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- Page 1 GT-I9295 User Manual www.samsung.com...
- 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. ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ • T he Android logo, Google , Google Maps , Google Mail , YouTube , Google Play ™...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Email Using the touch screen Google Mail Control motions Talk (Hangouts) Palm motions Google+ Air Gesture Messenger Air View ChatON Samsung Smart Pause Samsung Smart Scroll Activating glove mode Web & network Activating Multi Window Internet Notifications Quick setting panel... - Page 6 Table of Contents Chrome 101 Clock Bluetooth 103 Calculator Screen Mirroring 103 S Health Samsung Link 105 S Translator Group Play 106 Voice Recorder 107 S Voice S Beam 109 Google WatchON 110 Voice Search 110 My Files 111 Downloads...
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Page 7: Getting Started
Getting started Device layout Light sensor Proximity/Gesture sensor Noti cation light Front camera Earpiece Power button Touch screen Home button Back button Menu button Microphone Multipurpose jack Microphone for IrLED speakerphone Headset jack GPS antenna Rear camera Flash Volume button Back cover Speaker Main antenna... -
Page 8: 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 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 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 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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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 → More → 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. Locking and unlocking the device When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. -
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 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 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, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
- Page 22 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.
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Page 23: 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 → My device → Motions and gestures → Motion, and then drag the Motion switch to the right. - Page 24 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 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.
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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: 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 28 Basics Air jump While viewing emails or webpages, move your hand up or down across the sensor to scroll the page up or down. Air browse Move your hand to the left or right across the sensor to browse images, webpages, songs, or memos.
- Page 29 Basics Air move Tap and hold an icon with one hand, and then move your other hand to the left or right across the sensor to move the icon to another location. While using the daily or weekly calendar, tap and hold an event, and then move your other hand to the left or right to move the event to another day or week.
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Page 30: Air View
When you point at an area on a webpage for a few seconds, the device magnifies the area. This feature is available only in portrait orientation. Samsung User Manual Samsung Smart Pause On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → My device → Smart screen, and then tick Smart pause. -
Page 31: Samsung Smart Scroll
Basics Samsung Smart Scroll On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → My device → Smart screen → Smart scroll, and then drag the Smart scroll switch to the right. While viewing emails or webpages, tilt your head downwards or upwards to scroll in that direction. -
Page 32: 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 33: Notifications
Basics Using Multi Window applications While using Multi Window applications, tap and use one of the following: • : Switch locations between Multi Window applications. • : Maximise the window to fit the screen. • : Close the application. 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. -
Page 34: Home Screen
Basics • P ower saving: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode. • S creen Mirroring: Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring feature. • M ulti window: Set to use Multi Window. The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. →... - Page 35 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 36 Basics Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen. On the Home screen, press the Menu button, tap Set wallpaper → Home screen, and then select one of the following: • G allery: See photos taken by the device’s camera or images downloaded from the Internet.
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Page 37: Locked Screen
Basics Locked screen The locked screen prevents the device from unwanted operation when not in use and also allows you to add convenient widgets. Adding widgets To use widgets when the screen is locked, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device →... -
Page 38: 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 39: Help
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, to download and install applications. Uninstalling applications Press the Menu button, tap Uninstall, and then select an application to uninstall it. -
Page 40: 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 41 Basics Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards. Handwriting Tap and hold , tap , and then write a word with a finger. Suggested words appear as characters are entered.
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Page 42: 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 43: 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 requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device. -
Page 44: Transferring Files
Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media libraries, contacts, and calendars, and syncs them with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. -
Page 45: Securing The Device
Basics 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 → Media device (MTP). Tap Camera (PTP) if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or not have any appropriate driver installed. - Page 46 Basics Setting a pattern On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern. Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup unlock PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern. Setting a PIN On the Applications screen, tap Settings →...
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Page 47: 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 48: 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 49 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 50 Communication • M enu button → Contacts: Open the contacts list. • M enu button → Memo: Create a memo. • M enu button → Message: Send a message. • M enu button → Transfer: Connect the first party to the second party. This disconnects you from the conversation.
- Page 51 Communication Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle, or press the headset button. 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, or press and hold the headset button.
- Page 52 Communication Call forwarding The device can be set to send incoming calls to a specified number. Press the Menu button, tap Call settings → Additional settings → Call forwarding, and then select a call type and condition. Enter a number and tap Enable. Ending a call Tap End call to end a call.
- Page 53 Communication Tap and hold the other party’s image to access the following options: • C apture image: Capture the other party’s image. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • R ecord video: Take a video of the other party’s images. •...
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Page 54: Contacts
Communication Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Creating a contact and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field. Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap Deleting a contact... - Page 55 Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Moving contacts to Samsung Press the Menu button, and then tap Merge accounts → Merge with Samsung. Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Importing and exporting contacts Importing contacts Press the Menu button, and then tap Import/Export →...
- Page 56 Communication Exporting contacts Press the Menu button, and then tap Import/Export → Export to SIM card, Export to SD card, or Export to USB storage. Sharing contacts Press the Menu button, tap Import/Export → Share namecard via, select contacts, tap Done, and then select a sharing method.
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Page 57: Messaging
Communication • D elete groups: Select user-added groups, and then tap Delete. Default groups cannot be deleted. • H elp: Access help information about using contacts. Sending a message or email to a group’s members Select a group, press the Menu button, tap Send message or Send email, select members, and then tap Done. - Page 58 Communication Use the following methods to make a multimedia message: • T ap and attach images, videos, contacts, memos, events, and others. • P ress the Menu button, and then tap Add subject to enter a subject. Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, press the Menu button, and then tap Scheduled message.
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Page 59: 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 60: 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 61 Communication Sending messages In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap Press the Menu button, and then tap Attach picture to attach images. Press the Menu button, and then tap Attach video to attach videos. Press the Menu button, and then tap Add Cc/Bcc to add more recipients.
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Page 62: Talk (Hangouts)
Communication Talk (Hangouts) Use this application to chat with others. Tap Talk (Hangouts) on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results to start chatting. -
Page 63: Chaton
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Create a buddies list by entering phone numbers or Samsung account email addresses, or by selecting buddies from the list of suggestions. Alternatively, tap Contact sync to manually sync contacts from the device. -
Page 64: 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. Press the Menu button to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage. To change the search engine, tap the address field, and then tap the search engine icon next to the web address. -
Page 65: Chrome
Web & network Sharing webpages To share a webpage address with others, press the Menu button, and then tap Share via. To share a part of a webpage, tap and hold the desired text, and then tap Share. Chrome Use this application to search for information and browse webpages. Tap Chrome on the Applications screen. -
Page 66: 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 67: Screen Mirroring
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. To get more details, press the Menu button, and then tap Help. - Page 68 Web & network Sending files Send files to other devices or upload them to web storage services. , select files, tap Done, and then select a device or web storage. Select a device, tap Sharing files Select a device or web storage, tap , select files, tap Done, and then select a sharing method.
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Page 69: Group Play
Web & network Group Play Use this application to share screens with multiple devices. Create or join a Group Play session, and then share images, documents, or music. Tap Group Play on the Applications screen. • T his application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. •... -
Page 70: 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 71: Watchon
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 72 Web & network Connecting to a TV Connect to a TV to display the device’s screen onto a large surface and control the TV remotely with the device. Select a country and a region. Tap → Set Up Now, and then follow the on-screen instructions to register the TV to the device.
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Page 73: 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 device’s software version. • 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 74 Media To listen to songs at equal volume levels, press the Menu button, and then tap Settings → Smart Volume. 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.
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Page 75: Camera
Media Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 81) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •... - Page 76 Media Shooting mode Several photo effects are available. Tap MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen. • A uto: Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.
- Page 77 Media • E raser: Use this to erase the movements of moving subjects in the background. to take a series of photos. The device erases traces of movement from a moving subject. To restore the original photo, tap Show moving objects, and then tap the highlighted area.
- Page 78 Media Taking videos Taking a video 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 79 Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods: • U se the Volume button to zoom in or out. • S pread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video.
- Page 80 Media Configuring settings for Camera → to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode used. • P hoto size / Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up more memory.
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Page 81: Gallery
Media • W hite balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras. •... - Page 82 Media 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. Select a folder to open In a folder, images are displayed by creation date.
- Page 83 • C opy to clipboard: Copy to clipboard. • P rint: Print the image via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. • R ename: Rename the file. • B uddy photo share: Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image.
- Page 84 Media • E ffect: Apply effects to the image. • P ortrait: Correct red-eye, adjust and retouch faces, or make background blurry. • S ticker: Attach stickers. • D rawing: Draw on the image. • F rame: Apply frames to the image. Favourite images When viewing an image, press the Menu button, and then tap Favourite to add the image to the favourites list.
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Page 85: Story Album
Media Tagging faces Press the Menu button, tap Settings, and then tick Face tag. A yellow frame appears around the recognised face on an image. Tap the face, tap Add name, and then select or add a contact. When the face tag appears on an image, tap the face tag and use available options, such as making calls or sending messages. - Page 86 • S hare via: Send the album to others. • P rint: Print the album via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. • O rder photo book: Place an order for a printed album.
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Page 87: Video
Media Editing images Tap the image of the page in an album. To add a caption, tap To send the image to others, tap . To delete the image, tap To apply effects to the image, tap To start a slideshow, press the Menu button, and then tap Slideshow → Start slideshow. To set the image as an album cover image, press the Menu button, and then tap Set as cover. - Page 88 Media Playing videos Select a video to play. Scan DLNA-enabled Adjust the volume. devices. Move forwards or Skip to the next backwards by video. Tap and hold dragging the bar. to move forwards quickly. Change screen ratio. Reduce the size of the video screen.
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Page 89: Youtube
Media YouTube Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website. Tap YouTube on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Watching videos , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display full screen. -
Page 90: 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, select news topics, and then tap Build Your Flipboard. -
Page 91: Application & Media Stores
Application & media stores Play Store Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device. Tap Play Store on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications Browse applications by category, or tap to search with a keyword. -
Page 92: Samsung Hub
Managing content on the device Select a service category, scroll left, and then manage content on the device. Samsung Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit www.samsungapps.com . Tap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen. -
Page 93: Play Music
Application & media stores Play Music Use this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service. Tap Play Music on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play music by selecting a music category or share songs with others by uploading them to the Google cloud storage. -
Page 94: 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 95 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 once more to change the eraser size or tap Clear all to clear the memo. Save the current setting as a pen Change the pen type.
- Page 96 Set as. To print the memo via a USB or Wi-Fi connection, press the Menu button, and then tap Print. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. To edit the memo, tap To play the voice recording, tap S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks.
- Page 97 Utilities Creating events or tasks , and then use one of the following methods: • A dd event: Enter an event with an optional repeat setting. • A dd task: Enter a task with an optional priority setting. •...
- Page 98 Utilities Attaching memos to a date Tap and hold a date to select it and the memo pad appears. Syncing with Google Calendar On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Google under My accounts → a Google account → Sync Calendar. To manually sync for updating, on the Applications screen, tap S Planner, press the Menu button, and then tap Sync.
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Page 99: Dropbox
Utilities Searching for events Press the Menu button, tap Search, and then enter a keyword to search for. To view today’s events, tap Today at the top of the screen. Deleting events Select a date or event, press the Menu button, and then tap Delete. Sharing events Select an event, press the Menu button, and then tap Share via, and then select a sharing method. -
Page 100: 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 → Accounts → Cloud. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. -
Page 101: Clock
Utilities Clock Use this application to set alarms, check the time in any location in the world, measure the duration of an event, set a timer, or use as the desk clock. Tap Clock on the Applications screen. Turn this alarm on or off. Alarm Setting alarms Tap Create alarm, set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and... - Page 102 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 Tap Add city, and then enter a city name or select a city from the cities list.
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Page 103: 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 rotation is disabled, press the Menu button, and then tap Scientific calculator. To see calculation history, tap to hide the keypad. - Page 104 Utilities Checking your health information You can view your information on the health board screen. Select one of the following to view details: • C alories burnt: View how many calories you have burned. • C alorie intake: View how many calories you have ingested. Managing calories Tap →...
- Page 105 Utilities Configuring settings for S Health Tap → Settings, and then select one of the following: • E dit profile: Edit your physical statistics. • S ecurity: Set a PIN to lock or unlock S Health. • U nit settings: Set unit options. •...
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Page 106: Voice Recorder
Utilities Starting a conversation with the translator Tap the buttons at the bottom of the screen to communicate with another person via spoken translation. Tap Speak for your language, and then speak into the microphone. The device will translate what you say. Tap in the target language field to let the device read the translation out loud. - Page 107 Utilities Playing voice memos Select a voice memo to play. • : Trim the voice memo. • : Adjust the playback speed. • : Pause playback. • / : Skip 60 seconds backwards or forwards. • : Skip to the previous or next voice memo. To send a voice memo to others, press the Menu button, tap Share via, and then select a sharing method.
- Page 108 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 •...
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Page 109: 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 110: 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. My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips. -
Page 111: 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 112 Utilities Extracting and translating text , and then select the languages to translate. Aim the rear camera at some text, and then tap to capture an image of the text. To capture a large text image that does not fit within the viewfinder, tap to capture the image in multiple sections.
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Page 113: 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 , enter an address, and then tap . -
Page 114: Local
Travel & local Getting directions for a destination , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations: • M y current location: Use current location for starting location. • C ontacts: Select from the contacts list. •... -
Page 115: Navigation
Travel & local Navigation Use this application to search for a route to a destination. Tap Navigation on the Applications screen. • N avigation maps, your current location, and other navigational data may differ from actual location information. You should always pay attention to road conditions, traffic, and any other factors that may affect your driving. -
Page 116: 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 117 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, press the Menu button, tap Advanced, and then 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 118 Settings • S how Wi-Fi usage: Set the device to show your data usage via Wi-Fi. • M obile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi hotspots to prevent applications that are running in the background from using them. More networks Customise settings to control networks. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device.
- Page 119 • U pload from other devices: Set the device to accept uploads from other devices. Screen Mirroring Activate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others. Kies via Wi-Fi Connect the device to Samsung Kies via a Wi-Fi network.
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Page 120: My Device
Settings My device Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen. Available options may vary, depending on the screen lock feature selected. • S creen lock: Activate the screen lock feature. The following options may vary depending on the screen lock feature selected. •... - Page 121 Settings Display Change the settings for the display. • W allpaper: – Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen. – Lock screen: Select a background image for the locked screen. – Home and lock screens: Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen.
- Page 122 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 123 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 124 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 125 Settings Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in blocking mode. Driving mode Activate driving mode to set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in driving mode. Safety assistance Set the device to send a message to recipients in an emergency.
- Page 126 Settings Accessory Change the accessory settings. • D ock sound: Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a desktop dock. • A udio output mode: Set the device to use the dock speaker when your device is connected to a desktop dock.
- Page 127 Settings • S how shortcut: Add a shortcut to Accessibility on the quick menu that appears when you press and hold the Power button. • M anage accessibility: Export or import the accessibility settings to share them with other devices.
- Page 128 • D ownload offline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • P ortrait keyboard types: Change the keyboard layout.
- Page 129 – Key-tap vibration: Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched. – Key-tap sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • H elp: Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
- Page 130 Settings • S how body of message: Set the device to view the text of a new message received while in driving mode. • W ake up command: Set the device to start voice recognition by saying a wake up command while using S Voice.
- Page 131 Settings Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device. Motions and gestures Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. • A ir gesture: –...
- Page 132 Settings – Browse an image: Set the device to scroll through an image by moving the device in any direction when the image is zoomed in. – Mute/Pause: Set the device to mute incoming calls, alarms, and music by placing the device face down.
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Page 133: Accounts
• S ound and haptic feedback: Set the device to sound and vibrate when pointing at items with your finger. Voice control Change settings to control options by voice commands. Accounts Add account Add email or SNS accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. -
Page 134: More
Settings 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. • B ackup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account. •... - Page 135 • R emote controls: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. – Account registration: Add or view your Samsung account.
- Page 136 Settings • 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. • C lear credentials: Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password. Application manager View and manage the applications on your device.
- Page 137 Settings • A utomatic time zone: Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones. • S elect time zone: Set the home time zone. • U se 24-hour format: Display time in 24-hour format. •...
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Page 138: Troubleshooting
• 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, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre. - Page 139 Troubleshooting Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power button for more than 7 seconds.
- Page 140 Troubleshooting Audio quality is poor • E nsure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna. • W hen you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. When dialling from contacts, the call is not connected •...
- Page 141 Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: •...
- Page 142 • I f you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • E nsure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
- Page 143 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). 06/2013. Rev. 1.0...