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  • Page 1 GT-N8000 user manual...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Built on the Google Android operating system, the Samsung mobile device gives you access to thousands of useful and entertaining applications to enrich your mobile web experience.
  • Page 3 Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user. Please keep this manual for future reference.
  • Page 4 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered ●...
  • Page 5 ® ® DivX , DivX Certified ● associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under licence. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of ● their respective owners. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ® DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ............10 Unpack ....................10 Install the SIM or USIM card ............11 Charge the battery ................12 Insert a memory card (optional) ..........14 Getting started ..........17 Turn your device on and off ............17 Get to know your device ............... 18 Use the S Pen and the touch screen ........
  • Page 7 Latitude ....................63 Local ....................... 63 Navigation ................... 64 Play Store ..................... 64 YouTube ....................65 Game Hub ................... 66 Samsung Apps .................. 67 Communication ..........68 Calling ....................68 Messaging ................... 77 Google Mail ..................79 Email ...................... 81 Talk ......................
  • Page 8 Wi-Fi Direct ..................117 AllShare Cast ..................117 AllShare Play ..................118 Bluetooth ................... 121 Mobile network sharing .............. 123 GPS ....................... 125 TV connections ................126 VPN connections ................127 Tools ..............129 Alarm ....................129 Calculator ..................130 Downloads ..................
  • Page 9 Motion ....................142 Power saving ..................142 Storage ....................143 Battery ....................143 Applications manager ..............143 Accounts and sync ................ 143 Location services ................143 Security ....................144 Language and input ..............146 Back up and reset ................148 Pen ......................

  • Page 10: Assembling

    Check your product box for the following items: Mobile device ● Quick start guide ● Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. The items supplied with your device and available ●...

  • Page 11: Install The Sim Or Usim Card

    Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. ● If the memory card becomes lodged in the SIM card slot, you must take your device to a Samsung Service Centre to have the memory card removed. The SIM card slot of your device is only suited for ●...

  • Page 12: Charge The Battery

    You cannot replace the battery in the device. If you have problems with the battery or need it replaced, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre. Use only Samsung-approved chargers. Unauthorised chargers can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.
  • Page 13 While charging, the device may heat up. This is ● normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. If your device is not charging properly, bring your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. Assembling...

  • Page 14: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    64 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.

  • Page 15: Remove The Memory Card

    Open the cover of the memory card slot. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place. Close the memory card cover. › Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.

  • Page 16: Format The Memory Card

    › Format the memory card Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device. Open the application list and select Settings → Storage → Format SD card → Format SD card →...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold the Power key and select Power off →...

  • Page 18: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device › Device layout Getting started...
  • Page 19 Number Function Power/Reset/Lock key Volume key Speaker Memory card slot Multifunction jack SIM card slot Front camera lens Ambient light sensor Mouthpiece Headset jack Internal antenna Rear camera lens S Pen IrLED Flashbulb 1. Connecting a headset to your device improperly can damage the headset jack or the headset.

  • Page 20: Key Function

    › Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Power/ Access the device options (press and Reset hold); Reset the device (press and hold Lock for 8-10 seconds); Lock the touch screen. Volume Adjust the device’s volume. › S Pen Number Function S Pen tip Perform basic S Pen actions.

  • Page 21: Indicator Icons

    › Indicator icons Icons shown on the bottom of the screen may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition No signal Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected Open Wi-Fi APs available Wi-Fi AP connected Bluetooth activated GPS-based services in use Call in progress...
  • Page 22 Icon Definition USB tethering activated Wi-Fi tethering activated New text or multimedia message New email message New Google Mail New voice mail message Alarm activated Event notification Roaming (outside of normal service area) Flight mode activated Music playback in progress Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Current time...

  • Page 23: Use The S Pen And The Touch Screen

    Samsung dealer. If your S Pen is not working properly, replace the tip of ● the S pen or take it to a Samsung Service Centre. For best results, keep the S Pen mostly perpendicular ● to the touch screen and avoid using it at sharp angles.
  • Page 24 Control your touch screen with the following actions: Tap: Touch once with your finger or the supplied S Pen to ● select or launch a menu, option, or application. Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than ●...

  • Page 25: Get To Know The Home Screen

    Get to know the Home screen When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the Home screen. From the Home screen, you can view your device’s status and access applications. Scroll left or right to a panel of the Home screen.

  • Page 26: System Bar

    System bar From the system bar, you can quickly navigate screens, access applications, view system information, and more. Number Function Return to the previous screen. Return to the Home screen; Launch the task manager (tap and hold). Open the list of recent application; Access the application list (tap and hold).
  • Page 27 › Add a widgets on the Home screen Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. Some widgets connect to web services. Using a ● web-based widget may result in additional charges. The widgets available may vary depending on your ●...
  • Page 28 Add, remove, or reorganise panels: To add a new panel, select ● To remove a panel, tap and hold the panel’s thumbnail ● image, and then drag it to the rubbish bin. To set a panel for the default Home screen, select ●...

  • Page 29: Access Applications

    Access applications From the Home screen, select to access the application list. Scroll left or right to another screen. You can also select one of dots at the bottom of the screen to move directly to the corresponding screen. Select an application. To view the widgets panel, select Widgets.

  • Page 30: Customise Your Device

    Customise your device Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences. › Change the language of the display Settings → Open the application list and select Language and input → Language. Select a language you want. ›...

  • Page 31: Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

    Select If you selected an item from Gallery, move or resize the blue frame by dragging it, and then select Done. Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. › Adjust the brightness of the display Settings →...
  • Page 32 If you forget your PIN or password, bring your device ● to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security ● codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
  • Page 33 Set an unlock pattern Settings → Security Open the application list and select → Screen lock → Pattern. See the on-screen instructions and example patterns and select Next. Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at least 4 dots and select Continue. Confirm.

  • Page 34: Activate The Find My Mobile Feature

    Find my mobile feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover your device. To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for controlling the device from the web remotely. Settings →...

  • Page 35: Enter Text

    › Enter text with the Samsung Chinese IME keypad Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on the screen and you can also use the following keys:...

  • Page 36: Enter Text Using The Samsung Keypad

    On the handwriting panel, you can use the following gestures: Function Gesture Space Enter Backspace › Enter text using the Samsung keypad Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys and you can use the following keys: Getting started...

  • Page 37: Copy And Paste Text

    Number Function Change case. Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode. Access the keypad settigs; Tap and hold switch to Handwriting mode or enter text by voice. Clear your input. Start a new line. Add an item from the clipboard. Insert a space.

  • Page 38: Using Special Features

    Using special features Your device can be used as a powerful notepad, thanks to multiple features that help you input text, capture drawings, and use motion controls or voice commands. Learn basic S Pen actions Your device is supplied with a specialised S Pen. To perform the following actions, first remove the S Pen from the slot at the bottom of your device.

  • Page 39: Learn Advanced S Pen Actions

    Learn advanced S Pen actions With the S Pen, you can also perform the following advanced actions. Back While pressing the S Pen button, drag the S Pen to the left to return to the previous screen. Menu While pressing the S Pen button, drag the S Pen down to open a list of options available on the current screen.

  • Page 40: Replace The Tip Of S Pen

    Quick note While pressing the S Pen button, double-tap the screen to launch the Quick note function. Replace the tip of S Pen If the tip of the S Pen is worn or the S Pen is not working properly, replace the tip. When replacing the tip, make sure to insert it fully into the S Pen.

  • Page 41: Learn Motions

    Learn motions Built-in motion recognition provides you with enhanced controls. You can perform actions by moving your device or performing gestures with your hands. To use some of these functions, you must first activate the motion recognition feature. Open the application list and select Settings →...
  • Page 42 › Tilt While holding the device with two hands, tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out. › Tap and hold an item on the screen, and then pan the device to the left or right to move the item to another page on the home screen or application list.

  • Page 43: Use Handwriting Mode

    Use Handwriting mode From the Samsung Chinese IME keypad, you can switch to Handwriting mode to enter text more easily. To switch to Handwriting mode, select Write your text on the handwriting panel. To switch to the Samsung keypad, select ›...
  • Page 44 Write characters upright (do not slant). ● E.g. Recognised E.g. Not recognised Do not write characters on top of one another. ● E.g. Recognised E.g. Not recognised When writing more than one line, make sure you leave ● enough space. E.g.

  • Page 45: Use S Note

    Use S Note With S Note, you can create notes by inserting various multimedia contents into notes and add a note shortcut to the home screen. S Note provides various templates to help you create notes easily. Note /Idea note: You can create a simple note from an ●...
  • Page 46 Number Function Switch to view mode. Draw a sketch; Change the pen settings (double-tap). p. 47 ► Use productivity tools. p. 48 ► Enter text with the keyboard; Change the text settings (double-tap). p. 47 ► Erase your text or sketch; Change the eraser thickness or clear your input (double-tap).
  • Page 47 To add a page, select ● To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread ● them apart. To zoom out, move your fingers closer together. When zoomed in, drag with two fingers to scroll through the screen. Save.
  • Page 48 To change the text attributes, double-tap ● Number Function Select an option. View or change the current attributes. Change the text colour. › Use productivity tools S Note. Open the application list and select → Select a template. Double-tap and select a tool. Formula match : Convert a handwritten formula to a ●...
  • Page 49 › Tutorial for handwritten formulas and figures Write a formula on a single line. If you write a long formula ● or a formula on more than one line, the device will convert the formula incorrectly. Unclosed parenthesis or missing figure in the square root ●...

  • Page 50: View Notes

    When you draw an arrow, draw the body of the arrow first. ● When you draw the head of an arrow, draw it in one stroke. ● › View notes S Note. Open the application list and select Select to search for a note (if necessary). Select a note.
  • Page 51 → Set as shortcut. To print the note using a Wi-Fi or USB connection, select ● → Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Save as. → To save the note for other name, select ● ›...
  • Page 52 › Synchronise notes You can synchronise your notes with the web server. S Note. Open the application list and select Sync → → Select an option. Sync. → Select notes to sync To synchronise all notes, select Sync all. Enter your email address and password, and then select Login.

  • Page 53: Use The Quick Note Pad

    Use the quick note pad From any screen, you can create a quick note of text and sketches. While pressing the S Pen button, double-tap the screen to open the quick note pad. Enter text or draw a sketch. Number Function Draw a sketch;...

  • Page 54: Use S Planner

    Use S Planner Your device provides you with a powerful planner to help you organise your schedules and tasks more conveniently and effectively. You can create and view events, add items, and change view modes. To launch S Planner, open the application list and select S Planner.
  • Page 55 Add event, and then enter details. Select To search for and add a location view, select ● Notes → Add link to S Note. To add a note, select ● Images → Take picture or To add a photo, select ●...

  • Page 56: View An Event Or Task

    › View an event or task S Planner. Open the application list and select Select to search for an event or task (if necessary). To limit the range of your search, select All → an option. Select a date on the calendar. Today.

  • Page 57: Web

    Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. You may incur additional charges for accessing the ● web and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider. The web browser menu may be labelled differently ● depending on your region or service provider. Available icons may vary depending on your region or ●...
  • Page 58 Number Function Open a new tab. Close the current tab. Move backward or forward to web pages in history. Reload the current web page; While the device is loading web pages, this icon changes to . View web page details. Enter a web address or a keyword.
  • Page 59 ● Downloads. To print the web page using a Wi-Fi or USB connection, ● Print. Your device is compatible only with some → select Samsung printers. → Settings. To customise browser settings, select ● › Open multiple pages You can open multiple pages and switch back and forth between them.

  • Page 60: Add A Bookmark

    › Bookmark your favourite web pages If you know the web address of a web page, you can manually add a bookmark. Add a bookmark Internet. Open the application list and select Enter a web address or a navigate to a web page. Select Enter a name for the bookmark.

  • Page 61: Maps

    Create a bookmark folder Internet. Open the application list and select → → Select Enter a name for the bookmark folder. Done. Select › Access recent history Internet. Open the application list and select → History. Select Select a web page to access. Maps ™...
  • Page 62 While viewing the map, use the following options: To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ● slowly spread them apart or pinch them together. Search Results. To view all of the search results, select ● To view your current location, select .

  • Page 63: Latitude

    Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view their ™ locations with the Google Latitude location service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Latitude. Open the application list and select The device joins Latitude automatically. →...

  • Page 64: Navigation

    Navigation Learn to get spoken directions to your destination. Navigation 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 and follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving.

  • Page 65: Youtube

    › Download and install an application Play Store. Open the application list and select If you are launching this application for the first time, select Accept. Search for an application and download it to the device. When the download is complete, the device will install the application automatically.

  • Page 66: Game Hub

    › Upload videos YouTube. Open the application list and select → Sign in, and then select your Google account Select if it is linked to YouTube. You can also select Add account and set up an account to sign in YouTube. UPLOAD, and then select a video.

  • Page 67: Samsung Apps

    Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of applications directly to your device. Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, health related applications and more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice of mobile experience.

  • Page 68: Communication

    Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features. › Make or answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end or reject calls.
  • Page 69 Reject a call When a call comes in, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle. To send a message when you reject incoming calls, select Reject call with message. First set a text message to be sent to callers. Open the application list and select Phone →...
  • Page 70 › Use options during a voice call You can use the following options while a voice call is in progress: To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or ● down. Hold. To retrieve a held call, To place a call on hold, select ●...
  • Page 71 To listen and talk to the other party via a Bluetooth headset, ● select Headset. Hide me. To hide your image from the other party, select ● To select an alternative image or video to be shown to the ● →...
  • Page 72 Select Save. Enter a number to reject and select You can set the criteria for the number. To add more numbers, repeat steps 5-6. › Set call forwarding Call diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to another number that you specify. You can set this feature separately for several conditions when you are not able to answer calls, such as when you are already on the phone or when you are outside of the service area.
  • Page 73 › Set call barring Call barring is a network feature that restricts certain types of calling or prevents others from making calls with your device. Phone → Keypad Open the application list and select → → Call settings → Call settings →...
  • Page 74 › Customise call settings Phone → Keypad → Open the application list and select Call settings → → an option. Change the following options: Option Function Set to reject all calls or from specified phone numbers automatically. You can Call rejection add phone numbers to the auto reject list.
  • Page 75 Option Function Automatic answering : Set whether ● or not the device answers calls automatically after a specified period (available only when a headset is connected). Automatic answering timer : Select ● the length of time that the device Accessory waits before answering calls.

  • Page 76: Call Waiting

    Option Function Caller ID : Display your caller ID to ● other parties for outgoing calls. Call barring : Set to restrict calls by ● call type. Call waiting : Set the device to alert ● you to incoming calls during a call. Auto redial : Set to automatically ●...

  • Page 77: Messaging

    Option Function Set to accept IP calls and set up your Accounts accounts for IP call services. Use Internet Set the device to use IP call services. IP calling call services are provided only via Wi-Fi. Messaging Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received.

  • Page 78: Send A Multimedia Message

    › Send a multimedia message Open the application list and select Messaging → Add recipients of your message. Enter phone numbers or email addresses manually and ● separate them with a semicolon or a comma. Select phone numbers or email addresses from the lists ●...

  • Page 79: Google Mail

    › Listen to voice mail messages If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server, callers can leave voice messages when you do not answer incoming calls. To access your voice mail inbox and listen to your messages, Phone →...

  • Page 80: View An Email Message

    Select the text field and enter your email text. To attach a photo, select ● To remove an attached photo, select to the right of ● an attachment’s name. SEND to send the message. Select If you are offline or outside your service area, the message will be held in the message thread until you are online and inside your service area.

  • Page 81: Email

    → Mute. To move the To hide the message, select ● message to the inbox folder, select All mail and drag the message to Inbox. → Report To register the message to the spam list, select ● spam. → Refresh. To reload the messages, select ●...

  • Page 82: Send An Email Message

    › Send an email message Open the application list and select Email → Add recipients of your message. Enter email addresses manually and separate them with ● a semicolon or a comma. Select email addresses from the lists by selecting ●...
  • Page 83 To print the message using a Wi-Fi or USB connection, ● → Print. Your device is compatible only with select some Samsung printers. To save the email addresses of the recipients to the ● → Save as phonebook as a group of contacts, select group.

  • Page 84: Talk

    Talk ™ Learn to chat with friends and family via Google Talk This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Set your status Talk. Open the application list and select Select a Google account. Customise your status, image, and message to display. ›...

  • Page 85: Chaton

    ChatON Learn to use ChatON to send and receive instant messages from any device that has a mobile phone number. ChatON. Open the application list and select If you are launching this application for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

  • Page 86: Entertainment

    Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: Download from the wireless web. p. 57 ► ● Download from a PC with Samsung Kies. p. 112 ► ● Receive via Bluetooth. p. 122 ►...

  • Page 87: Play Music

    › Play music After transferring music files to your device or memory card, Music Player. Open the application list and select → Select a music category a music file. Select the album image to open the music player screen. Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Adjust the volume.
  • Page 88 Number Function View music details. Open the playlist. Access music options. Select a sound effect. Change the repeat mode. Skip to the next file; Scan forwards in the file (tap and hold). During playback, select to access the following options: Add to playlist.

  • Page 89: Create A Playlist

    › Create a playlist Music Player. Open the application list and select → New playlist. Select Enter a title for your new playlist and select To add music files to the playlist, select next to the music files. To delete music files from the playlist, select next to the music files.

  • Page 90: Camera

    Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. The camera automatically turns off when you do not ● use it for a specified period. The memory capacity may differ depending on the ● shooting scene or shooting conditions. ›...
  • Page 91 Number Function Use camera shortcuts. : Switch between the front and rear ● camera lenses. : Change the flash setting; You can turn ● on or off the flash manually, or set the camera to use the flash when needed. : Change the shooting mode.
  • Page 92 To print the photo using a Wi-Fi or USB connection, select ● → Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Rename. → To change the name of a file, select ● To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ●...

  • Page 93: Customise Camera Settings

    › Change the shooting mode You can take photos with various shooting modes. To change → Shooting mode → the shooting mode, select option. Option Function Set the device to recognise people’s faces Smile shot and help you take photos of them when they smile.
  • Page 94 Option Function Scene mode Change the scene mode. Adjust the exposure value to change the Exposure value brightness. Take close-up photos or set the camera to Focus mode focus on the subject automatically. Select the length of the delay before the Timer camera takes a photo.

  • Page 95: Record A Video

    Option Function Set the camera to flip the image Save as flipped automatically when you take a photo with the front camera. Select a memory location for saving Storage captured photos. Reset Reset camera settings. › Record a video Camera. Open the application list and select Drag the slider to switch to the camcorder.
  • Page 96 Number Function Use camcorder shortcuts. : Switch to the front camera lens and ● record a video of yourself. : Change the flash setting. ● : Change the recording mode (for ● attaching to a message or for saving normally). : Apply a special effect.

  • Page 97: Customise Camcorder Settings

    After recording videos, select the image viewer to view the recorded videos. To view more videos, scroll left or right. You can also tap the ● screen and scroll through the thumbnails of videos at the bottom of the screen. To play the video, select ●...
  • Page 98 Option Function Apply a special effect, such as sepia or Effects black and white tones. Resolution Change the resolution option. Adjust the colour balance according to White balance lighting conditions. Outdoor Activate Outdoor visibility to select an visibility appropriate lighting condition. Guidelines Display gridlines on the preview screen.

  • Page 99: Video Player

    Video Player Learn to use the video player. Avoid 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 will be decremented. Some file formats are not supported depending on ●...
  • Page 100 Number Function Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (tap within 3 seconds); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold). Select a sound effect. Access video player options. Open another applications;...
  • Page 101 → To listen to audio via a Bluetooth headset, select ● Bluetooth. → To export the current video to Video maker, select ● Video maker. → Bookmarks. This To view your bookmarks, select ● option appears only if you have bookmarked during playback by selecting .

  • Page 102: Gallery

    Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your device’s memory. Avoid 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 will be decremented. Some file formats are not supported depending on ●...
  • Page 103 To print the photo using a Wi-Fi or USB connection, select ● → Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Rename. → To change the name of a file, select ● To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ●...

  • Page 104: Play A Video

    Gallery. Open the application list and select Select an image. → Face tag → Select Recognised faces appear in the frame. Add name. → Select a recognised face Select the person’s name from the contact list. The contact is linked to the face in the image. When the face tag appears with a name, select the face tag and use the available options.

  • Page 105: Video Maker

    Details. To view video details, select ● To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ● select Scan for nearby devices. Settings. To change the video settings, select ● Video Maker You can edit videos and apply various effects. Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX ●...

  • Page 106: Trim A Segment Of A Video

    To add a caption to an image or video, drag the ● thumbnail to place the black dotted line at the desired point, and then select on the preview image. → Select a transition effect option. → Export. When you are finished, select Select a resolution option.
  • Page 107 › Apply an effect to a video Launch the video editor and open a video file. Select the thumbnail. Effect → Select an effect option. Save the edited video. › Insert a drawing in a video Launch the video editor and open a video file. Select the thumbnail.

  • Page 108: Personal Information

    Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts. › Create a contact Contacts → Contacts.

  • Page 109: Import Or Export Contacts

    Once you find a contact, you can use the following options: To edit the contact information, select ● To delete the contact, select ● To set the contact as your favourites, select ● To call the contact, select ● To send a message, select ●...

  • Page 110: Create Your Namecard

    › Copy or move contacts Copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device Contacts → Contacts. Open the application list and select → Import/Export → Import from SIM card. Select Select a memory location. If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact.

  • Page 111: Create A Group Of Contacts

    › Create a group of contacts Contacts → Groups. Open the application list and select Select Enter a name and customise the settings for the group. Add member. Select Done. Select members from the contact list and select Save. When you are finished, select ›...

  • Page 112: Connectivity

    Data transfers may fail when using a USB hub. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website. Samsung Kies will work on both Windows and Macintosh computers.

  • Page 113: Synchronise With Windows Media Player

    › Synchronise with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. Connect your device to a PC with a USB cable. Open Windows Media Player and synchronise music files. › Connect as a media device You can connect your device to a PC and access media files stored on your device.

  • Page 114: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standards. You can connect to the internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries.

  • Page 115: Add A Wi-Fi Network Manually

    › Add a Wi-Fi network manually Settings → Wi-Fi → Open the application list and select Add Wi-Fi network. Enter an SSID for the network and select a security type. Set the security settings depending on the selected security type. Save.

  • Page 116: Customise Wi-Fi Settings

    WPS. Select the drop-down menu under PIN from access point to enter a WPS PIN of the Select access point or select PIN from this device to use a WPS Connect. → PIN of your device On the access point, press the WPS button or enter the PIN of your device.

  • Page 117: Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi Direct Learn to use the Wi-Fi Direct feature to connect two devices via Wi-Fi without requiring an access point. › Connect your device to another device Settings More → Open the application list and select settings → Wi-Fi Direct. Wi-Fi Direct switch to the right.

  • Page 118: Allshare Play

    AllShare Play. To use the AllShare Play service, you must sign in to your Samsung account, and register two or more devices as file servers. The registration methods may vary depending on the device type. To get more details about using AllShare Play, →...
  • Page 119 › Send a file AllShare Play. Open the application list and select Select a registered device or storage that contains media files. Select a media category and select the check box on a file. Select Select a registered device or storage to save the file. ›...
  • Page 120 Set to optimise the video quality for Video quality your device when playing videos settings saved on a computer. Lock AllShare Set to lock AllShare Play with the Play password for your Samsung account. Language Select a display language. About View AllShare Play information. Connectivity...

  • Page 121: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth. If the devices are within range of one another, you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, ● or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.

  • Page 122: Send Data Via Bluetooth

    › Find and pair with another device Settings → Open the application list and select Bluetooth Scan. → Select a device. OK to match the Bluetooth PIN between two Select devices. Alternately, enter a Bluetooth PIN and select OK. When the owner of the other device enters the same PIN or accepts the connection, pairing is complete.

  • Page 123: Mobile Network Sharing

    OK to match the Bluetooth PIN or When prompted, select enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if necessary). Accept to confirm the connection between two Select devices. Received data is saved to the Bluetooth folder. If you receive a contact, it is saved to the phonebook automatically.
  • Page 124 Option Function Show Set to show your password as you password enter them. Show Set to change the advanced network advanced settings. options Save. When you are finished, select From another device, locate your device’s name in the available connection list and connect to the network. Your device shares the mobile network connection with the other device.

  • Page 125: Gps

    Your device is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location services. To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: Between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, or ● inside buildings In poor weather ●...

  • Page 126: Tv Connections

    TV connections You can remotely control a TV with your device to browse your favourite shows and get programming suggestions based on your choices. You can also control other devices connected with the TV. › Set your device as a remote control for a TV You must first connect your device to a Wi-Fi AP and ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV.

  • Page 127: Vpn Connections

    Option Function Add New Set up connections to peripheral Device devices connected to the TV. Reset Peel Reset the connection settings. Report your opinion for application Send Feedback development. VPN connections You can create virtual private networks (VPN) and connect to your private network securely through a public network, such as the internet.

  • Page 128: Connect To A Private Network

    Option Function IPSec pre- Enter a pre-shared security key. shared key Select a user certificate that the VPN IPSec user server will use to identify you. You can certificate import certificates from the VPN server or download them from the internet. Select a certificate authority (CA) certificate that the VPN server will IPSec CA...

  • Page 129: Tools

    Tools Alarm Learn to set and control alarms for important events. › Set a new alarm Alarm → Open the application list and select Set alarm details. Check the check box next to Smart alarm to activate simulated nature sound prior to the main alarm. Done.

  • Page 130: Calculator

    Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. Calculator. Open the application list and select Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform a basic or scientific calculation. Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web or email.
  • Page 131 › Activate Dropbox Dropbox → Start. Open the application list and select Enter an email address and password, and then select Next. Select Turn on to automatically upload photos and videos Select captured by the camera on your device. › Upload files to your Dropbox folder Dropbox.

  • Page 132: My Files

    My Files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored on your device. › Supported file formats Your device supports the following file formats: Type Format Image bmp, gif, jpg, png Video mp4, 3gp, avi, wmv, asf, mkv, flv, webm mp3, aac, ogg, flac, mp4, 3gp, m4a, wma, wav,...

  • Page 133: Polaris Office

    › Copy or move files My Files. Open the application list and select Check the check box next to folders or files to copy or cut. Select or . Locate a folder and select › Send files My Files. Open the application list and select Check the check box next to files to send.

  • Page 134: Open A Document

    Enter contents in the document. To undo your last action, select ● To redo your last action, select ● To insert an object, such as image, hyperlink, and table, ● select To change the text or object preference, select ● When you are finished, select Enter a name for the document and select the location to save the document.

  • Page 135: Ps Touch

    › Manage documents online Polaris Office. Open the application list and select Clouds → Add account → Select a cloud service. Enter your email address and password to access your account, and then select OK. View and manage your documents on the server. PS Touch Experience core Photoshop features, such as layers, selection tools, adjustments, filters and more to create professional...

  • Page 136: World Clock

    World Clock Learn to view the time in another region. World Clock. Open the application list and select Select Enter a city name and select a city from the list. You can select a city in the world map view. Select To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-4.

  • Page 137: Settings

    Settings Access the Settings menu Settings. Open the application list and select Select a setting category, and then select an option. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the internet or other network devices. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.

  • Page 138: More Settings

    More settings Change the settings to control connections with other devices or networks. › Flight mode Activate Flight mode to disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network features. › Mobile networks Use packet data : Set to use data connections on any ●...

  • Page 139: Nearby Devices

    Activate the AllShare Cast feature and share your display with others. › Set up and manage virtual private networks (VPNs). › Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. › Nearby devices File sharing : Activate media sharing to allow other DLNA ●...

  • Page 140: Sound

    Sound Change the settings for various sounds on your device. Silent mode : Activate Silent mode to mute all sounds, ● except for media sounds and alarm ringtones. Volume : Adjust the volume for various sounds on your ● device. Vibration intensity : Adjust the vibration intensity.

  • Page 141: Display

    Display Change the settings to control the display and backlight on your device. Brightness : Adjust the brightness of the display. ● Screen timeout : Select the length of time that the device ● waits before turning off the display backlight. Smart stay : Set to prevent the display backlight from ●...

  • Page 142: Motion

    Motion Activate motion recogniton feature and change the settings that control the motion recognition feature on your device. Smart alert : Set the device to alert you if you have missed ● calls or new messages when you pick up your device. Tilt to zoom : Set to use a tilting motion to zoom in or out ●...

  • Page 143: Storage

    Storage View memory information for your device and memory card. You can also format the memory card. Formatting a memory card will permanently delete all data from the memory location. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory.

  • Page 144: Security

    Security Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM or USIM card. Screen lock : Activate the screen lock feature. ● Lock screen options ● The settings are applied only when you set the swipe lock option. Shortcuts : Set to show and edit application shortcuts on the locked screen.
  • Page 145 : Activate the Find my mobile feature. ● SamsungDive web page : Access the SamsungDive ● website to register your Samsung account. Set up SIM card lock ● Lock SIM card : Set to lock the SIM or USIM card. To use your device with the SIM or USIM card, you must enter the PIN.

  • Page 146: Language And Input

    : Set to prevent the device from ● recognising offensive words in voice inputs. › Samsung Chinese IME To change the Samsung Chinese IME keypad settings, select Input Mode : Select keypad types or text input modes to ● add to the input selection panel.

  • Page 147: Samsung Keyboard

    ● by voice. Sound on keypress : Set the device to sound when you tap ● a key. Reset setting : Reset the Samsung Chinese IME keypad ● settings to the factory defaults. About : View version information. ● ›...

  • Page 148: Back Up And Reset

    Key-tap sound : Set the device to sound when you tap a ● key. Tutorial : View the tutorial for using the Samsung keypad. ● Reset settings : Reset the Samsung keypad settings to the ● factory defaults. › Voice search...

  • Page 149: Pen

    Automatic restore : Set to restore your settings and ● application data when you must reinstall an application. Factory data reset : Reset your settings to the factory ● defaults and delete all your data. Hovering pen icon : Select to display the pen icon on the ●...

  • Page 150: Accessibility

    Set date : Set the current date manually. ● Set time : Set the current time manually. ● Automatic time zone : Set to receive time zone information ● from the network when you move across time zones. Select time zone : Select a time zone.

  • Page 151: Developer Options

    Mono audio : Enable mono sound when you listen to audio ● with one earbud. Turn off all sounds : Mute all device sounds. ● Tap and hold delay : Set the recognition time for tapping ● and holding the screen. Developer options Change the settings for application development.

  • Page 152: About Device

    Do not keep activities : Set to end a running application ● when you launch a new application. Limit background processes : Set to limit the number of ● processes that can run in the background. Show all ANRs : Set the device to alert you to unresponsive ●...

  • Page 153: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, you Password must enter the password you set for the device.

  • Page 154: The Touch Screen Responds Slowly Or Improperly

    If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your ● local Samsung Service Centre. 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 key for 8-10 seconds.
  • Page 155 The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off If the battery will no longer charge completely, you need to replace it with a new battery. Take your device to your local Samsung Service Centre. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 156 Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deleting ●...
  • Page 157 Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are ● within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect...

  • Page 158: Safety Precautions

    Your device may malfunction and your risk of electric shock is increased. Handle and dispose of the device and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. •...
  • Page 159 Protect the device and chargers from damage • Avoid exposing your device to very cold or very hot temperatures. • Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device and batteries. •...
  • Page 160 • Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations), near fuels or chemicals, and at blasting areas. • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or accessories. Turn off your device when in an aircraft Using your device in an aircraft is illegal.
  • Page 161 • Use your device to call for help. Dial a local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical emergencies. • Use your device to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, a crime in progress, or a serious emergency where lives are in danger, call a local emergency number.
  • Page 162 Do not store your device with such metal objects as coins, keys and necklaces Your device may become deformed or malfunction. Do not store your device near magnetic fields • Your device may malfunction or the battery may discharge from exposure to magnetic fields.
  • Page 163 Using generic chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction. • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Do not bite or suck on the device •...
  • Page 164 Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. Do not paint or put stickers on your device Paint and stickers can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation. If you are allergic to paint or metal parts of the product, you may experience itching, eczema, or swelling of the skin.
  • Page 165 Keep your personal and important data safe • While using your device, be sure to back up important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. • When disposing of your device, back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information.
  • Page 166 “THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS. ” SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY, FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 167 Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control.
  • Page 168 To install Kies (PC Sync) Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC. Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC. Refer to the Kies help for more information.

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