Samsung GT-I9300T User Manual

GT-I9300T

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Assembling ........................................................ 11

Unpack ................................................................................................. 11

Device layout ..................................................................................... 12

Keys ........................................................................................................ 14

Insert the SIM or USIM card and the battery ........................ 15

Charge the battery .......................................................................... 17

Insert a memory card (optional) ................................................ 21

Getting started .................................................. 23

Turn on or off your device ............................................................ 23

Use the touch screen ...................................................................... 24

Use motions ....................................................................................... 26

Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys .................... 30

Get to know the Home screen ................................................... 31

Access applications ......................................................................... 36

Launch multiple applications ..................................................... 38

Customise your device .................................................................. 38

Enter text ............................................................................................. 44

Communication .................................................48

Calling ................................................................................................... 48

Messages ............................................................................................. 59

Google Mail ........................................................................................ 61

Email ...................................................................................................... 63

Talk ......................................................................................................... 66

ChatON ................................................................................................. 67

Messenger ........................................................................................... 67

Google+ ............................................................................................... 68

Contents

Entertainment ....................................................69

Camera ................................................................................................. 69

Video Player ........................................................................................ 79

Gallery ................................................................................................... 82

Music Player ........................................................................................ 85

Music Hub ........................................................................................... 89

FM Radio .............................................................................................. 89

Personal information ........................................ 93

Contacts ............................................................................................... 93

S Planner .............................................................................................. 96

S Memo ................................................................................................ 98

Voice Recorder ................................................................................ 101

Web and GPS-based services ..........................103

Internet ............................................................................................... 103

Flipboard ........................................................................................... 107

Game Hub ......................................................................................... 107

Latitude .............................................................................................. 108

Maps .................................................................................................... 108

More Services .................................................................................. 110

Navigation ......................................................................................... 110

Local ..................................................................................................... 111

Play Store ........................................................................................... 111

Samsung Apps ................................................................................ 112

S Suggest ........................................................................................... 113

YouTube ............................................................................................. 113

Voice Search ..................................................................................... 115

Video Hub ......................................................................................... 115

Contents

Connectivity ..................................................... 116

USB connections ............................................................................ 116

Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................... 118

Wi-Fi Direct ........................................................................................ 120

AllShare Cast .................................................................................... 122

AllShare Play ..................................................................................... 123

Mobile network sharing .............................................................. 126

Bluetooth ........................................................................................... 128

GPS ....................................................................................................... 130

VPN connections ............................................................................ 131

Tools ..................................................................134

Calculator .......................................................................................... 134

Clock .................................................................................................... 134

Downloads ........................................................................................ 137

Dropbox ............................................................................................. 137

Help ...................................................................................................... 139

My Files ............................................................................................... 139

NFC ....................................................................................................... 140

Google ................................................................................................ 143

SIM Toolkit ......................................................................................... 143

S Voice ................................................................................................. 143

Settings ............................................................ 144

Access the setting options ......................................................... 144

Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................... 144

Bluetooth ........................................................................................... 144

Data usage ........................................................................................ 144

More settings ................................................................................... 145

Home screen mode ...................................................................... 147

Blocking mode ................................................................................ 148

Sound .................................................................................................. 148

Display ................................................................................................ 149

Storage ............................................................................................... 150

Power saving .................................................................................... 151

Battery ................................................................................................ 151

Applications manager ................................................................. 151

Location services ............................................................................ 151

Lock screen ....................................................................................... 152

Security ............................................................................................... 153

Language and input ..................................................................... 155

Back up and reset ........................................................................... 159

Add account ..................................................................................... 159

Motion ................................................................................................ 159

Accessory ........................................................................................... 160

Date and time .................................................................................. 161

Accessibility ...................................................................................... 162

Developer options ......................................................................... 163

About device .................................................................................... 164

Troubleshooting .............................................. 165

Safety information .......................................... 171

Index ................................................................. 182

Contents

Assembling

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

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Mobile device

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Battery

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Quick start guide

Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty.

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

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You can buy additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer.

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

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Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.

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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Unapproved accessories may cause your device to malfunction.

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Device layout

Front view

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Number Function

1 1

Service light

Earpiece

Volume key

Home key

Option key

Multifunction jack

Front camera lens

Proximity/Light sensor

Touch screen

Back key

Microphone

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Rear view

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Number Function

Microphone

GPS antenna

1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record videos.

2. Do not touch or cover the area around the antenna with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions.

Flash

Power/Reset/Lock key

Rear camera lens

Headset jack

Speaker

Back cover

Main antenna

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Keys

Key Function

Turn on the device (press and hold);

Power/

Reset Lock

Option

Home

Access the device options (press and hold); Reset the device (press and hold for 8-10 seconds); Turn off and lock the touch screen or turn it on.

Open the list of options available on the current screen; On the Home screen, launch the search application (press and hold); Open the search input window while using some applications (press and hold).

Return to the Home screen; Open the list of recent applications (press and hold); Launch the S Voice application (press twice).

Back Return to the previous screen.

Volume Adjust the device’s volume.

1. If your device experiences fatal errors, hanging, or freezing, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality.

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Insert the SIM or USIM card and the battery

When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.

You can use microSIM cards only.

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.

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Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured

contacts facing downwards.

Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If the memory card becomes lodged in the SIM card slot, you must take your device to a Samsung Service Centre to have the memory card removed.

Insert the battery.

Replace the back cover.

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Charge the battery

Before using the device for the first time or when the battery has been unused for an extended period, you must charge the battery. You can charge the battery with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a computer with a USB cable.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables may cause batteries to explode or damage your device.

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When your battery is low, the device will emit a warning tone and show a low battery message. Recharge your battery to continue using your device.

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If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot turn on the device, even with the travel adapter connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a while before you try to turn 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.

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Charge with a travel adapter

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Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the

multifunction jack.

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

Plug the large end of the travel adapter into an electrical

socket.

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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 travel adapter from the device.

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The device may heat up while charging. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance.

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If your device is not charging properly, take your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.

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When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel

adapter from the device, and then from the electrical socket.

Do not remove the battery while the device is connected to the travel adapter. Doing so may damage the device.

To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use. The travel adapter does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the travel adapter from the electrical socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The device should remain close to the electrical socket while charging.

About the battery charging icons

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

Charging Fully charged

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Charge with a USB cable

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Before charging, ensure that your computer is turned on.

Plug the small end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the

multifunction jack.

Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on a

computer.

Depending on the type of the USB cable you are using, it may take some time before charging begins.

When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB

cable from the device, and then from the computer.

Reduce the battery consumption

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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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Activate Power saving mode.

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When you are not using your device, switch to Sleep mode by pressing the Power key.

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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.

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Insert a memory card (optional)

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.

Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card. It may also corrupt data saved on the memory card.

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Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards. If you insert a memory card formatted with a different file structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card.

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Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of your memory cards.

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When you insert a memory card into your device, the memory card’s file directory will appear in the extSdCard folder.

Remove the back cover.

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts

facing downwards.

Push the memory card into the memory card slot until it

locks in place.

Replace the back cover.

Remove a memory card

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Ensure that the device is not currently accessing the memory card.

In the application list, select

→

Unmount SD card

Remove the back cover.

Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the

device.

Remove the memory card.

Replace the back cover.

Do not remove a memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or device.

Format a memory card

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Formatting your memory card on a computer may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device.

In the application list, select Settings

→

SD card

Format SD card → Erase everything.

OK.

Settings → Storage →

→

Storage → Format

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

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Getting started

Turn on or off your device

Press and hold the Power key.

Enter the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card and

select OK (if necessary).

If you are turning on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. You must sign in to Google or create a Google account to use applications that interact with the Google server.

To turn off your device, press and hold the Power key, and

→

then select Power off

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

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To use only your device’s non-network features, switch to Flight mode. ► p. 145

OK.

Getting started

Use the touch screen

Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions for using the touch screen.

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Do not press the touch screen with your fingertips, or use sharp tools on the touch screen. Doing so may damage the touch screen or cause it to malfunction.

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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 come into contact with liquids. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to liquids.

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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.

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For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your device.

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Your touch screen has a layer that detects small electrical charges emitted by the human body. For best performance, tap the touch screen with your fingertip. The touch screen will not react to touches from sharp objects, such as a stylus or pen.

Getting started

Control your touch screen with the following actions:

Tap

Touch once to select or launch a menu, option, or application.

Tap and hold

Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds.

Drag

Tap an item and move it to a new location.

Double-tap

Tap an item twice quickly.

Getting started

Flick

Briskly scroll up, down, left, or right to move through lists or screens.

Pinch

Place two of your fingers far apart, and then pinch them together.

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Your device turns off the touch screen when you do not use it for a specified period. To turn on the screen, press the Power key or the Home key.

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You can set the length of time that the device waits before turning off the screen. In the application list,

→

select Settings

Display → Screen timeout.

Use motions

Built-in motion recognition allows you to perform actions by moving your device or making gestures with your hands.

To use these functions, you must first activate the motion recognition feature. In the application list, select Settings Motion.

→

Getting started

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

→

Motion

Learn about motions. ► p. 160

Pick up

Pick up the device after not using it for a while or when the screen has turned off. The device will vibrate if you have missed calls or new messages.

Hold to ear

While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a voice call.

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Tilt

While holding the device with two hands, tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out when viewing images or browsing webpages.

Getting started

Pan to move

While holding an item, slide the device to the left or right to move the item to another page on the Home screen or the application list.

Pan to browse

When an image is zoomed in, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then slide the device in any direction to scroll through the image.

Shake

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Shake your device to search for Bluetooth devices or Kies air devices.

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

Updates will not work for widgets on the Home screen.

Getting started

Double-tap

Double-tap the device to move to the top of a list of contacts or email messages.

Turn over

Place the device face down to mute ringtones, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio.

Hand sweep

Sweep your hand to the left or right across the screen to capture a screenshot.

You cannot capture a screenshot while using some applications.

Palm touch

Touch the screen with your palm to pause media playback or mute the FM radio.

Getting started

Rotate

While the screen is locked, tap and hold the screen, and then rotate the device to the landscape view to launch the camera (when the camera shortcut is activated).

► p. 152

Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys

When you do not use the device for a specified period, your device turns off the touch screen and locks the touch screen and the keys automatically to prevent unintended operations. To lock the touch screen and the keys manually, press the Power key.

To unlock them, turn on the screen by pressing the Power key or the Home key, and then flick your finger in any direction.

You can use the motion unlock for unlocking the screen. In the application

→

list, select Settings

→

Screen lock

Motion → OK. To unlock the screen with the motion unlock, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then tilt the device forwards.

Lock screen →

You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent others from using or accessing your personal data and information saved in your device.

► p. 41

Getting started

Get to know the Home screen

From the Home screen, you can view your device’s status and access applications.

The Home screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to view the panels on the Home screen. You can also select one of the dots at the bottom of the screen to move directly to the corresponding panel.

Indicator icons

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Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider.

Icon Definition

No signal

Signal strength

Connected to GPRS network

Connected to EDGE network

Connected to HSDPA network

Wi-Fi AP connected

Bluetooth feature activated

GPS-based services in use

Call in progress

Getting started

Icon Definition

Missed call

Connected to computer

No SIM or USIM card

New message

Alarm activated

Roaming (outside of service area)

Silent mode activated (vibrate)

Silent mode activated (mute)

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

Use the notifications panel

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To open the notifications panel, tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards. To hide the panel, drag the bottom of the panel upwards.

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

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: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. ► p. 118

Wi-Fi GPS

: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature. ► p. 130

Sound

: Activate or deactivate Silent mode. You can mute

your device or set it to vibrate in Silent mode.

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Screen rotation

: Allow or prevent the interface from

rotating when you rotate the device.

Getting started

Power saving ●: Activate or deactivate Power saving mode.

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Blocking mode

: Activate or deactivate Blocking mode. In

Blocking mode, your device will block all notifications.

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Mobile data

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Bluetooth

► p. 128

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Sync

: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

: Activate or deactivate the data connection.

: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

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

Change the Home screen mode

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The Home screen has basic and easy modes. In easy mode, you can easily access your favourite contacts, applications, and settings by adding shortcuts to the Home screen.

To change the Home screen mode, in the application list,

→

select Settings

Move an item on the Home screen

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Home screen mode → a mode.

Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to a new location.

Getting started

Remove an item from the Home screen

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Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to the rubbish bin.

Customise the quick access panel

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You can customise the quick access panel at the bottom of the Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts.

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To remove an application icon, tap and hold the icon, and then drag it to the rubbish bin.

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To add an application shortcut, tap and hold a new application shortcut on the Home screen, and then drag it to the empty location.

Add or remove a panel from the Home screen

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You can add or remove Home screen panels to organise widgets.

On the Home screen, place two fingers on the screen and

pinch them together to switch to Edit mode.

Add, remove, or reorganise panels:

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To remove a panel, tap and hold the panel’s thumbnail image, and then drag it to the rubbish bin.

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To add a new panel, select

Getting started

To set the main panel of the Home screen, select ●.

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To change the order of panels, tap and hold the panel’s thumbnail image, and then drag it to a new location.

Press the Back key to return to the previous screen.

Use widgets

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Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen.

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

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

Add a widget to the Home screen

In the application list, select 1 Widgets to open the widget panel.

Scroll left or right on the widget panel to find a widget.

Tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen.

Add a Settings shortcut to the Home screen

You can create shortcuts to frequently-used setting options on the Home screen.

In the application list, select

panel.

Tap and hold

Home screen.

Select a setting option, such as S Beam or Wi-Fi.

Settings shortcut, and release it on the

Widgets to open the widget

Getting started

Access applications

Launch applications and take full advantage of features on your device. You can reorganise the application list to match your preferences, or download applications from the Internet to enhance your device’s functionality.

On the Home screen, select

application list.

Scroll left or right to another screen.

You can also select one of the dots at the bottom of the screen to move directly to the corresponding screen.

Select an application.

Press the Back key to return to the previous screen. Press

the Home key to return to the Home screen.

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You can add an application shortcut to the Home screen by tapping and holding an icon in the application list.

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If you rotate the device while using some features, the interface will rotate as well. To prevent the interface from rotating, select Settings rotate screen.

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While using the device, you can capture a screenshot by pressing and holding the Home key and the Power key simultaneously. The image will be saved in My

→

Files

sdcard0 → Pictures → Screenshots.

Apps to access the

→

Display → Auto-

Organise applications

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You can change the order of applications in the application list or group them into categories.

Getting started

In the application list, press the Option key and select 1 Edit.

Tap and hold an application icon.

Organise applications:

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To move the application, drag it to a new location. To add the application to a new folder, drag it to ●Create

folder.

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To move the application to a new panel, drag it to Create page.

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To uninstall the application, drag it to

When you drag the application icon to App info, you can view information about the application.

Uninstall.

Select

Download an application

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In the application list, select 1 More Services.

Search for an application and download it to the device.

You can also download various applications from Play Store, Samsung Apps, and S Suggest.

Uninstall an application

›

In the application list, press the Option key and select

Uninstall.

Select

Save.

on an application icon and then select OK.

You can uninstall only the applications that you have downloaded.

Getting started

Access recently-used applications

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Press and hold the Home key to view the applications you

have accessed recently.

Select an application.

Launch multiple applications

Your device allows you to multitask by running multiple applications at the same time. To launch multiple applications, press the Home key while using an application. Then select another application to launch from the Home screen.

Manage applications

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You can manage multiple applications with the task manager.

Press and hold the Home key, and then select

applications. The task manager launches and shows active applications.

Control active applications:

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To switch applications, select one from the list. To close an application, select ●End.

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To close all active applications, select

End all.

→ Active

Customise your device

Get more from your device by changing settings to match your preferences.

Getting started

Change the display language

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In the application list, select 1 Settings → Language and

→

input

Select a language.

Turn on or off the touch tones

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In the application list, select Settings → Sound → Touch sounds.

Adjust the device’s volume

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Press the Volume key up or down.

Select 2 and drag the sliders to adjust the volume level for each sound.

Change your call ringtone

›

In the application list, select 1 Settings → Sound → Device ringtone.

Select a ringtone

Language.

→

OK.

Switch to Silent mode

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To mute or unmute your device, do one of the following:

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Tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel, and then select Sound.

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Press and hold the Power key, and then select Vibrate.

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In the application list, select tap and hold

Phone → Keypad, and then

Mute or

Getting started

Select a wallpaper for the Home screen

›

In the application list, select 1 Settings → Display →

→

Wallpaper

Select an image folder

Change the display font

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In the application list, select 1 Settings → Display → Font style.

Select a font

Adjust the brightness of the display

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Your device includes a light sensor, which can detect the level of ambient light and adjust the brightness of the display automatically. You can also manually set the brightness of the display.

The brightness of the display will affect how quickly the device consumes battery power.

Set your device to adjust the brightness automatically

Home screen.

→

an image.

→

Ye s .

In the application list, select 1 Settings → Display → Brightness.

Select the tick box next to

Select

The device will increase the brightness in bright surroundings and decrease the brightness in dim surroundings automatically.

OK.

Automatic brightness.

Getting started

Adjust the brightness manually

In the application list, select 1 Settings → Display → Brightness.

Clear the tick box next to

Drag the slider to the left or right.

Select 4 OK.

Lock your device

›

You can lock your device by activating the screen lock feature.

●

If you forget your password, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.

●

Samsung is not responsible for the loss of passwords or private information, or other damages caused by illegal software.

Automatic brightness.

Set a face detection unlock

In the application list, select 1 Settings → Lock screen →

→

Screen lock

Select

Adjust the device to fit your face inside the figure.

When your face is captured correctly, select 4 Continue.

Next → Set it up → Continue.

Face unlock.

Complete the setup of the secondary unlock PIN or

pattern.

Set a face and voice recognition unlock

In the application list, select 1 Settings → Lock screen →

→

Screen lock

Select

Next → Set it up → Continue.

Face and voice.

Getting started

Adjust the device to fit your face inside the figure.

When your face is captured correctly, select 4 Continue.

Select

Say a word or phrase to use as an unlock command

4 times.

Select

Complete the setup of the secondary unlock PIN or

pattern.

Set an unlock pattern

In the application list, select 1 Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock

View the on-screen instructions and the example pattern,

and then select Next.

Draw a pattern to connect at least 4 dots and select

Continue.

Draw the pattern again to confirm and select

Complete the setup of the backup PIN.

Done.

→

Pattern.

Confirm.

If you forget your unlock pattern, you can deactivate the screen lock feature with a backup PIN.

Set an unlock PIN

In the application list, select 1 Settings → Lock screen →

→

Screen lock

Enter a new PIN and select

Enter the PIN again and select

PIN.

Continue.

OK.

Getting started

Set an unlock password

In the application list, select 1 Settings → Lock screen →

→

Screen lock

Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select

Continue.

Password.

Enter the password again and select

Lock your SIM or USIM card

›

You can lock your device with the PIN that is supplied with your SIM or USIM card. Once the SIM or USIM lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device or access applications that require the PIN.

In the application list, select

→

up SIM card lock

Enter your PIN and select

●

If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your SIM or USIM card will be blocked. You must enter a PIN unlock key (PUK) to unblock the SIM or USIM card.

●

If you block your SIM or USIM card by entering an incorrect PUK, take the SIM or USIM card to your service provider to unblock it.

Activate the Find my mobile feature

›

When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card into your lost or stolen device, the Find my mobile feature will send the contact number to your specified recipients automatically, so that you can locate and recover your device. To use this feature, you must create a Samsung account for controlling the device remotely via the Internet.

Lock SIM card.

Settings → Security → Set

OK.

Getting started

In the application list, select 1 Settings → Security → SIM Change Alert.

Select

To create a Samsung account, select Create new account.

Enter the email address and password for your Samsung

account, and then select Sign in.

Drag the

Select

Enter the text message that will be sent to the recipients

and select OK.

Add recipients:

Select

SIM Change Alert switch to the right.

Alert message.

Select ●Create and enter phone numbers manually, including the country code and the + symbol.

●

Select phone numbers from your contact list by selecting Contacts.

Save.

Enter text

You can enter text by speaking words into the microphone, by selecting characters on the virtual keypad, or by writing on the screen.

Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.

Change the text input method

›

From a text field, tap the indicator icons area and drag it

downwards to open the notifications panel.

Select

Choose input method → a text input method.

Getting started

Enter text with the Google voice input feature

›

Speak your text into the microphone.

When you are finished, select 2 .

To add input languages for voice recognition, select the

→

language

Enter text with the Samsung keypad

›

From a text field, tap the indicator icons area and drag it

downwards to open the notifications panel.

Add more languages.

Select

and then select Portrait keyboard types

Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys.

You can also use the following keys:

Number Function

Choose input method → Set up input methods,

next to Samsung keyboard →

→

a keypad type.

When entering text, rotate the device to view the QWERTY keypad in widescreen. Select the virtual keys as necessary to enter your text.

Change the case.

Switch text input modes.

Getting started

Number Function

Access the keypad settings; Tap and hold

to switch to Handwriting mode, enter text by voice, or access the clipboard.

Clear your input.

Start a new line.

Insert a full stop; Open the symbol panel (tap and hold).

Insert a space.

When Predictive text (XT9) mode is activated, you can use continuous input, which allows you to enter text by sweeping on the keypad.

► p. 156

When entering text with the 3x4 keypad, you can use the following modes:

Mode Function

ABC

1. Select

2. Select a corresponding virtual key until

to switch to ABC mode.

the appropriate character appears.

1. Select

to switch to Number mode.

2. Select a number.

Number

You can enter numbers by tapping and holding a virtual key in ABC mode.

Symbol

1. Select

to switch to Symbol mode.

2. Select ◄ or ► to scroll to a symbol set.

3. Select a symbol.

Getting started

Copy and paste text

›

From a text field, you can copy and paste text to another application.

Tap and hold a passage of text.

Drag 2 or to select the text to be copied.

Select

In another application, place the cursor at the point where

the text will be inserted.

Select

the text field.

or to add the text to the clipboard.

→ Paste to insert the text from the clipboard into

Communication

Calling

Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call, or customising and using call-related features.

●

To prevent accidental inputs, turn on the proximity sensor to lock the touch screen when you hold the device near your face.

●

Static electricity discharged from your body or clothing may interfere with the proximity sensor during a call.

Make a call

›

In the application list, select 1 Phone → Keypad, and then enter an area code and a phone number.

► p. 57

Select

To make a video call, select

Select an application to use for making the call (if

necessary).

Select

to make a voice call.

End call to end the call.

●

You can save numbers that you call frequently in the contact list. ► p. 93

●

To access the call log and redial numbers you have called recently, select Phone → Logs.

Communication

Answer a call

›

During an incoming call, select 1 and then drag your finger outside of the large circle.

To mute the ringtone, press the Volume key.

Select

Reject a call

›

During an incoming call, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle.

To send a message to the caller when you reject a call, drag the reject message bar at the bottom of the screen upwards.

Make an international call

›

In the application list, select 1 Phone → Keypad, and then tap and hold

Enter a complete number (country code, area code, and

phone number).

Select

Use a headset

›

Connect a headset to your device to answer and control calls conveniently.

●

To answer a call, press the headset button.

●

To reject a call, press and hold the headset button.

End call to end the call.

You can select one of several preset messages or create your own messages.

to insert the + character.

to dial the number.

► p. 56

Communication

●

To place a call on hold or retrieve a held call, press and hold the headset button.

●

To end a call, press the headset button.

Use options during a voice call

›

You can use the following options during a voice call:

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

●

To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or down.

●

To place a call on hold, select

. To retrieve a held call, select

●

To dial a second call, select

Add call, and then dial a new

number.

●

To switch between two calls, select

●

To answer a second call, select

Swap.

and then drag your finger outside of the large circle when a call waiting tone sounds. The first call is placed on hold automatically. You must subscribe to the call waiting service to use this feature.

●

To open the keypad, select

●

To activate the speakerphone feature, select

Keypad.

Speaker.

In noisy environments, you may have difficulty hearing some calls while using the speakerphone feature. For better audio performance, use the normal phone mode.

●

To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you, select Mute.

●

To converse with the other party via a Bluetooth headset, select Headset.

Communication

●

To make a multiparty call (conference call), make or answer a second call, and then select Merge when connected to the second party. Repeat this to add more parties. You must subscribe to the multiparty call service to use this feature.

●

To open the contact list, press the Option key and select Contacts.

●

To create a memo, press the Option key and select

●

To deactivate the noise reduction feature that removes

Memo.

background noise so that the other party can hear you more clearly, press the Option key and select Noise reduction off.

●

To select an equaliser option for use during a call, press the Option key and select In-call sound EQ.

●

To connect the current party with the party placed on hold, press the Option key and select Transfer. You will be disconnected from both parties.

Use options during a video call

›

You can use the following options while a video call is in progress:

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

●

To switch between the front and rear camera, select

Switch

camera.

●

To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you, select Mute.

●

To hide your image from the other party, press the Option key and select Hide me.

●

To select an image to be shown to the other party, press the Option key and select Outgoing image.

Communication

●

To open the keypad, press the Option key and select Keypad.

●

To converse with the other party via a Bluetooth headset, press the Option key and select Switch to headset.

●

To deactivate the speakerphone feature, press the Option key and select Speaker off.

●

To apply emotional icons to your image, press the Option key and select Animated emotions.

●

To apply decorative icons to your image, press the Option key and select Theme view.

●

To change the view mode to the cartoon view, press the Option key and select Enable cartoon view.

●

Tap and hold the other party’s image to access the following options:

To capture the other party’s image, select - Capture image. To record a video of the other party’s image, select -

Record video.

It is illegal in many areas to record a call without permission. Always ask the other party for permission before recording a call.

View and dial a missed call

›

Your device will show missed calls. To return the call, tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel, and then select the missed call notification.

Communication

Set auto rejection

›

Use auto rejection to reject calls from specified numbers automatically.

In the application list, select

Press the Option key and select

rejection.

Drag the

Select

Option Function

All numbers Reject all calls.

Auto reject numbers

Select

Enter a number and select

You can set the criteria for the number.

To add more numbers, repeat steps 6-7.

Activate Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode

›

In FDN mode, your device will prevent outgoing calls to any number that is not saved in the FDN list on your SIM or USIM card.

Auto reject mode switch to the right.

Auto reject mode → an option.

Reject calls from phone numbers on the auto reject list.

Auto reject list.

Create.

Phone.

Call settings → Call

Save.

In the application list, select

Press the Option key and select

Additional settings

→

Phone.

Call settings →

Fixed Dialling Numbers.

Communication

Select 3 Enable FDN.

Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and

select OK.

Select

Set call diverting

›

Call diverting is a network feature that sends incoming calls to a specified number. You can set this feature separately for several conditions.

In the application list, select

Press the Option key and select

forwarding

Select a condition.

Enter a number to which calls will be forwarded and select

Enable. Your setting will be sent to the network.

Set call barring

›

Call barring is a network feature that restricts certain types of calling or prevents others from making calls with your device.

In the application list, select

FDN list and add contacts.

Phone.

→

a call type.

Phone.

Call settings → Call

Press the Option key and select

→

Additional settings

Select a call barring option.

Enter a call barring password and select 4 OK. Your setting will be sent to the network.

Call barring → a call type.

Call settings →

Communication

Set call waiting

›

Call waiting is a network feature that alerts you to an incoming call while you are on another call. This feature is available only for voice calls.

In the application list, select

Press the Option key and select

Additional settings Your setting will be sent to the network.

View a call or message log

›

You can view logs of calls and messages that are filtered by type.

In the application list, select

Press the Option key and select

You can make a call or send a message to a contact by scrolling left or right on a log entry.

Select a log entry to view its details.

From the detail view, you can make a call, send a message to the number, or add the number to the contact list or the auto reject list.

Customise call settings

›

→

Phone.

Call settings →

Call waiting.

Phone → Logs.

View by → an option.

In the application list, select 1 Phone.

Press the Option key and select

Call settings.

Communication

Change the following options:

Option Function

Call rejection

Set to reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically. You can add phone numbers to the auto reject list.

Set reject messages

Ringtone and

→

keypad tones Device ringtone

Ringtone and

→

keypad tones Device vibration

Ringtone and keypad tones

→

Incoming call

vibration

Ringtone and

→

keypad tones Keytones

→

Call alert

Call

vibrations

→

Call alert

Call

status tones

Add or edit the message that will be sent when you reject a call.

Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls.

Add or select a vibration pattern.

Set the device to vibrate and ring to alert you to incoming calls.

Set the device to sound when you enter numbers on the dialling screen.

Set the device to vibrate when the other party answers or ends a call.

Set the device to alert you to the call status during a call.

→

Call alert

Alerts

on call

Call answering/

→

ending Answering key

Set the device to alert you to events during a call.

Set to answer calls by pressing the Home key.

Communication

Option Function

Call answering/

→

ending power key ends

The

Set to end a call when you press the Power key.

calls

Auto screen off during calls

Accessory settings for call

→

Automatic

answering

Accessory settings for call

→

Automatic

answering timer

Accessory settings

→

for call

Outgoing

call conditions

Accessory settings

→

for call

Outgoing

call type

My call sound

→

My call sound

setting

Set to turn on the proximity sensor during a call.

Set whether or not the device answers calls automatically after a specified period (available only when a headset is connected).

Select the length of time that the device waits before answering calls.

Set to allow outgoing calls with a Bluetooth headset, even when your device is locked.

Select the type of outgoing calls to make you use a Bluetooth headset.

Select an equaliser option for use during a call.

My call sound

→

Personalise call sound

Use extra vol. for calls

Customise the equaliser settings for use with a headset.

Set to show the volume key during a call.

Communication

Option Function

Set the device to raise the Increase volume in pocket

ringtone volume when the device

is in an enclosed, such as a bag or

pocket.

Call forwarding

Additional settings

→

Caller ID

Additional settings

→

Call barring

Additional settings

→

Call waiting

Additional settings

→

Auto redial

Additional settings

→

Noise reduction

Additional settings

→

Fixed Dialling

Numbers

Additional settings

→

Auto area code

Set to send incoming calls to a

specified number.

Display your caller ID to other

parties for outgoing calls.

Set to restrict calls by call type.

Set the device to alert you to

incoming calls during a call.

Set to automatically redial a call

that was not connected or that

was cut off.

Set to remove background noise

so that the other party can hear

you more clearly.

Activate FDN mode to prevent

calls to phone numbers that are

not in the FDN list on the SIM or

USIM card.

Set to insert a prefix (area or

country code) automatically

before a phone number.

Video call image

Use call fail options

Select an alternative image to be

shown to the other party.

Set to attempt a voice call when a

video call fails to connect.

Communication

Option Function

Voicemail service Select a voicemail service provider.

Enter the voicemail server

Voicemail settings

number. You can obtain this

number from your service

provider.

Ringtone

Vibrate

Accounts

Use Internet calling

Select a ringtone to alert you to

new voicemails.

Set the device to vibrate when

voicemails are received.

Set to accept IP calls and set up

your accounts for IP call services.

Set whether to use IP call services

for all calls or only for IP calls.

Messages

Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages that you have sent or received.

You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider.

Send a text message

›

In the application list, select 1 Messaging → .

Communication

Add recipients:

●

Enter phone numbers manually and separate them with a semicolon or a comma.

●

Select phone numbers from your call, message, or contact lists by selecting .

Select the text field and enter your message text.

To insert emoticons, press the Option key and select Insert smiley.

To send the message, select

Send a multimedia message

›

In the application list, select 1 Messaging → .

Add recipients:

●

Enter phone numbers or email addresses manually and separate them with a semicolon or a comma.

●

Select phone numbers or email addresses from your call, message, or contact lists by selecting .

When you enter an email address, the device will convert the message to a multimedia message.

Select the text field and enter your message text.

To insert emoticons, press the Option key and select Insert smiley.

Select

Press the Option key and select

enter a subject.

To send the message, select

and attach a file.

Add subject, and then

Communication

View a text or multimedia message

›

In the application list, select 1 Messaging. Your messages are grouped by contact as a message

thread.

Select a contact.

Select a multimedia message to view more details.

Listen to a voicemail message

›

If you have set your device to divert missed calls to the voicemail server, callers may leave voicemail messages when you miss calls.

In the application list, select

tap and hold

Follow the instructions from the voicemail server.

You must save the voicemail server number before accessing the voicemail server. Contact your service provider for this number.

Phone → Keypad, and then

Google Mail

Learn to send or view email messages via the Google Mail™ webmail service.

●

This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

●

This feature may be labelled differently depending on your region or service provider.

Communication

Send an email message

›

In the application list, select 1 Google Mail → .

Select the recipient field and enter an email address.

Select the subject field and enter a subject.

Select the text field and enter your email text.

Press the Option key and select 5 Attach file, and then attach a file.

To send the message, select

If you are offline or outside your service area, the message will be held in the message thread until you are online and inside your service area.

View an email message

›

In the application list, select 1 Google Mail.

Select

Select an email message.

From the message view, use the following options:

●

To move to the next or previous message, scroll right or left. To add the message to the favourites list, select ●.

●

To reply to the message, select

●

To reply to the message and include all recipients, select

→

Reply all.

●

To forward the message to others, select

●

To archive the message, select

●

To delete the message, select

●

To add a label to the message, select

●

To mark the message as unread, select

●

To mark the message as important, press the Option key and select Mark as important.

to update the message list.

→ Forward.

Communication

To hide the message, press the Option key and select ●Mute. To view hidden messages, select label list.

●

To add the message to the spam list, press the Option key and select Report spam.

●

To change the email settings, press the Option key and select Settings.

●

To view an attachment, select device, select SAVE.

→ All mail from the

VIEW. To save it to your

Email

Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account.

Set up an email account

›

In the application list, select 1 Email.

Enter your email address and password.

Select 3 Next. To enter account details manually, select Manual setup.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

When you are finished setting up the email account, email messages will be downloaded to your device. If you have created two or more accounts, you can switch between them. Select an account name at the top of the screen, and then select the account from which you want to retrieve messages.

Communication

Send an email message

›

In the application list, select 1 Email → .

Add recipients:

●

Enter email addresses manually and separate them with a semicolon or a comma.

●

Select email addresses from your message or contact lists by selecting .

Select the subject field and enter a subject.

Select the text field and enter your email text.

Select 5 and attach a file.

To send the message, select

If you are offline or outside your service area, the message will be held in the message thread until you are online and inside your service area.

View an email message

›

In the application list, select 1 Email.

Select

Select an email message.

From the message view, use the following options:

●

To move to the next or previous message, scroll right or left. To reply to the message, select ●.

●

To reply to the message and include all recipients, select

●

To forward the message to others, select

to update the message list.

Communication

To delete the message, select ●.

●

To mark the message as important, select

●

To mark the message as unread, press the Option key and

select Mark as unread.

●

To move the message to another folder, press the Option key and select Move.

●

To save the message to your device, press the Option key and select Save email. The message will be saved in My

→

Files

●

To print the message via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key

sdcard0 → Saved Email.

and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers.

●

To create a new message, press the Option key and select Compose.

●

To save the email addresses of the recipients to the phonebook as a group of contacts, press the Option key and select Save as group.

●

To change the font size, press the Option key and select Font size.

●

To change the email settings, press the Option key and select Settings.

●

To save an attachment to your device, select the attachment tab → .

The options available may vary depending on the email account.

Communication

Talk

Learn to send and receive instant messages to friends and family with the Google Talk

This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

Set your status

›

In the application list, select 1 Talk.

Select a Google account.

Select your name at the top of your friend list.

Customise your status, image, and message.

Add a contact to your friend list

›

In the application list, select 1 Talk → .

instant messaging service.

™

Enter a friend’s email address, and then select

When your friend accepts the invitation, he or she is added to your friend list.

Start a conversation

›

In the application list, select 1 Talk.

Select a contact from the friend list.

The conversation screen opens.

DONE.

Communication

Enter and send your message.

●

To add more contacts to the conversation, press the Option key and select Add to chat.

●

To switch between active conversations, scroll left or right.

●

To use video chat, select

●

To use voice chat, select

Press the Option key and select

conversation.

End chat to end the

ChatON

Learn to use ChatON to send and receive instant messages from any device that has a mobile phone number.

In the application list, select

If you are launching this application for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

Enter and send your message.

ChatON.

Messenger

Learn to send and receive instant messages from friends and family with the Google+ messenger instant messaging service.

This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

In the application list, select

If you are launching this application for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

Enter and send your message.

Messenger.

Google+

Learn to access Google’s social network service. You can create groups to send and receive instant messages and upload your photos.

This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

In the application list, select

If you are launching this application for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

Select a social network feature.

Google+.

Communication

Entertainment

Camera

Learn how to take and view photos and videos.

●

The camera turns off automatically when you do not use it for a specified period.

●

The memory capacity may differ depending on the scene or shooting conditions.

Take a photo

›

In the application list, select 1 Camera.

Aim the camera lens at the subject and make any

necessary adjustments.

Entertainment

Number Function

Change the camera settings.

View photos you have taken.

Take a photo.

Use camera shortcuts.

●

: Change the effect mode.

●

: Change the shooting mode. ► p. 72

●

: Change the flash setting: You can turn

on or off the flash manually, or set the camera to use the flash when needed.

●

: Switch to the front camera to take a

photo of yourself.

You can add or remove shortcuts to

► p. 79

frequently-used options.

View the storage location.

Switch to the camcorder.

To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart. To zoom out, pinch them together. You can also zoom in or out with the Volume key. The zoom function may be unavailable when shooting in the highest resolution.

Tap where you want to focus on the preview screen.

The focus frame moves to the place you tapped and changes to green when the subject is in focus.

Select

to take a photo.

The photo is saved automatically.

Entertainment

After taking a photo, select the image viewer to view it.

●

To view more photos, scroll left or right.

●

To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart or pinch them together. To return to the original size, double-tap the screen.

●

To send the photo to others or share it, select

●

To start a slide show, select

→ Start slideshow. Tap the

screen to stop the slide show.

●

To delete the photo, select

●

To register the faces in the photo as face tags, press the

Option key and select Face tag. ► p. 84

●

To add the photo to the clipboard, press the Option key and select Copy to clipboard.

●

To rotate the photo anti-clockwise, press the Option key and select Rotate left.

●

To rotate the photo clockwise, press the Option key and select Rotate right.

●

To crop a section from the photo, press the Option key and select Crop.

●

To edit the photo with the image editor, press the Option key and select Edit.

●

To set the photo as your wallpaper or a contact image, press the Option key and select Set as.

●

To send the photo to a person whose face is tagged in the photo, press the Option key and select Buddy photo share.

●

To print the photo via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers.

Entertainment

●

To change the name of a file, press the Option key and select Rename.

●

To search for devices that have media sharing activated, press the Option key and select Scan for nearby devices.

●

To view photo details, press the Option key and select Details.

Change the shooting mode

›

You can take photos with various shooting modes. To change the shooting mode, select

→ an option.

Option Function

Take a series of photos of moving subjects.

Burst shot

When you take photos with the Best shot option activated, you can select and save photos.

Face detection

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

Panorama Take panoramic photos.

Share shot

Take a photo and send it to others via Wi-Fi Direct.

Take three photos with different exposures

HDR

and then combine them to improve the contrast ratio.

Set the device to recognise a person’s face

you have tagged in a photo and send it Buddy photo share

to that person. Face recognition may fail

depending on face angle, face size, skin

colour, facial expression, light conditions,

or accessories the subject is wearing.

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Option Function

Beauty Hide facial imperfections.

Set the device to recognise people’s faces Smile shot

Cartoon Take photos with cartoon effects.

Customise camera settings

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Before taking a photo, select to access the following options:

Option Function

Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently-used options.

and help you take photos of them when

they smile.

Self portrait

Flash

Shooting mode

Effects Apply a special effect.

Scene mode Change the scene mode.

Exposure value

Focus mode

Timer

Switch to the front camera to take a photo

of yourself.

Change the flash setting: You can turn on

or off the flash manually, or set the camera

to use the flash when needed.

Change the shooting mode.

Adjust the exposure value to change the

brightness.

Select a focus mode. You can take close-up

photos, or set the camera to focus on the

subject or human faces automatically.

Select the length of the delay before the

camera takes a photo.

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Option Function

Resolution Select a resolution option.

White balance

ISO

Adjust the colour balance according to the

lighting conditions.

Adjust the sensitivity of the imaging

sensor.

Metering Select a type of exposure metering.

Outdoor visibility

Set to improve the contrast of the display

in bright sunlight.

Set the camera to adjust the contrast ratio Auto contrast

between bright and dark areas in your

photo automatically.

Guidelines

Set to view the grid lines on the preview

screen.

Activate the anti-shake feature to reduce Anti-Shake

blur caused by the device’s vibration or

movement.

Set the camera to include location

information for your photos.

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To improve GPS reception, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such

GPS tag

as between buildings or in lowlying areas, or in poor weather conditions.

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

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Option Function

Set the camera to flip the image Save as flipped

Image quality Select a quality level for your photos.

automatically when you take a photo with

the front camera.

Storage

Reset Reset camera settings.

Record a video

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In the application list, select 1 Camera.

Drag the slider to switch to the camcorder.

Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary

adjustments.

Select a memory location for saving

captured photos.

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Number Function

Change the camcorder settings.

View videos you have recorded.

Record a video.

Use camcorder shortcuts.

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: Change the effect mode.

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: Change the recording mode (for

attaching to a multimedia message or for

saving normally).

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: Change the flash setting.

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: Switch to the front camera to record

a video of yourself.

You can add or remove shortcuts to

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frequently-used options.

View the storage location.

Switch to the camera.

Tap where you want to focus on the preview screen.

The focus frame moves to the place you tapped and changes to green when the subject is in focus.

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Select

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To change the focus, tap where you want to focus. To

to start recording.

focus on the centre of the screen, select .

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To capture an image from the video while recording, select . This feature will not work when the anti-shake feature is activated.

Select

to stop recording.

The video is saved automatically.

The camcorder may not be able to properly record videos on memory cards with slow transfer speeds.

After recording a video, select the image viewer to view it.

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To view more videos, scroll left or right. To play the video, select ●.

●

To send the video to others or share it, select

●

To start a slide show, select

→ Start slideshow. Tap the

screen to stop the slide show.

●

To delete the video, select

●

To change the name of a file, press the Option key and

select Rename.

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To view video details, press the Option key and select Details.

Customise camcorder settings

›

Before recording a video, select to access the following options:

Option Function

Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently-used options.

Self recording

Switch to the front camera to record a

video of yourself.

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Option Function

Flash Change the flash setting.

Recording mode

Change the recording mode (for attaching

to a multimedia message or for saving

normally).

Effects Apply a special effect.

Exposure value

Timer

Adjust the exposure value to change the

brightness.

Select the length of the delay before the

camcorder starts recording a video.

Resolution Select a resolution option.

White balance

Outdoor visibility

Guidelines

Adjust the colour balance according to the

lighting conditions.

Set to improve the contrast of the display

in bright sunlight.

Set to view the grid lines on the preview

screen.

Activate the anti-shake feature to reduce Anti-Shake

blur caused by the device’s vibration or

movement.

Set the camcorder to flip the image Save as flipped

automatically when you record a video

with the front camera.

Video quality Select a quality level for your videos.

Storage

Select a memory location for saving

recorded videos.

Reset Reset camcorder settings.

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Edit the shortcut icons

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You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently-used options.

From the preview screen, tap and hold the shortcut area,

or select → Edit shortcuts.

Tap and hold an icon from the option list, and then drag it

to the shortcut area. To remove shortcuts, tap and hold an icon, and then drag

it to the option list.

Tap the screen to return to the preview screen.

Video Player

Learn to use the video player.

●

Some file formats are not supported depending on the device’s software.

●

If a file size exceeds the memory available, an error may occur when you try to open the file.

●

Playback quality may vary by content type.

●

Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded.

Play a video

›

In the application list, select 1 Video Player.

Select a video.

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Control playback with the following keys:

Number Function

Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar.

Change the ratio of the video screen.

Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (tap within 3 seconds); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold).

Adjust the volume.

Pause playback; Select to resume playback.

Reduce the size of the video screen. To return to the original size, double-tap the video screen.

Skip to the next file; Scan forwards in the file (tap and hold).

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During playback, press the Option key to access the following options:

●

To search for devices that have media sharing activated, select Scan for nearby devices.

●

To send the video to others or share it, select

●

To divide the video into segments, select

Share via.

Chapter preview.

You can search for a segment and skip directly to that point.

●

To trim a segment of the video, select

●

To listen to audio via a Bluetooth headset, select

Trim.

Via

Bluetooth. You cannot use this option if you connect a

headset to your device’s headset jack.

●

To set the video player to turn off automatically after a specific period of time, select Video auto off.

●

To change the video player settings, select

●

To view video details, select

Customise video player settings

›

During playback, press the Option key and select

Details.

Settings.

Change the following options:

Option Function

Auto play next

Set the video player to play the next file automatically.

Play speed Change the playback speed.

SoundAlive Select a sound effect.

Subtitles

Customise the settings for a subtitle file.

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Option Function

Colour tone Select a colour tone.

Outdoor visibility

Set to improve the contrast of the display in bright sunlight.

Gallery

Learn to view images and play videos saved in your device.

●

Some file formats are not supported depending on the device’s software.

●

If a file size exceeds the memory available, an error may occur when you try to open the file.

●

Playback quality may vary by content type.

●

Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded.

View an image

›

In the application list, select 1 Gallery.

→

Select a folder

While viewing an image, use the following options:

●

To view more images, scroll left or right.

●

To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart or pinch them together. To return to the original size, double-tap the screen.

●

To send the image to others or share it, select

an image.

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To start a slide show, select ● → Start slideshow. Tap the screen to stop the slide show.

●

To delete the image, select

●

To register the faces in the image as face tags, press the

Option key and select Face tag.

●

To add the image to the clipboard, press the Option key and select Copy to clipboard.

●

To rotate the image anti-clockwise, press the Option key and select Rotate left.

●

To rotate the image clockwise, press the Option key and select Rotate right.

●

To crop a section from the image, press the Option key and select Crop.

●

To edit the image with the image editor, press the Option key and select Edit.

●

To set the image as your wallpaper or a contact image, press the Option key and select Set as.

●

To send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image, press the Option key and select Buddy photo share.

●

To print the image via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers.

●

To change the name of a file, press the Option key and select Rename.

●

To search for devices that have media sharing activated, press the Option key and select Scan for nearby devices.

●

To view image details, press the Option key and select Details.

The options available may vary depending on the selected folder.

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Tag a face in an image

›

Learn to tag faces in your images to make calls, send messages, and upload messages to social networks with the face tag shortcuts.

Face recognition may fail depending on face angle, face size, skin colour, facial expression, light conditions, or accessories the subject is wearing.

In the application list, select

Select an image.

Press the Option key and select 3 Face tag → On. Recognised faces appear in the frame. If faces are not

recognised automatically, tap and hold a face area to add a frame manually.

Select a recognised face

Select the person’s name from the contact list.

The contact is linked to the face in the image.

When the face tag appears with a name, select the face tag and use the available options.

Play a video

›

In the application list, select 1 Gallery.

→

Select a folder

Select

Control playback with the keys.

to begin playback.

a video (indicated by the icon).

Gallery.

→

Add name.

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During playback, press the Option key to access the following options:

●

To search for devices that have media sharing activated, select Scan for nearby devices.

●

To send the video to others or share it, select

●

To divide the video into segments, select

Share via.

Chapter preview.

You can search for a segment and skip directly to that point.

●

To trim a segment of the video, select

●

To listen to audio via a Bluetooth headset, select

Trim.

Via

Bluetooth. You cannot use this option if you connect a

headset to your device’s headset jack.

●

To set the video player to turn off automatically after a specific period of time, select Video auto off.

●

To change the video player settings, select

●

To view video details, select

Details.

Settings.

Music Player

Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go.

●

Some file formats are not supported depending on the device’s software.

●

If a file size exceeds the memory available, an error may occur when you try to open the file.

●

Playback quality may vary by content type.

●

Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded.

Add music files to your device

›

Start by transferring files to your device or memory card:

●

Download from the Internet.

●

Download from a computer with Samsung Kies.

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Download from a computer with Windows Media Player.

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Receive via Bluetooth.

●

Receive via Wi-Fi.

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Copy to your memory card.

Play music

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In the application list, select 1 Music Player.

→

Select a music category

Control playback with the following keys:

a music file.

Number Function

Activate Shuffle mode.

Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar.

Select a sound effect.

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Number Function

Restart playback; Skip to the previous file

(tap within 3 seconds); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold).

Adjust the volume.

Change the repeat mode.

Sort music files by mood or year.

Pause playback; Select to resume playback.

Open the playlist.

Skip to the next file; Scan forwards in the file (tap and hold).

You can control the music player with a headset. On the Home screen, press and hold the headset button to launch the music player. Then, press the headset button to start or pause playback.

During playback, press the Option key to access the following options:

●

To add music files to the quick list (for saving as a playlist), select Add to quick list.

●

To listen to music via a Bluetooth headset, select

Via

Bluetooth. You cannot use this option if you connect a

headset to your device’s headset jack.

●

To send the music file to others or share it, select

●

To add the music file to a playlist, select

●

To view music details, select

Details.

Add to playlist.

Share via.

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To set the music file as your ringtone, select ●Set as.

●

To search for devices that have media sharing activated, select Scan for nearby devices.

●

To change the music player settings, select

●

To stop playback and close the music player, select

Create a playlist

›

In the application list, select 1 Music Player → Playlists.

Settings.

End.

Press the Option key and select

Enter a title for your new playlist and select

Select

Select the files to include and select

Customise music player settings

›

In the application list, select 1 Music Player.

Press the Option key and select

Change the following options:

Add music.

Option Function

SoundAlive Select a sound effect.

Play speed Change the playback speed.

Music menu

Lyrics

Select music categories to show on the music library screen.

Set to show song lyrics during playback.

Create playlist.

Done.

Settings.

OK.

Music auto off

Set the music player to turn off automatically after a specific period of time.

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Music Hub

You can access the online music store to search for and buy your favourite songs. You can also add music files to your wish list and play them.

●

This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

●

To use this feature, you may need to download the application from the Internet.

In the application list, select

Search for, preview, or buy your favourite songs.

Music Hub.

FM Radio

Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna.

Listen to the FM radio

›

Plug a headset into your device.

In the application list, select 2 FM Radio. The FM radio scans and saves available stations

automatically.

The first time you turn on the FM radio, it will start automatic tuning.

Select a radio station.

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Control the FM radio with the following keys:

Number Function

Record a song from the FM radio.

Turn on or off the FM radio.

Search for an available radio station.

Add the current radio station to the favourites list.

Adjust the volume.

Access services for the current station, such as downloading music files or calling the station. This option may be unavailable depending on your region.

Fine-tune the frequency.

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Record a song from the FM radio

›

Plug a headset into your device.

In the application list, select 2 FM Radio.

Select

Scroll to a radio station.

Select 5 to start recording.

When you are finished, select

The recorded file will be saved in My Files Sounds.

Save radio stations automatically

›

Plug a headset into your device.

In the application list, select 2 FM Radio.

Select

Press the Option key and select

The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.

Add a radio station to the favourites list

›

Plug a headset into your device.

to turn on the FM radio.

→

to turn on the FM radio.

Scan → an option.

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In the application list, select 2 FM Radio.

Select

Scroll to a radio station.

Select 5 to add the station to the favourites list.

to turn on the FM radio.

Customise FM radio settings

›

In the application list, select 1 FM Radio.

Press the Option key and select

Change the following options:

Option Function

Storage

Radio text

Alternative frequency

FM auto off

Select a memory location for saving FM radio clips.

Set to show the station ID on the FM radio screen. Station IDs are available only from radio stations that provide this information.

Set to retune frequencies for stations automatically when the current signal is weak.

Set the FM radio to turn off automatically after a specified length of time.

Settings.

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Personal information

Contacts

Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, phone numbers, email addresses, and more for your contacts.

Create a contact

›

In the application list, select 1 Contacts → Contacts → .

Select a memory location.

Enter contact information.

Select 4 Save to add the contact to memory.

You can create contacts from the dialling screen by selecting Add to contacts.

Find a contact

›

In the application list, select 1 Contacts → Contacts.

Scroll up or down the contact list.

You can make a call or send a message to a contact by scrolling left or right on the contact’s name.

Select a contact’s name.

Personal information

From the contact view, use the following options:

●

To make a voice call, select

●

To make a video call, select

●

To send a text or multimedia message, select

●

To send an email message, select

●

To set a favourite number, select

●

To edit the contact information, select

Set a speed dial number

›

In the application list, select 1 Contacts → Contacts.

Press the Option key and select

Select a location number

You can call a speed dial number by tapping and holding the location number on the dialling screen.

Create your namecard

›

In the application list, select 1 Contacts → Contacts.

Select your name at the top of the contact list.

Select 3 .

Enter your personal details and select

You can send your namecard to others or share it by pressing the Option key and selecting Share namecard via.

→

Speed dial setting.

a contact.

Save.

Personal information

Create a group of contacts

›

By creating groups of contacts, you can manage multiple contacts and send a message to an entire group.

In the application list, select

Press the Option key and select

Enter a name and customise the settings for the group.

Add members to the group.

Select 5 Save.

Copy a contact

›

Copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device

In the application list, select 1 Contacts → Contacts.

Press the Option key and select

from SIM card.

Select a memory location.

Select contacts to copy, and then select 4 Done.

Copy contacts from your device to the SIM or USIM card

Contacts → Groups.

Create.

Import/Export → Import

In the application list, select 1 Contacts → Contacts.

Press the Option key and select

to SIM card.

Select contacts to copy, and then select

Import/Export → Export

Done → OK.

Personal information

Import or export a contact

›

You can import or export files (in vcf format) to or from your device’s USB storage or a memory card.

Import contact files

In the application list, select 1 Contacts → Contacts.

Press the Option key and select

from SD card or Import from USB storage.

Select a memory location.

Select an option for importing a single contact file,

multiple contact files, or all contact files, and then select OK.

Select contact files to import, and then select

Export contacts

In the application list, select 1 Contacts → Contacts.

Press the Option key and select

to SD card or Export to USB storage.

Select

OK to confirm.

Import/Export → Import

OK.

Import/Export → Export

S Planner

Your device includes a powerful planner to help you organise your schedules more conveniently and effectively. Learn to create and manage events and tasks, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events and tasks.

Personal information

Create an event or task

›

In the application list, select 1 S Planner.

Select

Select an event type at the top of the screen.

To create an event from a memo, select Quick add. This feature is available only for English and Korean.

Enter the details of the event and select

Change the view mode

›

In the application list, select 1 S Planner.

Select

Select a view mode.

Year ●: All months in the year

●

Month

●

Week

●

Day

●

List

specific period

●

Task

Save.

: A full month in one view

: Hourly blocks for the days in one full week

: Hourly blocks for one full day

: A list of all the events and tasks scheduled for a

: A list of tasks

You can also change the view mode by placing two fingers on the screen and spreading them apart or pinching them together.

Personal information

View an event or task

›

In the application list, select 1 S Planner.

Select a date on the calendar.

●

To move to a specific day, press the Option key and select Go to, and then enter the date.

●

To move to today’s date, select

Select an event to view its details.

You can send the event to others or share it by pressing the Option key and selecting Share via.

Stop an event or task alarm

›

If you set a reminder for a calendar event or task, an alarm will sound at the specified time.

Tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to

open the notifications panel.

Select the event notification.

Select an event to view more details.

To snooze the event alarm, select Snooze.

To d ay .

S Memo

With S Memo, you can create memos with enriched content by drawing sketches or adding images or voice memos.

Personal information

Create a memo

›

In the application list, select 1 S Memo.

If you are launching this application for the first time when you sign in to your Samsung account, select a location to synchronise memos with.

Select

enter text with the keypad.

Select

OK.

Enter your memo text or draw a sketch with the following

tools:

Tool Function

to write or draw on the screen, or select to

Enter title, enter a title for the memo, and select

Browse the memo.

Draw a sketch; Change the pen settings (double-tap).

Enter text with the keypad.

Erase your text or sketch; Change the eraser thickness or clear your input (double-tap).

Undo your last action.

Redo your last action.

Add a sound clip by recording voices or other sounds.

Add a new page to the memo.

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Personal information

Select 5 Save.

To convert your writing to text, press the Option key and select Handwriting-to-text. If the memo is written in multiple languages or contains both numbers and letters, the conversion to text may fail.

View a memo

›

In the application list, select 1 S Memo.

Select a memo to view its details.

While viewing the memo, use the following options:

●

To view more memos, scroll left or right. To edit the memo, tap the screen or select ●.

●

To delete the memo, select

●

To mark the memo as important, select

●

To send the memo to others or share it, press the Option

key and select Share via.

●

To export the memo as a PDF file or as an image file, press the Option key and select Export. The exported file will be

→

saved in My Files

●

To protect the memo from accidental deletion, press the

sdcard0 → S Memo.

Option key and select Lock.

●

To set the memo as your wallpaper or a contact image, press the Option key and select Set as.

●

To print the memo via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers.

Samsung GT-I9300T User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Using this manual

Contents

Assembling

Unpack

Device layout

Keys

Insert the SIM or USIM card and the battery

Charge the battery

Insert a memory card (optional)

Getting started

Turn on or off your device

Use the touch screen

Use motions

Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys

Get to know the Home screen

Access applications

Launch multiple applications

Customise your device

Enter text

Communication

Calling

Messages

Google Mail

Email

Talk

ChatON

Messenger

Google+

Entertainment

Camera

Video Player

Gallery

Music Player

Music Hub

FM Radio

Personal information

Contacts

S Planner

S Memo