Samsung GTN5120 Users Manual

GT-N5120

User Manual

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About this manual

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

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

•Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.

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

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

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

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

•Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung.

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

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

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

About this manual

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

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

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Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

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

Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information

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Trademarks

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

•The Android logo, Google™, Google Maps™, Google Mail™, YouTube™, Google Play™ Store, and Google Talk™ are trademarks of Google, Inc.

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

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

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

DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under licence.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO

DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND

This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on- Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.

DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content.

Table of Contents

Getting started

8Device layout

9Buttons

10S Pen

10Package contents

11Installing the SIM or USIM card

12Charging the battery

15 Inserting a memory card

17Turning the device on and off

17Holding the device

18Locking and unlocking the device

18Adjusting the volume

18Switching to silent mode

Basics

19Indicator icons

20Using the touch screen

23Control motions

25Page Buddy

25Activating Multi Window

26Using the S Pen

30S Pen Air View

31Quick Command

32Notifications

33Home screen

35Using widgets

35Using applications

36Applications screen

37Help

37 Entering text

39Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

40Setting up accounts

41Transferring files

42Securing the device

44 Upgrading the device

Communication

45	Phone
51	Contacts

55Messaging

56Email

58Google Mail

59Talk

60Google+

60Messenger

61ChatON

Web & network

62Internet

63Chrome

64Bluetooth

65AllShare Cast

66AllShare Play

Table of Contents

67Group Play

68Smart Remote

Media

69Music Player

70Camera

77 Gallery

80Paper Artist

81Video Player

82YouTube

84Flipboard

Application & media stores

85Play Store

86Samsung Apps

86Game Hub

87Music Hub

88Play Books

88Play Movies

88Play Music

89Play Magazines

89Readers Hub

89Video Hub

90Learning Hub

Utilities

91 S Note

95aNote HD

96S Planner

98Polaris Office

101Dropbox

101Alarm

102World Clock

103Calculator

103S Voice

104Google

105Voice Search

105My Files

106Downloads

Travel & local

107Maps

108Local

109Navigation

Settings

110About Settings

110Wi-Fi

111Bluetooth

111Data usage

112More settings

113Home screen mode

113Blocking mode

114Sound

114Display

115Storage

116Power saving mode

116Battery

116Application manager

116Location services

117Lock screen

118Security

Table of Contents

119 Language and input

121Cloud

122Backup and reset

122Add account

122Motion

122S Pen

123Accessory

123Date and time

124Accessibility

125Developer options

126About device

Troubleshooting

Getting started

Device layout

Earpiece

Proximity/Light

sensor

Touch screen

Front camera

Microphone for speakerphone

Power button

Volume button IrLED

Home button

Menu button	Back button
Menu button
Multipurpose jack	Microphone
Headset jack
GPS antenna	Main antenna
	Main antenna
Rear camera	Memory card slot
	Memory card slot

SIM card slot

S Pen

Speaker	Speaker

Getting started

The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the speakerphone or take videos.

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

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

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

Buttons

Button	Function
	•	Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
	•	Press and hold for 8-10 seconds to reset the device if it has
Power		fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes.
	•	Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock
		mode when the touch screen turns off.

Menu	•	Tap to open a list of options available for the current screen.
Menu	•	Tap and hold on the Home screen to launch Google search.
	•	Tap and hold on the Home screen to launch Google search.

	•	Press to return to the Home screen.
Home	•	Press and hold to open the list of recent applications.
	•	Press twice to launch S Voice.
Back	•	Tap to return to the previous screen.
Back	•	Tap and hold to activate or deactivate Multi Window.
	•	Tap and hold to activate or deactivate Multi Window.

Volume	•	Press to adjust the device volume.

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S Pen

S Pen button

		S Pen tip
		S Pen tip

Name	Function
S Pen tip	•	Perform basic S Pen actions. (p. 20)

S Pen button	•	Perform advanced S Pen actions. (p. 26)

Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

•Device

•Quick start guide

Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions, which are not covered by the warranty.

Getting started

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

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

•Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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

•Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.

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

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

Installing the SIM or USIM card

Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.

•Only microSIM cards work with the device.

•Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For details about service availability, contact your service provider.

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

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

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

2 Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place.

Removing the SIM or USIM card

Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

Charging the battery

Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.

Getting started

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

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

Charging with the charger

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

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

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

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

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

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

Getting started

After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.

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

Checking the battery charge status

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

Charging

Fully charged

Reducing the battery consumption

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

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

•Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.

•Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

•Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

•Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

•Decrease the backlight time.

•Decrease the brightness of the display.

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Inserting a memory card

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

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

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

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

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

•When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory appears in the extSdCard folder under the internal memory.

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.

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Removing the memory card

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

Apps →Settings →Storage →Unmount SD card.

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

Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.

Formatting the memory card

A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device.

On the Home screen, tap Apps →Settings →Storage →Format SD card →Format SD card →Erase everything.

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

Getting started

Turning the device on and off

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

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

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

•Press and hold the Power button and tap Flight mode to disable the wireless features.

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

Holding the device

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

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Locking and unlocking the device

When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period.

To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button when the touch screen is turned off, tap anywhere on the screen, and then flick your finger in any direction.

Adjusting the volume

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

Switching to silent mode

Use one of the following methods:

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

•Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Mute or Vibrate.

•Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap Sound or Vibrate.

Basics

Indicator icons

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

Icon Meaning

No signal

Signal strength

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

HSDPA network connected

LTE network connected

Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth feature activated

GPS activated

Call in progress

Missed call

Synced with the web

Connected to computer

No SIM or USIM card

New text or multimedia message

Alarm activated

Silent mode activated

Vibration mode activated

Basics

Icon Meaning

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

Using the touch screen

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

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

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

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

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

Finger gestures

Tapping

To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger.

Basics

Dragging

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

Double-tapping

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

Basics

Flicking

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

Pinching

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

Basics

Control motions

Simple motions allow easy control of the device.

Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps →Settings →Motion, and then drag the Motion switch to the right.

Rotating the screen

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

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

Screen rotation.

•Some applications do not allow screen rotation.

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

Basics

Sweeping

Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in Gallery → Screenshots. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications.

Covering

Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.

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