Samsung GT-I8262 User Manual

User Manual

GT-I8262

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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.

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

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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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The Android logo, Google™, Google Maps™, Google Mail™, YouTube™, Google Play™ Store, and Google Talk

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

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

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Table of Contents

Getting started

7 Device layout

8 Buttons

9 Package contents

10 Installing the SIM or USIM card and

battery

13 Charging the battery

15 Inserting a memory card

17 Turning the device on and off

18 Holding the device

18 Locking and unlocking the device

18 Adjusting the volume

18 Switching to silent mode

19 Switching between networks

34 Setting up accounts

35 Transferring files

36 Securing the device

38 Upgrading the device

Communication

39 Phone

44 Contacts

48 Messaging

49 Email

51 Google Mail

52 Talk

53 Google+

53 Messenger

Basics

20 Indicator icons

21 Using the touch screen

24 Control motions

26 Notifications

27 Home screen

29 Using applications

29 Applications screen

31 Help

31 Entering text

33 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

54 ChatON

Web & network

55 Internet

56 Chrome

57 Bluetooth

Media

59 Music Player

60 Camera

Table of Contents

66 Gallery

68 Video Player

69 YouTube

70 FM Radio

Application & media stores

72 Play Store

73 Samsung Apps

73 Game Hub

74 Play Music

Utilities

Settings

89 About Settings

89 Wi-Fi

90 Bluetooth

90 Data usage

91 More settings

92 Home screen mode

92 Blocking mode

92 SIM card manager

93 Sound

93 Display

94 Storage

94 Power saving mode

94 Battery 75 Memo

76 S Planner

79 Clock

81 Calculator

81 Voice Recorder

82 S Voice

83 Google

84 Voice Search

84 My Files

85 Downloads

Travel & local

86 Maps

87 Local

95 Application manager

95 Location services

95 Lock screen

96 Security

97 Language and input

101 Backup and reset

101 Add account

101 Motion

102 Date and time

102 Accessibility

103 Developer options

104 About device

Troubleshooting

88 Navigation

Getting started

Headset jack

Device layout

Front camera

Proximity sensor

Home button

Earpiece

Power button

Touch screen

Menu button

Multipurpose jack

Speaker

Rear camera

Back cover

Back button

Microphone

GPS antenna

Flash

Volume button

Main antenna

Getting started

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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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Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions.

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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.

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Press and hold for 6-8 seconds to reset the device if it has

Power

Home

Back

Volume

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 Google search.

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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.

Getting started

Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

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Device

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Battery

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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.

Getting started

Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery

Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery.

Only microSIM cards work with the device.

Remove the back cover.

Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.

Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.

Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

Insert the primary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 1 ( USIM card into SIM card slot 2 (

2 ).

1 ) and the secondary SIM or

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Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna, as this can damage the antenna.

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Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card.

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Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.

Insert the battery.

Replace the back cover.

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Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery

Remove the back cover.

Pull out the battery.

Pull out the SIM or USIM card.

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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.

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 device should remain close to the electric socket 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

Getting started

Reducing the battery consumption

Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:

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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 only the FAT file system 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

extSdCard

folder under the internal memory.

Getting started

Remove the back cover.

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

Push the memory card into the slot.

Replace the back cover.

Removing the memory card

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

Apps

→

Settings

Remove the back cover.

Pull out the memory card.

Replace the back cover.

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.

→

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

→

card

Erase everything

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.

Apps

→

Settings

→

Storage

→

Format SD card

→

Format SD

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

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Holding the device

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

Locking and unlocking the device

When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. 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 ringtone volume, or 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

Vibrate

Sound

Vibrate

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Switching between networks

When you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can use two different subscriptions on the same network without the need to carry two devices at the same time. Activate two cards and switch between them when making calls or sending messages.

Your device supports dual standby with two different networks. You cannot make or answer calls on both networks at the same time.

Activating SIM or USIM cards

On the Home screen, tap and then tick

Activate

Apps

→

Settings

→

SIM card manager

. Select a SIM or USIM card,

Changing the display name and icon of SIM or USIM cards

On the Home screen, tap tap the name and icon, and then tap icon for each card.

Apps

→

Settings

→

SIM card manager

Select icon

. Select a SIM or USIM card,

. Set a display name and

Switching between networks

When two SIM or USIM cards are activated, network selection icons appear on the dashboard of the notifications panel. Open the notifications panel and then select a network.

Basics

Indicator icons

The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common.

Icon Meaning

No signal

Signal strength

Currently accessing SIM or USIM card

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

HSDPA network connected

Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth feature activated

GPS activated

Call in progress

Missed call

Synced with the web

Connected to computer

No SIM or USIM card

New text or multimedia message

Alarm activated

Silent mode activated

Vibration mode activated

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Icon Meaning

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

Using the touch screen

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

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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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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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Dragging

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

Double-tapping

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

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Flicking

Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts.

Pinching

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

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Control motions

Simple motions allow easy control of the device.

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

Apps

→

Settings

Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. To learn how to control motions properly, tap

→

Motion

, and then drag the

Apps

Motion

→

Settings

switch to the right.

→

Motion

→

Learn about

motions

. (p. 101)

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.

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.

Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation. The calculator turns into a scientific calculator when rotated to landscape.

Basics

Picking up

When you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off, it vibrates if you have missed calls or new messages.

Turning over

Turn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio (when using the speaker).

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Shaking

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Shake the device to search for Bluetooth devices, or computers in

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Shake the device to update the list of emails or information from Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance, or AccuWeather.

Updates will not work for widgets on the Home screen.

Kies via Wi-Fi

Notifications

Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.

From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current status and use the following options:

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Wi-Fi

: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

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GPS

: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

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Sound

mode.

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Screen rotation

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Bluetooth

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Mobile data

: 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 the data connection.

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Blocking mode

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

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

mode

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Sync

: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

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

Settings

→

Blocking

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 preview.

Apps

, tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel

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

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Folder

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Page

Then, select an item and drag it to the Home screen.

: Create a new folder.

: Add a new panel to the Home screen.

: Add widgets or applications to the Home screen.

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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.

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 → bottom 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:

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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.

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Live wallpapers

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Wallpapers

Then, select an image and tap frame, and then tap

: See animated images.

: See wallpaper images.

Done

Set wallpaper

. Or, select an image, resize it by dragging the

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Using applications

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

Opening an application

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

Opening from recently-used applications

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

Select an application icon to open.

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 all running applications, tap and then tap

, and then tap

End all

. Alternatively, press and hold the Home button,

End

next to an application to close it.

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

Apps

to open the Applications screen.

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

Edit

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

Basics

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

. 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.

Uninstalling applications

Tap →

Uninstall

Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled.

, and then select an application to uninstall it.

Save

Sharing applications

Share downloaded applications with other users via email, Bluetooth, or other methods.

Tap next steps vary depending on the method selected.

→

Share apps

, select applications, tap

Done

, and then select a sharing method. The

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