourites list.

  • Page 82: Flipboard

    Media While viewing a page, tap to use the following applications: • : Open the keypad. • : Launch Camera. • : Send a message. • : Launch Google search. • : Open the web browser. •...

  • Page 83: 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 84: Samsung Apps (Galaxy Apps)

    Application & media stores Samsung Apps (GALAXY Apps) Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit apps.samsung.com . Tap Samsung Apps (GALAXY Apps) on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 85: 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 86: Utilities

    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 87: Dropbox

    Utilities Syncing with Google Calendar On the Applications screen, tap Settings → General → Accounts → Google under My accounts → a Google account, tick Sync Calendar, and then tap Sync now. To manually sync for updating, on the Applications screen, tap S Planner → →...

  • Page 88: 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 → General → Cloud.

  • Page 89: Drive

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

  • Page 90: Setting Alarms

    Utilities Alarm Setting alarms Tap Create alarm, set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save. • L ocation alarm: Set a location. The alarm goes off only when you are in the location. •...

  • Page 91: Calculator

    Utilities Timer Set the duration, and then tap Start. Drag outside the large circle when the timer goes off. Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Applications screen. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If Screen →...

  • Page 92: Voice Recorder

    Utilities Voice Recorder Use this application to record or play voice memos. Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen. Recording voice memos to start recording. Speak into the microphone at the bottom of the device. Tap pause recording. Tap to finish recording. While recording a voice memo, tap to insert a bookmark.

  • Page 93: Playing Voice Memos

    Utilities Playing voice memos Select a voice memo to play. • : Trim the voice memo. • : Set a portion of the recording for looped play. • : Adjust the playback speed. • : Skip a silent portion in the voice memo. •...
  • Page 94 Utilities Managing categories Creating a category → Manage categories → In the list of voice memos, tap . Enter a category name, select a colour, and then tap Done. Changing a category → Change category, select memos, tap Done, and then In the list of voice memos, tap select a category to change.
  • Page 95 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 96: Google

    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.

  • Page 97: My Files

    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 Select a category, and then select a file or folder to open it. To go back to the parent folder, tap .

  • Page 98: Downloads

    Utilities Adding shortcuts to folders → Add shortcut → Add a shortcut of frequently-used folders to the shortcuts area. Tap OK, select a folder, and then tap Done. Adding FTP server shortcuts to the device → Add FTP → OK, enter details Add an FTP server shortcut to the shortcuts area.

  • Page 99: Knox

    Utilities KNOX Use this application to separate personal and work data and to access enterprise applications securely from your device. Tap KNOX on the Applications screen. • T his application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. •...

  • Page 100: 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 101: Settings

    Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Applications screen. Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices.

  • Page 102: Tethering And Mobile Hotspot

    Settings Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi → → Advanced and tick Network notification to activate this feature. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.

  • Page 103: Flight Mode

    Settings Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount, and customise the settings for the limitation. • M obile data: Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network. •...

  • Page 104: More Networks

    Settings More networks Customise settings to control networks. Default messaging app Select the default application to use for messaging. Printing Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files via Wi-Fi or cloud services. Mobile networks •...

  • Page 105: Device

    Settings S Beam Activate the S Beam feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents, to devices that support NFC and Wi-Fi Direct. Nearby devices • D evice name: View the device name. • C ontent to share: Set the device to share your content with other devices. •...
  • Page 106 Settings Display Change the settings for the display. • B rightness: Set the brightness of the display. • S creen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight. • T ouch key light duration: Set the duration for the touch button backlight. •...

  • Page 107: Notification Panel

    Settings • S hortcuts: Set the device to show and edit application shortcuts on the locked screen. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • P ersonal message: Set the device to show a personal message on the locked screen. –...

  • Page 108: Easy Mode

    Settings Easy mode Set the device to easy mode. Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device. • A uto rotate screen: Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device. •...
  • Page 109 • S amsung subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Samsung and to change the closed caption settings. • A ssistant menu: Set the device to show the assistive shortcut icon that helps you access functions supported by external buttons or features on the notifications panel.
  • Page 110 Settings • T ap and hold delay: Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen. • I nteraction control: Set this to use interaction control mode to restrict the reaction of the device for inputs in an application. This mode may be helpful when you want to allow others only limited access and control of your media or data.
  • Page 111 Settings • C all accessories: – Automatic answering: Set the device to answer automatically after a specified period (available only when a headset is connected). – Automatic answering timer: Select the length of time that the device waits before answering calls.

  • Page 112: Controls

    Settings • P ersonalise call sound: – In-call sound EQ: Select a type of call sound to use with a headset. – Adapt Sound: Personalise the sound for the ear you use most during calls or while listening to music. •...

  • Page 113: Samsung Keyboard

    • 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. • H elp: Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
  • Page 114 Settings Voice search • L anguage: Select a language for the voice recognition. • S peech output: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action. • “ OK Google” Detection: Set the device to begin voice recognition when you say the wake-up command while using the search application.

  • Page 115: Palm Motion

    Settings Hands-free mode Set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in hands-free mode. One-handed operation Activate one-handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand. Motions Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device.

  • Page 116: General

    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.

  • Page 117: Safety Assistance

    Settings Safety assistance Set the device to send a message to recipients in an emergency. Press and hold the both sides of the Volume button for 3 seconds to send the message. • E dit emergency message: Edit the message that will be sent when you are in an emergency.

  • Page 118: Power Saving Mode

    Settings Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. • D isplay battery percentage: Set the device to display the remaining battery life. Power saving mode Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. •...
  • Page 119 • 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 120: Google Settings

    Settings About device Access device information, edit the device name, or update device software. Google Settings Use this application to configure settings for some features provided by Google. Tap Google Settings on the Applications screen.

  • Page 121: 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 122 • 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 turn off the device and turn it on again.
  • Page 123 The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Charge 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 124 • 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 125 • 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 126 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 127 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). 10/2014. Rev.1.0...

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