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Page 2: About This Manual
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting started Home screen Using widgets Device layout Using applications Buttons Applications screen S Pen Help Package contents One-handed operation Installing the SIM or USIM card and Entering text battery Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Charging the battery Setting up accounts Inserting a memory card Transferring files...
Page 6 113 Google Wallet FM Radio Flipboard Travel & local Application & media stores 114 Maps 115 Local Play Store 116 Latitude Samsung Apps 116 Navigation S Suggest 117 Google Earth Game Hub Music Hub Play Books Settings Play Movies 118 About Settings...
Page 7 Table of Contents 119 Data usage 119 More settings 121 Home screen mode 121 Blocking mode 122 Sound 122 Display 123 Storage 124 Power saving mode 124 Battery 124 Application manager 124 Location services 125 Lock screen 126 Security 127 One-handed operation 127 Language and input 130 Cloud 130 Back up and reset...
Page 8: Getting Started
Getting started Device layout Proximity/Light sensor Noti cation light Front camera Earpiece Power button Touch screen Home button Menu button Back button Microphone Multipurpose jack Microphone for speakerphone Headset jack GPS antenna Flash Rear camera Volume button Back cover Speaker 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
Check the product box for the following items: • D evice • B attery • Q uick start guide Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions, which are not covered by the warranty.
Page 11: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card And
• 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 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: Removing The Sim Or Usim Card And Battery
Getting started Replace the back cover. Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery. Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.
Page 14: Charging The Battery
Charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. 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: 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: • A ctivate power-saving mode. •...
Page 17: Removing The Memory Card
Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.
Page 18: 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 → Storage → Format SD card → Format SD card →...
Page 19: 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 20: Switching To Silent Mode
Getting started Switching to silent mode Use one of the following methods: • P ress and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode. • P ress and hold the Power button, and then tap Mute. •...
Page 21: 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 22: Using The Touch Screen
Basics 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 23 Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options. 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.
Page 24 Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
Page 25: Control Motions
Basics Control motions Simple motions allow easy control of the device. Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Motion, and then drag the Motion switch to the right. Excessive shaking or impact the device may result in unintended inputs.
Page 26 Basics Picking up When you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off, it vibrates if you have missed calls or new messages. Holding to ear While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call.
Page 27 Basics Panning to move Tap and hold an item, and then move the device to the left or right to move the item to another panel on the Home screen or the Applications screen. 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.
Page 28 Basics Double-tapping Double-tap the device to move to the top of a list of contacts or emails. Rotating While the screen is locked, tap and hold the screen, and then rotate the device to landscape orientation to launch the camera. To use this motion, on the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings →...
Page 29 Basics Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio. Shaking • S hake the device to search for Bluetooth devices. • S hake the device to update the list of emails or information from Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance, or AccuWeather.
Page 30 Basics Sweeping Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in Gallery → Screenshots. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications. Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.
Page 31 Basics Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out. Moving When the touch screen is turned off, move your hand across the Proximity/Light sensor to turn on the screen and view the number of missed calls and new messages, the battery power level, and more.
Page 32: Page Buddy
Basics Page Buddy Use this feature to use specific applications based on your actions. Pages related to your actions appear in the following conditions: • W hen you pull out the S Pen from the slot. • W hen you connect a headset or dock to the device. •...
Page 33: Using The S Pen
• T he tip of the S Pen is not replaceable. If the tip gets dull, purchase a new S Pen. • 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 Opening a menu With the S Pen button pressed, draw to open a list of the screen’s available options. Undoing the last action With the S Pen button pressed, draw to undo the last action.
Page 35 Basics Capturing screenshots With the S Pen button pressed, touch the screen until you hear a click. A screenshot is saved in the Gallery → Screenshots folder. It is possible to draw or write on or to crop a screenshot. The edited image is saved in the Gallery →...
Page 36: Selecting Text
To select only the text you intend, drag across the middle of the text or drag the text selection icons. Samsung UserManual Launching Quick Command With the S Pen button pressed, drag the S Pen up the screen to launch Quick Command.
Page 37: Pen Air View
Basics Selecting and capturing an image With the S Pen button pressed, draw a line around an area to select it. The selected area is saved in the Gallery → Screenshots folder. Select an application to use with the selected area from the icons that appear at the bottom of the screen.
Page 38: Pen Keeper
Basics S Pen Keeper When the touch screen is off and S Pen is removed from the device, the device displays a pop- up alert and emits a sound if you walk. Access the S Pen settings to activate or deactivate the feature.
Page 39: 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 40: Home Screen
Basics Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others. The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right. Changing the Home screen mode The Home screen has basic and easy modes.
Page 41: Setting Wallpaper
Basics Removing an item Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen. When the rubbish bin turns red, release it. Rearranging panels Adding a new panel → Edit page → Moving a panel →...
Page 42: Using Widgets
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 43: Applications Screen
Basics Closing an application Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance. , and then tap End next to an application to close it. Press and hold the Home button, tap To close all running applications, tap End all. Alternatively, press and hold the Home button, and then tap Applications screen The Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications...
Page 44: Help
Basics Installing applications Use application stores, such as Samsung Apps, to download and install applications. Uninstalling applications → Uninstall, and then select an application to uninstall it. Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled. Sharing applications Share downloaded applications with other users via email, Bluetooth, or other methods.
Page 45: 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 46: Copying And Pasting
Basics Changing language keyboards 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. Select a suggested word. Entering text by voice Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone.
Page 47: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network
Basics Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 118) Turning Wi-Fi on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. •...
Page 48: Setting Up Accounts
Basics 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. Adding accounts Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Google application without signing in to set up a Google account.
Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: Setting A Pin
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 52: 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 53: 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 54: Finding Contacts
Communication Finding contacts Enter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predicted contacts appear. Select one to place a call to it. Making an international call Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap .
Page 55: Adding Contacts
Communication Adding contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to contacts. Viewing call logs Tap Logs to view the history of incoming and outgoing calls. → View by, and then select an option. To filter a call log, tap Fixed dialling number The device can be set to restrict outgoing calls only to numbers with specified prefixes.
Page 56: Rejecting A Call
Communication Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the circle, or press and hold the headset button. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, tap Reject call with message. To create → Call settings → Set reject messages. the rejection message, tap Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers →...
Page 57: Video Calls
Communication Video calls Making a video call Enter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap to make a video call. During a video call The following actions are available: • S witch Camera: Switch between the front and rear camera. •...
Page 58: Contacts
Communication Swapping images Drag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images. 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.
Page 59: Editing A Contact
Communication Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap Deleting a contact → Delete. Setting a speed dial number → Speed dial setting, select a speed dial number, and then select a contact for it. To remove a speed dial number, tap and hold it, and then tap Remove. Searching for contacts Use one of the following search methods: •...
Page 60: Importing Contacts
→ Merge with Samsung. Contacts synced with Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list. If a contact is added or deleted on the device, it is also added to or deleted from Samsung Contacts, and vice versa. Importing contacts →...
Page 61: Contact Groups
Communication Contact groups Adding contacts to a group . Select contacts to add, and then tap Done. Select a group, and then tap Managing groups , and then take one of the following actions: • C reate: Make a new group. •...
Page 62: Messaging
Communication Messaging Use this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). Tap Messaging 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 63: Email
Communication Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s message. Listening to a voice message Tap and hold 1 on the keypad, and then follow the instructions from your service provider. Email Use this application to send or view email messages.
Page 64: Reading Messages
Communication Sending scheduled messages → Schedule sending. Tick Schedule sending, set a While composing a message, tap time and date, and then 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 65: Google Mail
Communication Google Mail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service. Tap Google Mail 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 66: Talk
Communication Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox. to view messages in other labels. To add a label to a message, select the message, tap , and then select the label to assign. Talk Use this application to chat with others via Google Talk.
Page 67: Google
Communication Switching between chats Scroll left or right. Deleting chat history → Clear chat history. Chats are automatically saved. To delete chat history, tap 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.
Page 68: Chaton
Tap ChatON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Create the buddies list by entering phone numbers or email addresses of Samsung accounts, or selecting buddies from the list of suggestions.
Page 69: 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. Opening a new page → New window. To go to another webpage, tap , scroll left or right, and tap the page to select it.
Page 70: Using Popup Browser
Web & network History → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the → Clear history. history, tap → History → Most visited to open a webpage from the list of most visited webpages. Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, bookmark, save, share, or copy.
Page 71: Chrome
Web & network Chrome Use Chrome to search for information and browse webpages. Tap Chrome on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, and then enter a web address or search criteria. Opening a new page →...
Page 72: Bluetooth
SIG, may be incompatible with your device. • 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.
Page 73: Allshare Cast
To use this application, you must sign in to your Google and Samsung accounts and register two or more devices as file servers. The registration methods may vary depending on the →...
Page 74: Group Play
Web & network Sharing files Select a device or web storage, select a file, tap , and then use the following options: • S end to Nearby Users: Share files with nearby devices that have AllShare Play activated. • F acebook/Twitter/Flickr/Picasa: Upload files to a social network site. Playing files on a remote device Select a device or web storage, select a file, tap , and then select a device.
Page 75: Nfc
Web & network Joining another Group Play Tap another device under Join, enter the PIN code, and then tap OK. 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.
Page 76: Beam
Use the S Beam feature to send data, such as music, 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 77: Media
Media Music Player Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music Player 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 used. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play.
Page 78: Camera
Media Setting a song as ringtone → Set as → Phone ringtone. To use the currently-playing song as ringtone, tap Creating playlists Make an own selection of songs. → Create playlist. Enter a title and tap OK. Tap Add music, Tap Playlists, and then tap select songs to include, and then tap Done.
Page 79: Taking Photos
Media Taking photos Taking a photo Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame turns green. Tap to take the photo. Tap and hold to take a series of photos.
Page 80: Shooting Mode
Media • S unset: Use this setting for richer colours and sharper contrasts. • D awn: Use this setting for very subtle colours. • A utumn colour: Use this setting for red-shifted background scenery. • T ext: Use this setting for books or posters. •...
Page 81: Taking Videos
Media Panoramic photos A panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of multiple shots. → Shooting mode → Panorama. and move the camera in any direction. When the blue frame aligns with the viewfinder, the camera automatically takes another shot in a panoramic sequence. To stop shooting, tap again.
Page 82: Recording Mode
Media Recording mode Switch between the Indicates which front and rear storage is in use. camera. Change the ash Switch between still setting. and video mode. Change recording mode. Select among Open the video various e ects that player to play videos. are available.
Page 83: Configuring Settings For Camera
Media 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. • T he zoom function may not be available when shooting at the highest resolution. •...
Page 84 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 85: Gallery
Media • V ideo quality: Set the quality level for videos. • S torage: Select the memory location for storage. • R eset: Reset the camera settings. Shortcuts Reorganise shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options. →...
Page 86: Zooming In And Out
Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image: • D ouble-tap anywhere to zoom in. • S pread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out, or double-tap to return.
Page 87: Deleting Images
• B uddy photo share: Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image. • P rint: Print via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. • R ename: Rename the file.
Page 88: Paper Artist
Media Tagging faces → Face tag → On. A yellow frame appears around the When viewing an image, tap recognised face. Tap the face, tap Add name, and then select or add a contact. When the face tag appears on an image, tap the face tag and use available options, such as making calls or sending messages.
Page 89: Video Player
Media Video Player Use this application to play video files. Tap Video Player on the Applications screen. • A void locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand, one of your available rental counts is lost.
Page 90: 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 91: Fm Radio
Media Sharing videos Select the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method. Uploading videos Select your account, tap , select a video, enter information for the video, and then tap Upload. FM Radio Listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna.
Page 92: Flipboard
Media Scanning radio stations → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen. Adding stations to the favourites list Scroll to a radio station, and then tap to add the station to the favourites list.
Page 93: 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 94: Samsung Apps
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. If a Samsung account is not registered, follow the on-screen instructions to create a Samsung account. To complete the subscription process, read the terms and conditions, and then tap Accept to agree to them.
Page 95: Game Hub
Use this application to access games. Tap Game Hub on the Applications screen. Scroll left or right and select a game to download from Samsung Apps. Music Hub Use this application to listen to songs on the device or the web server provided by Music Hub, and purchase songs.
Page 96: Play Books
Application & media stores Purchasing songs Tap Store, and then select a genre → a category. Tap → Buy song, and then follow the on- screen instructions to complete the purchase process. Play Books Use this application to read and download book files. Tap Play Books on the Applications screen.
Page 97: Play Music
Application & media stores Play Music Use this application to 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 98: Video Hub
Application & media stores Video Hub Use this application to access and purchase videos. Tap Video Hub on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a category, and then select a video. Learning Hub Use this application to access learning material.
Page 99: Utilities
Utilities S Note Use this application to create a note using images and voice recordings. Tap S Note on the Applications screen. The S Pen can be used to open S Note. Double-tap the screen with the S Pen button pressed. Selecting note templates and select one of the following templates: •...
Page 100: Composing Notes
Utilities Composing notes Search for information about the Record your actions while handwritten keyword on a drawing a note. preset webpage. Switch to view mode. Make a voice recording to insert. Insert a multimedia file. Jot down or draw a note. Undo and redo the last action.
Page 101 • H andwriting-to-text: Convert a handwritten note. Browsing notes Browse note thumbnails by scrolling up or down. → Refresh. To sync notes with the Samsung account, tap → Sort by. To sort notes by date, title, or others, tap → List view.
Page 102: S Planner
To set the note as wallpaper or to assign it to a contact, tap → Print. The device is only compatible To print the note via a USB or Wi-Fi connection, tap with some Samsung printers. S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks.
Page 103: Syncing With Google Calendar
Utilities To add an event or task more briefly, tap a date to select it and tap it again. Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap Edit event details or Edit task details to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an advance alert, or where it takes place.
Page 104: Dropbox
Utilities Changing calendar type Tap , and then select one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others. A pinch gesture can be used to change calendar type. For example, pinch to change from the monthly calendar to the yearly calendar, and spread apart to change yearly calendar back to monthly calendar.
Page 105: Cloud
Utilities Cloud Use this feature to sync files or back up settings and application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox. Tap Settings → Cloud on the Applications screen. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Page 106: 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 107: World Clock
Utilities Stopping alarms Drag outside the circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the 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.
Page 108: 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 calculation history, tap to hide the keypad.
Page 109: Playing Voice Memos
Utilities Playing voice memos Select a voice memo to play. • : Adjust the playback speed. • : Trim the voice memo. • : Adjust the volume by dragging the volume bar up or down. • : Stop playback. •...
Page 110: Voice
Utilities S Voice Use this application to command by voice the device to dial a number, send a message, write a memo, and more. Tap S Voice on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Here are several examples of spoken commands: •...
Page 111: 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. Searching the device Tap the search field, and then enter a keyword. Alternatively, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear.
Page 112: 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 folder to open it. To go back to the parent folder, tap .
Page 113: Google Wallet
Utilities Google Wallet Use this application to add credit or debit card information for mobile payments or manage the payment history. Tap Google Wallet on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Access credit card information to edit it, register additional purchase methods, or manage the payment history.
Page 114: 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. Viewing maps Scroll in any direction to view a location or find your way.
Page 115: 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 116: Latitude
Travel & local Latitude Use this application to share location information with friends. Tap Latitude on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. → Select from Contacts or To add a friend with whom location information is shared, tap Add via email address.
Page 117: Google Earth
Travel & local Google Earth Use this application to explore any location in the world using the satellite map view. Tap Google Earth on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Page 118: Settings
Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Applications screen. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. To use options, tap •...
Page 119: Bluetooth
Settings Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount, and customise the settings for the limitation. • M obile data: Set to use data connections on any mobile network. •...
Page 120: Mobile Networks
Settings Mobile networks • M obile data: Use to allow packet switching data networks for network services. • D ata roaming: Use the device to connect to another network when you are roaming or your home network is not available. •...
Page 121: Home Screen Mode
• U pload from other devices: Set to accept uploads from other devices. AllShare Cast Activate the AllShare Cast feature and share your display with others. Kies via Wi-Fi Connect the device to Samsung Kies via a Wi-Fi network. Home screen mode Select a Home screen mode (basic or easy). Blocking mode Select features and set the device to hide or show notification icons of them for specified periods.
Page 122: Sound
Settings Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device. • V olume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. • V ibration intensity: Adjust the force of the vibration notification. •...
Page 123: Storage
Settings • N otification panel: Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel. • M ulti window: Set to use Multi Window. • P age buddy: Set the device to open contextual pages based on your actions. •...
Page 124: Power Saving Mode
Settings Power saving mode Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. • C PU power saving: Set the device to limit some system resource usage. • S creen power saving: Set the device to decrease the brightness of the display. •...
Page 125: Lock Screen
Settings Lock screen Change settings for securing the device. • S creen lock: Activate the screen lock feature. • L ock screen options: Change the settings for the locked screen. These settings are applied only when you set the swipe lock option. –...
Page 126: Security
• R emote controls: Set 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 127: One-Handed Operation
Settings • D evice administrators: View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device. • U nknown sources: Choose to install applications from any source. If not chosen, download applications only from Play Store.
Page 128: Google Voice Typing
• 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. • T utorial: Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keyboard. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
Page 130: Cloud
Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. Back up and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data.
Page 131 Settings • S mart alert: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device. • D ouble tap to top: Set to move to the top of a list of contacts or email messages when you double-tap the device.
Page 132: Accessory
Settings S Pen Change the settings for using the S Pen. • D ominant hand: Select the hand used to write with to enhance S Pen inputs. • P en attach/detach sound: Set the device to emit a sound when the S Pen is inserted or pulled out from the slot.
Page 133: Date And Time
Settings Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset. • A utomatic date and time: Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones.
Page 134: Developer Options
Settings • T alkBack: Activate Talkback, which provides voice feedback. • F ont size: Change the font size. • N egative colours: Reverse the display colours to improve visibility. • T ext-to-speech output: – Preferred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap –...
Page 135: About Device
Settings • W ait for debugger: Set to prevent the selected application from loading until the debugger is ready. • S how touches: Set to show the pointer when you touch the screen. • S how pointer location: Set to show the coordinates and traces of the pointer when you touch the screen.
Page 136: 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 137: Calls Are Being Dropped
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 8-10 seconds.
Page 138: Audio Quality Is Poor
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 139: Error Messages Appear When Launching The Camera
Contact a 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 140: Another Bluetooth Device Is Not Located
• 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.
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