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  • Page 1 SM-N9007 User Manual www.samsung.com/hk...
  • Page 2 • 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

    Switching to silent mode Communication Basics Phone Indicator icons Contacts Using the touch screen Messages Control motions Email Palm motions Gmail Air Gesture Hangouts Using the S Pen Google+ Air view Photos Samsung Smart Pause Increasing touch screen sensitivity Web & network...
  • Page 6 106 Flipboard 136 TripAdvisor 107 SketchBook for Galaxy 136 Evernote 137 KNOX Application & media stores Travel & local 108 Play Store 109 Samsung Apps (Galaxy Apps) 138 Maps 109 Play Books 109 Play Movies & TV 110 Play Games...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Settings 139 About Settings 139 CONNECTIONS 143 DEVICE 149 CONTROLS 156 GENERAL Troubleshooting...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Proximity/Light/ Notification light Gesture sensor Front camera Earpiece Power button Touch screen Home button Back button Menu button Speaker Microphone Multipurpose jack IrLED Microphone for speakerphone Headset jack GPS antenna Rear camera Volume button Flash Back cover Main antenna S Pen...

  • Page 9: Buttons

    Getting started The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the speakerphone or take videos. • D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. •...

  • 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 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 12 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 13 Getting started Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery. Press the SIM or USIM card gently with your finger, and then pull it out.

  • Page 14: 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 15 • 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 16 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 17: 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 18 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 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: Using The Touch Screen

    Basics Icon Meaning Mute 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. • 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 24 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 25 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 26 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 27: 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 28 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. Holding to ear While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call.
  • Page 29 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 30: 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 31: Air Gesture

    Basics Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback. Air Gesture Use this feature to control functions without touching the screen. Before using this feature, make sure the air gesture feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps →...
  • Page 32 Basics Air browse Move your hand to the left or right across the sensor to browse images, songs, or memos. Air call-accept When a call comes in, move your hand to the left, and then to the right across the sensor to answer the call.

  • Page 33: Using The S Pen

    • T he 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 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: Turn your handwriting into an actionable link to one of a range of useful features.
  • Page 35 Basics Capturing screenshots Tap Screen write on the air command. It is possible to draw, write on, or crop a screenshot. The screenshot is saved in the Gallery → Screenshots folder. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications. Launching multiple applications Tap Pen window on the air command.
  • Page 36 Basics Selecting and capturing an image Use the S Pen to draw a closed shape around the area you want to save or share. You can crop part of an image. When there is content you want to capture, such as a part of an image, open the air command panel and tap Image clip.

  • Page 37: Air View

    You can scroll through panels or lists by moving the S Pen pointer to an edge (top/bottom/ left/right) of the screen. When you point at an area on a webpage for a few seconds with your finger, the device magnifies the area. Samsung User Manual...

  • Page 38: Samsung Smart Pause

    Basics Samsung Smart Pause Use this feature to pause videos when you look away from the screen. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → CONTROLS → Smart screen, and then tick Smart pause. During video playback, look away from the screen to pause the video. To resume playback, look at the screen again.

  • Page 39: Activating Multi Window

    Basics 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. • W hen launching applications that contain multimedia files, such as music or videos, sound from both files will be played.
  • Page 40 Basics Using Multi Window applications When you use Multi window applications, select an application window and tap the circle between the application windows to access the following options: • : Switch locations between Multi Window applications. • : Share items between application windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another.

  • Page 41: 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 42: Home Screen

    Basics • A ir view: Activate or deactivate the air view feature. • A ir gesture: Activate or deactivate the air gesture feature. • H ands-free mode: Activate or deactivate hands-free mode. The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. →...
  • Page 43 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. 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.

  • Page 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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. Some applications are grouped into folders. Tap a folder, and then tap an application to open it.

  • Page 47: One-Handed Operation

    Entering text Use the Samsung Chinese IME keyboard, 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 48 Basics Using the Samsung Chinese IME keyboard Changing the keyboard layout , and then tap QWERTY CJ, or STROKE. , and then tap QWERTY ENGLISH or 3x4 ENGLISH. On the 3x4 keyboard, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap repeatedly the key corresponding to the character.
  • Page 49 → STROKE, and then tap the stroke keys. Tap when you are unsure which stroke to enter. To view more alternative characters, tap . Using the Samsung keyboard Write with a finger or the S Pen. Delete a preceding character.
  • Page 50 Basics Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards. Handwriting , and then write a word with a finger or the S Pen. Suggested words appear as characters are entered.
  • Page 51 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 52: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Basics Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text, drag 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 53: 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 54: 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 55 Basics Connecting with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Open Windows Media Player and sync music files. Connecting as a media device Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device →...

  • Page 56: 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 57 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 58: 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 59: 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 60 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 61 Communication → Contacts: Open the contacts list. • • → Action Memo: Launch Action 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 62 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 63 Communication Call forwarding The device can be set to send incoming calls to a specified number. → Settings → Call → More 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...

  • Page 64: 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 65 → 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 66 Communication Importing and exporting contacts Tap Contacts. Importing contacts → Settings → Contacts → Import/export contacts, and then select an import option. Exporting contacts → Settings → Contacts → Import/export contacts, 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 67 Communication Contact groups Tap Contacts → Adding contacts to a group Select a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap DONE. Managing groups , and then take one of the following actions: • S earch: Search for contacts. •...

  • Page 68: 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 69 Communication Sending scheduled messages → Schedule message. Set a time and date, and then While composing a message, tap tap DONE. 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 70: 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 71 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. Delete the message. Mark the message as a reminder. Add this email address to the contacts list.

  • Page 72: Gmail

    Communication Gmail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service. Tap Gmail on the Applications screen. • T his application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • T his application may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 73: Hangouts

    Communication Reading messages Delete themessage. Keep the message for long-term storage. Mark the message as unread. Mark the message as a reminder. Add the email address to the contacts list. Preview attachment. Reply to the message. Forward the message. Reply to all recipients. Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead.

  • Page 74: Google

    Communication Google+ Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service. Tap Google+ on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Tap Everything to change the category, and then scroll up or down to view posts from your circles.

  • Page 75: 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. To change the search engine, tap the address field, and then tap the search engine icon next to the web address.

  • Page 76: 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 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 77: 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 78: 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 79: 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 80: Group Play

    Web & network Managing contents on a web storage service Select a web storage service, and then view and manage your files. → Select, select files, To transfer files between your device and a web storage service, tap and then tap →...
  • Page 81 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 82: Nfc

    Web & network Using additional features in a Group Play session While sharing content with other devices, use the following features: • : Change the speaker settings for each connected device. • → : Adjust the volume. • → : Set the device to use all connected devices as stereo speakers.
  • Page 83 Web & network Reading information from an NFC tag Place the device near an NFC tag. The information from the tag will appear. Making a purchase with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service.
  • Page 84 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 85: Watchon

    Web & network WatchON Use this application to connect to a TV to watch your favourite shows and movies. Tap WatchON on the Applications screen. You must first connect the device to a network and ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV.

  • Page 86: Media

    Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • S ome files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play.
  • Page 87 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 88: 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. 96) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •...
  • Page 89 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 90 Media • A nimated photo: Use this to create animated photos from a video. • G olf: Use this setting to take a radial image of a complete golf swing, combining several images together to make one composite view. •...
  • Page 91 Media Panoramic photos A panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of multiple shots. Tap MODE → Panorama. and move the camera in one direction. When the blue frame aligns with the viewfinder, the camera automatically takes another shot in a panoramic sequence. To stop shooting, tap If the viewfinder is out of the direction, the device stops shooting.
  • Page 92 Media Recording mode → 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. • S low motion: Use this mode to take a video of a moving subject. The device will play the video in slow motion.
  • Page 93 Media Dual Camera mode When you take a landscape photo with the rear camera, the photo or video captured by the front camera appears in an inset window, or vice versa. Use this feature to take a beautiful landscape photo and a self-portrait simultaneously. to switch to dual camera mode.
  • Page 94 Media Controlling the camera remotely Set a device as a viewfinder to control the camera remotely. → → Remote viewfinder, and then connect the device and the camera using Wi-Fi Direct or NFC. Tap to take a photo remotely using the device as a viewfinder. Configuring settings for Camera to configure settings for Camera.
  • Page 95 Media • A udio zoom: Make the sound from the zoomed subject louder while recording. • L ocation tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo. Activate this feature when taking photos to create albums in Story Album. •...

  • Page 96: Gallery

    Media Gallery Use this application to view images and videos. Tap Gallery on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • S ome files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Viewing images Launching Gallery displays available folders.
  • Page 97 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 98 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 99 Media Sharing images Use one of the following methods: → Select item, select images, and then tap to send them to others • I n a folder, tap 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. Setting as wallpaper →...

  • Page 100: 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 then follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 101 Media Creating albums by tag information Create albums by sorting photos by tag information, such as the location where an image was taken, subjects, or time. Tap By tag information, and then set the following tag options: • L ocation: Specify a location. The device sorts images from the location. To use location tags, activate the GPS tag setting in Camera before taking photos.
  • Page 102 Media Editing images Tap the image of the page in an album. Delete the image. Add a caption. Send the image to others. Select among various effects that are available. , and then use the following functions: • S lideshow: Start a slideshow or change the slideshow settings. •...

  • Page 103: Video

    Media Creating albums with recommended photos When you take multiple photos in a location, the device suggests creating a new album based on the location. This feature helps you create photo albums conveniently when you have daily events or travel. Setting your home city Set your home city to let the device recognise whether you at home or travelling.
  • Page 104 Media Playing videos Select a video to play. Search for other Adjust the volume. devices to play the file. Move forwards or Skip to the next backwards by video. Tap and hold dragging the bar. to move forwards quickly. Change screen ratio. Switch to floating screen mode.

  • Page 105: 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 106: My Magazine

    Media My Magazine Use this application 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 107: Sketchbook For Galaxy

    Media SketchBook for Galaxy Use this application to create a quick concept or sketch out your idea for a project. On the Applications screen, tap SketchBook for Galaxy. Use artistic tools to draw and paint your digital art. The image is saved in Gallery → SketchBookPreview.

  • Page 108: 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 109: 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 110: 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.

  • Page 111: 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 template. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
  • Page 112 Utilities When using the templates that have image frames, tap an image frame, and then tap Images or Take picture to add an image. To delete a frame, tap the frame, and then tap Delete. When jotting down a note, tap once more to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour.
  • Page 113 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 114 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. To add your own sketches to the list, tap , and then draw an image in the sketch panel.
  • Page 115 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 116 Utilities Editing a chart To edit a chart, tap 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 117 Utilities Viewing pages preview Drag downwards 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 via: Share the note with others. •...

  • Page 118: 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. Tap Action Memo on the Applications screen. Alternatively, tap Action memo on the air command. Write or draw a memo. The entire memo will be selected.
  • Page 119 Utilities Select an application to use with the selected memo information. The selected application will launch from Action memo. Create a task. Make a call. Search for a location. Create a contact. Send a message. Search the web. Send an email. Viewing memos On the Action memo screen, tap →...
  • Page 120 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 121 Utilities Syncing with Google Calendar On the Applications screen, tap Settings → GENERAL → Accounts → Google under My accounts → a Google account, tick Sync Calendar. To manually sync for updating, on the Applications screen, tap S Planner → →...

  • Page 122: 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 123: Cloud

    Utilities 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. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 124: Clock

    Utilities Clock Use this application to set alarms, check the time of many major cities in the world, measure the duration of an event, or set a timer. Tap Clock on the Applications screen. Turn this alarm on or off. Alarm Setting alarms , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap...
  • Page 125 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 Delete. World clock Creating clocks , and then enter a city name or select a city from the cities list.

  • Page 126: Calculator

    Utilities 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 → Scientific calculator. rotation is disabled, tap To see the calculation history, tap to hide the keypad.
  • Page 127 (But if you sign in to your Samsung account from S Health, your data may be saved on the server for data backup purposes.) Personal information may be stored until the completion of such purposes.

  • Page 128: Voice Recorder

    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 129 Utilities Changing the recording mode Change the recording mode to record voice memos more clearly with predefined settings for various situations. and select one of the recording modes. Playing voice memos Select a voice memo to play. • : Trim the voice memo. •...
  • Page 130 Utilities Saving files with contextual tags → Settings, and then tick Contextual filename. In the list of voice memos, tap Managing categories Creating a category → Edit categories → In the list of voice memos, tap . Enter a category name, select a colour, and then tap OK.
  • Page 131 Utilities Here are several examples of spoken commands: • O pen music • L aunch calculator • C all Lulu mobile • D ial Lulu work • C heck schedule Tips for better voice recognition •...
  • Page 132 Utilities Waking up the device with voice When the screen is turned off, you can launch S Voice with a voice command. Say “Hi Galaxy” to the device to launch S Voice. → Settings, and then drag the Voice wake-up switch to the To activate this feature, tap right.

  • Page 133: 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 134: Voice Search

    Utilities Voice Search Use this application to search webpages by speaking. Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Speak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. Scrapbook Use this application to create your own digital scrapbook with content from webpages, videos, and more.

  • Page 135: 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 tap a folder to open it. To view the uploaded photos or videos in Dropbox, tap Dropbox, and then sign in to your Dropbox account.

  • Page 136: Downloads

    Utilities Downloads Use this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications. Tap Downloads on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a file to open it with an appropriate application. To sort the files by size, tap SORT BY SIZE.

  • Page 137: 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 138: 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 139: 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 140 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 141 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 142 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 143: Device

    Settings Nearby devices • D evice name: Enter a media server name for your device. • C ontent to share: Set the device to share your content with other devices. • A llowed devices: View the list of devices that can access your device. •...
  • Page 144 Settings 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 145 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 146 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 screen: Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen.
  • Page 147 Settings • D irect access: Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the Home button three times quickly. • A nswering and ending calls: Change the method of answering or ending calls. • S ingle tap mode: Set the device to control incoming calls or notifications by tapping the button instead of dragging it.
  • Page 148 Settings • M ore 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 149: Controls

    Select a display language for all menus and applications. Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung Chinese IME • I nput Languages: Add more keyboard layouts or text input modes to the input selection panel. • C HN/ENG mix input: Set the device to show both English and Chinese word suggestions for your input in pinyin mode.
  • Page 150 • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • I ME theme: Change the theme for the Samsung Chinese IME keyboard. • H andwriting setting: Customise settings for handwriting mode, such as recognition time, pen thickness, or pen colour.
  • Page 151 Settings Google voice typing • C hoose input languages: Select input languages for text input. • B lock offensive words: Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs. • O ffline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. Handwriting recognition Select a language of handwriting recognition.
  • Page 152 You can scale down the device’s screen with simple gestures. • K eypad and in-call buttons: Set the device to adjust the size and position of the keypad. • S amsung keyboard: Set the device to adjust the size and position of the Samsung keyboard.
  • Page 153 Settings Air gesture Activate the air gesture feature to control the device without touching the screen. • L earn about sensor and icon: View information about the gesture sensor and the indicator that appears while using the air gesture feature. •...
  • Page 154 Settings • A ir view finger options: – Information preview: View information in a pop-up window by pointing at items with your finger. – Progress preview: While playing music or videos, preview a scene or view the elapsed time by pointing at the progress bar with your finger. –...
  • Page 155 Settings Palm motion Activate the palm motion feature to control the device by touching the screen. • C apture screen: Set the device to capture an image of the screen when you sweep your hand to the left or right across the screen. •...

  • Page 156: 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 157 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 158 Settings Application manager View and manage the applications on your device. Default applications Select a default setting for using applications. • H ome: Select a default Home screen mode. • M essages: Select the default application to use for messaging. Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device.
  • Page 159 Find my mobile website. • R eactivation lock: Set the device to require your Samsung account after the device has been reset to prevent others from reactivating the device.
  • Page 160 • S ecurity policy updates: Set the device to check and download security updates. • S end security reports: Set the device to send the updated security reports to Samsung automatically.
  • Page 161 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 162 • 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 163 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 164 • 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 165 • 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 166 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 167 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/hk English (HK). 02/2015. Rev.1.0...

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