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Page 2: About This Manual
• A pplications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung. • S amsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Indicator icons Web & network Using the touch screen Internet Control motions Chrome Notifications Bluetooth Home screen Screen Mirroring Locked screen Samsung Link Using applications Group Play Applications screen Help S Beam Entering text WatchON Connecting to a Wi-Fi network...
Page 6 Expert My mode 116 Photo Suggest Camera: Shooting options Application & media stores and settings 117 Play Store 118 Samsung Hub Customising shooting options 118 Samsung Apps EV (brightness) 119 Play Books ISO (sensitivity) 119 Play Movies & TV WB (light source)
Page 7 Utilities Troubleshooting 121 S Memo 124 S Planner Cleaning the device 126 Dropbox 127 Cloud 128 Drive 128 Clock 130 Calculator 131 S Translator 132 Voice Recorder 134 S Voice 135 Google 136 Voice Search 136 My Files 137 Downloads 137 TripAdvisor Travel &...
Page 8: Getting Started
Getting started Device layout Headset jack Proximity/Light sensor Front camera Power button Earpiece Volume button Touch screen Home button Shutter button Menu button Back button Multipurpose jack Microphone Microphone for sound IrLED recording Speaker Zoom ring GPS antenna Lens AF-assist light Tripod mount Flash NFC antenna...
Page 9: Buttons
Do not use the device if it is cracked or broken. Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it repaired. • D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.
Page 10: Package Contents
• A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • O ther accessories may not be compatible with your device.
Page 11: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card And
Getting started Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. Only microSIM cards work with the device. Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
Page 12 SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. • U se caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
Page 13 Getting started Slide the battery lock to the right to unlock it. Insert the battery. Make sure to properly align the battery’s gold-coloured contacts when inserting the battery.
Page 14 Getting started Slide the battery lock to the left to lock it. Replace the battery cover.
Page 15 Getting started Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Remove the back cover. Slide the battery lock to the right to unlock it. Pull out the battery. Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.
Page 16: Charging The Battery
Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
Page 17: Checking The Battery Charge Status
• 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 18: Inserting A Memory Card
Getting started Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges: • W hen you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button. •...
Page 19: 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 20: Attaching A Hand Strap
Getting started Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → More → Storage → Format SD card → Format SD card →...
Page 21: Turning The Device On And Off
Getting started Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn the device on and off. •...
Page 22: Locking And Unlocking The Device
Getting started 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. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period. To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area at the lower part of the screen.
Page 23: 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 24: Using The Touch Screen
Basics Icon Meaning New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Using the touch screen Use only fingers to use the touch screen. • D o not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
Page 25 Basics Finger gestures Tapping To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger. Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.
Page 26 Basics Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
Page 27 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 28: Control Motions
Basics Control motions Simple motions allow easy control of the device. Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → My device → Motions and gestures, and then drag the Motions and gestures switch to the right.
Page 29 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 30 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 31 Basics Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone or pause media playback. Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.
Page 32: 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 33: 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 standard and easy modes.
Page 34: Setting Wallpaper
Basics Moving an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen. Removing an item Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen.
Page 35 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 36: Locked Screen
Basics Locked screen The locked screen prevents the device from unwanted operation when not in use and also allows you to add convenient widgets. Adding widgets To use widgets when the screen is locked, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device →...
Page 37: Using Applications
Basics Using applications This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications. Opening an application On the Home screen or the Applications screen, select an application icon to open it. Opening from recently-used applications Press and hold the Home button to open the list of recently-used applications.
Page 38: Uninstalling Applications
Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Installing applications Use application stores, such as Samsung Apps, to download and install applications. Uninstalling applications → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to uninstall it.
Page 39: Help
To search for keywords, tap 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.
Page 40 Basics Entering uppercase before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice. Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards. Entering text by voice Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak.
Page 41: 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. 139) Turning Wi-Fi on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. •...
Page 42: 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 43: Transferring Files
Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer. Transfer files between your device and the computer.
Page 44: 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 45: Setting A Password
Basics Setting a pattern On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern. Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup unlock PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern. Setting a PIN On the Applications screen, tap Settings →...
Page 46: Upgrading The Device
Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software.
Page 47: 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 48 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 49 Communication → Contacts: Open the contacts list. • • → Memo: Create a memo. → Message: Send a message. • • → Transfer: Connect the first party to the second party. This disconnects you from the conversation. → Manage conference call: Have a private conversation with one party during a •...
Page 50: Answering A Call
Communication Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. If the call waiting service is active, another call can be made. When the second call is answered, the first call is put on hold. Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.
Page 51: 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 52 Communication Tap and hold the other party’s image to access the following options: • C apture image: Capture the other party’s image. • R ecord video: Take a video of the other party’s images. It is illegal in many countries to record a call without the other party’s prior permission.
Page 53: Contacts
Communication Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Creating a contact and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field. Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap Deleting a contact...
Page 54: Displaying Contacts
→ Merge accounts → Merge with Google. Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Moving contacts to Samsung → Merge accounts → Merge with Samsung. Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Importing and exporting contacts Importing contacts →...
Page 55 Communication Sharing contacts → Share namecard via, select contacts, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Favourite contacts , and then take one of the following actions: • S earch: Search for contacts. • A dd to Favourites: Add contacts to favourites. •...
Page 56: Messages
Communication Business card Create a business card and send it to others. Tap Set up my profile, enter details, such as phone number, email address, and postal address, and then tap Save. If user information has been saved when you set up the device, select the business card in ME, and then tap to edit.
Page 57 Communication Sending scheduled messages → Scheduling. Set a time and date, and then tap Done. While composing a message, tap The device will send the message at the specified time and date. • 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 58: Email
Communication Email Use this application to send or view email messages. Tap Email on the Applications screen. Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Enter the email address and password. Tap Next for a private email account, such as Google Mail, or tap Manual setup for a company email account.
Page 59 Communication Reading messages Select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap Tap a message to read. Add this email address to the contacts list. Mark the message as a reminder. Open attachments. Forward the message.
Page 60: 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 61: Hangouts
Communication Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox. → Refresh to manually retrieve new messages. to view messages in other labels. → Change labels and then select the To add a label to a message, select the message, tap label to assign.
Page 62: Photos
Tap ChatON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Create a buddies list by entering phone numbers or Samsung account email addresses, or by selecting buddies from the list of suggestions.
Page 63: Web & Network
Web & network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go. to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage. To change the search engine, tap the address field, and then tap the search engine icon next to the web address.
Page 64: Chrome
Web & network History → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the → Clear history. history, tap Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy. To view saved links, use Downloads.
Page 65: Bluetooth
• D o not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature. To activate Bluetooth, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections →...
Page 66: Screen Mirroring
Web & network Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices are listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto- generated passkey on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving data Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth.
Page 67: Samsung Link
Internet. You can play and send multimedia files on your device to another device or web storage service. To use this application, you must sign in to your Samsung account and register two or more devices. The registration methods may vary depending on the device type.
Page 68: Nfc
Web & network Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required applications. The device contains a built-in NFC antenna.
Page 69: Watchon
Use this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents. Do not send copyright-protected data via S Beam. Doing so may violate copyright laws. Samsung is not responsible for any liabilities caused by the illegal use of copyrighted data.
Page 70 Web & network Watching TV Select from the TV programme suggestions based on your choice when registering a TV or tap to select a category. Select a TV programme and then tap Watch now. The selected programme will show up on the connected TV. Tap and open the control panel to control the TV.
Page 71: Camera: Basic Functions
Camera: Basic functions Launching Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. Tap Camera on the Applications screen. Alternatively, press and hold the Shutter button. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device. (p. 109) • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •...
Page 72: Learning Icons
Camera: Basic functions Learning icons The icons displayed on the preview screen provide information about current shooting options and settings. The icons listed in the table below are the most common. Icon Meaning Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure value ISO sensitivity Timer Flash Macro...
Page 73: Taking Photos
Camera: Basic functions Taking photos Half-press the Shutter button to focus on the subject. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame turns green. Press the Shutter button to take the photo. Or, tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame turns green.
Page 74: Viewing Photos And Videos
Camera: Basic functions Viewing photos and videos To view taken photos or videos, tap the gallery icon. Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image. (p. 109) Using the zoom ring Zooming in and out Rotate the zoom ring clockwise to zoom in or anticlockwise to zoom out. •...
Page 75: Taking Photos Or Videos With Voice Commands
Camera: Basic functions Launching Camera or Gallery On the Home screen, rotate the zoom ring to access the quick launch screen for the camera and gallery. You can launch the camera by selecting one of your favourite shooting modes. Taking photos or videos with voice commands Use the voice recognition to take photos or videos with voice commands.
Page 76: Taking Photos Or Videos With Filter Effects
Camera: Basic functions Taking photos or videos with filter effects Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos. and select a filter effect. The available options vary by mode. • N o effect: Do not apply an effect. •...
Page 77: Reducing Camera Shake
Camera: Basic functions Reducing camera shake Use the Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) feature to reduce or eliminate blurriness from camera shake. → → OIS (anti-shake), and select an option. In expert mode, tap Before correction After correction Using face detection Taking a smile shot The camera automatically detects a smiling face, and releases the shutter.
Page 78: Tips For Taking Clearer Photos
Camera: Basic functions Detecting eye blinking If the camera detects closed eyes, it automatically takes more photos in succession. → → Face detection → Blink detection. In expert mode, tap Aim the camera at a human subject. When the camera detects a human face, a white frame appears around the face.
Page 79 Camera: Basic functions Half-pressing the Shutter button Press the Shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus. The camera adjusts the focus, exposure, and white balance automatically, and the focus frame turns green. The focus frame turns red if not focused. Reducing camera shake Set the Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) option to reduce camera shake optically.
Page 80: Using The Focus Lock
Camera: Basic functions Keeping the subject in focus Focusing on the subject may be difficult in the following conditions: • W hen the contrast between the subject and background is low. For example, the subject is wearing clothing that is similar in colour to the background. •...
Page 81 Camera: Basic functions When taking photos in low-light conditions • T urn the flash on to take photos in low-light conditions. (p. 101) • A djust the ISO sensitivity. (p. 97) When subjects are moving rapidly Use the continuous shooting option to take photos of moving subjects. (p. 84) To take several photos continuously, use memory cards with faster writing speeds (micro SDHC Class10 or higher).
Page 82: Camera: Shooting Modes
Camera: Shooting modes Auto Use this to take photos with scene modes selected automatically by the camera. In this mode, the camera recognises surrounding conditions and automatically adjusts factors that contribute to exposure, including the shutter speed, aperture value, metering, and white balance.
Page 83: Smart
Camera: Shooting modes Smart Use this to take photos with predefined settings for various scenes. Smart mode suggest Use this to take photos with one of the smart modes that the camera automatically suggests. Tap MODE → Smart → Smart mode suggest. Half-press the Shutter button, select a mode from the suggested list, and then press the Shutter button to take a photo.
Page 84: Continuous Shot
Camera: Shooting modes Continuous shot Use this to take a series of photos of moving subjects. Tap MODE → Smart → Continuous shot. While holding the camera steady, press and hold the Shutter button to take several photos continuously. To take several photos continuously, use memory cards with faster writing speeds (micro SDHC Class10 or higher).
Page 85 Camera: Shooting modes Kids shot Use this to play a funny sound to get a kid’s attention when shooting. Tap MODE → Smart → Kids shot. Press the Shutter button. The camera emits the attention sound and takes multiple photos when it detects a face.
Page 86 Camera: Shooting modes Macro Use this to take photos of very close subjects. Tap MODE → Smart → Macro. Hold the camera steady to prevent blurry photos. Food Use this to take photos of food in more colourful tones. Tap MODE → Smart → Food. Party/Indoor Use this to take crisp indoor photos.
Page 87 Camera: Shooting modes Action freeze Use this to take photos of subjects moving at high speed. Tap MODE → Smart → Action freeze. Use in bright daylight is recommended. Rich tone(HDR) Use this to take photos without losing details in bright and dark areas. The camera automatically takes several photos with various exposure values, and then merges them into one photo.
Page 88 Camera: Shooting modes • T his feature may be affected by camera shake, lighting, movement of the subject, and shooting environment. • T he flash is disabled in this feature. • W hen taking a photo of moving subjects, an afterimage may appear. •...
Page 89 Camera: Shooting modes • A void the following for best results: – Moving the camera too quickly or too slowly. – Moving the camera too little to take the next photo. – Moving the camera at irregular speeds. – Shaking the camera. –...
Page 90 Camera: Shooting modes Animated photo Use this to create a photo in which selected objects move by freezing or animating moving objects automatically detected by the camera. Tap MODE → Smart → Animated photo. Press the Shutter button to take a photo. Tap Animate or Freeze, and then rub the screen to animate or freeze the detected moving objects.
Page 91 Camera: Shooting modes Eraser Use this to erase moving objects in the background. Tap MODE → Smart → Eraser. Press the Shutter button to take a series of photos. The camera erases traces of movement from a moving object. To restore the original photo, tap Show moving objects, tap the highlighted area, and then tap Save.
Page 92 Camera: Shooting modes Silhouette Use this to take photos of dark shapes against a light background. Tap MODE → Smart → Silhouette. To maximise the silhouette effect, take photos at a location that is bright. Sunset Use this to take photos of the sunset. Tap MODE →...
Page 93 Camera: Shooting modes Fireworks Use this to take photos of fireworks. Tap MODE → Smart → Fireworks. The image may appear blurry due to the slow shutter speed when the camera takes photos. Make sure to use a tripod. Light trace Use this to take photos of the light trailing in low-light conditions.
Page 94: Expert
Camera: Shooting modes Expert Use this to take photos and videos with manual adjustment of various shooting options, including the shutter speed, aperture value, exposure value, and ISO sensitivity. Rotate to change the value for the Rotate to select a shooting option.
Page 95: Manual Mode
Camera: Shooting modes Colour wizard mode This mode lets you adjust the colour by changing the EV (brightness), colour saturation, contrast, and sharpness manually. In this mode you can control the colour of your photos. Tap MODE → Expert → C, and set the desired shooting options. Manual mode This mode lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually.
Page 96: Camera: Shooting Options And Settings
Camera: Shooting options and settings Customising shooting options Various shooting options are provided with your camera. With them, you can take more customised photos and videos. to access shooting options. Depending on the mode selected, you may tap → Select an option, and then save it. •...
Page 97: Iso (Sensitivity)
Camera: Shooting options and settings • W hen taking a photo, if the appropriate exposure value cannot be decided, use the AE BKT option to take multiple photos with different exposure values. • T aking photos with higher exposure value may result in blurry photos due to the slower shutter speed.
Page 98: Wb (Light Source)
Camera: Shooting options and settings WB (light source) White balance represents the light source that influences on the colour of a photo. The colour of a photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the colour of your photo to be realistic, select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white balance, or adjust colour temperature manually.
Page 99: Metering
Camera: Shooting options and settings Examples Auto WB Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Metering The metering mode refers to the method the camera measures the quantity of light. The camera measures the amount of light in a scene, and in many of its modes, uses the measurement to adjust various settings.
Page 100: Drive Mode
Camera: Shooting options and settings • S pot: The camera calculates the amount of light in the centre. When you take a photo in conditions where there is a strong backlight behind a subject, the camera adjusts the exposure to shoot a subject correctly. •...
Page 101: Flash
Camera: Shooting options and settings Flash To take a realistic photo of a subject, the amount of light should be constant. When the light source varies, you can use a flash and supply a constant amount of light. (or → ) →...
Page 102: Focus Area
Camera: Shooting options and settings Focus area Use this option to change the positions of the focus area. Generally, cameras focus on the nearest subject. When there are a lot of subjects, however, unwanted subjects can be in focus. To prevent unwanted subjects from being in focus, change the focus area so that a desired subject is in focus.
Page 103: Photo Size
Camera: Shooting options and settings Photo size As you increase the resolution, your photo will include more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen. When you use a high resolution, the file size will also increase.
Page 104: Timer
Camera: Shooting options and settings Timer Use this option for delayed-time shots. (or → ) → → Timer, and select an option. Press the Shutter button to start the timer. The camera takes photos after a specified length of time. Press the Shutter button to cancel the timer. OIS (anti-shake) Use the Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) option to reduce or eliminate blurriness from camera shake.
Page 105: Video Recording Options
Camera: Shooting options and settings Video recording options (or → ) → , and configure the settings for video recording. • M ovie size: Select a resolution for videos. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory. •...
Page 106 Camera: Shooting options and settings • A uto close camera: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight. • R eview: Briefly display photos or videos taken. • D ate/time Imprint: Use this to imprint the date and/or the time on the photos when taking them.
Page 107: Media
Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen. Search for other devices to play Adjust the volume.
Page 108 Media → Settings → Smart volume. To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap When Smart volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent damage to your hearing.
Page 109: Paper Artist
Media Paper Artist Use this application to make images look like illustrations with fun effects or frames. Tap Paper Artist on the Applications screen. To start Paper Artist, you need to download and install the application. Tap Update and follow the on-screen instructions. •...
Page 110: Playing Videos
Media Viewing images using the motion feature Use the motion feature to execute a function with particular motion. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Motions and gestures, drag the Motions and gestures switch to the right, and then turn on the switch for each feature. To stop using a motion feature, turn off the switch for the feature.
Page 111: Modifying Images
Media • B uddy photo share: Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image. • R otate left: Rotate anticlockwise. • R otate right: Rotate clockwise. • C rop: Resize the blue frame to crop and save the image in it. •...
Page 112: Sharing Images
Media Sharing images Use one of the following methods: → Select item, select images by ticking, and then tap • I n a folder, tap to send them to others. • W hen viewing an image, tap to send it to others or share it via social network services. Setting as wallpaper →...
Page 113: Story Album
Media Story Album Use this application to create your own digital album to keep your stories by organising the images neatly and automatically. Tap Story Album on the Applications screen. To start Story Album, you need to download and install the application. Tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 114: Deleting Videos
Media → Settings → Mini To customise the control panel location, during playback, tap controller. Then, drag the Mini controller switch to the right and select an option to display the control panel. This feature is available only in landscape orientation. Deleting videos →...
Page 115: Video Editor
Media Video Editor Use this application to edit videos and apply various effects. Tap Video Editor on the Applications screen. To start Video Editor, you need to download and install the application. Tap Download and follow the on-screen instructions. • S ome video files in Gallery may not be viewable depending on video resolution and codec.
Page 116: Photo Suggest
Media Photo Suggest Use this application to view photos taken by other users of points of interest near your current location. Tap Photo Suggest on the Applications screen. Viewing photos Based on your current location, the device suggests photos of nearby places on a map. Search for a place and tap a thumbnail photo to view it in full screen.
Page 117: 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 118: Samsung Hub
Managing content on the device Select a service category, scroll left, and then manage content on the device. Samsung Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit apps.samsung.com . Tap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen.
Page 119: Play Books
Application & media stores Play Books Use this application to read and download book files. Tap Play Books on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Movies & TV Use this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows. Tap Play Movies &...
Page 120: Play Games
Application & media stores Play Games Use this application to download and play games. Tap Play Games on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Newsstand Use this application to purchase or subscribe to newspapers or magazines. Tap Play Newsstand on the Applications screen.
Page 121: S Memo
Utilities S Memo Use this application to create a memo using images and voice recordings. Tap S Memo on the Applications screen. Composing memos Create memos with enriched content by drawing sketches with your finger or adding images or voice memos. to write or draw on the screen, or tap to enter text with the keyboard.
Page 122 Utilities When jotting down a memo, tap once more to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour. When erasing the handwritten memo, tap , and then tap to change the eraser size or tap Clear all to clear the memo. Save the current setting as a pen Change the pen type.
Page 123 Utilities → List view. To change the view mode, tap → Import. To create a memo by importing a file, tap → Export. To export memos to other storage locations, tap → Create folder. To create a folder, tap → Change order. To change the order of memos, tap →...
Page 124: S Planner
Utilities S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks. Tap S Planner on the Applications screen. Creating events or tasks , and then use one of the following methods: • A dd event: Enter an event with an optional repeat setting. •...
Page 125 Utilities Attach a map showing the location of the event. Enter the location in the Location field, tap next to the field, and then pinpoint the precise location by tapping and holding on the map that appears. Attach a memo from S Memo. Tap Memos, and then compose a new memo or select one of the existing memos.
Page 126 Utilities Changing calendar type Select one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others at the right side of the screen. A pinch gesture can be used to change calendar type. For example, pinch to change from the monthly calendar to the yearly calendar, and spread apart to change yearly calendar back to monthly calendar.
Page 127: Cloud
To open files in the favourites list, tap Cloud Use this feature to sync files or back up application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Cloud.
Page 128: Drive
Utilities Drive Use this application to create and edit documents and share them with others via Google Drive storage. When you create documents or upload files to Google Drive, your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other computer with Google Drive installed. Access your files without transferring or downloading.
Page 129: World Clock
Utilities Alarm Setting alarms Tap Create alarm, set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save. • L ocation alarm: Set a location. The alarm goes off only when you are in the location. •...
Page 130: Calculator
Utilities Stopwatch Tap Start to time an event. Tap Lap to record lap times. Tap Reset to clear lap time records. Timer Set the duration, and then tap Start. Drag outside the large circle when the timer goes off. Desk clock to view in full screen.
Page 131: S Translator
Utilities S Translator Use this application to translate text into other languages. Tap S Translator on the Applications screen. Using S Translator Set the source and target languages, enter text in the input field, and then tap To add a language pair to your favourites list, tap To send a language pair to others, tap .
Page 132: Voice Recorder
Utilities Voice Recorder Use this application to record or play voice memos. Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen. Recording voice memos to start recording. Speak into the microphone at the bottom of the device. Tap pause recording. Tap to finish recording. Change the recording quality.
Page 133: Playing Voice Memos
Utilities Playing voice memos Select a voice memo to play. • : Trim the voice memo. • : Adjust the playback speed. • : Pause playback. • / : Skip 60 seconds backwards or forwards. • : Skip to the previous or next voice memo. →...
Page 134: S Voice
Utilities S Voice Use this application to command the device by voice to perform various features. Tap S Voice on the Applications screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Here are several examples of spoken commands: •...
Page 135: Google
Utilities Using wake-up commands on the locked screen On the locked screen, you can use various functions with preset wake-up commands. To activate this feature, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen, and then tick Wake up in lock screen. Google Use this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well.
Page 136: Voice Search
Utilities Voice Search Use this application to search webpages by speaking. Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Speak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips.
Page 137: Downloads
Utilities Downloads Use this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications. Tap Downloads on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a file to open it with an appropriate application. To sort the files by size, tap Sort by size.
Page 138: Travel & Local
Travel & local Maps Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions. Tap Maps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching for locations Search for locations by entering an address or a keyword.
Page 139: About Settings
Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Applications screen. Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices.
Page 140: Data Usage
Settings Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available. Tap Wi-Fi → → Advanced and tick Network notification to activate this feature. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.
Page 141 Settings More networks Customise settings to control networks. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. Default messaging app Select the default application to use for messaging. Printing Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files via Wi-Fi or cloud services.
Page 142 Settings Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information. • A ndroid Beam: Turn on the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled devices. • T ap and pay: Set the default payment method. S Beam Activate the S Beam feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents, to devices that support NFC and Wi-Fi Direct.
Page 143: Lock Screen
Settings My device Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen. • S creen lock: Activate the screen lock feature. The following options may vary depending on the screen lock feature selected. • M ultiple widgets: Set the device to allow use of widgets on the locked screen. •...
Page 144 Settings Display Change the settings for the display. • W allpaper: – Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen. – Lock screen: Select a background image for the locked screen. – Home and lock screens: Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen.
Page 145 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 146 Settings Call Customise the settings for calling features. • C all rejection: Reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically. Add phone numbers to the reject list. • S et up call reject messages: Add or edit the message sent when you reject a call. •...
Page 147 Settings • A dditional settings: – Caller ID: Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls. – Call forwarding: Divert incoming calls to another number. – Auto area code: Set the device to insert a prefix (area or country code) automatically before a phone number.
Page 148: Blocking Mode
Settings Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in blocking mode. Hands-free mode Set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in hands-free mode. Safety assistance Set the device to send a message to recipients in an emergency.
Page 149 Settings Accessories Change the accessory settings. • D ock sound: Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a desktop dock. • A udio output mode: Set the device to use the dock speaker when your device is connected to a desktop dock.
Page 150 • S amsung subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Samsung and to change the closed caption settings. • A ssistant menu: Set the device to show the assistive shortcut icon that helps you access functions supported by external buttons or features on the notifications panel.
Page 151: Language And Input
• V ibration: Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched. • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • H elp: Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
Page 152 Settings Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, tap • C hoose input languages: Select input languages for text input. • B lock offensive words: Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs. •...
Page 153 Settings Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device. Motions and gestures Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. • D irect call: Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near your ear while viewing call, message, or contact details.
Page 154: Accounts
Accounts Add account Add email or SNS accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. • B ack up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server.
Page 155 • S IM change alert: Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when lost or stolen. • G o to website: Access the Find my mobile website ( findmymobile.samsung.com ). You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the Find my mobile website.
Page 156: Application Manager
Settings • U nknown sources: Set the device to allow the installation of applications from unknown sources. • V erify apps: Set this to allow Google to check the application for harmful behaviour before installing it. • S torage type: Set a storage type for credential files. •...
Page 157: 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 158 Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. The subject’s eyes appear red Red eyes occur when the subject’s eyes reflect light from the camera flash. Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye fix.
Page 159 Troubleshooting Photos are blurred when shooting at night As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it difficult to hold the camera steady long enough to take a clear picture and may result in device shake. •...
Page 160 Troubleshooting When you cannot take photos or videos • Y our storage may be full. Delete unnecessary files, or insert a new memory card. • F ormat the memory card. • T he memory card may be defective. Purchase a new card. •...
Page 161 When you turn the power off while holding the lens barrel, the lens barrel may not be able to retract into the body. If this happens, do not force the lens barrel into the body. Take the device to your local Samsung Service Centre.
Page 162 • R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f the touch screen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close applications or reinsert the battery and turn on the device to regain functionality.
Page 163 The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • I f the battery terminals are dirty, the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off.
Page 164 • F ree some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • R estart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Photo quality is poorer than the preview •...
Page 165 • I f you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • E nsure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
Page 166 Data stored on the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the device.
Page 167 Cleaning the device Use a blower brush to remove dust, and then wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. If any dust remains, apply lens cleaning liquid to a lens cleaning paper, and wipe gently. Do not press on the lens cover, or use a blower brush on the lens cover. Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device.
Page 168 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject to change without prior notice. www.samsung.com English (EU). 09/2014. Rev.1.0...

Samsung SM-C101 User Manual

Getting Started

Basics

Communication

Web & Network

Camera: Basic Functions

Camera: Shooting Modes

Camera: Shooting Options and Settings

Media

Application & Media Stores

Utilities

Travel & Local

Settings

Quick Links

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