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  • Page 1 GT-I9305 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

    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

    Indicator icons ChatON Using the touch screen Control motions Palm motions Web & network Activating Multi Window Internet Notifications Chrome Home screen Bluetooth Locked screen Screen Mirroring Applications screen Samsung Link Using applications Group Play Help Entering text S Beam...
  • Page 6 Video YouTube Travel & local Flipboard 105 Maps Application & media stores Settings Play Store 106 About Settings Samsung Apps (GALAXY Apps) 106 Connections S Suggest 110 Device Game Hub 118 Controls Play Books 122 General Play Movies & TV...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Notification light Proximity/Light sensor Earpiece Front camera Power button Touch screen Home button Menu button Back button Multipurpose jack Microphone Microphone for Headset jack speakerphone Speaker GPS antenna Flash Rear camera NFC antenna (on the Volume button battery) Back cover 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 Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery. Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

  • 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 Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → General → Storage → Format SD card → Format SD card →...

  • Page 18: Holding The Device

    Getting started Holding the device Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. Adjusting the volume Press the Volume button up or down to adjust the ringtone volume, or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video.

  • 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 Alarm activated Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated 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. Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel.

  • Page 23: Control Motions

    Basics Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out. 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 →...
  • Page 24 Basics To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation. • S ome applications do not allow screen rotation. • S ome applications display a different screen depending on the orientation. The calculator turns into a scientific calculator when rotated to landscape.
  • Page 25 Basics Panning to browse When an image is zoomed in, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then move the device in any direction to browse the image. Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone or pause media playback.

  • Page 26: Palm Motions

    Basics Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out. 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 27: 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 28: Sharing Files

    Basics Drag the circle between the application panels up or down to adjust the size of the panels. Tap the panel handle to hide or show the panel. When the Multi Window panel is open, tap and hold the panel handle and drag it to the left or right edge of the screen to move the panel.

  • Page 29: Notifications

    Basics Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 30: Home Screen

    Basics → To rearrange the options on the notifications panel, open the notifications panel, tap tap and hold an item, and then drag the item to another location. 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.

  • Page 31: Setting Wallpaper

    Basics Moving an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen. Removing an item Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen.

  • Page 32: Locked Screen

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

  • Page 33: Adding Widgets

    Basics 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. Adding widgets To use widgets when the screen is locked, on the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Device →...

  • Page 34: Applications Screen

    Basics Rearranging panels Moving a panel Drag the widgets panel down, scroll left or right, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Removing a panel Drag the widgets panel down, scroll left or right, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen.

  • Page 35: Installing Applications

    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 36: Using Applications

    Basics Using applications This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications. Opening an application On the Home screen or the Applications screen, select an application icon to open it. Opening from recently-used applications Press and hold the Home button to open the list of recently-used applications.

  • Page 37: Entering Text

    Basics Entering text Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Changing the keyboard type Tap any text field, open the notifications panel, tap Choose input method, and then select the type of keyboard to use.

  • Page 38: Changing The Keyboard Type

    Basics Changing the keyboard type Tap and hold , and then tap to change the keyboard type. Tap and hold and move the floating keyboard to another location. To switch to the fixed keyboard, tap Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards.

  • Page 39: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Basics Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap Copy to copy or Cut to cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard. To paste it into a text entry field, tap and hold at the point where it should be inserted, and then tap Paste.

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 face unlock Open the device, and on the Applications screen, tap Settings → Device → Lock screen → Screen lock →...

  • Page 43: 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 44 Basics Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → General → About device → Software update → Update now.

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: Adding Contacts

    Communication → Contacts: Open the contacts list. • • → Memo: Create a memo. → Message: Send a message. • • → Transfer: Connect the first party to the second party. This disconnects you from the conversation. → Manage conference call: Have a private conversation with one party during a •...

  • Page 48: Receiving Calls

    Communication Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. If the call waiting service is active, another call can be made. When the second call is answered, the first call is put on hold. Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.

  • Page 49: Call Forwarding

    Communication Call forwarding The device can be set to send incoming calls to a specified number. → Call settings → Additional settings → Call forwarding, and then select a call type and condition. Enter a number and tap Enable. Video calls Making a video call Enter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap During a video call...
  • Page 50 Communication Tap and hold the other party’s image to access the following options: • C apture image: Capture the other party’s image. • R ecord video: Take a video of the other party’s images. It is illegal in many countries to record a call without the other party’s prior permission.

  • Page 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 name card, select contacts, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Favourite contacts Tap Favourites.

  • Page 54: Messaging

    Communication • C hange order: Tap and hold next to the group name, drag it up or down to another position, and then tap Done. • D elete groups: Select user-added groups, and then tap Delete. Default groups cannot be deleted.

  • Page 55: Email

    Communication Use the following methods to make a multimedia message: • T ap and attach images, videos, contacts, memos, events, and others. • T ap → Add subject to enter a subject. Sending scheduled messages → Scheduling. Set a time and date, and then tap Done. While composing a message, tap The device will send the message at the specified time and date.
  • Page 56 Communication Sending messages Tap the email account to use, and then tap at the bottom of the screen. Enter recipients, subject, and message, and then tap to add a recipient from the contacts list. to attach images, videos, contacts, memos, events, and others. Tap →...

  • Page 57: 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 58: 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 59: 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 , and then select a label in ALL LABELS 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 60: 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 → Contact sync → by selecting buddies from the list of suggestions. Alternatively, tap Contact sync to manually sync contacts from the device.

  • Page 61: 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 or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage. →...

  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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 67: 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 68: 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 69: Creating Playlists

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

  • Page 70: 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. 78) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •...

  • Page 71: Taking Photos

    Media Taking photos Taking a photo Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame turns green. Tap to take the photo. Tap and hold to take a series of photos.

  • Page 72: Shooting Mode

    Media • A utumn colour: Use this setting for red-shifted background scenery. • T ext: Use this setting for books or posters. • C andlelight: Use this setting for images of bright light against a dark background. •...

  • Page 73: Applying Filter Effects

    Media • S hare shot: Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi Direct. • H DR: Use this to take photos without losing details in bright and dark areas. The original and a compensated one will be saved. •...

  • Page 74: Taking Videos

    Media Taking videos Taking a video Slide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap While recording, use the following actions: • T o change the focus, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the centre of the screen, •...

  • Page 75: Zooming In And Out

    Media to change the recording mode. • N ormal: Use this mode for normal quality. • L imit for MMS: Use this mode to lower the recording quality for sending via messages. Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods: •...
  • Page 76 Media • L ocation tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo. • T o improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather conditions.
  • Page 77 Media • A uto contrast: Set the camera to use automatic contrast. Automatic contrast defines contrast levels without manual input. • G uidelines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects. • A uto share shot: Set to automatically activate Wi-Fi Direct and switch to share shot mode when you touch the back of your device to another NFC-enabled device, and then tap the screen of your device.

  • Page 78: 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 79: Editing Images

    Media Editing images When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: • F avourite: Add to the favourites list. • S lideshow: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder. • P hoto frame: Use this to add a frame and a note to an image. The edited image is saved in the Photo frame folder.

  • Page 80: Deleting Images

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

  • Page 81: Paper Artist

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

  • Page 82: 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 video. Tap and hold Move forwards or to move forwards backwards by...

  • Page 83: 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 84: Flipboard

    Media Flipboard Use this application to access your personalised magazines. Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To start your Flipboard, flick up on the greeting page, tap Get Started, select news topics, and then tap Done.

  • Page 85: 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 86: Samsung Apps (Galaxy Apps)

    S Suggest Use this application to browse and download the latest applications suggested by Samsung. Tap S Suggest on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 87: Game Hub

    Application & media stores Game Hub Use this application to access featured Samsung games. Tap Game Hub on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a game service and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the purchase process.

  • Page 88: Play Games

    Application & media stores Play Games Use this application to download and play games. Tap Play Games on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Newsstand Use this application to read the latest news articles. Tap Play Newsstand on the Applications screen.

  • Page 89: Utilities

    Utilities S Memo Use this application to create a memo using images and voice recordings. Tap S Memo on the Applications screen. Composing memos Create memos with enriched content by drawing sketches with your finger or adding images or voice memos. to write or draw on the screen, or tap to enter text with the keyboard.
  • Page 90 Utilities When jotting down a memo, tap once more to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour. When erasing the handwritten memo, tap , and then tap to change the eraser size or tap Clear all to clear the memo. Change the pen type.

  • Page 91: Viewing A Memo

    Utilities → Sync. To sync memos with an online service, tap → Create folder. To create a folder, tap → Move. To move memos to another folder, tap → Copy. To copy memos, tap → Lock. To lock the memo so that others cannot view it, tap →...

  • Page 92: S Planner

    Utilities S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks. Tap S Planner on the Applications screen. Creating events or tasks , and then use one of the following methods: • A dd event: Enter an event with an optional repeat setting. •...
  • Page 93 Utilities Attach a memo from S Memo. Tap Memos, and then compose a new memo or select one of the existing memos. Attach an image. Tap Images, and then take a photo or select one of the existing images. Attaching memos to a date Tap and hold a date to select it and the memo pad appears.

  • Page 94: Drive

    Utilities Changing calendar type Select one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others at the right side of the screen. A pinch gesture can be used to change calendar type. For example, pinch to change from the monthly calendar to the yearly calendar, and spread apart to change yearly calendar back to monthly calendar.

  • Page 95: 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 96: Clock

    Utilities Backing up or restoring data Tap Backup to back up or tap Restore to 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 97: 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 98: Calculator

    Utilities Stopwatch Tap Start to time an event. Tap Lap to record lap times. Tap Reset to clear lap time records. Timer Set the duration, and then tap Start. Drag outside the large circle when the timer goes off. Desk clock to view in full screen.

  • Page 99: 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 top of the device. Tap to pause recording. Tap to finish recording.

  • Page 100: Voice

    Utilities Managing voice memos In the list of voice memos, tap and select one of the following: • S hare via: Select voice memos to send, and then select a sharing method. • D elete: Select voice memos to delete. •...

  • Page 101: Google

    Utilities Hands-free mode In hands-free mode, the device will read content aloud when you have incoming calls, messages, and notifications so you can use the device without hands while driving. For example, the device will read aloud the caller’s name or phone number when a call comes in. To activate hands-free mode, say “Hands-free mode on.

  • Page 102: Voice Search

    Utilities Google Now Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather, public transit info, your next appointment, and more when you are most likely to need it. Join Google Now when opening Google search for the first time. To change Google Now →...

  • Page 103: Downloads

    Utilities Select a file or folder by ticking, and then use one of the following functions: • : Delete files or folders. • : Send files to others or share them. • → Move: Move files or folders to another folder. •...

  • Page 104: 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. To start KNOX, you need to download and install the application. Tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 105: 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 106: 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 107: 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. 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 108: 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. •...

  • Page 109: More Networks

    Settings More networks Customise settings to control networks. Default messaging app Select the default application to use for messaging. Printing Configure printer plug-in settings, such as searching and adding printers, to print files via a Wi-Fi network or cloud-hosted services. Mobile networks •...

  • Page 110: 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: Select content to share with other devices. •...

  • Page 111: Multi Window

    Settings • S creen lock sound: Set the device to sound when locking or unlocking the touch screen. • H aptic feedback: Set the device to vibrate when touching keys. • S amsung applications: Change the notification settings for each application. •...

  • Page 112: Led Indicator

    Settings LED indicator • C harging: Set the device to turn on the notification light while you are charging the battery. • L ow battery: Set the device to turn on the notification light when the battery is low. •...

  • Page 113: Notification Panel

    Settings Wallpaper Change the settings for the wallpaper. • 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 screens: Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen.
  • Page 114 Settings 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 115 • 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 116 Settings Call Customise the settings for calling features. • C all rejection: Reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically. Add phone numbers to the reject list. • S et up call reject messages: Add or edit the message sent when you reject a call. •...
  • Page 117 Settings • A dditional settings: – Caller ID: Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls. – Call forwarding: Divert incoming calls to another number. – Auto area code: Set the device to insert a prefix (area or country code) automatically before a phone number.

  • Page 118: Controls

    Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • E nglish(UK): Change the keyboard layout. • S elect input languages: Select languages for text input.

  • Page 119: Google Voice Typing

    • V ibration: Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched. • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • T utorial: Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keyboard. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.

  • Page 120: Pointer Speed

    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 121: Palm Motion

    Settings Hands-free mode Set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in hands-free mode. Motions Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. • D irect call: Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near your ear while viewing call, message, or contact details.

  • Page 122: 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 123: Application Manager

    Settings • S elect time zone: Set the home time zone. • U se 24-hour format: Display time in 24-hour format. • S elect date format: Select a date format. Accessories Change the accessory settings. • D ock sound: Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a desktop dock.

  • Page 124: 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 125 • 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 126: Google Settings

    Settings • S torage type: Set a storage type for credential files. • T rusted credentials: Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various applications. • I nstall from device storage: Install encrypted certificates stored on the USB storage. •...

  • Page 127: 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 128 • 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 129 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 130 • 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 131 • 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 132 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 133 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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