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  • Page 1 SM-P601 User Manual www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    • A pplications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung. • S amsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software.
  • Page 3 No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics.
  • Page 4 About this manual Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. ® ™ ™ ™ • W i-Fi...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Upgrading the device Adjusting the volume Switching to silent mode Communication Basics Phone Contacts Indicator icons Messages Using the touch screen Email Control motions Gmail Palm motions Hangouts Samsung Smart Pause Google+ Using Multi Window Photos Using the S Pen Twitter...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Web & network Play Music Play Games Internet Play Newsstand Chrome Bluetooth Screen Mirroring Utilities Samsung Link S Note Group Play 101 Action Memo Peel Smart Remote 102 S Planner 104 Dropbox Media 104 Cloud 105 Drive...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Settings 118 About Settings 118 CONNECTIONS 122 DEVICE 128 CONTROLS 133 GENERAL 137 Google Settings Appendix 138 Troubleshooting 144 Removing the battery...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Volume button Power button Front camera Light sensor Touch screen Speaker Menu button Home button Back button Microphone Multipurpose jack Rear camera S Pen slot Headset jack Flash GPS antenna Speaker Memory card slot SIM card slot Main antenna...

  • Page 9: 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 10: Package Contents

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

  • Page 11: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card

    SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. • U se caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    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 13 • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
  • Page 14 Getting started Checking the battery charge status When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current battery charge status: Charging Fully charged Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges: •...

  • Page 15: Inserting A Memory Card

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

  • Page 16: Removing The Memory Card

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

  • Page 17: Replacing The S Pen Nib

    Getting started Replacing the S Pen nib While using the S Pen, the S Pen nib may get dull. If the nib is dull, replace it with a new one. Hold the nib with the tweezers firmly, and then pull it out. Insert a new nib into the S Pen until you hear a click.

  • Page 18: Turning The Device On And Off

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

  • Page 19: Locking And Unlocking The Device

    Getting started Locking and unlocking the device When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period. To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button when the touch screen is turned off, tap anywhere on the screen, and then flick your finger in any direction.

  • Page 20: Basics

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

  • Page 21: Using The Touch Screen

    Basics Icon Meaning New text or multimedia message Alarm activated S Pen removed Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Using the touch screen Use only fingers or the S Pen to use the touch screen. •...

  • Page 22: 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 23 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 24 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 25: Control Motions

    Basics Control motions Simple motions allow easy control of the device. Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap → Settings → CONTROLS → Motions, and then drag the Motions switch to the right. Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs.
  • Page 26 Basics Picking up When you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off, it vibrates if you have missed calls or new messages. Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.

  • Page 27: Palm Motions

    Basics Panning to browse When an image is zoomed in, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then move the device in any direction to browse the image. Palm motions Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen. Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated.

  • Page 28: Samsung Smart Pause

    Basics Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback. Samsung Smart Pause Use this feature to pause videos when you look away from the screen. → Settings → CONTROLS → Smart screen, and then tick Smart On the Home screen, tap pause.

  • Page 29: Using Multi Window

    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 panel can run. • T his feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. →...
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32 Basics Tap and hold an item in the Internet window and drag it to a location in the Email window. Creating a Multi Window combination Use this feature to save currently-running Multi Window applications as a combination. Launch multiple applications in a split screen Multi Window. →...

  • Page 33: Using The S Pen

    • T he pen nib of the S Pen is replaceable. If the pen nib gets dull, replace it with a new one. • I f the S Pen is not working properly, take it to a Samsung Service Centre. Refer to the Samsung website for more information about the S Pen.
  • Page 34 Basics Launching Action Memo With the S Pen button pressed, double-tap the screen to launch Action Memo. Jot down or draw a note, and then select the memo by tapping to perform various actions, such as adding contacts or sending an email. With the memo selected, draw a line around an area with the S Pen to perform actions with the selected area.
  • Page 35 Basics Air command Press the S Pen button while hovering the S Pen over the screen to display air command. With this feature, you can directly use the following actions: • A ction memo: Write a memo, and then select it by drawing a line around it to take actions related to the memo.

  • Page 36: Air View

    Basics Opening available options Some items have contextual menus that make the S Pen pointer glow. Air view Use this feature to perform various functions while the S Pen is hovering over the screen. → Settings → CONTROLS → S Pen → Air view, and then drag On the Home screen, tap the Air view switch to the right.

  • Page 37: Notifications

    Basics 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. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 38: Home Screen

    Basics Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others. The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right. Rearranging items Adding items Tap and hold an application or a folder from the Applications screen, and then drag it to the...

  • Page 39: Setting Wallpaper

    Basics 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. Removing a panel Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen.

  • Page 40: Applications Screen

    Basics Adding widgets to the Home screen On the Home screen, tap and hold the empty area, tap Widgets. Scroll left or right on the widgets panel, and then tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen. Put it on a location you want, resize it by dragging the frame if necessary, and then tap anywhere on the screen to save the location of the widget.

  • Page 41: Using Applications

    Basics Uninstalling applications → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to uninstall it. Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled. Disabling applications → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to disable it. → Show disabled apps, select the To enable applications, on the Applications screen, tap applications, and then tap DONE.

  • Page 42: Help

    To search for keywords, tap 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 43 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. You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging the tab. Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards.
  • Page 44 Basics Direct pen input On the Applications screen, tap Settings → CONTROLS → S Pen → Direct pen input, and then drag the Direct pen input switch to the right. When hovering the S Pen over a text field, icon appears at the upper left corner of the text field.

  • Page 45: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Basics Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 118) Turning Wi-Fi on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. •...

  • Page 46: Setting Up Accounts

    FORGET. 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.

  • Page 47: 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 48: 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 signature On the Applications screen, tap Settings → DEVICE → Lock screen → Screen lock → Signature.

  • Page 49: Setting A Password

    Unlocking the device Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.

  • Page 50: Upgrading The Device

    Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box, if any. Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade.

  • Page 51: 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: • P HONE: View call and message logs and enter the number using the keypad, and then •...

  • Page 52: Making An International Call

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

  • Page 53: Adding Contacts

    Communication Adding contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to contacts. Viewing call logs Tap PHONE 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 54: Call Waiting

    Communication Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the reject message bar upwards. To → Call settings → Call settings → Call rejection → create the rejection message, tap Call-reject messages.
  • Page 55 Communication Video calls Making a video call Enter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap to make a video call. During a video call The following actions are available: • H IDE ME: Hide your image from the other party. •...

  • Page 56: Contacts

    Communication Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Tap CONTACTS. Creating a contact and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field.

  • Page 57: Searching For Contacts

    → Move device contacts to → Google. Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Moving contacts to Samsung → Move device contacts to → Samsung account. Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list.

  • Page 58: Importing And Exporting Contacts

    Communication Importing and exporting contacts Tap CONTACTS. Importing contacts → Settings → Import/Export contacts, and then select an import option. Exporting contacts → Settings → Import/Export contacts, and then select an export option. Sharing contacts → Select, select contacts, tap , and then select a sharing method. Favourite contacts Tap FAVOURITES.
  • Page 59 Communication Managing groups , and then take one of the following actions: • E dit group: Change the group settings. • R emove from group: Remove members from the group. • S end message: Send a message to a group’s members. •...

  • Page 60: Messages

    Communication Messages Use this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). Tap Messages on the Applications screen. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. Sending messages , add recipients, enter a message, and then tap Use the following methods to add recipients:...
  • Page 61 Communication Sending scheduled messages → Schedule message. Set a time and date, and then While composing a message, tap tap SET. The device will send the message at the specified time and date. • I f the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent.

  • Page 62: 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 63: Gmail

    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. Reply to the message. Forward the message. Delete the message. Add this email address to the contacts list.
  • Page 64 Communication Sending messages In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap to add more recipients. → Attach file to attach images, videos, music, and others. Tap → Save draft to save the message for later delivery. Tap →...

  • Page 65: Hangouts

    Communication Hangouts Use this application to chat with others. Tap Hangouts on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results to start chatting.

  • Page 66: Photos

    Communication Photos Use this application to view and share images or videos via Google’s social network services. Tap Photos on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select one of the following categories: •...

  • Page 67: Web & Network

    Web & network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go. to access additional options while viewing a webpage. Opening a new page To go to another webpage, scroll left or right on the title field, and tap the title to select it.

  • Page 68: Chrome

    Web & network Saved pages To view saved webpages, tap BOOKMARKS → SAVED PAGES. Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy. Sharing webpages → Share. To share a webpage address with others, tap To share a part of a webpage, tap and hold the desired text, and then tap Share.

  • Page 69: 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 70: Screen Mirroring

    Web & network Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen, tap Settings → CONNECTIONS → Bluetooth → SCAN, and detected devices are listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto-generated passkey on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving data Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth.

  • Page 71: 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 72: Peel Smart Remote

    Web & network Peel Smart Remote Use this application to use the device as a remote control for TVs and entertainment systems. Tap Peel Smart Remote on the Applications screen. You must first connect the device to a Wi-Fi network and ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV.

  • Page 73: Media

    Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen. Search for other devices to play the file.

  • Page 74: Creating Playlists

    Media → Settings → Advanced → Smart volume. To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap When Smart volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent damage to your hearing.

  • Page 75: 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. 82) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •...

  • Page 76: 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 77 Media • R ich tone (HDR): Use this to take a photo with an improved contrast ratio. • E raser: Use this to erase the movements of moving objects in the background. to take a series of photos. The device erases traces of movement from a moving object.

  • Page 78: Taking A Video

    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 79 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 80 Media Share shot → , and then select one of the following: • S hare shot: Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi Direct. • B uddy photo share: Set the device to recognise a person’s face that you have tagged in a photo and send it to that person.
  • Page 81 Media • I SO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in film- camera equivalents. Low values are for stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values are for fast-moving or poorly-lit objects. • V ideo stabilisation: Activate or deactivate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps focus when the camera is moving.

  • Page 82: Gallery

    Media • F lash: Activate or deactivate the flash. • V oice control: Set the camera to take photos with voice commands. • C ontextual filename: Set the camera to display contextual tags. Activate this to use Tag Buddy in Gallery and Story Album.

  • Page 83: Playing Videos

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

  • Page 84: Deleting Images

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

  • Page 85: Sharing Images

    Media Sharing images Use one of the following methods: → Select item, select images, and then tap • I n a folder, tap to send them to others or share them via social network services. • W hen viewing an image, tap to send it to others or share it via social network services.

  • Page 86: Story Album

    Media Story Album Use this application to create your own digital album to keep your stories by organising the images neatly and automatically. Tap Story Album on the Applications screen. To start Story Album, you need to download and install the application. Tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 87: Video Editor

    Media Deleting videos → Delete, select videos, and then tap Sharing videos → Select, select videos, tap → Share via, and then select a sharing method. Using Popup Video player Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up player.

  • Page 88: Youtube

    Media YouTube Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website. Tap YouTube on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Watching videos , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video. to display full screen.

  • Page 89: My Magazine

    Media My Magazine Use this applications to make your own social magazine. On the Home screen, flick your finger up from the bottom of the screen. When running My magazine for the first time, tap NEXT, read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap START.

  • Page 90: Businessweek

    Media Businessweek+ Use this application to get the latest news about finance, business, market data, and more. Tap Businessweek+ on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. NYTimes Use this application to browse and navigate some articles and more. Tap NYTimes on the Applications screen.

  • Page 91: 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 the search field to search for a keyword.

  • Page 92: Galaxy Apps

    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.

  • Page 93: 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 94: Utilities

    Utilities S Note Use this application to create a note using multimedia files or voice memos. Tap S Note on the Applications screen. Creating notes When running S Note for the first time, tap NEXT to set the default cover and a template. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
  • Page 95 Utilities To delete a frame, tap and hold the frame, and then tap Delete. When jotting down a note, tap to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour. Save the current setting as a pen profile. Change the pen type. Change the line thickness.
  • Page 96 Utilities Editing handwritten notes Select a handwritten note to cut, move, resize, or transform it. When jotting down or drawing a note, tap . Then, tap the note or draw a line around it to select and edit it. To move the note to another location, select the note, and then drag it to a new location. To resize the note, select the note, and then drag the frame handle.
  • Page 97 Utilities Inserting multimedia files → Insert to insert images, videos, voice memos, and more. Inserting an idea sketch → Insert → Idea Sketch, and then write a keyword or select a category to search for images. → Create, and then draw an image in the sketch To add your own sketches to the list, tap panel.
  • Page 98 Utilities Creating and managing charts Making a table → Insert → Easy chart → Table, set the number of rows and columns for the table, and then tap DONE. • T o enter data in the table, tap a table cell. •...
  • Page 99 Utilities Editing a chart Tap and hold a chart or table, tap Edit chart, and then use the following options: • T ap at the top left of the screen to change the chart type. • T ap an item, tap , and then edit values.
  • Page 100 Utilities Viewing pages preview Drag down a note to preview the pages above the note. on the note cover to access the following options: • D elete: Delete the note. • S hare: Share the note with others. •...

  • Page 101: Action Memo

    Utilities Action Memo Use this application to compose a handwritten memo and quickly perform one of the useful features provided with Action Memo. With the S Pen button pressed, double-tap the screen to launch Action Memo. Composing memos Write a memo, and then tap .

  • Page 102: S Planner

    Utilities Browsing memos Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down. To edit the memo, tap the memo. To create a memo, tap → Search. To search for a memo, tap To delete memos, tap and hold memos, and then tap →...

  • Page 103: Sharing Events

    Utilities 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. Attach a map showing the location of the event.

  • Page 104: Dropbox

    To open files in the favourites list, tap Cloud Use this feature to sync files or back up settings and application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → GENERAL → Cloud.

  • Page 105: Drive

    Utilities Backing up or restoring data Tap Backup or tap Restore to back up or restore data with your Samsung account. Syncing with Dropbox Tap Link Dropbox account, and then enter the Dropbox account. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

  • Page 106: Polaris Office 5

    Utilities POLARIS Office 5 Use this application to edit documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations. Tap POLARIS Office 5 on the Applications screen. Some functions may not be available, depending on the file type. Create a document. View recent documents. Browse folders.

  • Page 107: Reading Documents

    Utilities • S creen Conversion: Apply animation or transition effects to slides. • V iew Settings: Change the view mode settings. • R ead All: Read the document via the text-to-speech feature. • F ilter: View cells filtered by specific criteria. •...

  • Page 108: Alarm

    Utilities Sharing documents Share documents with multiple devices that are connected to the same Wi-Fi. While sharing documents, you can write a note or draw on the screen. To create a sharing group, tap View Together → . Select a document to share, enter a name and password for the sharing group, and then tap OK.

  • Page 109: World Clock

    Utilities Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time. Deleting alarms Tap and hold the alarm, and then tap World clock Use this application to check the time of many major cities in the world. Tap World clock on the Applications screen.

  • Page 110: S Translator

    Utilities S Translator Use this application to translate text into other languages. Tap S Translator on the Applications screen. To start S Translator, you need to download and install the application. Tap Install, and then follow the on-screen instructions. You may incur additional charges when downloading this application via the mobile network.

  • Page 111: Google

    Utilities Using wake-up commands on the locked screen On the locked screen, you can use various functions with preset wake-up commands. To activate this feature, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → DEVICE → Lock screen, and then drag the Wake up in lock screen switch to the right. S Finder Use this application to search for a wide variety of items on the device, including emails, documents, images, music, applications, and more.

  • Page 112: Voice Search

    Utilities Search scope → Settings → Tablet search, and then tick the To select what applications to search, tap items to search for. Google Now Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather, public transit info, your next appointment, and more when you are most likely to need it. Join Google Now when opening Google search for the first time.

  • Page 113: Scrapbook

    Utilities Scrapbook Use this application to create your own digital scrapbook with content from webpages, videos, and more. Tap Scrapbook on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Creating categories → Edit category, select a layout from the list, enter a name, and then tap DONE. Collecting items When there is content you want to collect, such as a part of a webpage, open the air command and tap Smart select or Image clip.

  • Page 114: 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 Files stored in the device are sorted by criteria. From the left pane of the screen, select one of the following categories: •...

  • Page 115: Searching For A File

    Utilities → Rename: Rename a file or folder. • • → Add to favourite folders: Add a shortcut to the folder in Favourite folders. → Add shortcut to home: Add a shortcut to a file or folder to the Home screen. •...

  • Page 116: Tripadvisor

    Utilities TripAdvisor Use this application to get travel information such as destination or hotel. You can also book for a room and share your reviews with others. Tap TripAdvisor on the Applications screen. To start TripAdvisor, you need to download and install the application. Tap Install, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 117: 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 118: About 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 119: Flight Mode

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

  • Page 120: Data Usage

    Settings 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. • S et mobile data limit: Set a limit for the mobile data usage. To use more options, tap •...

  • Page 121: Mobile Networks

    Settings 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 • M obile data: Use to allow packet switching data networks for network services. •...

  • Page 122: Device

    Settings DEVICE Sounds and notifications Change settings for various sounds on the device. • V ibration intensity: Adjust the force of the vibration notification. • V ibrate when ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls. •...

  • Page 123: Multi Window

    Settings Multi window Activate the Multi Window feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time. • O pen in split screen view: Set the device to activate the Multi Window feature when you open files from My Files or Video. Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen.

  • Page 124: Notification Panel

    Settings Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings. • H ome screen: Select a background image for the Home screen. • L ock screen: Select a background image for the locked screen. • H ome and lock screen: Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen.
  • Page 125 – Turn off all sounds: Mute all device sounds. – Samsung subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Samsung and to change the closed caption settings. – Google subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Google and to change the closed caption settings.

  • Page 126: Call Settings

    Settings • A nswering and ending calls: – Pressing the Home key: Set the device to answer a call when you press the Home button. – Voice control: Set the device to answer or reject an incoming call with voice commands.
  • Page 127 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 128: Controls

    Settings Video calls • H ide my video: Select an image or video to be shown to the other party. Voicemail • S ervice provider: Select or set your voicemail service provider. • V oicemail settings: Enter the number to access the voicemail service. Obtain this number from the service provider.

  • Page 129: Samsung Keyboard

    • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • P en detection: Set the device to open the handwriting panel when the field is tapped with the S Pen. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.

  • Page 130: Google Voice Typing

    Settings Google voice typing • L anguages: Select input languages for text input. • O ffline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. • B lock offensive words: Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs.
  • Page 131 Settings S Pen Change the settings for using the S Pen. • D isable pen detection: Set the screen not to respond when inserting or removing the S Pen. • P ointer: Set the device to show the S Pen pointer when the S Pen is hovering over the screen.

  • Page 132: Palm Motion

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

  • Page 133: 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 134: Application Manager

    Settings 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. • A udio output mode: Set the device to use the dock speaker when your device is connected to a desktop dock.

  • Page 135: Power Saving Mode

    Settings Power saving mode Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. • C PU performance: Set the device to limit some system resource usage. • S creen output: Set the device to decrease the brightness of the display. •...
  • Page 136 • 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 137: Google Settings

    Settings About device Access device information and 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 138: Appendix

    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: •...
  • Page 139 • R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f the touch screen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close applications or reinsert the battery and turn on the device to regain functionality.
  • Page 140 The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • I f the battery terminals are dirty, the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off.
  • Page 141 • 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 142 • 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 143 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 144: Removing The Battery

    Samsung’s negligence. Remove the SIM or USIM card, the memory card, and the S Pen from the device.
  • Page 145 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). 10/2015. Rev.1.0...

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