Samsung GALAXY NOTE 2014 User Manual

User Manual

SM-P600

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About this manual

This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s
high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail
the device’s functions and features.

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Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.

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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.

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Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.

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Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers
or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of the
manual, refer to the Samsung website,

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Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the
overall performance of the device. Applications related to the content may not work
properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.

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Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service
provider.

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Applications 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.

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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited
registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the
operating system may cause the device or applications to work improperly.

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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device
are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other
purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal

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use of media.

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You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and
downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services. To avoid additional charges, select
an appropriate data tariff plan. For details, contact your service provider.

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About this manual

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Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer
be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided
with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed applications,
contact service providers.

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Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources
may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations
of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.

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Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment

Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information

Copyright

Copyright © 2014 Samsung Electronics

This guide is protected under international copyright laws.

No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or
by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any
information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung
Electronics.

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Trademarks

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SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.

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Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

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Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED

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All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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Table of Contents

Getting started

7 Device layout

8 Buttons

9 S Pen

9 Package contents

10 Charging the battery

12 Inserting a memory card

14 Replacing the S Pen nib

15 Turning the device on and off

15 Holding the device

16 Locking and unlocking the device

16 Adjusting the volume

16 Switching to silent mode

38 Entering text

41 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

42 Setting up accounts

42 Setting up user profiles

43 Transferring files

44 Securing the device

46 Upgrading the device

Communication

47 Contacts

51 Email

52 Google Mail

54 Hangouts

54 ChatON

Basics

17 Indicator icons

18 Using the touch screen

21 Control motions

23 Palm motions

24 Samsung Smart Pause

24 Samsung Smart Scroll

25 Using Multi Window

29 Using the S Pen

32 Air view

33 Notifications

34 Home screen

36 Applications screen

37 Using applications

54 Google+

55 Photos

55 Twitter

Web & network

56 Internet

57 Chrome

58 Bluetooth

59 Screen Mirroring

60 Samsung Link

60 Group Play

61 Smart Remote

62 WatchON

38 Help

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Media

63 Music

65 Camera

72 Gallery

76 Story Album

76 Video

77 Video Editor

78 YouTube

78 My Magazine

79 Flipboard

79 Businessweek+

80 NYTimes

80 SketchBook for Galaxy

99 World Clock

99 Calculator

100 S Translator

100 S Voice

101 S Finder

101 Google

102 Voice Search

102 Scrapbook

103 My Files

105 Downloads

105 TripAdvisor

106 Evernote

106 KNOX

Application & media stores

81 Play Store

82 Samsung Apps

82 Play Books

83 Play Movies & TV

83 Play Music

83 Play Games

83 Play Newsstand

Utilities

84 S Note

91 Action Memo

92 S Planner

Travel & local

107 Maps

Settings

108 About Settings

108 Connections

111 Device

116 Controls

120 General

124 Google Settings

Troubleshooting

94 Dropbox

94 Cloud

95 Drive

96 POLARIS Office 5

98 Alarm

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Getting started

Device layout

Power button

Light sensor

Volume button

Front camera

Touch screen

Menu button

Microphone

Multipurpose jack

Rear camera

S Pen slot

Flash

GPS antenna

Memory card slot

Speaker

Home button

Back button

Headset jack

Speaker

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Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause
connectivity problems or drain the battery.

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Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen
protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.

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Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction
in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

Buttons

Button Function

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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.

Power

Menu

Home

Back

Volume

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Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to reset the device if
it has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes.

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Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock
mode when the touch screen turns off.

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Tap to open a list of options available for the current screen.

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Tap and hold on the Home screen to launch

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Press to return to the Home screen.

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Press and hold to open the list of recent applications.

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Tap to return to the previous screen.

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Press to adjust the device volume.

S Finder

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S Pen

S Pen button

Name Function

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S Pen tip

Perform basic S Pen actions. (p. 18)

S Pen tip

S Pen button

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Perform advanced S Pen actions. (p. 29)

Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

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Device

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Quick start guide

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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary
depending on the region or service provider.

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The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible
with other devices.

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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make
sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.

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Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.

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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using
unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service.

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Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer
to the Samsung website.

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Getting started

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.

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When the battery power is low, the device emits a warning tone and displays a low
battery power message.

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If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on
immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for
a few minutes before turning on the device.

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If you use multiple applications at once, network applications, or applications
that need a connection to another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid
disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer, always use
these applications after fully charging the battery.

Charging with the charger

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into
the multipurpose jack.

Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge
the battery.

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If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen
may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.

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While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the
device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger
may stop charging.

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If 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.

Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the
device.

To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a
power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in
use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket
and easily accessible while charging.

Checking the battery charge status

When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current
battery charge status:

Charging Fully charged

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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:

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When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.

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Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.

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Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

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Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

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Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

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Decrease the backlight time.

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Decrease the brightness of the display.

Inserting a memory card

Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the
memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your
device.

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Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an
incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data
stored in it.

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Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.

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The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. When
inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device asks to reformat the
memory card.

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Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.

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When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory
appears in the

SD Memory card

folder.

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Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

1

Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.

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Removing the memory card

Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap

→

Settings

Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

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.

→

General

→

Storage

→

Unmount SD card

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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

Format SD card

→

Erase everything

→

Settings

→

General

.

→

Storage

→

Format SD card

→

Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all
important data stored on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss
of data resulting from user actions.

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Replacing the S Pen nib

While using the S Pen, the S Pen nib may get dull. If the nib is dull, replace it with a new one.

Hold the nib with the tweezers firmly, and then pull it out.

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Insert a new nib into the S Pen until you hear a click.

2

Do not let your finger get caught between the tweezers and the nib.

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Do not reuse old nibs. Doing so may cause the S Pen to malfunction.

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Do not press the nib excessively when inserting the nib into the S Pen.

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Do not insert the round end of the nib into the S Pen. This may cause damage to
the S Pen or device.

The black-coloured nib has a white rubber cap on the tip. If the rubber cap is worn
down, replace the nib with a new one.

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Turning the device on and off

When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your
device.

Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.

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Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas
where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

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Press and hold the Power button and tap
features.

To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap

Flight mode

to disable the wireless

Power off

.

Holding the device

Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity
problems or drain the battery.

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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 when the touch screen is
turned off, tap anywhere on the screen, and then flick your finger in any direction.

Adjusting the volume

Press the Volume button up or down to adjust the sound volume when playing music or
video.

Switching to silent mode

Use one of the following methods:

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Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode.

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Press and hold the Power button, and then tap

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Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap

Mute

or

Vibrate

.

Sound

or

Vibrate

.

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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

Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth feature activated

GPS activated

Smart screen feature activated

Synced with the web

Connected to computer

Alarm activated

S Pen removed

Silent mode activated

Vibration mode activated

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

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Using the touch screen

Use only fingers or the S Pen to use the touch screen.

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Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices.
Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.

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To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply
excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.

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The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which
are outside of the touch input area.

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Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages
(screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the
device.

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.

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Tapping and holding

Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.

Dragging

To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the
target position.

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Double-tapping

Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.

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.

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Pinching

Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

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

→

Settings

Rotating the screen

Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the
device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation.

→

Controls

Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. Control
motions properly.

→

Motions

, and then drag the

Motions

switch to the right.

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To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect

Screen rotation

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Some applications do not allow screen rotation.

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Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation.

.

Tilting

Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or
out.

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.

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Palm motions

Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen.

Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated. On the Home screen,
tap
the right.

→

Settings

→

Controls

→

Palm motion

, and then drag the

Palm motion

Sweeping

Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in

Screenshots

. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications.

switch to

Gallery

→

Covering

Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.

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Samsung Smart Pause

Use this feature to pause videos when you look away from the screen.

On the Home screen, tap

pause

During video playback, look away from the screen to pause the video. To resume playback,
look at the screen again.

.

→

Settings

→

Controls

→

Smart screen

, and then tick

Smart

Samsung Smart Scroll

Use this feature to scroll the screen up or down by tilting your head or the device.

On the Home screen, tap
then drag the

When you are viewing emails or webpages, the scroll type icon (
shows the recognition status for movements appears.

When the device recognises your head or device’s movements, the icon is changed to

. Then, tilt your head downward or upward, or tilt the device forward or backward to scroll

in that direction.

Smart scroll

→

Settings

switch to the right. Tap

→

Controls

→

Smart screen

Smart scroll

→

Smart scroll

, and then select a scroll type.

for head orientation) that

, and

or

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Using Multi Window

Use this feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time.

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Only applications on the Multi Window panel can run.

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

To use Multi Window, on the Home screen, tap
and then drag the

Multi window

switch to the right.

→

Settings

→

Device

→

Multi window

Using a split screen Multi Window

Use this feature to run applications in a split screen.

Launching applications in a split screen Multi Window

Drag your finger from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen.

1

Alternatively, tap and hold

The Multi Window tray appears at the right side of the screen.

.

Multi Window tray

,

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Tap and hold an application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to the screen.

2

Release the application icon when the screen turns blue.

Tap and hold another application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to a

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new location.

You can launch the same application in a split screen at the same time. Only
applications with

next to its icon support this feature.

Sharing content between applications

You can easily share content between applications, such as
and dropping them.

Some applications may not support this feature.

Email

and

Internet

, by dragging

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Launch

1

Tap the circle between the application windows, and then tap .

2

Email

Tap the circle between application windows to access the following options:

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and

Internet

: Open a list of recently used applications in the selected window.

in a split screen Multi Window.

Access the Multi
Window options.

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: Switch locations between Multi Window applications.

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: Share items, such as images, text, or links, between application windows by

dragging and dropping them.

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: Maximise the window.

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: Close the application.

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Tap and hold an item in the Internet window and drag it to a location in the Email

3

window.

Creating a Multi Window combination

Use this feature to save currently-running Multi Window applications as a combination.

Launch multiple applications in a split screen Multi Window.

1

Open the Multi Window tray and tap →

2

Enter a title and tap OK.

3

The currently-running Multi Window combination is added to the Multi Window tray.

To launch applications using a saved combination, select the combination from the Multi
Window tray.

Create

.

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Using the S Pen

The included S Pen can be used to easily select items or perform functions. Actions using the
S Pen with the button pressed provide additional conveniences, such as screen capture.

Pull out the S Pen from the slot to use it.

When you pull out the S Pen from the slot, the device detects it and performs the following:

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Turns on the touch screen (if it is off).

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Launches Action Memo, or displays air command.

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The pen nib of the S Pen is replaceable. If the pen nib gets dull, replace it with a
new one.

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If the S Pen is not working properly, take it to a Samsung Service Centre. Refer to
the Samsung website for more information about the S Pen.

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For best results, keep the S Pen mostly perpendicular to the touch screen and avoid
using it at sharp angles.

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Capturing screenshots

With the S Pen button pressed, touch the screen until you hear a click. A screenshot is saved
in the

It is possible to draw or write on or to crop a screenshot. The edited image is saved in the

Gallery

It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications.

Gallery

→

→

Screenshots

IMG_edited

folder.

folder.

Launching Action Memo

With the S Pen button pressed, double-tap the screen to launch Action Memo.

Jot down or draw a note, and then select the memo by tapping
actions, such as adding contacts or sending an email. With the memo selected, draw a line
around an area with the S Pen to perform actions with the selected area.

to perform various

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Selecting and capturing an image

With the S Pen button pressed, draw a closed shape along the outline of an image to capture.

If necessary, use one of the following options:

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Select an application to use with the selected area from the icons that appear at the bottom
of the screen.

: Restore the original selection.

: Convert the selection to a circular shape.

: Convert the selection to a rectangular shape.

: Customise the selection.

Air command

Press the S Pen button while hovering the S Pen over the screen to display air command.

With this feature, you can directly use the following actions:

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Action Memo

actions related to the memo.

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Scrapbooker

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Screen Write

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S Finder

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Pen Window

: Write a memo, and then select it by drawing a line around it to take

: Collect a variety of content and save it in

: Capture a screenshot and edit it.

: Search for a wide variety of content on your device. (p. 101)

: Launch multiple applications in specified areas on the screen.

Scrapbook

. (p. 102)

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Launching applications in the selected area

Tap

Pen Window

application. The application is launched in the area that you have drawn.

on the air command. Draw a line around an area, and then select an

To minimise the application, tap

To maximise the application, tap

To close the applications, tap

. Minimised applications are displayed as floating icons.

.

.

Opening available options

Some items have contextual menus that make the S Pen pointer glow. Press the S Pen button
to display the menu while hovering the S Pen over the item.

Air view

Use this feature to perform various functions while the S Pen is hovering over the screen.

On the Home screen, tap

Air view

Point at an item with the S Pen to preview content or view information in a pop-up window.

You can scroll through panels or lists by moving the S Pen pointer to an edge (top/bottom/
left/right) of the screen.

switch to the right.

→

Settings

→

Controls

→

S Pen

→

Air view

, and then drag the

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Notifications

Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report 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.

From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the
status bar, and then tap

•

Wi-Fi

: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

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Location

•

Sound

mode.

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Screen rotation

•

Bluetooth

•

Reading mode

protect your eyes when reading at night. To select which applications will be used for, tap

Settings

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Power saving

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Multi window

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Screen Mirroring

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Sync

: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

: Activate or deactivate silent mode. You can vibrate or mute your device in silent

: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.

: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

: Activate or deactivate reading mode. In reading mode, the device helps

→

Device

: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode.

: Set the device to use Multi Window.

: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

to use the following options:

→

Display

: Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring feature.

→

Reading mode

.

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Smart stay

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Smart pause

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Smart scroll

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Blocking mode

block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap

→

Blocking mode

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Flight mode

•

Air view

The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.

To rearrange the options on the notifications panel, open the notifications panel, tap
tap and hold an item, and then drag the item to another location.

: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature.

: Activate or deactivate the smart pause feature.

: Activate or deactivate the smart scroll feature.

: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, the device will

.

: Activate or deactivate flight mode.

: Activate or deactivate the air view feature.

Settings

→

Device

→ ,

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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.

Rearranging items

Adding an application icon

On the Home screen, tap , tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel
preview.

Adding an item

Customise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or panels.

Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following
categories:

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Apps and widgets

•

Folder

•

Page

: Create a new folder.

: Add a new panel to the Home screen.

: Add widgets or applications to the Home screen.

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. When the rubbish bin turns red, release the item.

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Rearranging panels

Adding a new panel

Tap →

Edit page

→ .

Moving a panel

Tap →

Edit page

, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.

Removing a panel

Tap →
top of the screen.

Edit page

, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the

Setting wallpaper

Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen.

On the Home screen, tap
following:

•

Gallery

: See photos taken by the device’s camera or images downloaded from the

→

Set wallpaper

→

Home screen

, and then select one of the

Internet.

•

Live wallpapers

•

Photos

•

Wallpapers

Select an image, resize the frame if necessary, and then set it as wallpaper.

: See images in

: See animated images.

Photos

: See wallpaper images.

.

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.

•

Some widgets connect to web services. Using a web-based widget may result in
additional charges.

•

The widgets available may vary depending on the region or service provider.

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Adding widgets to the Home screen

On the Home screen, tap →
tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen. Put it on a location you want, resize it by
dragging the frame if necessary, and then tap anywhere on the screen to save the location of
the widget.

Widgets

. Scroll left or right on the widgets panel, and then

Applications screen

The Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications
installed.

On the Home screen, tap

To view other panels, scroll left or right.

Rearranging applications

Tap →

Edit

, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to a new location. To move it to

to open the Applications screen.

another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.

Organising with folders

Put related applications together in a folder for convenience.

Tap
name and then tap
to save the arrangement.

→

Edit

, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to

OK

. Put applications into the new folder by dragging, and then tap

Create folder

. Enter a folder

Rearranging panels

Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.

Installing applications

Use application stores, such as

Samsung Apps

, to download and install applications.

Save

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Uninstalling applications

Tap →

Uninstall/disable apps

Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled.

, and then select an application to uninstall it.

Disabling applications

Tap →

To enable applications, on the Applications screen, tap
applications, and then tap

Uninstall/disable apps

Done

•

Downloaded applications and some default applications that come with the
device cannot be disabled.

•

When you use this feature, disabled applications disappear from the Applications
screen but are still stored in the device.

, and then select an application to disable it.

.

→

Show disabled apps

, select the

Using applications

This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet
applications.

Opening an application

On the Home screen or the Applications screen, select an application icon to open it.

Some applications are grouped into folders. Tap a folder, and then tap an application
to open it.

Opening from recently-used applications

Press and hold the Home button to open the list of recently-used applications.

Select an application icon to open.

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Change the keyboard

Closing an application

Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance.

Press and hold the Home button, tap
to close it. To close all running applications, tap
Home button, and then tap

Close all

Task manager

End all

.

, and then tap

. Alternatively, press and hold the

End

next to an application

Help

Access help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure
important settings.

Tap

Help

on the Applications screen. Select a category to view tips.

To sort categories by an alphabetical order, tap

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.

Changing the keyboard type

Tap any text field, open the notifications panel, tap
the type of keyboard to use.

type.

Enter uppercase.

Enter punctuation marks.

Enter a space.

Choose input method

, and then select

Delete a preceding
character.

Break to the next line.

Enter uppercase.

Add an item from the
clipboard.

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Entering uppercase

Tap before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice.

Changing the keyboard type

Tap to change the keyboard type.

On the floating keyboard, tap and hold
location.

and move the floating keyboard to another

Changing language keyboards

Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language
keyboards.

Handwriting

Tap and hold , tap , and then write a word with a finger or the S Pen. Suggested words
appear as characters are entered. Select a suggested word.

Use handwriting gestures to perform actions, such as editing or deleting characters and
inserting spaces. To view the gesture guides, tap and hold

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

, and then tap →

Help

.

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Direct pen input

On the Applications screen, tap
drag the

When hovering the S Pen over a text field,
field. Tap
enter a space between characters, tap each correction tool displayed on the handwriting pad.

When this feature is enabled, you can do the following:

•

•

•

Direct pen input

to write with the S Pen. To make simple corrections, change input languages, or

Send a handwritten message.

Set an alarm just by writing numbers.

Browse the Internet by writing web addresses.

switch to the right.

Settings

→

Controls

icon appears at the upper left corner of the text

→

S Pen

→

Direct pen input

, and then

Entering text by voice

Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays
what you speak.

To change the language or add languages for voice recognition, tap the current language.

Copying and pasting

Tap and hold over text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap

Cut

to cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard.

To paste it into a text entry field, tap and hold at the point where it should be inserted, and
then tap

Paste

.

Copy

to copy or

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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. 108)

Turning Wi-Fi on and off

Open the notifications panel, and then tap

•

Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all
European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction
indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors.

•

Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.

Wi-Fi

to turn it on or off.

Joining Wi-Fi networks

On the Applications screen, tap
switch to the right.

Select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi networks, enter a password if necessary, and
then tap
connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will automatically connect to it any time it is available.

Connect

. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. After the device

Settings

→

Connections

→

Wi-Fi

, and then drag the

Wi-Fi

Adding Wi-Fi networks

If the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap
bottom of the networks list. Enter the network name in
type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap

Network SSID

Add Wi-Fi network

, select the security

Connect

.

at the

Activating Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint

With Passpoint, the device automatically searches for available Wi-Fi networks and connects
to one. If you move to a new area it will connect to another available Wi-Fi network without
requiring a password.

On the Applications screen, tap
then tick

Passpoint

.

Settings

→

Connections

→

Wi-Fi

→ →

Advanced

, and

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Forgetting Wi-Fi networks

Any network that has ever been used, including the current network, can be forgotten so the
device will not automatically connect to it. Select the network in the networks list, and then
tap

Forget

.

Setting up accounts

Google applications, such as
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.

To sign in with or sign up for a Google account, on the Applications screen, tap

→

General

Existing

than one Google account can be used on the device.

→

Accounts

, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. More

Play Store

→

Add account

, require a Google account, and

→

Google

. After that, tap

New

Samsung Apps

Settings

to sign up, or tap

Set up a Samsung account as well.

Removing accounts

On the Applications screen, tap

Accounts

, select the account to remove, and then tap

Settings

→

General

, select an account name under

Remove account

.

Setting up user profiles

Set up user profiles and then select one when unlocking the device to use personalised
settings. By setting up multiple user profiles, several users can share the device without
affecting others’ personal settings, such as email accounts, wallpaper preferences, and more.

→

On the Home screen, tap
screen instructions to set up a new user profile. To access the device with a user profile, select
a profile at the top right of the locked screen.

Settings

→

General

→

Users

→ , and then follow the on-

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Basics

Transferring files

Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice
versa.

Connecting with Samsung Kies

Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media contents and personal
information with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung
website.

Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.

1

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.

2

Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.

Connecting with Windows Media Player

Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer.

Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.

1

Open Windows Media Player and sync music files.

2

Connecting as a media device

Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.

1

Open the notifications panel, and then tap

2

device (MTP)

.

Connected as a media device

→

Media

Camera (PTP)

Tap
not have any appropriate driver installed.

Transfer files between your device and the computer.

3

if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or

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Securing the device

Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by
using the security features. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it.

Setting a signature

On the Applications screen, tap

Signature

Draw your signature with the S Pen, and then draw the signature two more times to verify it.
Set a backup unlock PIN or pattern to unlock the screen when you forget the signature.

.

When unlocking the device, make sure to write your signature in the same conditions,
such as writing angle, as when you registered the signature.

Settings

→

Device

→

Lock screen

→

Screen lock

→

Setting a pattern

On the Applications screen, tap

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.

.

Settings

→

Device

→

Lock screen

→

Screen lock

→

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Setting a PIN

On the Applications screen, tap

Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it.

Settings

→

Device

→

Lock screen

→

Screen lock

→

PIN

.

Setting a password

On the Applications screen, tap

Password

Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password
again to verify it.

.

Settings

→

Device

→

Lock screen

→

Screen lock

→

Unlocking the device

Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock
code.

If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.

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Upgrading the device

The device can be upgraded to the latest software.

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

Upgrading with Samsung Kies

Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically
recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box, if any. Click the Update
button in the dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on
how to upgrade.

•

Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is
upgrading.

•

While upgrading the device, do not connect other media devices to the computer.
Doing so may interfere with the update process.

Upgrading over the air

The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air
(FOTA) service.

On the Applications screen, tap

→

Update now

.

Settings

→

General

→

About device

→

Software update

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Communication

Contacts

Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and
others.

Tap

Contacts

Managing contacts

Tap

Contacts

Creating a contact

Tap and enter contact information.

on the Applications screen.

.

•

: Add an image.

•

/ : Add or delete a contact field.

Editing a contact

Select a contact to edit, and then tap .

Deleting a contact

Tap →

Delete contacts

.

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Searching for contacts

Tap

Contacts

Use one of the following search methods:

•

Scroll up or down the contacts list.

•

Use the index at the left side of the contacts list for quick scrolling, by dragging a finger
along it.

•

Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria.

Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:

•

: Add to favourite contacts.

.

•

: Compose an email.

Displaying contacts

Tap

Contacts

By default, the device shows all saved contacts.

Tap

→

.

Contacts to display

, and then select a location where contacts are saved.

Moving contacts

Tap

Contacts

Moving contacts to Google

Tap →

Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with

.

Merge accounts

→

Merge with Google

.

in the contacts list.

Moving contacts to Samsung

Tap →

Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with

Merge accounts

→

Merge with Samsung

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.

in the contacts list.

Communication

Importing and exporting contacts

Tap

Contacts

Importing contacts

.

Tap →

Import/Export

, and then select an import option.

Exporting contacts

Tap →

Import/Export

, and then select an export option.

Sharing contacts

Tap →
select a sharing method.

Share namecard via

Favourite contacts

Tap

Favourites

Tap

•

•

, and then take one of the following actions:

Search

Add to favourites

.

: Search for contacts.

: Add contacts to favourites.

→

Multiple contacts

, select contacts, tap

Done

, and then

•

Remove from favourites

•

Grid view

•

Help

/

List view

: Access help information about using contacts.

: Remove contacts from favourites.

: View contacts in grid or list form.

Contact groups

Tap

Groups

Adding contacts to a group

Select a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap

.

Done

.

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Managing groups

Tap , and then take one of the following actions:

•

Search

•

Edit

•

Create

•

Remove member

•

Send email

•

Change order

: Search for contacts.

: Change the group settings.

: Make a new group.

: Remove members from the group.

: Send an email to a group’s members.

: Tap and hold next to the group name, drag it up or down to another

position, and then tap

•

Help

: Access help information about using contacts.

Done

.

Deleting groups

Tap , select user-added groups, and then tap

Delete

Sending an email to a group’s members

Select a group, tap →

Send email

, select members, and then tap

Business card

Tap

Contacts

Create a business card and send it to others.

Tap

Set up my profile

address, and then tap

.

, enter details, such as phone number, email address, and postal

Save

. If user information has been saved when you set up the device,

. Default groups cannot be deleted.

Done

.

select the business card in

Tap

→

Share namecard via

ME

, and then tap to edit.

→

Selected contact

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, and then select a sharing method.

Communication

Email

Use this application to send or view email messages.

Tap

Email

Setting up email accounts

on the Applications screen.

Set up an email account when opening

Enter the email address and password. Tap
Mail, or tap
instructions to complete the setup.

To set up another email account, tap

Manual setup

for a company email account. After that, follow the on-screen

Email

for the first time.

for a private email account, such as Google

→

Settings

→

Add account

.

Sending messages

Tap the email account to use, and then tap at the top of the screen. Enter recipients,
subject, and message, and then tap

Tap

Tap

Tap

Tap
message.

to add a recipient from the contacts list.

+Me

to add yourself as a recipient.

to attach images, videos, contacts, memos, events, and others.

→ to insert images, events, contacts, location information, and others into the

.

Sending scheduled messages

While composing a message, tap →

Done

. The device will send the message at the specified time and date.

•

If 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.

•

This feature is based on the time and date set on the device. The time and date
may be incorrect if you move across time zones and the network does not update
the information.

Schedule sending

, set a time and date, and then tap

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Communication

Forward the message.

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

Open attachments.

Tap the attachment tab to open attachments, and then tap

.

the contacts list.

Save

Delete the message.

Mark the message as a
reminder.

Reply to the message.

Compose a message.

to save it.

Google Mail

Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service.

Tap

Google Mail

•

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

•

This application may be labelled differently depending on the region or service
provider.

on the Applications screen.

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Communication

reminder.

Sending messages

In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap

Tap

+CC/BCC

Tap

to attach images.

Tap

Tap

Tap

Tap

Tap

Tap

→

→

→

→

→

→

to add more recipients.

Save draft

Attach file

Discard

Settings

Send feedback

Help

to access help information for the Google Mail.

to save the message for later delivery.

to attach images, videos, music, and others.

to start over.

to change the Google Mail settings.

to report your opinions for application development.

Reading messages

Search for a message.

Compose a message.

Keep the message for
long-term storage.

Delete the message.

SEND

.

Reply to all recipients or
print the message.

Preview attachment.

Forward the message to
others.

Reply to the message.

Mark the message as a

Labels

Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is
launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox.

To add a label to a message, select the message, tap
the label to assign.

→

Change labels

, and then select

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Communication

Hangouts

Use this application to chat with others.

Tap

Hangouts

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

Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results
to start chatting.

on the Applications screen.

ChatON

Use this application to chat with any device. To use this application, you must sign in to your
Samsung account.

Tap

ChatON

Create a buddies list by entering phone numbers or Samsung account email addresses, or by
selecting buddies from the list of suggestions.

Tap

→

on the Applications screen.

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

Start chat

and select a buddy to start chatting.

Google+

Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.

Tap

Google+

on the Applications screen.

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

Tap

All

to change the category, and then scroll up or down to view posts from your circles.

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Communication

Photos

Use this application to view and share images or videos via Google’s social network services.

Tap

Photos

Select one of the following categories:

•

CAMERA

•

HIGHLIGHTS

images or videos in the group.

Then, select an image or video.

While viewing it, use one of the following icons:

on the Applications screen.

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

: View all the images or videos that are taken or downloaded to the device.

: View images or videos grouped by date or album. Tap to view all of the

•

: Modify the image.

•

: Share the image or video with others.

•

: Delete the image or video.

Twitter

Use this application to access the Twitter social network site and keep in touch with people.

Tap

Twitter

on the Applications screen.

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

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Web & network

Internet

Use this application to browse the Internet.

Tap

Internet

Viewing webpages

Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go.

on the Applications screen.

Tap

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

to access additional options while viewing a webpage.

Opening a new page

Tap .

To go to another webpage, scroll left or right on the title field, and tap the title to select it.

Searching the web by voice

Tap the address field, tap → , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested
keywords that appear.

Bookmarks

To bookmark the current webpage, tap .

To open a bookmarked webpage, tap

History

Tap →
history, tap

History

.

to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the

, and then select one.

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Web & network

Saved pages

To view saved webpages, tap →

Saved pages

.

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

. (p. 105)

Sharing webpages

To share a webpage address with others, tap →

To share a part of a webpage, tap and hold the desired text, and then tap

Share via

.

Share via

Chrome

Use this application to search for information and browse webpages.

.

Tap

Chrome

on the Applications screen.

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

Viewing webpages

Tap the address field, and then enter a web address or search criteria.

Opening a new page

Tap →

To go to another webpage, scroll left or right on the title field, and tap the title to select it.

New tab

.

Bookmarks

To bookmark the current webpage, tap , enter details, such as name and web address, and

Save

then tap

To open a bookmarked webpage, tap

.

→

Bookmarks

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, and then select one.

Web & network

Searching the web by voice

Tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear.

Syncing with other devices

Sync open tabs and bookmarks to use with Chrome on another device, when you are logged
in with the same Google account.

To view open tabs on other devices, tap

To view bookmarks, tap

BOOKMARKS

→

Other devices

.

. Select a webpage to open.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use
Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices.

•

Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or
received via the Bluetooth feature.

•

Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted
and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating
distance may be reduced.

•

Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth
SIG, may be incompatible with your device.

•

Do 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

Bluetooth

, and then drag the

Bluetooth

switch to the right.

Settings

→

Connections

→

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Web & network

Pairing with other Bluetooth devices

On the Applications screen, tap
detected devices are listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the
auto-generated passkey on both devices to confirm.

Settings

→

Connections

→

Bluetooth

→

Scan

, and

Sending and receiving data

Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth. An example is

→

select an image, tap
accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on the other device to receive the image. When
another device sends you data, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request made by another
device. Received files are saved in the
the contacts list automatically.

Bluetooth

, and then select one of the Bluetooth devices. After that,

Download

folder. If a contact is received, it is added to

Gallery

. Open

Gallery

Screen Mirroring

Use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or

,

HomeSync and then share your contents. You can also use this feature with other devices that
support the Wi-Fi Miracast feature.

•

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

•

Miracast-enabled devices that do not support High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection (HDCP) may not be compatible with this feature.

•

Some files may be buffered during playback, depending on the network
connection.

•

To save energy, deactivate this feature when not in use.

•

If you specify a Wi-Fi frequency, AllShare Cast dongles or HomeSync may not be
discovered or connected.

•

If you play videos or games on a TV, select an appropriate TV mode to get the best
experience.

On the Applications screen, tap
drag the
control the display with the keys on your device. To connect to a device using a PIN, tap and

Screen Mirroring

Settings

switch to the right. Select a device, open or play a file, and then

→

Connections

→

Screen Mirroring

, and then

hold the device name to enter the PIN.

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Samsung Link

Use this application to play content saved on remotely-located devices or web storage
services over the 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.

Tap

Samsung Link

on the Applications screen.

To start
follow the on-screen instructions.

Samsung Link

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

, you need to download and install the application. Tap

Install

and

Group Play

Use this application to enjoy moments with your friends by sharing and playing content.
Create or join a Group Play session, and then share content, such as images or music.

Tap

Group Play

To start
the on-screen instructions.

Group Play

•

•

on the Applications screen.

, you need to download and install the application. Tap

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

While using this application, you cannot access the Internet.

Install

and follow

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Smart Remote

Use this application to use the device as a remote control for TVs and entertainment systems.

Tap

Smart Remote

You must first connect the device to a Wi-Fi network and ensure that the device’s infrared port
is facing the TV.

Setting the device as a remote control for a TV

Tap

Choose Your Country or Region

screen instructions to complete the setup process.

To open the remote control panel, tap the panel handle at the bottom right edge of the
screen.

on the Applications screen.

, select a country or a region, and then follow the on-

To add another room, tap

→

Add New Room

.

Customising remote control settings

Tap and use the following options:

•

Rooms & Devices

•

Edit Channels

•

Profile

•

Favorite Programs

•

Cut Programs

•

Genres

•

Sports

•

Send Feedback

•

Notifications

: Enter user profile so that Peel can help you find top picks you can enjoy.

: Hide or change the order of genres.

: Hide or change the order of sports.

: Change connection settings.

: Edit channels displayed on the device’s screen.

: View favourite programs.

: Restore previously hidden programs.

: Report your opinions for application development.

: Set the device to remind you of various upcoming TV programmes.

•

Reset Peel

: Reset the connection settings.

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WatchON

Use this application to connect to a TV to watch your favourite shows and movies.

Tap

WatchON

You must first connect the device to a network and ensure that the device’s infrared port is
facing the TV.

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

Connecting to a TV

Connect to a TV to display the device’s screen onto a large surface and control the TV
remotely with the device.

on the Applications screen.

Tap

Set up WatchON

Setup

the device. The steps vary depending on the options you choose.

To connect to other devices, tap

, select the TV brand, and then follow the on-screen instructions to register the TV with

, select a region and broadcast service, and then tap

→

Settings

→

Room settings

→

Add room

Next

. Tap →

.

Watching TV

Select from the TV programme suggestions or select a category at the bottom of the screen.
Select a TV programme or a movie, and then tap

. The selected programme will show up on the connected TV.

now

Tap

and open the control panel to control the TV.

Watch on TV, Watch this channel

, or

Watch

Setting programme reminders

Tap

Timeline

watch. Select a programme, and then tap

at the bottom of the screen and select a time for a TV programme you want to

.

The reminder for the selected programme is added to

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Music

Use this application to listen to music.

Tap

Music

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.

on the Applications screen.

Search for other devices to

play the file.

Set the file as your

favourite song.

Turn on shuffle.

Hide the music player

screen.

Restart the

currently-playing song or

skip to the previous song.

Tap and hold to move

backwards quickly.

Adjust the volume.

Change the repeat mode.

Open the playlist.

Skip to the next song. Tap
and hold to move
forwards quickly.

Pause and resume
playback.

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To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap →

When
volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent
damage to your hearing.

Smart volume

To set a personalised sound while listening to songs with a headset, tap

Advanced

adapt sound option is not applied to music playback. If you turn the volume down to level 13
or lower, the option is reapplied.

Smart volume

→

Adapt Sound

is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device

may not be activated for some files.

→ On. When you turn the volume up to level 14 or higher, the

Settings

→

Advanced

→

Smart volume

→

Settings

→

Setting a song as alarm ringtone

To use the currently-playing song as alarm ringtone, tap →
an option.

Set as alarm tone

, and select

.

Creating playlists

Make an own selection of songs.

Tap

To add the currently-playing song to a playlist, tap

, and enter a title and tap OK. Select songs to include, and then tap

→

Add to playlist

.

Done

.

Playing music by mood

Play music grouped by mood. The playlist is automatically created by the device. When a new
song is added, tap

Tap

Music square

Music square

and select a cell of mood. Or select multiple cells by dragging your finger.

→ .

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View more options.

Camera

Use this application to take photos or videos.

Use

Gallery

Tap

Camera

Camera etiquette

•

Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission.

•

Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited.

to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 72)

on the Applications screen.

•

The camera automatically shuts off when unused.

•

Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in
some modes that require high resolutions.

•

Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy.

Taking photos

Taking a photo

Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in
focus, the focus frame turns green. Tap

Switch to dual camera

mode.

Switch between the front

and rear camera.

Open Gallery to view

photos and videos.

to take the photo.

Display current mode.

Start taking a video.

Change the shooting
mode.

Select among various
effects that are available.

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Shooting mode

Several photo effects are available.

Tap

MODE

•

Auto

mode for the photo.

•

Beauty face

•

Best photo

•

Best face

create the best possible image.

, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen.

: Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal

: Take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images.

: Take a series of photos, and then save the best one.

: Use this to take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to

Tap
still while taking photos. When
choose the best individual pose for the subject. After choosing a pose for each individual,
tap

•

Sound & shot

Tap

•

Drama

shows trails of the movement.

To get the best shot, follow these tips. The device may not take photos properly in other
shooting conditions.

–

–

to take multiple photos. To get the best shot, hold the camera steady and remain

Gallery

Save

to merge the images into a single photo, and save it.

: Use this to take a photo with sound.

to take a photo. The device records a few seconds of audio after taking a photo.

While taking photos in this mode, sound is recorded by the internal microphone.

: Use this to take a series of photos and combine them to create an image that

Hold the camera steady and remain still while taking photos.

Take photos of a subject that is moving in one direction.

opens, tap the yellow frame on each face, and

–

Take photos with backgrounds that are free of moving objects.

–

Avoid taking photos of a subject and background with similar colours.

–

Avoid taking photos of a subject that is too close or too far away to fit within the
viewfinder or that is too long such as a bus or a train.

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•

Rich tone (HDR)

•

Eraser

: Use this to erase the movements of moving objects in the background.

: Use this to take a photo with an improved contrast ratio.

Tap
object. To restore the original photo, tap
highlighted area.

To get the best shot, follow these tips.

–

–

–

–

•

Panorama

To get the best shot, follow these tips.

–

to take a series of photos. The device erases traces of movement from a moving

Hold the camera steady and remain still while taking photos.

When taking photos of an object and background with similar colours, the camera
may not recognise all of the movement.

When taking photos of a subject that is moving very little or moving a great deal, the
camera may not recognise all of the movements.

If there are multiple subjects moving in the background, the camera may not
recognise all of the movement.

: Take a photo composed of many photos strung together.

Move the camera slowly in one direction.

Show moving objects

, and then tap the

–

Keep the camera’s viewfinder within the guide frame.

–

Avoid taking photos of a subject in front of unrecognisable backgrounds, such as
empty skies or plain walls.

•

Sports

•

Night

: Use this setting for fast-moving subjects.

: Use this setting for images taken in darker conditions.

Panoramic photos

A panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of multiple shots.

Tap

MODE

Tap
viewfinder, the camera automatically takes another shot in a panoramic sequence. To stop
shooting, tap

If the viewfinder is out of the direction, the device stops shooting.

→

Panorama

and move the camera in one direction. When the blue frame aligns with the

.

.

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Applying filter effects

Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos.

Tap

and select a filter effect. The available options vary by mode.

Taking videos

Taking a video

Tap to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap .

While recording, use the following actions:

•

To change the focus, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the centre of the screen,
tap

•

To capture an image from the video while recording, tap .

.

Recording mode

Tap → to change the recording mode.

•

Normal

•

Limit for email

•

Fast motion

video in fast motion.

: Use this mode for normal quality.

: Use this mode to lower the recording quality for sending via email.

: Use this mode to take a video of a moving subject. The device will play the

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Zooming in and out

Use one of the following methods:

•

Use the Volume button to zoom in or out.

•

Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.

The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting
video.

Dual Camera mode

When you take a landscape photo with the rear camera, the photo or video captured by the
front camera appears in an inset window, or vice versa. Use this feature to take a beautiful
landscape photo and a self-portrait simultaneously.

Tap

to switch to dual camera mode. Tap to take a photo or tap to take a video.

Tap and hold to resize it or

move the location.

Select among various
styles that are available.

•

You can record videos in dual camera mode for up to 5 minutes in Full HD and up
to 10 minutes in HD.

•

While taking videos in this mode, sound is recorded by the internal microphone.

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Share shot

Tap → , and then select one of the following:

•

Share shot

•

Buddy photo share

photo and send it to that person.

•

ChatON photo share

•

Remote viewfinder

: Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi Direct.

: Set the device to recognise a person’s face that you have tagged in a

: Send a photo to another device via ChatON.

: Set a device to control the camera remotely.

Controlling the camera remotely

Set a device as a viewfinder to control the camera remotely.

Tap
Wi-Fi Direct. Tap

→ →

Remote viewfinder

to take a photo remotely using the device as a viewfinder.

, and then connect the device and the camera using

Configuring settings for Camera

Tap → to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available
in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the
mode used.

•

Photo size

takes up more memory.

•

Burst shot

•

Tap to take pics

•

Face detection

them.

•

Metering modes

calculated.

/

Video size

: Take a series of photos of moving subjects.

: Tap the image on the preview screen to take photos.

: Set the device to recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of

: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are

Centre-weighted

: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it

measures background light in the centre of the scene.

Spot

measures the light value at a specific location.

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averages the entire scene.

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•

ISO

: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in film­camera equivalents. Low values are for stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values are
for fast-moving or poorly-lit objects.

•

Video stabilisation

camera is moving.

•

Auto night detection

adjust the brightness of the photo without the flash.

•

Save as

mode.

•

Location tag

: Set the device to delete the original photo when taking photos with rich tone

: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo. Activate this feature when taking

: Activate or deactivate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps focus when the

: Set the device to automatically detect darker conditions and

photos to create albums in

•

To improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be
obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather
conditions.

•

Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet.
To avoid this, deactivate the GPS tag setting.

•

Review pics/videos

•

Volume key

function.

•

Timer

•

White balance

range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar
to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras.

•

Exposure value

camera’s sensor receives. For low-light situations, use a higher exposure.

: Use this for delayed-time shots.

: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom

: Set the device to show photos or videos after taking them.

: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour

: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the

Story Album

.

•

Guidelines

: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.

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Flash

: Activate or deactivate the flash.

•

Voice control

•

Contextual filename

: Set the camera to take photos with voice commands.

: Set the camera to display contextual tags. Activate this to use Tag

Buddy in

•

Save as flipped

•

Storage

•

Reset

Gallery

: Select the memory location for storage.

: Reset the camera settings.

and

Story Album

: Invert the image to create a mirror-image of the original scene.

.

Shortcuts

Reorganise shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options.

Tap

Tap and hold an option and drag it to a slot at the top of the screen. The other icons can be
moved within the list by tapping and dragging them.

→

Edit quick settings

.

Gallery

Use this application to view images and videos.

Tap

Gallery

on the Applications screen.

Viewing images

Launching
an image, the
capturing a screenshot automatically creates the
it.

In a folder, images are displayed by creation date. Select an image to view it in full screen.

Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image.

Gallery

Download

displays available folders. When another application, such as

folder is automatically created to contain the image. Likewise,

Screenshots

folder. Select a folder to open

Email

, saves

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Zooming in and out

Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image:

•

Double-tap anywhere to zoom in.

•

Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out, or double-tap to
return.

Viewing images using the motion feature

Use the motion feature to execute a function with particular motion.

On the Applications screen, tap
the right, and then turn on the switch for each feature.

To stop using a motion feature, drag the

Settings

→

Controls

Motions

→

Motions

switch to the left.

, drag the

Motions

switch to

Playing videos

Video files show the icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap .

Trimming segments of a video

Select a video and tap . Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end
bracket to the desired ending point, and then save the video.

Editing images

When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions:

•

Favourite

: Add to the favourites list.

•

Slideshow

•

Photo frame

in the

•

Photo note

•

Copy to clipboard

: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder.

Photo frame

: Use this to write a note on the back of the image. Tap to edit the note.

: Use this to add a frame and a note to an image. The edited image is saved

folder.

: Copy to clipboard.

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•

Print

: Print the image by connecting the device to a printer. Some printers may not be

compatible with the device.

•

Rename

•

Buddy photo share

•

Rotate left

•

Rotate right

•

Crop

•

Set as

•

Details

•

Settings

: Rename the file.

: Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image.

: Rotate anticlockwise.

: Rotate clockwise.

: Resize the blue frame to crop and save the image in it.

: Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image.

: View image details.

: Change the Gallery settings.

Modifying images

When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions:

•

Rotate

•

Crop

•

Colour

•

Effect

•

Sticker

•

Drawing

•

Frame

: Rotate the image.

: Crop the image.

: Adjust the saturation or brightness of the image.

: Apply effects to the image.

: Attach stickers.

: Draw on the image.

: Apply frames to the image.

Favourite images

When viewing an image, tap →

Favourite

to add the image to the favourites list.

Deleting images

Use one of the following methods:

•

In a folder, tap →

•

When viewing an image, tap .

Select item

, select images, and then tap .

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Sharing images

Use one of the following methods:

•

In a folder, tap →
or share them via social network services.

•

When viewing an image, tap to send it to others or share it via social network services.

Select item

, select images, and then tap to send them to others

Setting as wallpaper

When viewing an image, tap →
contact.

Set as

to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a

Tagging faces

Tap →
recognised face. Tap the face, tap

When the face tag appears on an image, tap the face tag and use available options, such as
sending messages.

Settings

Face recognition may fail depending on the face angle, face size, skin colour, facial

expression, light conditions, or accessories the subject is wearing.

→

Tags

, and then tick

Face tag

Add name

. A yellow frame appears around the

, and then select or add a contact.

Using Tag buddy

Tap →
to display a contextual tag (weather, location, date, and person’s name) when opening an

Settings

→

Tags

→

Tag buddy

, and then drag the

Tag buddy

switch to the right

image.

Organising with folders

Create a folder to organise images or videos stored in the device. You can copy or move files
from one folder to another.

To create a new folder, tap
videos. Tap and hold any selected image or video, drag it to the new folder, and then tap

Done

. Tap

Copy

to copy or

. Enter a name for the folder, tap OK, and then tick images or

Move

to move.

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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

follow the on-screen instructions.

Video

Use this application to play video files.

Tap

Video

Playing videos

Select a video to play.

on the Applications screen.

Install

Switch to floating screen
mode.

Search for other devices to
play the file.

and

Move forwards or

backwards by dragging

the bar.

Move the control panel to

the left.

Open the playlist.

Restart the current video

or skip to the previous

video. Tap and hold to

move backwards quickly.

Adjust the volume.

Skip to the next video.
Tap and hold to move
forwards quickly.

Move the control panel to
the right.

Change screen ratio.

Pause and resume
playback.

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Deleting videos

Tap →

Delete

, select videos, and then tap

Delete

.

Sharing videos

Tap →

Share via

, select videos, tap

Done

, and then select a sharing method.

Using Popup Video player

Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching
videos, tap

Spread two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the player or pinch to reduce it. To move
the player, drag the player to another location.

to use the pop-up player.

Purchasing videos

Tap

VIDEO STORE

, and then select a video.

Video Editor

Use this application to edit videos and apply various effects.

Tap

Video Editor

To start
the on-screen instructions.

Video Editor

Some video files in

codec.

on the Applications screen.

, you need to download and install the application. Tap

Gallery

may not be viewable depending on video resolution and

Install

and follow

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YouTube

Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website.

Tap

YouTube

Watching videos

Tap , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video.

on the Applications screen.

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

Tap

to display full screen.

Sharing videos

Select the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method.

Uploading videos

Tap

Uploads

→ , select a video, enter information for the video, and then tap

My Magazine

Use this applications to make your own social magazine.

On the Home screen, flick your finger up from the bottom of the screen.

When running My magazine for the first time, tap

Next

, read and agree to the terms

UPLOAD

.

Start

and conditions, and then tap

To set up your magazine, tap

.

tap

Flick left or right to change the category, flick up or down to turn over magazine pages, and
then select an article to read.

, and then tick categories. Tap , select new topics, and then

.

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While viewing a page, tap

•

: Launch S Note.

•

: Launch S Planner.

•

: Send an email.

•

: Launch Google search.

•

: Open the web browser.

•

: Open the Applications screen.

to use the following application:

Flipboard

Use this application to access your personalised magazines.

Tap

Flipboard

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

on the Applications screen.

When you launch this application for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset,
follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup.

Select a cover story or a topic, flick through the Flipboard pages, and then select an article to
read.

Businessweek+

Use this application to get the latest news about finance, business, market data, and more.

Tap

Businessweek+

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

on the Applications screen.

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NYTimes

Use this application to browse and navigate some articles and more.

Tap

NYTimes

on the Applications screen.

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

To search for articles, tap

, and then enter a keyword in the search field.

SketchBook for Galaxy

Use this application to create a quick concept or sketch out your idea for a project.

On the Applications screen, tap

Use artistic tools to draw and paint your digital art. The image is saved in

To start
and follow the on-screen instructions.

SketchBook for Galaxy

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

SketchBook for Galaxy

, you need to download and install the application. Tap

.

Gallery

.

Install

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Play Store

Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run
on the device.

Tap

Play Store

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.

on the Applications screen.

Select an application to view information. To download it, tap
the application, tap the price, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the purchase
process.

When a new version is available for any installed application, an update icon appears

at the top of the screen to alert you to the update. Open the notifications panel and

tap the icon to update the application.

INSTALL

. If there is a charge for

Uninstalling applications

Uninstall the applications purchased from

Tap
tap

→

My apps

UNINSTALL

, select an application to delete in the list of installed applications, and then

.

Play Store

.

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Samsung Apps

Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more
information, visit

Tap

Samsung Apps

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

apps.samsung.com

on the Applications screen.

.

Installing applications

Browse applications by category. Tap

To search for an application, tap
search field.

Select an application to view information. To download it, tap
application, tap the price, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the purchase
process.

When a new version is available for any installed application, an update icon appears

at the top of the screen to alert you to the update. Open the notifications panel and

CATEGORY

at the top of the screen, and then enter a keyword in the

to select a category.

Free

. If there is a charge for the

tap the icon to update the application.

Play Books

Use this application to read and download book files.

Tap

Play Books

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

on the Applications screen.

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Play Movies & TV

Use this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows.

Tap

Play Movies & TV

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

on the Applications screen.

Play Music

Use this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud
service.

Tap

Play Music

on the Applications screen.

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

Play Games

Use this application to download and play games.

Tap

Play Games

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

on the Applications screen.

Play Newsstand

Use this application to read the latest news articles.

Tap

Play Newsstand

on the Applications screen.

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

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Undo and redo the last

S Note

Use this application to create a note using multimedia files or voice memos.

Tap

S Note

Creating notes

on the Applications screen.

When running S Note for the first time, tap
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Start

to set the default cover and a template.

Composing notes

Create notes with enriched content by adding multimedia files or voice memos.

Tap

to write or draw on the screen, or tap to enter text with the keyboard.

action.

Select the note.

Erase the note.

Enter a note.

Save the note.

Append another page to

the current note.

Insert a multimedia file.

Switch to magnified

handwriting mode.

Change the input mode to
draw with both the S Pen
and a finger, or to draw
only with the S Pen.

Change page options.

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To delete a frame, tap and hold the frame, and then tap

When jotting down a note, tap

Change the pen type.

Change the line thickness.

Change the pen colour.

to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour.

Delete

To zoom in or out, spread two fingers apart or pinch them.

To add a new page, tap

→

Add page

.

.

Save the current setting as a pen
profile.

Add a new colour based on the
colour picker.

To delete the page, tap

To add a tag to the page, tap

To add an index to the page, tap

To change the page template, tap

To change the background of the page, tap

To display a grid on the page, tap

→

Delete page

→

.

Edit tags

→

Edit index

→

Add template

→

Guide lines

.

.

.

→

Change background

.

.

Using the eraser tool

A drawn line is not recognised as a series of dots but short strokes. For this reason, you can
select a whole line and delete, move, or transform it. However, you may happen to even erase
unintended part of a line, or may not be able to erase intensive or overlapped lines when
using the eraser tool.

To reduce the case of erasing unintended parts, adjust the eraser’s size by tapping

To clear the note, tap

Clear all

.

→ .

Even with a smaller eraser, you may not be able to precisely erase the intended area.

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Editing handwritten notes

Select a handwritten note to cut, move, resize, or transform it. When jotting down or drawing
a note, tap

To move the note to another location, select the note, and then drag it to a new location.

To resize the note, select the note, and then drag the frame handle.

With a handwritten note selected, use the following options:

•

Properties

•

Transform into

•

Cut

: Cut the note. To paste it to another location, tap and hold the location, and then tap

. Then, tap the note or draw a line around it to select and edit it.

: Change the note properties such as layout, size, colour, or thickness.

: Convert a drawn shape or handwritten note to a well-organised one.

Paste

•

Copy

tap

•

Delete

.

: Copy the note. To paste it to another location, tap and hold the location, and then

Paste

.

: Delete the note.

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Inserting multimedia files

Tap to insert images, videos, voice memos, and more.

Inserting an idea sketch

Tap →

To add your own sketches to the list, tap

Idea Sketch

, and then write a keyword or select a category to search for images.

, and then draw an image in the sketch panel.

Inserting an image or video with frame

Tap →

Draw a frame on the note, and then tap inside the frame with the S Pen or your finger to take
a photo or video.

Image

or

Video

→

Take picture in drawn frame

or

Record video on canvas

.

Inserting a map information

Tap →

•

To view the location in full screen, tap and hold the map, and then tap

•

To share the map information with others, tap →
method.

Maps

, scroll through the maps or tap to search for a place, and then tap .

Share via

Open map

and select a sharing

.

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Creating and managing charts

Making a table

Tap →

Done

tap

•

To enter data in the table, tap a table cell.

•

To add or delete columns, tap →

•

To add or delete rows, tap →

Easy chart

.

→

Table

, set the number of rows and columns for the table, and then

Add column

Add row

or

or

Delete column

Delete row

.

Making a chart

To make a chart, tap →
dividers on the chart.

To make a chart from the data in the table, tap and hold the table, tap
then select a chart type.

Easy chart

, and then select a chart type. Then, draw bars, lines, or

.

Edit chart

→ , and

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Editing a chart

Tap and hold a chart or table, tap

•

Tap at the top left of the screen to change the chart type.

•

Tap an item, tap , and then edit values.

The available options may vary depending on the chart type.

Edit chart

, and then use the following options:

Viewing note pages

When viewing pages, tap to use the following options:

•

Delete

•

Share via

•

Export

•

Edit pages

•

Edit tags

: Delete the page.

: Send the page to others.

: Export the page as an image file or a PDF file.

: Change the layout of the pages or import pages from other notes.

: Add a tag to the page.

•

Index page

•

Add shortcut to home

•

Print

: Print the page by connecting the device to a printer. Some printers may not be

compatible with the device.

•

Save as

•

Set as

: Set the page as wallpaper or a contact image.

: Add an index to the page.

: Save the page with a different name.

: Add a shortcut to the page on the Home screen.

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Viewing pages preview

Drag down a note to preview the pages above the note.

Tap on the note cover to access the following options:

•

Delete

: Delete the note.

•

Share via

•

Export

•

Rename

•

Edit cover

•

Add to Favourites

•

Lock

•

Add shortcut to home

: Share the note with others.

: Export the note as an image file or a PDF file.

: Rename the note.

: Change the note cover.

: Add the note to the favourites list.

: Lock the note so that others cannot view it.

: Add a shortcut to the note on the Home screen.

Editing notes

Tap a note to open it. The note is displayed in view mode. To edit the note, tap .

Searching for notes

Use this feature to search for a note by entering search criteria, such as names, tags, text, or
handwritten words.

Tap

, tap the search field at the top of the screen, and then enter search criteria.

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Change the background colour.

Action Memo

Use this application to compose a handwritten memo and quickly perform one of the useful
features provided with Action Memo.

Tap

Action Memo

Composing memos

Tap , write a memo, and then tap . When the menu of functions appears, select a
function to use the information on the memo you wrote.

•

: Create a contact.

•

: Send an email.

•

: Search the Internet.

on the Applications screen.

•

: Search for a location.

•

: Create a task.

If you want to use specific information from the memo, tap to deselect the memo and draw a
circle around the information.

Erase the memo.

Write a memo.

Draw a line around an area.

Minimise the memo.

Adjust the size of the memo

pad.

Hide some tools.

Save the memo.

Close the memo.

View the list of memos.

Save the memo and create a
new memo.

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Browsing memos

Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down.

To edit the memo, tap the memo.

To create a memo, tap

To search for a memo, tap

To delete memos, tap

To send memos to other, tap

To change the view mode, tap

To access help information for action memo, tap

.

.

.

→

Share via

→

View

.

.

S Planner

Use this application to manage events and tasks.

Tap

S Planner

Creating events or tasks

on the Applications screen.

→

Help

.

Tap , and then use one of the following methods:

•

Event

•

Task

To add an event or task more briefly, tap a date to select it and tap it again.

: Enter an event with an optional repeat setting.

: Enter a task with an optional priority setting.

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Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap

Edit task details

advance alert, or where it takes place.

Attach a map showing the location of the event. Enter the location in the

next to the field, and then pinpoint the precise location by tapping and holding on the

map that appears.

to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an

Edit event details

Location

field, tap

Syncing with Google Calendar

On the Applications screen, tap

accounts

To manually sync for updating, on the Applications screen, tap

To display synced events or tasks, tap

, select the Google account, and then tick

Settings

→

General

→

Calendars

→

Accounts

Sync Calendar

, and then tick the Google account.

→

Google

.

S Planner

under

→ →

Sync

Handwriting on Month view

or

My

.

On the month view screen, tap to activate this feature.

Changing calendar type

Select one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others
at the top side of the screen.

Searching for events

Tap , and then enter a keyword to search for.

To view today’s events, tap

Today

at the top of the screen.

Deleting events or tasks

Select a date or event, and then tap →

Delete

.

Sharing events

Select an event or task, tap →

Share via

, and then select a sharing method.

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Dropbox

Use this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage. When
you save files to Dropbox, your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other
computers that have Dropbox installed.

Dropbox

Tap

When running Dropbox for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
setup.

Once Dropbox is activated, photos and videos taken with the device’s camera are uploaded to
Dropbox automatically. To view the uploaded photos or videos, tap
or create albums, tap

To upload files to Dropbox, tap
To open files in Dropbox, select a file.

While viewing images or videos, tap
favourites list, tap

on the Applications screen.

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

. To share or delete files

, and then select files.

→ →

.

Upload here

to add it to the favourites list. To open files in the

→

Photos or videos

or

Other files

.

Cloud

Use this feature to sync files or back up settings and application data with your Samsung
account or Dropbox.

On the Applications screen, tap

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

Settings

→

General

→

Cloud

.

Syncing with the Samsung account

Tap your Samsung account or

Sync settings

to sync files.

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Backing up or restoring data

Tap

Backup

or tap

Restore

to back up or restore data with your Samsung account.

Syncing with Dropbox

Tap

Link Dropbox account

instructions to complete the setup.

, and then enter the Dropbox account. Follow the on-screen

Once you sign in, tap
you make some changes.

Allow

and the device automatically syncs files with Dropbox whenever

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.

Tap

Drive

on the Applications screen.

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

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Create a document.

POLARIS Office 5

Use this application to edit documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and
presentations.

Tap

POLARIS Office 5

Some functions may not be available, depending on the file type.

View recent documents.

on the Applications screen.

Browse folders.

Browse by document

formats.

Share documents with
others.

View favourite
documents.

Creating documents

Tap , and then select a document type.

Use the editing toolbar at the top of the screen to edit the document.

To finish, tap the document icon at the top left of the screen, tap

Save

a folder to save to, and then tap

To save the document as a PDF file, tap the document icon at the top left of the screen, tap

PDF export

While editing the documents, tap

•

Switch to View Mode

, enter a filename, and then tap

: Preview the document.

.

Export

, and then use one of the following functions:

.

Save

, enter a filename, select

•

Slide note

•

Find/Replace

•

Page layout

: Edit memos on slides.

: Search for or replace text.

: Change the layout of pages.

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•

Screen Conversion

•

View Settings

•

Read All

•

Filter

•

Sort

•

Protect worksheet

•

Freeze frame

•

Recalculation

•

Screen capture

•

View Information

•

Help

: Read the document via the text-to-speech feature.

: View cells filtered by specific criteria.

: Sort cells by specific criteria.

: Access help information for using the POLARIS Office.

: Apply animation or transition effects to slides.

: Change the view mode settings.

: Lock the sheet so that others cannot edit it.

: Keep the selected row in place.

: Recalculate the functions on the sheet.

: Capture the selected area.

: View the document details.

Reading documents

Tap a file on the recent documents screen. Or tap

Together

To draw on the document, tap

To search for a text string in the document, tap

Tap

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

, and then select a file to open.

.

, and then use one of the following functions:

Switch to Edit Mode

Bookmark

View Settings

Single slide view

Slide note

Freeze frame

Screen capture

View Information

: Open the Bookmark panel. Select a label to go to bookmarks point.

: Change the view mode settings.

: Edit memos on slides.

: Keep the selected row in place.

: Open the editing toolbar.

: View slides one by one.

: Capture the selected area.

: View the document details.

File Browser, Form type, Favorites

.

, or

View

•

Help

: Access help information for using the POLARIS Office.

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Sharing documents

Share documents with multiple devices that are connected to the same Wi-Fi. While sharing
documents, you can write a note or draw on the screen.

To create a sharing group, tap
and password for the sharing group, and then tap

To join a sharing group, search for and join the sharing group with the password.

View Together

→ . Select a document to share, enter a name

OK

.

Alarm

Use this application to set wake-up calls and alarms for important events.

Tap

Alarm

on the Applications screen.

Turn this alarm on or off.

Date and time

Setting alarms

Tap , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap

Save

. You can also write an alarm time with the S Pen.

•

Location alarm

•

Snooze

time.

•

Smart alarm

: Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset

: Set a location. The alarm goes off only when you are in the location.

: Set a time for the alarm to go off before the preset time.

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Stopping alarms

Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the large circle to repeat
the alarm after a specified length of time.

Deleting alarms

Tap and hold the alarm, and then tap

Delete

.

World Clock

Use this application to check the time of many major cities in the world.

Tap

World Clock

Creating clocks

Tap and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list.

To apply summer time, tap

Deleting clocks

Tap →

Select

on the Applications screen.

→

Select

, select clocks, and then tap .

, select a clock, and then tap →

DST settings

.

Calculator

Use this application for simple or complex calculations.

Tap

Calculator

To clear the history, tap

on the Applications screen.

.

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S Translator

Use this application to translate text into other languages.

Tap

S Translator

on the Applications screen.

To start
follow the on-screen instructions.

S Translator

, you need to download and install the application. Tap

Install

S Voice

Use this application to command the device by voice to perform various features.

Tap

S Voice

Here are several examples of spoken commands:

•

Open music

•

Launch calculator

•

Check schedule

on the Applications screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice.

•

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

•

This application is not supported in some languages.

, and then

Tips for better voice recognition

•

Speak clearly.

•

Speak in quiet places.

•

Do not use offensive or slang words.

•

Avoid speaking in dialectal accents.

The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands
depending on your surroundings or how you speak.

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
and then drag the

Wake up in lock screen

switch to the right.

Settings

→

Device

→

Lock screen

,

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